24 September 2025 year Fr. 11:30 (UTC) from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5" launched NASA's scientific apparatus "IMAP" (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) along with several related devices («SWFO-L1» та «Carruthers Geocorona Observatory»). The main mission apparatus - "IMAP" - is intended for the study of the boundaries of the heliosphere. The device will go […]

24 September 2025 year Fr. 07:56 (UTC) From the Oriental Spaceport Launch Ship Starting Platform, China (Sea start) launch was carried out using the Smart Dragon 3 launch vehicle 11 China's "GeeSAT" type spacecraft of the "Geely Constellation Group 06" mission. «GeeSAT» – Grouping Chinese Navigation and Communication Satellites, Developed by Geespace by Zhejiang Geely Holding Group by the GEESPACE. The daughter […]

Earthquake magnitude 8,8, what happened 29 July near the coast of Kamchatka, caused a tsunami wave, that spread through the Pacific Ocean. The event was recorded by the NASA Guardian experimental system (GNSS Upper Atmospheric Real-time Disaster Information and Alert Network), which tracks the signs of a tsunami in real time through satellite signals. The technology works by observing changes in the ionosphere. When an ocean wave moves, […]

NASA has announced the composition of the 24th astronaut class — the first since 2021 year. They entered it 10 candidates: five men and five women, selected from more than 8 000 Applications. The presentation took place 22 September at the Johnson Space Center. Preparation and tasks Candidates will undergo two years of training, which will cover flight training, exits into outer space, engineering disciplines […]

Australian nanosatellite SpIRIT (Space Industry Responsive Intelligent Thermal) successfully completed the initial phase of the mission, which became an important milestone for the development of national space technologies. The device was created under the leadership of the University of Melbourne in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (BUT) and became the first Australian space telescope, whose main scientific load is an instrument of a foreign space agency. Launched in December 2023 […]

Firefly Aerospace has announced plans to resume flights of its twin-launch Alpha launch vehicle, planned until the end of the year. The company presented the details 22 in September during the first financial reporting after entering the Nasdaq stock exchange 7 August. 26 Firefly received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration in August (FAA) to restore Alpha missions after the crash 29 April. The investigation established, […]

In Pakistan, the process of launching broadband services with direct access from satellites has been suspended, such as Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper also SES/Jio. Despite the expectation of investment, projects ended up in "bureaucratic limbo". Key obstacles create delays in the work of federal institutions. The Ministry of IT and Telecommunications was unable to resolve the disputes, that block approval and policy making. In addition, final regulatory framework for regulation […]

Quantum Space has announced the acquisition of propulsion technology and manufacturing and testing infrastructure at Phase Four. The agreement provides for the transfer of a multi-mode traction system and integration center in Southern California. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Phase Four multi-mode technology involves the operation of one engine as in chemical mode, which provides high traction, and in electric mode, oriented to increased […]

22 September 2025 year Fr. 17:38 (UTC) from the vandenberg airbase, California, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" was launched by the NROL-48 mission spacecraft. The payload on board the Falcon launch vehicle 9 Block 5" is probably a batch of "Starshield" satellites. This is government, Improved version of Starlink Satellites SpaceX with improved encryption and a number of other security features, which […]

Deep Space Optical Communications technology (DSOC) from NASA has completed a two-year demonstration, exceeding all technical goals and proving the feasibility of using laser communication for future deep space missions, including manned flights to Mars. Experiment, integrated on board the Psyche apparatus, showed, that data transmission using lasers is possible over long distances, commensurate with Martian ones. During the final, […]

NASA's independent safety advisers warned, that development of SpaceX's lunar version of Starship may be significantly behind schedule and not ready for the planned Artemis mission 3 in 2027 year. Key risks The main challenge is the development of cryogenic fuel transfer technology in orbit, necessary to refuel the Starship before the flight to the moon. The implementation of this stage depends […]

21 September 2025 year Fr. 10:53 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-27". 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 […]

At the Esreind Cosmodrome (Esrange Space Center) in Kiruna, Sweden, the first sample of the reusable rocket demonstrator of the European Space Agency was installed on the launch pad (THIS) Themis. The Themis program is designed to develop technologies for the recovery and reuse of rocket stages. The first test device, T1H (Themis-1 engine-Hop), arrived in Sweden in the summer. After mounting the landing supports, the device is in height 30 meters and diameter 3,5 […]

Space has become one of the strategic priorities within the Vision program 2030, which aims to diversify the economy of Saudi Arabia . Neo Space Group is the central tool of this strategy (NSG), created with the support of the sovereign investment fund Public Investment Fund, whose assets exceed $925 billion. For 18 months since its inception NSG has grown to approx 800 […]

Rover VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Explorer Rover), created by NASA to search for water ice on the Moon, got a second life. It is planned to be delivered to the surface of the satellite at the end 2027 year using the Blue Moon Mark lander 1 from Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin company. The VIPER mission is part of the Artemis program, which aims to create a permanent human presence […]

The Sentinel-1D mission has entered an active phase of preparation for launch: at the European Space Operations Center (ESOC) simulations of the critical phase of launch into orbit and initial operations have started. The new satellite is designed to replace Sentinel-1A, which works in orbit for almost 11 years - much longer than the planned service life. Sentinel-1D will be the fourth instrument in the series and will join Sentinel-1C, […]

US Space Command (US Space Command) and Great Britain (UK Space Command) in the period of 4 by 12 September 2025 coordinated orbital operation was conducted for the first time, which became an important stage in the development of bilateral partnership in the field of space security. Within the Rendezvous Proximity Operation (RPO) the maneuver of the American satellite was carried out to check the working condition of the British one […]

19 September 2025 year Fr. 16:31 (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 17-12". 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 […]

An international research group with the participation of scientists from the University of Carlos III in Madrid (UC3M) and with the support of the Spanish Space Agency conducted a campaign of parabolic flights in Bordeaux (France). The purpose of the experiments is to develop medical countermeasures to protect the cardiovascular and visual systems of astronauts during long missions. The Lower Body Negative Pressure technique has been tested (LBNP) - creation of negative pressure on the lower […]

Cygnus XL freighter, developed by Northrop Grumman, arrived at the International Space Station 19 September after a one-day delay, caused by an engine problem. The spacecraft was captured by the Canadarm2 manipulator 7:24 Eastern Time (14:24 according to Kyiv) and subsequently attached to the docking port of the Unity module. Neglected 14 September as part of the NG-23 mission, the ship was to arrive at […]