8 July 2025 year Fr. 08:21 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 28 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-28". 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 […]

After the recent launch of the Atlas rocket 5 United Launch Alliance company (ULA) began preparations for the third flight of the Vulcan rocket. 3 in July, the company officially moved the main stage of the rocket to the vertical assembly complex at the US Space Force base in Florida - this is the first step towards the launch of the USSF-106 mission. This is the second time, it is this copy of the Vulcan rocket that is being prepared for launch. […]

The US Air Force has decided to stop plans for the construction of two landing sites on Johnston atoll - a remote island in the central Pacific Ocean - against the backdrop of concern about damage to local nature. About this 5 July reported military edition of Stars and Stripes. The platforms were to become part of the Rocket Cargo Program - Military Logistics Initiatives, which involves use […]

US space forces have announced the cancellation, With which Boeing and Northrop Grumman competed for a contract. Instead of a traditional approach, the defense department is choosing a more flexible strategy, which will allow to quickly adapt to modern challenges. Reasons for changes PTS-R program (Protected Tactical Satellite Communication-Resilient) was started in 2020 year in return […]

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, being at a distance over 8,8 billion kilometers from Earth in the Kuiper belt, became a participant in a unique experiment — the world's first demonstration of star navigation in deep space. Research results, which have already been accepted for publication in The Astronomical Journal, available as a preprint on the arXiv server. During the test, the international team […]

NASA TEMPO mission (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution), what with 2023 the year measures air quality from geostationary orbit at height 35,000 km, successfully completed her 20-month basic program. Due to the high quality of the data, the project has been officially extended until at least September 2026 year. TEMPO is NASA's first mission, which uses a spectrometer to continuously collect air pollution data […]

American climate scientists will soon lose access to satellite data, tracking the area of ​​sea ice - one of the key indicators of climate change. US Department of Defense has announced plans to stop processing that data for scientific needs. This decision is another blow to science by the US government amid budget cuts aimed at redistributing funds for tax breaks. […]

  Denel Overberg training ground, South Africa's leading center for testing missiles and developing launch capabilities, predicts stable profitability over the next three years thanks to a strong order book and growing interest in space technology, in particular before satellite launches. As a unit of the state defense and space group Denel, the test site plays a key role in the development of national launch capacities. According to Denel's corporate plan […]

Command of space systems (SSC) The US Space Force signed a contract for the sum 2,8 billion dollars with Boeing for the construction and delivery of the first two satellites of the Advanced Strategic Satellite Communications Program (SATCOM) [ESS]. ESS replaces nuclear command capabilities, management and communication (NC3), which are now provided by an advanced ultra-high frequency system (EHF), Modernizing this decisive element of strategic capabilities […]

The royal military-air forces of New Zealand (RNZAF) created their first specialized space unit by re -activating squadron No. 62, reported Defense Minister Judith Collins. The move demonstrates New Zealand's commitment to protecting its interests and security in outer space, which is developing rapidly. Squadron No. 62 was officially reinstated during a ceremony at the RNZAF base in Auckland. Under […]

3 July, US space forces have concluded a contract with Boeing on $2,8 billion, In order to provide secure and reliable strategic missions within Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS). Boeing bypassing Northrop Grumman in a contract competition, which involves the creation of two initial satellites with the possibility of ordering two more. Both companies with 2020 year […]

The UK Space Research Agency has announced a tender for 75,6 million pounds for the nation's first active litter removal mission (ADR), aimed at removing two inoperable British satellites from low Earth orbit by the end 2028 year. A purpose-built spacecraft with advanced British robotics and autonomous navigation technology will capture and safely launch satellites into the Earth's atmosphere, where […]

British company Orbex, specializing in orbital launches, entered into a strategic five-year partnership with the German Exolaunch, launch service provider, mission management, deployment and integration systems for small satellites. This cooperation is aimed at providing comprehensive services for the launch of small satellites, which meets the growing demand for such options. Partnership provides, that Exolaunch will use Orbex launch power and […]

03 July 2025 year Fr. 09:35 (UTC) From the Sican Spacemoder, China launched the Chinese satellite Shiyan using the Long March 4C launch vehicle 28 IN". It is reported, that “Shiyan 28 B" is CA, intended for exploration of the space environment and other related technological tests. Actual use is unknown. According to the CCS

Loughborough and Swansea universities have joined forces to create lightweight cadmium telluride solar cells (CdTe) on ultra-thin glass. This technology could revolutionize power systems for satellites and space manufacturing. Context and demand Global space industry, in particular in Great Britain, where it is evaluated in 17,5 billion pounds, is growing rapidly. According to forecasts of the European Space Agency, demand for solar […]

Japanese Aerospace Agency (JAXA) reported, that it was possible to restore communication with the lunar probe SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon), which has been dormant for almost a month. The probe survived extremely low temperatures on the Moon, about -170°C, and restored electricity generation, when sunlight hit its solar panels again. JAXA confirmed, that sent the command to SLIM and […]

Maxar Intelligence received a contract under the Luno A program from the US National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (that). The contract provides for the provision of analytical services using artificial intelligence (NE) and machine learning to automatically detect objects in many given locations simultaneously. Maxar identifies planes, ships, land vehicles and railway cars, by calculating objects, their classification, detection […]

2 July 2025 year Fr. 06:28 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 27 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-25". 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 […]

Chinese satellites Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 for the second time carry out operations of rapprochement in geostationary orbit (GEO), located at approximately at a height 35 786 km above the equator of the earth. These maneuvers, probably, is a preparation for testing technology for refueling satellites in space. 30 June Swiss company S2A Systems, which specializes in optical observation of space objects, recorded, що Shijian-21 і Shijian-25 […]

1 July 2025 year Fr. 21:04 (UTC) from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 »was launched in geostationary orbit satellite" MTG-S1 "" MTG-S1 " (Meteosat Third Generation – Sounder 1) - This is the first satellite of the new generation Meteosat, orbiting geostationary. Expected, that the satellite will provide high efficiency in forecasting dangerous events […]