Rocket Lab is preparing to conduct a suborbital launch called JUSTIN, scheduled for 29 September 2025 year Fr. 23:45 UTC from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia (USA). The mission is implemented within the Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron program (HASTE) and involves testing hypersonic technologies for US government structures. The Electron rocket is used for the flight in a suborbital configuration. […]

Teledyne Labtech is leading an initiative to improve thermal management systems for space electronics within the Advanced Thermal Management for Space Electronics project (ATMS). The development is being carried out in collaboration with Bangor University and supported by the Airbus Endeavr programme, created by Airbus in partnership with the Welsh Government. The main purpose of the project is to overcome one of the most difficult problems of space engineering: Heat removal […]

Planet Labs has announced the creation of a new production center in Berlin, that will become a significant expansion of its European presence. The new object will focus on the release of the next generation of high -separated satellites of the Pelican series, Demand grows in the field of land surveillance and analytical solutions for security and defense in Europe. Investment in the project will exceed the eight -digit amount in euro. On […]

European Space Agency (THIS) and the Italian company Avio signed a contract to develop the concept of a reusable upper stage for future versions of the Vega rocket or other European launch vehicles. The agreement was concluded 29 September during the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Its cost is 40 millions of euros, and the validity period is two years. Development of key technologies in the field of engines is expected […]

29 September 2025 year Fr. 03:00 (UTC) from the center of launch of satellites Sichan, Chinese People's Republic, with the help of the "Long March 2D" launch vehicle, two "Shiyan" space vehicles of unknown purpose were launched 30 01-02». Open sources of information reported, What a couple of Chinese satellites “Shiyan 30 01-02"Designed for" Technological Testing and Verification of Earth Observation ". Actual use […]

Purdue University has announced plans for a special suborbital science mission “Purdue 1” on Virgin Galactic's next-generation space plane 2027 year. This flight, will carry five people, chosen from university representatives for suborbital research. The crew will consist of aerospace engineering professor Stephen Collicott, graduate student Abigail Mizzi and three university graduates. Collicott will lead the mission and continue […]

Blue Origin intends to significantly increase the frequency of launches of the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and is considering the possibility of building new spaceports. About this 28 Phil Joyce said at the International Forum of Spaceports Global Spaceport Alliance on September, senior vice president of Blue Origin. According to him, the company plans to move to weekly launches over the next few years, adding new devices to yours […]

NASA entered into an agreement with Los Alamos-based Arkisys, California, to support and develop the Astrobee platform on the International Space Station (ISS). This Space Act Agreement will ensure the continued operation of the robotic system, which may become key for future space missions. As the astronauts return to the moon, work, similar to Astrobee, can take on routine tasks with […]

29 September 2025 year Fr. 02:04 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 11-20". 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 […]

Beyond Gravity has been awarded a contract to supply motor guidance mechanisms based on robotic manipulators for small satellites, which Swissto12 is developing for geostationary orbit. About this 26 Wolfgang Pavlinec reported on September, vice president of Beyond Gravity for thermal systems and mechanisms. New Appmax three-axis manipulators 3 will be longer than previous models and have a wider range of motion of the components. […]

Advanced Hypersonic Technology hypersonic inertial measuring unit (At imam) from Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the third key test aboard a sounding rocket, exceeding predictions for resistance to overloads, heights and speeds. The system demonstrated stable performance in the conditions, where GPS is not available, proving its ability to provide precision guidance at hypersonic speeds. The reinforced IMU retained functionality and collected valuables […]

27 September 2025 year Fr. 12:40 (UTC) from the Taiyuan Launch Center, China was launched using the Long March 6A launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 11". «SatNet LEO Group 11» – the next batch of communication satellites within the framework of the global project "GuoWang". Communication satellites, will be deployed in low Earth orbit for the Chinese state group […]

The Federal Republic of Germany plans to 2030 year to spend 35 billion euros (41 billion US dollars) on the development of space defense. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced this, emphasizing the growing danger, which is the cosmic capabilities of Russia and China. According to the minister, In recent years, these states have significantly expanded their arsenal of war in outer space, […]

26 September 2025 year Fr. 19:00 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, Chinese People's Republic, the "Fengyun-3N" meteorological spacecraft was launched using the "Long March 4C" launch vehicle. «Fengyun-3Н» – is a series of Chinese meteorological satellites. China launches satellites of this series into polar and geostationary orbits from 1988 year. In January 2007 year one of the satellites was […]

26 September 2025 year Fr. 04:26 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 24 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 17-11". 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 […]

Researchers from New York University in Abu Dhabi (NEW) developed an artificial intelligence system, which is able to predict the speed of the solar wind in four days with much higher accuracy, than the available methods. The results of the study were published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series. The solar wind is a flow of charged particles from the Sun, which can increase, causing powerful events, that disrupt work […]

Ukraine plans to create space troops to the end 2025 year. The corresponding intentions are enshrined in the Government Activity Program, Which Cabinet of Ministers has submitted for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada, writes UNN. Details The Government of Ukraine outlined a number of ambitious tasks in the field of defense and security, Among them – Formation of a new model of defense forces with the inclusion of space troops. As follows from the Program of Activity […]

25 September 2025 year Fr. 12:09 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, launch was carried out with the help of the "Atlas V 551" launch vehicle 27 KA USA "Project Kuiper (The-03)». «Project Kuiper (The-03)» – This is a mega-constellation of satellites in a low Earth orbit, which will provide broadband online access, analogue of the American Starlink system. This constellation will be managed by Kuiper Systems […]

25 September 2025 year Fr. 08:39 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-15". 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 […]

Lynker Space cooperates with the US Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Office (NOAA), To develop space weather forecasts, adapted to the needs of power supply operators and other elements of critical infrastructure. The problem is, that traditional space weather forecasts are often too technical and complex for practical use. Links, after analyzing the needs of infrastructure operators, will develop sector-oriented alerts with NOAA […]