10 March 2026 Canadian satellite operator Telesat reported, that has acquired additional land across Canada for the installation of ground stations, which will route data between satellites and core fiber optic networks and Internet traffic exchange points. The company is waiting, that at the time of the start of global services will work 24 ground stations. Customers will also be able to choose to use private ground services […]

12 March 2026 year Fr. 22:33 (UTC) From the Satellite Satellite Satellite, The People's Republic of China launched the Chinese space vehicle "Shiyan 30" using the "Long March 2D" launch vehicle. «Shiyan 30» – Experimental satellite, designed, as stated, To study the space environment and test new technologies. However accurate amounts of efficiency are left unknown. Chinese official sources often […]

12 March 2026 year Fr. 19:48 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China was launched using the "Long March 8A" launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 20". «SatNet LEO Group 20» – 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 […]

Viasat won the contract for $14 million to provide in-flight satellite communications for the US Navy's fleet of C-37 executive transport aircraft, which are used to transport senior government officials. Two-year agreement, announced 10 March 2026 year, covers communications for the Navy's C-37, Gulfstream-based executive jets, which are used to transport high-ranking officials, […]

Anduril Industries said, that plans to acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions — a company, which operates one of the world's largest commercial networks of telescopes for tracking satellites and space debris. The move extends the defense technology firm's push into national security programs in space. For reference: Anduril Industries is a leading American defense technology company, which specializes in creating autonomous systems, […]

6 March 2026 of the year, the Chinese start-up in the field of launches Landspace announced, which recently completed a lengthy test run of its BF engine with a full-flow staged combustion cycle (FFSC) on methane and liquid oxygen. This test took place after more than 100 of full-system launches since the first integrated hot test of the program in May 2025 year. The BF engine is designed for traction […]

12 March 2026 year Fr. 00:50 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA was carried out 7 test launch of the "Firefly Alpha" launch vehicle. Firefly Aerospace's Firefly Alpha launch vehicle will be seventh test launch and return-to-flight mission since crash in April 2025 year. The Stairway to Seven mission will be completed in the current carrier configuration and will be the last […]

Satellite group for tracking missiles, which is being developed by BAE Systems for the US Space Force, passed the early design stage. 9 March 2026 year, the Space Systems Command reported, that the program has successfully passed the preliminary review of the project - evaluation, which determines whether the system architecture and technical approach are sufficiently mature, to proceed to the final design. For reference: BAE Systems is the largest […]

9 March 2026 Voyager Technologies announced a strategic investment in Max Space startup, which develops extensible modules to support collaborative work on building elements of the future lunar base. For reference: Voyager Technologies is a privately held American space and defense technology company, which deals with the development of solutions for national security, satellite systems and commercial space […]

7 March 2026 year of Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, said in a post on social networks, that the first flight version 3 (V3) Starship will take place “at approx 4 weeks" (Approximately 4 April). According to his previous statement from 26 the launch was supposed to take place in January 9 March. SpaceX provided the information, which has already completed the "cryo-durability test" […]

10 March 2026 year Fr. 04:19 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 "Block 5" launched the "EchoStar 25" spacecraft. «EchoStar 25» – is an American geostationary telecommunications satellite of EchoStar Corporation, intended for direct television broadcasting and transmission of telecommunication signals in the Ku-band for the territory of North America. Космічний апарат входить до […]

Launch company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) She said, which plans its first launch this summer after delivering two rocket stages to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. It is planned to carry out integration and further tests of the rocket before launch at the cosmodrome, which, probably, will include, among other things, first stage hot tests after installing the engines. It is during such tests […]

5 March 2026 year during the opening of the National People's Congress (VZNP) announced the inclusion of the space industry in the list of strategic support industries, and also established the main goals for the next five years. The move signals Beijing's intention to expand the space sector beyond strategic government programs into a larger industrial ecosystem, covering launch services, супутники та […]

The research laboratory of the US Air Force signed a contract with the BlackSky company worth up to 99 million dollars for the development of a special optical payload, intended for future space reconnaissance systems. For reference: BlackSky is an American company, engaged in satellite imaging of the Earth: builds and operates surveillance satellites and sells imagery-based analytics. Контракт є угодою на дослідження […]

The Japanese company Synspective Inc. and the European aerospace giant Airbus Defense and Space have signed a framework agreement on cooperation in the field of synthetic aperture radar satellite data (SAR) in February 2026 year. Основні деталі угоди: Data integration: Airbus will gain access to the capabilities of Synspective's StriX satellite constellation. This will complement Airbus' existing portfolio, which includes the TerraSAR-X satellites, […]

European Space Agency (ЕКА) announced the launch of a research competition, спрямованих на створення першої європейської космічної станції на низькій навколоземній орбіті. This decision is part of Europe's strategy to ensure its presence in space after 2031 year, when the International Space Station (ISS) are planned to be decommissioned. Main details of the competition: Goal: Develop the concept of a multifunctional modular station under the leadership of Europe, […]

5 March 2026 of the year Matt Anderson (Matt Anderson), candidate for the post of NASA Deputy Administrator, successfully passed a hearing in the US Senate Committee on Commerce, science and transport. Basic facts about the hearing and the candidate: Results of hearings: Anderson received bipartisan support, and committee chairman Ted Cruz noted, that the candidate is "well prepared" for this mission. Expected, що офіційне голосування комітету […]

8 March 2026 year Fr. 11:00 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 25 КА США «Starlink Group 17-18». 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 Swiss companies CompPair and CSEM together with the Belgian company Com&Sens cooperates with the European Space Agency (ЕКА) для модифікації свого самовідновлюваного вуглецевого волокна для використання в космічних транспортних засобах. Проєкт «Кассандра» (скорочення від Composite Autonomous SenSing AnD RepAir) включає датчики та нагрівальний елемент у композитному вуглеволокнистому матеріалі, що дозволяє космічним апаратам автономно ремонтувати початкові стадії пошкоджень. […]

Polish startup Liftero has signed a contract with the Indian company OrbitAID Aerospace to supply chemical engines for satellite maintenance missions in orbit. Basic details of cooperation: Technology: Liftero will provide its flagship BOOSTER system, a green chemical propulsion system, which runs on nitrous oxide (N2O) and propane. The first mission (AayulSAT): The engines will be installed on the satellite with a mass of approx 50 Kg. The launch is planned for the first half of the year 2025 year (As reported […]