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NaviGate completed an orbital test of its NaviCode Caravel software, which calculates a satellite’s position in real time using raw GNSS data without adding new hardware. The software achieved an official best uncertainty level of 5.2 centimeters while running on the D-Orbit vehicle’s computer.
During SpaceX Crew-13, NASA will conduct a series of studies on blood flow, clotting, vision, manual capabilities, and landing forces, aiming to improve astronaut protection and support longer human missions in the future.
OECD and European Space Agency data reveal that the private sector now dominates satellite launches, while investments in private space companies rose to €11.7 billion in 2025 despite declining global government budgets. This growth comes amid increasing pressures related to space debris, orbital traffic management, cybersecurity, and supply chains.