SpaceX's Starlink and other satellites face a growing threat from the sun

SpaceX has launched over 10 000 satellites in its Starlink space internet mega-constellation. Although close 1000 of them returned to the Earth's atmosphere at a rate of one or two satellites per day, other satellites, deployed in a giant network around the planet, cover almost the entire globe. This means, that the solar storm and accompanying geomagnetic storm, which oscillates the magnetic field of our planet […]

Laser communications will power the next generation of satellite constellations

Large-scale satellite constellations, such as Starlink and Kuiper, exchange information at an incredible speed thanks to new technologies of laser intersatellite communication, but each satellite remains independent in terms of energy and propulsion. A new project led by the University of Michigan, funded by 2 million dollars by the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research, aims to change that, using these intersatellite links as well […]

The US has imposed restrictions on commercial space launches

US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced restrictions on private space launches. WITH 10 November they can be held only in the interval from 10 evening until 6 morning local time. Corresponding changes are provided for by the Emergency Order on the establishment of restrictions on the use of airspace, adopted 6 November 2025 year. FAA decision, obviously, related to a difficult situation, caused by […]

Astranis has created the Vanguard service to provide secure satellite communications beyond line of sight

5 November 2025 private American company Astranis, which manufactures and operates communications satellites for geostationary orbit, announced the creation of a mobile special network service called Vanguard. The service will use small geostationary satellites to extend the range of point-to-point communications in support of disaster relief operations and secure defense operations. Thanks to Vanguard, you can […]

Jared Isaacman second over 2025 nominated for the post of head of NASA

President Donald Trump renominates Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after withdrawing his nomination amid political controversy. Jared Isaacman is a businessman, closely associated with the space industry and Elon Musk. IN 2021 and 2024 In the 1990s, he made two private space flights with SpaceX, during one of which he went into outer space. Until May 2025 […]

Space debris prevented Chinese astronauts from returning to Earth

China Manned Space Flight Agency (CMSA) delayed the return of the Shenzhou-20 manned mission to Earth, which should have happened 5 November 2025 year, due to the probable collision of the ship with a fragment of space debris. An analysis of the impact and risk assessment is currently underway. At the same time, CMSA does not report any details of the incident - where exactly the fragment went and when the impact occurred, but […]

ICEYE introduced a "guaranteed" shooting service

The global race to supply government organizations with commercial satellite imagery is gaining momentum, as defense agencies seek faster and more reliable access to data, reserved for intelligence services. Against this background, the Finnish radar surveying company ICEYE has introduced a service, which guarantees customers priority use of orbital sensors. Last week ICEYE announced a new “Tactical Access” service, which offers subscribers shooting […]

Information notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 11-14 spacecraft

06 November 2025 year Fr. 21:13 (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 11-14". 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 […]

The German company Reflex Aerospace attracted 50 million euros for the creation of new generation satellite platforms in Europe

The German manufacturer of high-performance satellite platforms Reflex Aerospace has attracted 50 million euros as part of Series A financing, which became the largest indicator in the European New Space sector. These investments come amid a surge in startup funding, related to space equipment, such as Hylmpulse and EnduroSat, throughout Europe. The new funding will allow Reflex to ramp up satellite production in Bavaria, expanding […]

The new Sentinel-1D radar satellite has entered orbit

4 November 2025 year, a powerful Ariane rocket was launched from the European spaceport in French Guiana 6, which successfully put the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite into orbit, which is part of the European Copernicus program. The Sentinel-1 family images the Earth with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR), that works in any weather, day and night. The obtained data are used to solve tasks, among […]

Information notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 6-81 spacecraft

06 November 2025 year Fr. 01:31 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 29 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 6-81". 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 […]

Information notice on the launch of the QPS-SAR 13 spacecraft

05 November 2025 year Fr. 19:51 (UTC) From the starting ground on the Mahia Peninsula, UTC, Japan's QPS-SAR 13 radar surveillance spacecraft was launched using the Electron launch vehicle. «QPS-SAR» – is a grouping of land surveillance satellites, which use radar (SAR) To mapping the Earth's surface in two modes: In a strip mode with a resolution 1,8 city, […]

An astronaut from Pakistan will be the first foreign visitor to China's Tiangong space station

Two Pakistani astronauts are training alongside Chinese astronauts for a follow-up short-term visit to China's Tiangong Space Station. Only one of the Pakistanis will fly the mission as a payload specialist. During the flight, in addition to the daily duties of the crew, the astronauts will also conduct scientific research for Pakistan. The flight of a Pakistani astronaut along with two Chinese crew members […]

South Korea has launched a reconnaissance satellite to track the territory of North Korea

2 November 2025 South Korea launched its fifth military intelligence satellite into orbit as part of the Project 425 program, completing a multi-year effort to create an independent space surveillance network. The network is able to film the territory of North Korea around the clock, in particular, detect nuclear and missile activity. South Korea's Ministry of National Defense said, that the system will allow the military to identify and track potential […]

Information about the launch of the Sentinel-1D spacecraft

4 November 2025 year Fr. 21:02 (UTC) from the Guyana Space Center, French Guiana, the "Sentinel-1D" spacecraft was launched using the "Ariane 62" launch vehicle. Sentinel-1D spacecraft – European radar surveillance satellite. It is the second of two additional satellites and the fourth satellite overall in the Sentinel-1 constellation, which is part of the European Union's "Copernicus" Earth observation program. Satellite […]

Production of spectrometer models for the EnVision space probe is being launched in the Czech Republic

Czech scientists start production of spectrometer models, which will analyze the chemical composition of the atmosphere of the planet Venus and will become part of the European space probe EnVision. Unlike previously created prototypes, new models will be equipped, in particular, radiation-resistant components. The first model is planned to be created next year, and complete the production of the rest in 2028 year. It is noted, that the probe will study the planet's environment in detail and help […]

Information reference on the launch of the Yaogan 46 spacecraft

03 November 2025 year Fr. 03:47 (UTC) from the Wenchan Space Center, China launched the Yaogan 46 satellite of China using the Long March 7A launch vehicle. Open sources are known, that "Yaogan 46" is a military satellite of China, which is used to study national resources, hydrology, meteorological monitoring and elimination of the consequences of natural disasters. Other information about […]

The Implementation Agreement between DKA and the European Space Agency was signed

30 October 2025 Volodymyr Mikheev, Acting Chairman of the DKA, and General Director of the European Space Agency (ЕКА) Josef Aschbacher signed the Implementation Agreement between DKA and ESA on the provision of technical and expert support (hereinafter – the Implementation Agreement). The implementation agreement was concluded in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the European Space Agency on cooperation in the use of space […]

Informational guide on the launch of the "CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)»

02 November 2025 year Fr. 11:56 (UTC) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center, India, with the help of the "LVM-3" carrier rocket, the military communication satellite "CMS" was launched-03 (GSAT-7R)». «CMS-03 (GSAT-7R)» – it is a satellite developed exclusively for the Indian Navy, will be the successor of the GSAT-7 Rukmini satellite, launched in 2013 year. Rukmini has long been a mainstay of naval communications, providing secure communication […]

Information help about the cluster launch "Bandwagon 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)»

02 November 2025 year Fr. 05:09 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" cluster launch of various satellites of the "Bandwagon" mission was carried out 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)». «Bandwagon 4 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)» – according to the information, posted on the SpaceX website, on board this mission is 18 payloads for KOREA […]