Ars Technica
March 2026
3 stories, feeding 1 moment.
- Xona Space Raises $170M to Challenge GPS with LEO Constellation
Xona Space Systems has raised $170M in Series C as demand grows for jam-resistant navigation in the autonomous and AI era.
Xona Space Raises $170M Series C to Accelerate Pulsar LEO PNT Constellation - NASA kills lunar space station to focus on ambitious Moon base
NASA has decided to cancel or significantly de-scope the Lunar Gateway orbital station in favor of accelerating a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. The shift prioritizes surface infrastructure and Artemis base camp development over a long-duration orbiting outpost.
- Rocket Lab finalizes integration of Venus Life Finder payload
The MIT-designed Autofluorescence Nephelometer has been successfully mated to the Rocket Lab entry probe ahead of its late 2026 launch.
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