Information notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 17-23 spacecraft

1 March 2026 year Fr. 10:0 (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 17-26». 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 […]

Space Force suspends missions to Vulcan pending investigation of solid rocket problem

The US Space Force said, що не проводитимуть додаткові місії національної безпеки на ракеті Vulcan компанії United Launch Alliance, доки не буде завершено розслідування аномалії продуктивності під час запуску 12 February 2026 year. After the launch of the rocket, ULA said, that will work with government partners to determine the root cause of the accelerator problem. In a statement from 25 February colonel […]

Seraphim Space has closed its second early space technology fund, exceeding the goal of 100 millions of dollars

25 February 2026 year, the British company Seraphim Space announced, що завершила збір коштів для свого другого приватного венчурного фонду ранньої стадії, exceeding the goal of 100 мільйонів доларів для підтримки молодих стартапів космічних технологій. Компанія відмовилася розкривати остаточний розмір фонду, але повідомила, що серед нових інвесторів — саудівський супутниковий оператор Arabsat, а також підтримувані урядом Британський […]

In coordinating space traffic, the biggest challenge may be coordination itself

As the number of satellites in orbit grew, difficulties arose, faced by some satellite operators, намагаючись зв’язатися з колегами з метою уникнення потенційних зіткнень. Складнощі з координацією маневрів між операторами для зменшення ризику зіткнення стали настільки серйозними, що довелося вже двічі залучати Організацію Об’єднаних Націй. Минулого тижня під час 12-ї щорічної конференції з космічного трафіку директорка […]

The US is accelerating the production of materials for space: GA-EMS and ORNL have merged

Space vehicles, hypersonic flight systems and promising nuclear power plants work in modes, де метал плавиться, а полімери деградують — надвисокі температури, радіація, корозія та ударні навантаження швидко з’їдають запас міцності. Саме тому США роблять ставку на матеріали для екстремальних середовищ: Підрозділ електромагнітних систем компанії General Atomics (GA-EMS) та Національна лабораторія Оук-Ридж (ORNL) підписали меморандум […]

Information notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 6-108 spacecraft

27 February 2026 year Fr. 12:16 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 29 КА США «Starlink Group 6-108». 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 […]

France, Cyprus and Greece are joining forces to develop a new generation of optical satellite communication

Hellas Sat operator company, French space agency (CNES), Thales Alenia Space та Safran підписали рамкову угоду про співпрацю. Мета партнерства – розробка передової системи оптичного зв’язку для майбутнього геостаціонарного телекомунікаційного супутника Hellas Sat 5 and the deployment of a corresponding ground optical station in Cyprus. Key details of the project High-speed data transfer: The new laser communication technology will allow data transmission from […]

Iridium has released a tiny IoT module, which combines satellite communication, cellular and GNSS

Global satellite telephone operator Iridium has taken another step into the Internet of Things market (IoT), introducing a new IoT module, which integrates the SBD satellite service, cellular LTE-M and GNSS positioning into a single platform. A new development of Iridium 9604 designed to reduce the complexity of decisions, знизити витрати та прискорити виведення продуктів на ринок. Оператор прагнув створити дворежимний IoT-зв’язок економічно виправданий для чутливих […]

The MIT institute offers a new kind of 3D printing for spaceships

The space industry has been developing the "in-space manufacturing" approach for years - printing tools and parts on demand right in orbit: an additive manufacturing facility for the production of plastic elements is operating on the ISS, and Europe has already demonstrated the printing of a metal part in space. Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (WITH) offer an alternative - printing of an electric machine right on the spot, without being tied to global supply chains. […]

Applied Aerospace acquired Vestigo Aerospace for deorbital brake sail technologies

Applied Aerospace Company & Defense (AA&D) acquired Vestigo Aerospace, known for its line of braking sails, which are used to launch satellites from orbit. For reference: AA&D is an American company, formed by the merger of Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems, which is a leading supplier of critical aviation equipment, space and defense. It specializes in the production of metal, композитних та полімерних компонентів для […]

Battle for Mynaric: Rheinmetall is trying to intercept the Rocket Lab deal

22 February 2026 The year became known, that German defense giant Rheinmetall is preparing to make a competing bid to acquire Munich-based laser communications specialist Mynaric. The move puts the acquisition deal in jeopardy, яку підписала американська компанія Rocket Lab у вересні 2025 року Довідково: Rocket Lab — провідна приватна аерокосмічна компанія, що спеціалізується на запуску малих супутників та […]

GPS upgrades will counter jamming threats

One of the world's largest American defense companies, aerospace industry and high technology Lockheed Martin emphasized that, that the US military's GPS satellite array is becoming more robust. The company's vice president of navigation systems said, that a number of upgrades in the next generation of satellites, known as GPS III Follow-On or GPS IIIF, є «кардинальною зміною» у протидії […]

Information notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 17-26 spacecraft

25 February 2026 year Fr. 14:17 (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 17-26». 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 […]

Momentus is getting ready to deploy 10 demonstration payloads on the Vigoride-7 spacecraft

Momentus' Vigoride orbital servicer is at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ahead of a 10-month mission, which will demonstrate zoom and zoom operations, robotic harvesting in space, advanced communication and computing technologies. The mission will be launched into orbit using a SpaceX Falcon rocket 9 until 29 March of this year. For reference: Momentus is an American space company […]

The US Space Force is looking to the market for in-orbit refueling responses

На початку лютого 2026-го року Космічні сили США надіслали промисловості запит на інформацію щодо орбітальної дозаправки. Документ підготував офіс програми Обслуговування, of mobility and logistics as part of the Space Systems Command. The request includes a request to propose technical solutions for refueling prepared satellites in orbit – з розрахунком на впровадження до 2030 year. Американська компанія U.S. Astroscale будує дозаправний […]

Boeing demonstrated a large language model for space-class hardware

During recent ground tests, Boeing engineers demonstrated, that a large language model, launched on commercial off-the-shelf equipment, can analyze telemetry and report satellite status in natural language. Arvel Chappell, director of the Boeing Space Mission Systems Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, explained, that the creation of such a model was due to the desire to communicate with the satellite in natural language and receive a meaningful response, […]

Informational reference on the launch of the Starlink Group 6-110 spacecraft

24 February 2026 year Fr. 23:04 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 29 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 6-110". 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 […]

A German defense company is considering acquiring Mynaric

German defense giant Rheinmetall, is considering the acquisition of Mynaric, which specializes in laser space communication. Basic details of the situation: Competition with Rocket Lab: The move could derail earlier plans by US company Rocket Lab to acquire Mynaric for approx $150 million. National decision: Rheinmetall is promoting the idea of ​​keeping critical laser communications technologies under German and European control. Це стає особливо актуальним на тлі посиленого […]

Indian startup AgniKul Cosmos is testing a cluster of three semi-cryogenic engines

Indian space startup AgniKul Cosmos has successfully conducted fire tests of a cluster of three Agnilet engines, which was an important step in preparation for the maiden orbital flight of their Agnibaan rocket. Key achievements and features: 3D printing technology: Agnilet is the world's first semi-cryogenic engine, which is completely 3D printed as a single part. This eliminates the need for hundreds of welds and significantly speeds up production. Cluster configuration: Trial […]

Boeing to increase production of missile tracking sensors for military satellites

Boeing has opened a new production line at its El Segundo plant (California) for mass production of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors. These devices are critical for tracking missile launches from space. Key details of the extension: Goal: Expediting deliveries for the US Space Force program – Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT). Production capacities: A new workshop with an area of ​​over 830 m² (9000 kv. feet) will allow Boeing to double production […]