2 January 2026 2015, during an informal event, Chinese diplomats warned the United Nations Security Council, what is fast, unregulated expansion of commercial satellite constellations - notably SpaceX's Starlink - poses 'safety and security risks' to global orbital stability. The warning is a continuation of years of escalating tensions between Beijing and the U.S. commercial space sector over […]

IN 2025 year as SpaceX, and China set new annual records for the number of orbital launches, at the same time, SpaceX was significantly ahead of China in terms of the total number of missions. SpaceX did 165 orbital launches of Falcon rockets 9, which is a new record for a private company and accounts for more than half of all launches worldwide for the year. It is almost twice as much, than […]

The US Space Force is initiating a large-scale modernization of its base networks, to meet the growing demands of cyber security. This project is aimed at strengthening the protection of critical systems against modern cyber threats. Basic aspects of network repair: Consolidation and modernization of infrastructure: Instead of supporting legacy and disparate systems, Space forces are moving to a more unified and modern architecture, which is easier to manage and protect. […]

04 January 2026 year Fr. 06:48 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 29 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 6-88". 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 increase the number […]

European Space Agency (THIS) officially approved the first national mission to the moon in the history of Denmark called “Mon”. Mission, the launch of which is planned for 2029 year, aims to create detailed maps of the Moon's surface. Key details of the mission “Mon” Name: “Mon”, which in translation from Old Norse mythology means the Moon. Goal: The satellite will map the surface of the Moon, especially its northern and […]

3 January 2026 year Fr. 02:09 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5" was launched by the Italian "CSG-3" spacecraft. Satellite "CSG-3" – it is the third satellite of the second generation as part of the COSMO-SkyMed program, which is implemented by the Italian Space Agency (BUT). It was created to replace and develop the capabilities of satellites of the first series, providing […]

The TanDEM-X satellite mission marks more than 15 years of work in orbit, successfully mapping the Earth in three dimensions and providing the most accurate global digital terrain model (DEM). Key achievements of the Launch mission: The TanDEM-X satellite has been launched 21 June 2010 year, joining his “a twin” TerraSAR-X, who works with 2007 year. Unique technology: Two almost identical satellites fly in […]

Los Angeles-based AnySignal attracted 24 million in Series A funding to expand manufacturing of its space-based wireless communications and sensing platforms, autonomous systems and national security goals. Financing details The financing round was led by the venture capital company Upfront Ventures with the participation of BlueYard Capital, First In Ventures and other strategic investors. […]

The European Commission officially approved the participation of Belgium, Bulgaria, of Lithuania and Luxembourg in the space surveillance and tracking program (SST) of the EU space program. EU SST program, which currently consists of 15 participants, uses a network of sensors to survey and track space objects, providing collision avoidance services, atmospheric reentry analysis and fragmentation assessment, which, according to the Commission, protect […]

The company Landspace plans to attract to 1 A billion dollars of US (7,5 billion yuan) to finance the development of reusable launch vehicles thereafter, as its application for an initial public offering of shares (IPO) was accepted for consideration. According to the documents, submitted to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Chinese private rocket manufacturer Landspace intends to use the funds to invest in its rare […]

Muon Space has won a competition for the Space Development Agency (SDA) in support of the missile warning and tracking mission. This award allows Muon Space to continue development of its QuickBeam multispectral electro-optical and infrared payload technology, which is designed to provide constant detection and tracking of advanced missile threats from low Earth orbit. The payload combines several […]

Galactic Energy – one of the leading private Chinese aerospace companies, known for its Ceres-1 rockets and the development of the Pallas family of larger liquid-launched ballistic missiles, targeting the commercial launch market and large satellite constellations has completed its new liquid engine CQ-90 (Cangqiong-90), intended for the promising Pallas-2 launch vehicle. Details of the CQ-90 project and engine (Cangqiong-90) – it is bigger and […]

The US Space Force does not offer “the new Vandenberg Spaceport” in the sense of building a completely new base from scratch. Instead, they are implementing a large-scale initiative called “Cosmodrome of the future” (Spaceport of the Future), which involves a significant modernization and expansion of the existing Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California. The main goal of this initiative – turn Vandenberg into a high-performance, sustainable and flexible spaceport, capable […]

30 December 2025 year Fr. 22:40 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China launched two Chinese "Shijian 29AB" space vehicles using the "Long March 7A" launch vehicle. «Shijian 29АВ» – classified experimental Chinese satellite of unknown purpose. According to the CCS

30 December 2025 year Fr. 04:12 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, The People's Republic of China launched the Tianhui 7 space satellite of China using the Long March 4B launch vehicle. «Tianhui 7» – it is a satellite about which little is known, as it is China's secret state-owned KA. According to unofficial data, these satellites are intended for remote sensing […]

The European Space Agency canceled the call for proposals for the purchase of commercial services for the transportation of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS). These services were to help the agency meet its obligations under the Common System Operating Costs Framework (CSOC) station, which determine the joint responsibility of the ISS partners for the contribution to the general maintenance of the station, including crew and cargo transportation. In the past […]

The Japanese company Synspective was selected by the Ministry of Defense of Japan as a partner in the project of creating a new military satellite group. Details of cooperation: The purpose of the project: Create groupings of satellites, which will provide the Japan Self-Defense Forces with priority access to surveillance data, enhancing their situational awareness and intelligence capabilities. Technology: Synspective will provide data from its synthetic aperture radar satellites (SAR). This technology makes it possible to obtain high-quality images of the surface […]

The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate a leading atmospheric science center will also have implications for space science. Key aspects of influence: Space weather research: NCAR is one of the world's leading centers, that study the connection between the Sun and the Earth (heliophysics). The center's researchers are working on forecasting powerful solar storms, which may pose a threat to modern technologies, including GPS signals, satellite communication and […]

26 December 2025 p. – Starlab Space LLC (Starlab) announces the receipt of investment from Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited (SuMi TRUST Bank). As part of its wider project support initiatives, that solve social and industrial problems, including impact investments, SuMi TRUST Bank promotes efforts to provide financial support to innovative enterprises. The unique environment of the space station makes it possible […]

Kazakh scientists and engineers are working on the development of an ultra-light class launch vehicle, which will allow the republic to independently launch a payload into space. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev. "Our own Kazakh development – it is an ultra-light class launch vehicle, the program is designed to 2030 year. We are gradually developing it, to create an independent […]