German scientists presented the world's first images of the Sun surface in a 8K resolution, who open an unprecedented level of detail of solar activity, In particular, stains, plasma flows and magnetic structures. The new high -precision camera system was developed by the Leibniz Astrophysics Institute in Potsdami (AIP) for a vacuum tin telescope (VTT), that is located at Teide Observatory on Tenerife Island. This system is for the first time […]

The European Space Agency this weekend (THIS) will make a symbolic cultural gesture - broadcast the famous waltz of Johann Strauss the Younger for the first time “On the beautiful blue Danube” into outer space. Music, which has long been associated with space thanks to the iconic film “2001: A space odyssey” (1968), will be part of the anniversary events for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ESA and the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Austrian composer. Live performance […]

The US Department of Defense extended the contract with Raytheon to develop the OCX (Next Generation Operational Control System) — a new ground control system for GPS satellites. The amount of the last contract was $379,7 million, which increases the total cost of the program to approx $4,6 billion, starting with its launch in 2010 year. What is OCX and why is it important?? The OCX system is called […]

China and Russia signed a memorandum of cooperation, which involves the construction of a nuclear power plant on the moon 2036 year. The reactor will provide energy to the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) — a joint project of the two states, which has already attracted 17 countries, in particular Egypt, Pakistan, STEAM, Thailand and Venezuela. Against this background, more and more questions arise in the USA about the future of its own period […]

On the eve of the launch of Starship Flight 9, SpaceX released the results of the investigation into the causes of the explosion of the upper stage of the rocket during the previous Flight 8, which took place 6 March from Starbase in Texas. As during Flight 7, the rocket's first stage, the Super Heavy, successfully returned to the Mechazilla landing complex, however, the upper degree (Ship) suffered again […]

Ahead of U.S. hurricane season, there are concerns about the nation's ability to effectively respond to threats from extreme weather. The reason was information about budget cuts and staff shortages in key state agencies — the National Meteorological Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). According to CNN, many NWS offices operate without a chief meteorologist, […]

24 May 2025 year Fr. 18:19 (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 12-22". 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 […]

As part of the project to modernize the British military satellite communication, the new generation Skynet 6A device, developed by Airbus Defense and Space, successfully passed an important stage — connection of communication and service modules. This is the first case in history, when a large geostationary communications platform was integrated across the UK. Skynet 6A was also the first device, which was tested in […]

The Infostellar company was chosen by the Ministry of Defense of Japan to implement the project "Demonstration of satellite radio frequency analysis technology". This is the first contract, concluded within the framework of the new state procurement strategy, which involves the involvement of innovative startup solutions in interagency defense projects. Satellite technologies have become a critical infrastructure for both civilian use and navigation, communication, monitoring — as well as for the military […]

23 May 2025 year Fr. 22:32 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 27 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 11-16". 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 […]

Chinese scientists have identified a new strain of microorganism for the first time, discovered on an orbiting space station “Tiangong”. The discovery resulted from the analysis of microbial samples, collected during the Shenzhou-15 mission, which returned to Earth in June 2023 year. The new species was named Niallia tiangongensis and belongs to the genus Niallia, family Cytobacillaceae. As stated in the scientific article, published in March in the magazine […]

Against the background of growing geopolitical tension and growing illegal activity in the oceans, satellite technologies are becoming a key tool for global marine monitoring. According to a new report from Quilty Space, demand for space-based solutions to improve maritime situational awareness (Maritime Domain Awareness, space segment integrator) is growing rapidly. From piracy to geopolitics The report records a significant increase in destabilizing events in the maritime sphere for […]

21 May 2025 year Fr. 03:19 (UTC) Mass. Canaveral, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 23 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 12-15". 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 amount of energy […]

21 May 2025 year Fr. 04:05 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, China was launched using the "Kinetica 1" launch vehicle 6 Chinese space vehicles. PH "Kinetica 1" (Lijian-1) is a Chinese launch vehicle of a new generation, developed by the private company CAS Space (Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd), a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is intended for output […]

SpaceX has not yet received final approval for the ninth test flight of its super-heavy Starship rocket, despite a recently renewed license from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 15 In May, the FAA announced changes to the launch license from Starbase in Texas. In particular, it is about allowing a fivefold increase in the number of annual Starship launches - […]

20 May 2025 year Fr. 12:50 (UTC) from the Wenchan Space Center, China using the Long March 7a rocket launcher was launched by China 3B China's Customs Satellite. CHINASAT 3B Satellite Information Specifications, size and weight of the spacecraft are not available because the mission is secret. The satellite was launched into geostationary Earth orbit. The launch and development of the satellite was carried out by China Aerospace […]

Command of space systems (SSC) US space forces promote the implementation of Space C2 Data Platform program - Digital Storage Platform, processing and data analytics, which should ensure prompt coordination of actions in the air and space environment. In the modern environment, where the cosmos becomes more and more intense and threatening space, The ability to effectively manage space resources is crucial […]

19 May 2024 year Fr. 07:38 (UTC) from the Skhydny cosmodrome using a mobile launch vehicle(Sea start) the launch of the carrier rocket "Ceres-1S" with four communication satellites of China "Tianqi (37)». According to NASA, Tianqi is a series of small Chinese experimental low-orbit communications satellites by Guodian Gaoke. Constellation Tianqi, which is also known as “Apocalypse Constellation” provides services […]

On Saturday, 17 May, Rocket Lab successfully launched the Wadatsumi-I radar surveillance satellite for the Japanese company iQPS from the Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. Electron rocket launched on 08:17 UTC and approx 50,5 minutes withdrawn the apparatus in orbit tall 575 km. The mission has received a poetic name “The Sea God Sees” - in honor of Vadatium, […]

Polish National Defense Ministry has signed an agreement with Iceye to supply three radar surveillance satellites (SAR) For the needs of Polish armed forces. The cost of the contract is approximately 200 millions of euros, with the possibility of extending three more satellites and the construction of ground infrastructure over the following 12 months within the Mikrosar National Program. Strengthening defense capabilities contract is an important step […]