The South Korean company Hanwha Systems has officially announced the sale of its stake in the satellite operator Eutelsat OneWeb. The company got rid of it 5,4% shares, suffering at the same time losses in the amount of approx 200 мільярдів вон, which is due to the drop in the market value of the asset to a third of the initial investment. За даними агентства Reuters, the sale agreement was concluded for the amount 88,5 млн доларів США […]

China's Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites prepare for potential convergence and docking in geostationary orbit (GEO), which may be China's first demonstration of refueling a satellite at such an altitude. According to COMSPOC, which monitors the space environment, both devices are currently about two degrees of longitude apart (about 1 500 km) from each other. Simultaneously, […]

10 June 2025 year Fr. 13:05 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 23 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 12-24". 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 Spanish startup Arkadia Space has successfully tested the engine it developed in orbit, which uses hydrogen peroxide as fuel. 9 the company announced in June, that her propulsion system is DARK, built into the D-Orbit ION device, launched in March, conducted a series of test launches in orbit. Arcadia informed, that the system, equipped with an engine, which generates a thrust of five newtons, performed like hundreds […]

9 In June, the House Appropriations Committee released its draft defense spending bill for 2026 The financial year, by offering a fixed volume in size 831,5 A billion dollars. This decision was made despite the lack of a full budget request from the Trump administration, which creates certain difficulties for legislators. The draft law was made public only a day before its consideration […]

On Friday, 6 June, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Russia Kazem Jalali held a meeting with the head of the Russian space agency "Roscosmos" Dmitry Bakanov. During the meeting, the parties discussed the prospects for the development of cooperation between the space agencies of the two countries. The main attention was paid to the cooperation between Iran and Russia in the creation of advanced technologies, joint design and construction of satellites. In addition, it was about […]

Russia received a patent for the technology of automatic launch of spacecraft from the orbital station, which will be the world's first platform for drones, equipped with robots for its maintenance. This innovative development will be tested on the Russian orbital station (ROS) and will later be used in lunar exploration programs. First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denys Manturov said during the meeting with President Putin, […]

The Pentagon and the US space agency (NASA) tried to convince companies during the past week, competing with Elon Musk's SpaceX, to produce alternative spacecraft and rockets, writes The Washington Post. Christian Davenport's post talks about that, that against the backdrop of a sharp deterioration in relations between US President Donald Trump and SpaceX owner Elon Musk, representatives of the White House appealed […]

8 June 2025 year Fr. 14:20 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 26 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 15-8". 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 […]

Infineon Technologies has introduced a new series of radiation-resistant transistors based on gallium nitride (GaN), who received certification for use in space and defense systems. These transistors are designed to work in high levels of ionizing radiation, typical for space and military applications. Main characteristics: Radiation resistance: Transistors are able to withstand high doses of ionizing radiation without loss of functionality, […]

Against the background of political tension, economic instability and threats of budget cuts in the USA, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and the European Space Agency (THIS) signed a joint statement on deepening partnership. This was another confirmation of long-term cooperation, which lasts from 1979 year. ESA head Joseph Aschbacher emphasized during a visit to the CSA headquarters near Montreal, that Europe wants more […]

7 June 2025 year Fr. 04:54 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, The US was launched a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5 »with US-10 telecommunications satellite" SXM-10 ". Ka «SXM-10» – a geostationary telecommunications satellite for the American radio broadcasting company SiriusXM, created by Maxar. It will replace the older XM3 and XM4 satellites, which were launched in 2005 and 2006 years respectively […]

5 June China has launched a fourth group of satellites for a low -orbital Guowang megasus., however, As during the previous launches, details about the number of satellites and their purpose remained undisclosed. The Long March 6a rocket started from Taiuan Space In North China O North 20:45 UTC. Chinese Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (Hull) confirmed the successful launch of the satellites to the target […]

SpaceX CEO Ilon Musk announced the start of the Dragon -Manned Ship Program, which are a key element of the US space program to deliver astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This decision was the result of a public conflict with US President Donald Trump, which threatened to stop government contracts with a mask company. Musk stated, What is in the light of the President's words […]

6 June 2025 In 2016, the Japanese private company ispace announced the probable loss of its second lunar probe, Resilience, which attempted a soft landing in the Mare Frigoris area of ​​the Moon's northern hemisphere. As noted in the company's statement, the apparatus began its descent according to the plan, however, a premature reaching of the surface was recorded approximately on 1 a minute 45 seconds earlier scheduled time […]

Maritime Launch Services in cooperation with the Dutch Aerospace Firm T-Minus Engineering B.V. Plans in October 2025 year to carry out hypersonic suborbital launch of Barracuda test apparatus from space Spaceport Nova Scotia. The launch of two missiles is planned, which will rise above the conventional limit of space — the Karman line, and will develop speeds above Mach 6. Missions are intended for scientific, defensive and […]

Ten new surveillance satellites will expand US space capabilities for early detection of hypersonic threats from China, Russia and other potential adversaries. Bae Systems has received a contract on 1,2 billion dollars from the US Space Force for the supply of ten missile tracking satellites for the medium-Earth orbit group. Among their functions will be the provision of information for security […]

Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of a new initiative called "AI Fight Club" - a virtual landfill, where companies can test their AI algorithms for military applications. Program, which is announced 3 June by John Clarke, senior vice president of technology and strategic innovation at Lockheed, aims to create a digital training ground for AI systems, covering airborne operations, […]

North Korea has made significant changes to its legislation in the field of space activities, lifting the ban on the use of outer space for military purposes. As reported by the analytical platform 38 North, corresponding amendments were made back in 2022 year, however, became known only now thanks to smartphone software analysis, sold in the DPRK in 2024 year. In the new version of the cosmic law, […]

The American company Maxar Intelligence and the Swedish aerospace concern Saab signed a strategic partnership agreement, aimed at developing innovative solutions for combat intelligence using satellite data. The key direction will be the introduction of a new navigation technology based on the topography of the area, which allows drones to operate without access to GPS. As part of the cooperation, Saab will have access to Maxar satellite images, three-dimensional […]