Notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 10-17 spacecraft

19 October 2025 year Fr. 17:39 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-17". 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 […]

Notice of launch of PRSC-HS1, AIRSAT-03,04»

19 October 2025 year Fr. 03:33 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, Chinese People's Republic, PRSC-HS1 launch vehicle was launched using the "Kinetica 1" launch vehicle, AIRSAT-03,04». AIRSAT-03,04 are X-band parabolic radiation satellites with a maximum resolution better than 1 meters. Both satellites have a more compact configuration and for the first time use a Cassegrain parabolic antenna system with […]

Southern Launch and Varda Space signed a contract for 20 of new spacecraft returns to the Koonibba test site to 2028 year

The Australian company Southern Launch and the American startup Varda Space Industries have concluded a long-term agreement, which provides 20 of additional spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia to 2028 year. The new contract builds on the successful W-Series missions, specifically on the historic W-2 mission, which is in February 2025 year became the world's first commercial comeback […]

The EU approved the defense readiness program and confirmed the launch of the European Space Shield

The European Commission presented the defense preparedness program to the member states 2030 year — a document called Preserving Peace – Defense Readiness Roadmap 2030, which defines the key areas of development of joint defense capabilities. The plan is a follow-up to the March White Paper on European Defense and the ReArm Europe package / Readiness 2030, which involves the mobilization of up to €800 billion through a combination of national […]

Planet Labs received an NGA contract for $12,8 million for maritime reconnaissance in the Asia-Pacific region

Planet Labs signed a contract with the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (that) for the amount $12,8 million for the supply of data and analytics, that will support the monitoring of maritime activities in the Asia-Pacific region. As part of the project, Planet will cooperate with SynMax Intelligence, an American company, specializing in geoanalytics. Data from Planet satellites, which daily cover over 25 million km² […]

Atomic-6 introduced Space Armor protective panels to protect spacecraft and astronauts from high-velocity debris

Atomic-6 company, specializing in the development of new generation composite materials, presented Space Armor panels — the first system of protection against space debris, capable of withstanding hypervelocity impacts, without interfering with radio communication. These radiolucent composite elements prevent material fragmentation during impact and reduce the risk of secondary debris formation, setting a new standard for safety and sustainability in space operations. Traditional screens […]

SpaceX has received approval to increase the number of Falcon launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base

The US Air Force Department has approved SpaceX's proposal to double the number of launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base (Vandenberg Space Force Base) and allowed to start using the second launch complex on the territory of the base. The agency reported, which completed the environmental impact assessment (Environmental Impact Statement, EIS), which related to the expansion of the company's launch activities and the use of the Space Launch Complex 6 […]

Ukraine presented its space initiatives at the EuroGEO Workshop 2025 in The Hague

A State Space Agency of Ukraine delegation led by Acting Head Volodymyr Mikheiev took part in the annual EuroGEO Workshop 2025 held in The Hague (Kingdom of the Netherlands). The Ukrainian side presented projects aimed at using satellite data for post-war reconstruction, environmental monitoring, assessment of war-related costs, and support for sustainable development. Special attention was paid to initiatives involving the use of [...]

Notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 10-52 spacecraft

16 October 2025 year Fr. 09:27 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-52". 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 […]

Notice on the launch of the "SatNet LEO Group 12" spacecraft

16 October 2025 year Fr. 01:33 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China using the "Long March 8A" launch vehicle launched the Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 12". «SatNet LEO Group 12» – the next batch of communication satellites within the framework of the global project "GuoWang". Communication satellites, will be launched in low Earth orbit for Chinese State Satnet, […]

K2 Space is planning a demonstration mission with three satellites in different orbits

The American company K2 Space announced plans to launch in 2027 year Trinity demonstration mission, within which three satellites will be launched into different orbits — low, average and geostationary transient. The launch will take place using a SpaceX Falcon rocket 9. The goal of the project is to demonstrate the versatility of the new satellite platform, capable of operating in all orbital environments. Unlike […]

The Polish company Scanway Space is strengthening its position on the world market, having received contracts in the USA and Europe

Polish manufacturer of optical systems Scanway Space continues international expansion, having received a contract from the American company Intuitive Machines. As part of the agreement, Scanway will supply a multispectral telescope for mapping the surface of the Moon. The launch of the device is scheduled for 2026 year, and it will allow the search for lunar minerals, in particular, ilmenite is a titanium compound, iron and oxygen, which can be useful for building colonies […]

Informational guide on the launch of the "SDA Tranche" SC 1 Transport Layer С»

15 October 2025 year Fr. 23:06 (UTC) From the Vandenberg Military Co-Sco-Scosin Base, California, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5 »was launched 21st Satellite" SDA TRANCHE 1 Transport Layer С». «SDA TRANCHE 1 Transport Layer С» – is a launch within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture program (Pwsa), regarding the creation of a stable network of military satellites […]

Space Pioneer is engaging 350 million dollars amid a boom in commercial launches in China

Space Pioneer received close 350 million dollars in new investment rounds to support the development of the Tianlong-3 missile, as well as the next generation of carriers and rocket engines. The received funds will be directed mainly to the preparation for the mass production of rockets and engines, as well as for the development of new generations of these engines and launch vehicles. This initiative aims to advance the development of commercial […]

iCOMAT has opened the UK's first space composites facility with the support of the UK Space Agency

In the city of Gloucester (Hardwicke) Advanced Composites Manufacturing Enterprise is officially opened (ACMA) - the first enterprise in Great Britain for the production of advanced space composites. Project, headed by iCOMAT, which is a spin-off from the University of Bristol, has a cost of £8.2 million and is partly funded by the UK Space Agency (UK Space Agency) через Space Clusters Infrastructure Fund, which provided £4.8 million. […]

Informational guide on the launch of the StriX spacecraft

14 October 2025 year Fr. 16:33 (UTC) from the starting complex 1A, Mahia Peninsula, UTC, Japan's StriX spacecraft was launched using the Electron launch vehicle. «StriX» – this is a spacecraft from the Japanese company Synspective, which has its own group of satellites with synthesized aperture radars (SAR) from Earth observation, intended for receiving images, what […]

Viasat received a contract from the US Space Force for the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program (PTS-G)

Viasat has been selected as one of the prime contractors within the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global program (PTS-G), which is implemented by the Space Systems Command of the US Space Force (USSF SSC). Viasat became one of the five companies, that received the initial Delivery Order contract 1 (DO1) as part of a large Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity deal (IDIQ). The program is aimed at the development of a proliferative group of geostationary small […]

A message about launching “Project Kuiper (KF-03)»

14 October 2025 year Fr. 01:58 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 24 of the US telecommunications spacecraft "Project Kuiper (KF-03)». «Project Kuiper (KF-03)» – This is a mega-constellation of satellites in a low Earth orbit, which will provide broadband online access, analogue of the American Starlink system. This constellation will be ruled by […]

Notice of the launch of the Shiyan 31 spacecraft

13 October 2025 year Fr. 10:00 (UTC) from Jiuquan Space Center, Chinese People's Republic, with the help of the "Long March 2D" launch vehicle, China's "Shiyan 31" spacecraft of unknown purpose was launched. Open sources of information reported, that Shiyan 31 is intended to "demonstrate new optical imaging technologies". Actual use is unknown, as the mission is governmental and completely secret. […]