Techstars Space Startup Digest

Company pressing ahead despite COVID-19 pandemic.

Iceye, the Finnish Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operator, unveiled a new product March 26: imagery with a resolution of 25 centimeters.

Small launch vehicle startup Astra has postponed its next launch attempt after the rocket was damaged in a pre-launch test “anomaly”.

On-orbit satellite refueling technology is closer than ever to a practical reality, which could help immensely with the cost and sustainability of orbital businesses. Startup Orbit Fab, a 2019 TechCrunch Battlefield finalist, is one of the companies working to make orbital refueling a reality, and it just secured a new contract from the National Science […]

The US Air Force is studying using a suborbital sounding rocket to test materials, sensors and flight controls at hypersonic speeds.

The New Space community had better hang onto its hat. Only the strongest players will make it through the Coronavirus crisis. Let’s ensure those that do retain their spirit of innovation and willingness to accept risk.