Learn about Orbital Reef and the LEO economy at TC Sessions: Space

Just four days stand between you and a deep space exploratory mission right here on planet Earth. We're talking about technewss Sessions: Space, of course, which lifts off on December 6 in Los Angeles. There's still time to join, learn from and network with the leading minds and makers bui

Rocket Lab carves off defense-focused subsidiary for national security customers

Launch provider Rocket Lab is establishing a subsidiary to handle its sensitive U.S. government business, like launching spysats and experimental military spacecraft. Rocket Lab National Security LLC will handle most of the Defense Department stuff going forward to save the rest of the company a bi

Meet the early-stage startups exhibiting at TC Sessions: Space

The technological advances happening within the space industry are nothing short of dramatic — from propulsion systems, heavy-lift rockets and increased payload capabilities to building commercial space stations to fill the gap when the International Space Station ceases operations in 2030. These

Five reasons why you need to go to TC Sessions: Space

A galaxy of opportunity awaits you at TC Sessions: Space 2022 on December 6 in Los Angeles. Sounds corny? Sure. But is it true? Absolutely. Some of the space industry's great visionaries, founders, scientists, engineers and investors will gather for a full day dedicated to expanding humanity

T-minus 72 hours left to save on passes to TC Sessions: Space

We're getting ready to launch a price hike, but you still have time — 72 hours to be precise — to attend TC Sessions: Space 2022 on December 6 in Los Angeles for $199. Will you be in the room? Click, register and save: Space tech may come with a jaw-dropping price tag, but this space confer

Antaris predicts the future of the space economy at TC Sessions: Space

We're just about one week away from achieving liftoff for TC Sessions: Space — a full day jam-packed with the latest space science, tech and trends. Join us on December 6 in Los Angeles to hear from and connect with the startups, researchers, investors and technologists forging the future of

Austin-based ICON awarded $57.2 million NASA contract for lunar construction tech

ICON, a construction tech company that's raised more than $400 million in funding, has landed a new contract from NASA to develop new systems to build on the moon and Mars. The $57.2 million contract is a continuation of a previous Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) dual-use contract wit

Four more days left to save on tix to TC Sessions: Space

We can't wait to see you all in Los Angeles, California, on December 6 at TC Sessions: Space 2022. That's coming up fast, but you know what's coming up even sooner? Your chance to attend for just $199, that's what. It disappears in just four short days. Space saver: Buy your pass be

Max Q: Thank you

Hello and welcome back to Max Q. I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving with loved ones. As it was a holiday week, this is an abbreviated version of the regular newsletter, and I’m writing it on Wednesday, November 23. Before we get to the news, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to a

Cyber Monday sale – save 50% on passes for TC Sessions: Space

Cyber Monday savings are here — for today only book a pass to TC Sessions: Space 2022 and save 50% on all available passes. This one-day exploration event is focused on early-stage space startups, trends, science and technology across the private, public and defense universe takes place on Decemb

Bessemer, Playground, Root and Seraphim VCs will judge the TC Sessions: Space Pitch-off

Watching outstanding early-stage founders square off in a pitch competition is not only an essential part of technewss conferences, but it's also an attendee favorite. Seriously, who doesn't love a pitch-off? And the Space Pitch-off is just one more compelling reason to go to TC Sessions:

Here's what NASA's Orion spacecraft is doing over Thanksgiving weekend

Since taking off aboard the Space Launch System rocket last Wednesday, NASA's Orion spacecraft has had a remarkably smooth journey. But it's far from over. While millions of Americans prepare for a long weekend with family and friends, Orion will continue its 25-day mission, including condu

NASA selects Rocket Lab to launch TROPICS satellites

NASA has found a new launch provider for its extreme weather observation satellites. The agency announced Wednesday that it has selected Rocket Lab to launch its Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) satellites across t

Quantum Space, US Space Force talk commercial ops in orbit at TC Sessions: Space

Gone are the days when outer space was the exclusive purview of government and defense. Now, we're in a period often called “New Space,” in which commercial ventures are leading the way in carving out new markets and use cases for space. But as the past five years have vividly illustrated,