Germany and France have agreed to launch a joint JEWEL initiative, which should strengthen protection against missile threats. The corresponding decision was made at a meeting of the German-French Council on Security and Defense. The system will consist of two components: space segment based on the ODIN'S EYE project, which involves the use of satellites with infrared sensors to detect rockets launch; Network of ground radars, […]

US Space Agency (SDA) reported successful tests of two-way optical (laser) connection between plane and satellite. Demonstration took place in July with the participation of the Optical Terminal from General Atomics Electromagnetics, installed on a plane, and a commercial satellite of Kepler Communications at an altitude of approx 500 km. This was the first case for SDA, when it was possible to ensure data transfer from […]

Norwegian company Andøya Space and Rheinmetall Nordic AS (RhN) signed a letter of intent to cooperate in the development of commercial opportunities for civil and military space operations. The purpose of partnership is to ensure rapid deployment of satellites and space assets to meet the growing security needs in Europe. Collaboration will focus on removing the gaps in the supply chain, related to satellites […]

03 September 2025 year Fr. 11:56 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 KA USA "Starlink Group 10-22". 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 […]

02 September 2025 year Fr. 19:30 (UTC) From the Air Force Air Force Israel Palmakim, Richon Le-Zan, Israel, With the help of the SHAVIT-2 rocket, the Military Ka RLR of Israel “OEQ 19” was launched. The Ministry of Defense of Israel, together with the Tsakhal and the State Aerospace Corporation, announced the successful launch of the new secret military satellite "OFEQ -19". OFEQ 19 satellites – Equipped with a radar system […]

03 September 2025 year Fr. 03:51 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 24 KA USA "Starlink Group 17-8". 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 […]

South Korean Company Si Imaging Services 2 reported on a contract with a European client for leasing the SpaceEye-T satellite capacity. The value of the transaction exceeds 10 millions of euros (about $11,7 million). SpaceEye-T is a high resolution optical satellite 25 cm per pixel. It was bred in March during the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission. The developer and owner of the satellite […]

WITH 1 by 3 September 2025 the year of the South African Space Agency (SANSA) holds the 6th meeting of space economy leaders (SELM6) in the city of Germanus (Western Cape Province). The event will take place in the framework of the PUIs in G20 and will collect the heads of space agencies of the Grand Twenty, representatives of international organizations and leading companies. This is the first time the event will be held in Africa. Previously, meetings were hosted by Saudi […]

The US State Department has approved a possible contract for the supply of satellite communication services and related support to Ukraine worth up to 150 millions of dollars. The relevant decision has already been submitted to the Congress. Ukraine requested continued access to Starlink services for its terminals. Apart from the services themselves, the agreement will include technical, engineering and logistics support from government agencies and contractor companies. Expected, what […]

Great Britain declares its intention to maintain and expand support for Ukraine even after the end of the war, unleashed by Russia. London's strategic plans include not only the continuation of already existing programs, and their significant expansion. Still in 2014 the "Operation Orbital" mission was launched, the purpose of which was to prepare and strengthen the interaction of the British military with units of the Ground Forces and the Navy […]

Canada has officially unveiled its first lunar rover, which will become part of NASA's Artemis program. Its task will be to search for water ice and measure the level of radiation at the south pole of the Moon. The device must withstand extreme temperature changes from –200°C to +100°C. The launch is planned in 2029 year. The main challenges for developers are the extreme temperature fluctuations and the complex surface of the Moon. Regolith […]

The US Department of Defense has identified artificial intelligence as one of the key areas of development, and the Space Forces are actively integrating these technologies into their operations. The main goal is to make AI tools an integral part of the daily work of military units, which is especially important for the structure, which constantly works with large volumes of data. The strategic plan "Data and AI FY 2025" was published, what […]

As part of the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan, an agreement on the implementation of the joint Chandrayaan-5 mission was signed. It will be carried out by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The objective of Chandrayaan-5 mission, also known as LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration Mission), focused on the study of volatiles in the region of the south pole of the Moon. Special attention will be paid constantly […]

The foundation of the new launch complex of the second Indian spaceport in Kulasekarapattinam has been laid (Tamil Nadu State). Why this place?? The city is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. Such a location allows launches mainly into equatorial and sun-synchronous orbits, which are most in demand for surveillance and communication satellites. Launches from this region are safer, after all, the rockets will launch over the sea, not over […]

30 years ago, 31 August 1995 year, a significant event took place in the history of the rocket and space industry of independent Ukraine - for the first time under the jurisdiction of Ukraine from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome with the help of the "Zyklon-3" launch vehicle (11K68) the first Ukrainian satellite "Sich-1" was launched into orbit. The launch vehicle and spacecraft were developed by the "Pivdenne" Design Bureau and manufactured by the PMZ. The spacecraft was launched into orbit over 600 […]

31 August 2025 year Fr. 11:49 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-14". 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 increase the number […]

The planned launch of the first commercial missile in Canada, What was to happen 29 August 2025 year, was canceled due to a technical malfunction, which appeared in a matter of seconds before the start. Taiga Rocket, created by NordSpace, has a height of six meters and is made using 3D metal printing technology. At first, the launch was planned for 25 August, but it was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. […]

Rocket Lab presented a new Launch Complex 3 on the coast of Virginia for launches of the Neutron medium-range missile, which will be the company's first reusable rocket. Expected, that her debut flight will take place at the end 2025 year. Neutron is designed to close the launch needs of mid-range satellites. The rocket has height 43 m and is able to deliver to 13 tons of cargo […]

30 August 2025 year Fr. 04:59 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 24 KA USA "Starlink Group 17-7". 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 […]

SKY Perfect JSAT joined the research and development project to demonstrate quantum key distribution (QKD) via satellite, who heads the National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of Japan (NICT). The project is part of the Space Strategy Fund initiative, which is coordinated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). In December 2024 NICT received funding in the amount of 14,5 billion yen (about 99 millions […]