China is preparing to test the in-flight emergency evacuation of its next-generation Mengzhou spacecraft next week. Image, common in Chinese social networks, showing the first stage of the Changzheng 10A rocket at the new launch pad at the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center. Airspace closure notices indicate a launch window between 21:51 in the Eastern time 10 February and 1:50 11 […]

7 February 2026 Roku rocket Falcon 9 launched from the Vandenberg base of the US Space Force in California and launched a cargo from 25 Starlink satellites after that, as SpaceX completed an investigation into an engine failure during its previous launch. For reference: 2 February Falcon 9 launched another batch of Starlink satellites also from Vandenberg. Mission successful […]

US space forces (USSF) recently signed a contract for the amount 54,5 million dollars with the startup Starfish Space. This agreement involves the construction and operation of the Otter spacecraft, intended for servicing satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO). Key aspects of the contract: Purpose of the device: Otter will perform the role of "space tug". It will be able to autonomously dock with military satellites for their movement, extension of the service life (by keeping at a standing point) or output […]

German Aerospace Center (DLR) officially announced the creation of a new Center for Control and Research of Manned Missions (HECC) in Oberpfaffenhofen (near Munich). The main details of the project: Appointment: Management of future manned and robotic missions to the Moon and Mars. Financing: The total amount of investments is 78 millions of euros. Of them 58 million euros allocated by Bavaria, but 20 million euros — DLR itself. Role in the Artemis program: The center will play a key role […]

The Astrobotic company has successfully completed testing of the innovative LUNA sensor (Laser Ultra-precise Navigation Antenna), which is designed to replace the missing GPS on the moon to ensure a soft and precise landing. Unlike traditional radar equipment, LUNA uses laser interferometry. This allows the device to determine its speed and altitude with unprecedented accuracy, ignoring obstacles in the form of space dust, which is often lifted by the engines during landing. Key […]

China is actively deploying the world's first large-scale satellite network to process data with the help of artificial intelligence directly in orbit. This project was named "Three-Body Computing Constellation" (Three-Body Computing Constellation). Key achievements and plans: First launch: In May 2025 ADA Space together with Zhejiang Lab put the first into orbit 12 satellite nodes. Power: Each satellite is equipped with an AI processor (744 TOPS), and the entire initial group […]

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and the agency's leadership increasingly emphasize the need to strengthen internal human resources. This strategy aims to, to return some of the critical technical competencies directly to the NASA staff. The main reasons for the changes: Preservation of intellectual property: Excessive dependence on private contractors (such as SpaceX, Blue Origin чи Lockheed Martin) leads to, that deep technical […]

Blacksky Technology Inc.. 3 February 2026 officially announced the conclusion of new contracts for Gen-3 Assured services with a new international defense customer. Основні деталі угоди: Cost: The amount of contracts is "a seven-figure number" (Millions of dollars). Context: The deal was the result of the successful completion of the "early access" period, during which the customer tested the capabilities of the system. Gen-3 capabilities: The customer receives guaranteed priority access to ultra-high resolution satellite images […]

6 February 2026 of the US Federal Civil Aviation Administration (FAA) officially completed the environmental examination and published the "Protocol of Decision" (Record of Decision), paving the way for Starship flights from the Kennedy Space Center. The main parameters of the permission: Number of launches: SpaceX received the "green light" for the implementation of 44 of Starship-Super Heavy launches per year from the historical site LC-39A. Landings: The permit includes up to 88 landings annually: 44 for the accelerator […]

5 February 2026 of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially granted permission to the startup Logos Space Services to deploy the constellation from 4 178 low-orbit satellites. Here are the key details of this project: Business orientation: Unlike Starlink, which focuses on the mass consumer, Logos Space focuses on the corporate and government sectors. Resistance to obstacles: The company promises a "multi-gigabit connection", resistant to means of electronic warfare (REB) […]

07 February 2026 year Fr. 20:58 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 25 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 17-33". Satellites "Starlink v2" – these are larger and more powerful communication satellites of SpaceX. They weigh approx 750 kg and have a design with two solar panels to enlarge […]

07 February 2026 year Fr. 03:55 in UTC from the Jiuquan Space Center, China, China's test spacecraft was launched using the Long March 2F/G launch vehicle. Chinese Reusable Space Vehicle — a Chinese reusable test spaceship. This is the fourth test launch of the spacecraft, which will return to Earth after a short stay in orbit. Specific details and […]

As of February 2026 situation with R-GPS (Resilient GPS) has changed radically: now the US Space Force has officially shut down the program, while Congress tries to save her. Here are the key facts about this matchup: In January 2026 of 2018, the Space Force excluded R-GPS from the budget request for 2026 The financial year. The main reasons: Changing priorities: Command of space systems (SSC) stated, that funds are needed for […]

AstroForge is actively preparing for its next ambitious mission called Vestri (formerly known as DeepSpace-2), which is to be the first ever private landing attempt on an object outside the Earth-Moon system. Key details of the Vestri mission: Goal: Make a soft landing on a metallic asteroid (probably, same 2022 OB5) to analyze its composition directly on the surface. […]

Perseverance has been using AI for autonomous navigation for a long time, however, it recently set a real record thanks to an update to its algorithms. Although the rover moves independently with 2021 year using the AutoNav system, recent advances have taken this technology to a new level. Unlike previous rovers (such as Curiosity), with which the operators on Earth had to prescribe each step, Perseverance uses a powerful dedicated processor […]

This is an important update for the FireSat project, which is implemented by the organization Earth Fire Alliance (EFF) supported by Google and the Moore Foundation. The addition of specialized orbit visualization software greatly increases the practical value of the system for ground services. How it will help the firefighters? Until now, fire data has often been delayed or unreferenced, when to expect the next one […]

5 February 2026 Vantor company of the year (formerly known as Maxar Intelligence) officially received a contract from the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (that) for the amount 5,3 a million dollars. Key details of the deal: Program: The contract was concluded within the framework of the Luno B program, which is aimed at using commercial data, machine learning and AI to analyze changes in the Earth's surface. Technology: Vantor will use its own AI models to detect changes in traffic […]

National Center for Space Research of France (CNES) announced the start of the search for a new tenant for the launch pad at the Kourou Cosmodrome (French Guiana), which was previously assigned to the startup MaiaSpace. Key changes in Kuru: Exit MaiaSpace: MaiaSpace company, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, abandoned plans to use the former Soyuz site (THEM). It happened after that, as the company decided to change the concept of its rocket to a larger and […]

Small Satellite Alliance (SmallSat Alliance), who for years was the main lobbyist for the deployment of thousands of satellite groups, announced a strategic change of course. Now the organization will not focus on the number of devices, and on the coordination and integration of space assets. Why did the focus shift?? Previously, the main goal was to convince the US government and the Department of Defense (DoD) in the advantages of branched architectures (proliferation) – the idea was […]

US Senate Committee on Commerce, of Science and Transport postponed the vote on the draft law "On the rationalization of satellites and telecommunications" (SAT Streamlining Act, S. 3639) during the meeting 3 February 2026 year. Main reasons and details of the delay: Lack of quorum: The committee meeting was adjourned because there were not enough members to vote. The Republicans left the hall after the discussion of the amendments began, while the majority […]