US National Intelligence Service (NRO) carried out two consecutive launches of reconnaissance satellites using SpaceX Falcon rockets 9, which was part of a massive expansion program for the largest government satellite array in US history. Two launches in three days 24 March Falcon rocket 9 successfully launched the secret mission NROL-69 into orbit, launched from the Space Center at Cape Canaveral. This is the first […]

Galileo high precision service (HAS), which is available from 2023 year, provides submetric positioning accuracy worldwide, offering a reliable and accurate alternative to traditional GNSS differential corrections (DGNSS) without the need for additional ground infrastructure. Companies are already getting added value from this very specific Galileo service. Petrobras, world leader in deepwater oil and gas exploration, uses advanced technologies […]

Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lindong made the third spacewalk as part of the Shenzhou-19 mission, by installing the last protective shields against space debris at the Tiangong Orbital Station. The last spacewalk of the "Shenzhou-19" mission. 21 In March, the crew of the "Tiangong" station completed a seven-hour off-board activity (EVA), which became the third spacewalk during their time […]

Ukraine has taken an important step in the development of space technologies – the project to create the first student space instrument has started, which will be the basis of the payload of the future satellite. The development is carried out on the basis of the Main Astronomical Observatory of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (GAO) in cooperation with leading experts in the field of aerospace engineering. Launching the project and its goals. As part of the press conference "The future of space engineering in […]

24 March 2025 year Fr. 17:48 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, California, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" was launched by the NROL-69 mission spacecraft. The mission "NROL-69" has a completely secret nature, since the main customer is the US National Intelligence Service, and therefore the likely number and purpose of the NROL-69 mission spacecraft have not been announced at this time […]

The Spanish company PLD Space announced, that the Etlaq Spaceport in Oman will be its second global launch base for the MIURA family of rockets. This infrastructure will complement the Launch Complex in Kuru (French Guiana), owned by CNES and ESA, and will expand the company's capabilities in the commercial launch market, especially for the Middle East. PLD Space plans to open a third spaceport in 2026 year, […]

US space security is at a critical stage, and the country should step up its efforts, in order not to lose the technological advantage over China and Russia, stating General Michael Getlein, deputy head of the US Space Force. Speaking at the McAleese Defense Programs conference in Virginia, he emphasized, that traditional approaches to protecting space systems no longer work. For him […]

Французька компанія CTO (Constellation Technologies & Operations), which is engaged in the development of satellite 5G communications in very low Earth orbit (VLEO), announced cooperation with TDF, the operator of the largest network of hosting platforms independent of operators in France, for telecom infrastructure. This partnership aims to integrate satellite communications with terrestrial telecommunications networks and expand emergency communications capabilities. Technology testing and expansion […]

21 March 2025 year Fr. 11:07 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, China launched six Chinese meteorological satellites "Yunyao-1 43-48" using the Ceres-1 launch vehicle. CA «Yunyao-1» – is a series of Earth remote sensing meteorological satellites for forecasting weather and atmospheric processes, climate monitoring, study of the planet's ionosphere. It is planned, that the group will have 90 satellites. According to […]

21 March 2025 year Fr. 06:49 (UTC) from the vandenberg airbase, California, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" was launched by the NROL-57 mission spacecraft. The "NROL-57" mission is of a completely secret nature, since the main customer is "NRO", the US National Intelligence Service, and therefore the number of Starshield spacecraft in the mission has not been announced and is currently unknown. […]

All.Space has announced the first operational deployment of Hydra terminals 2 (previously known as S2000) and Hydra 4, which are now supplied by the US Navy and the US Army. These deployments mark an important milestone in a defensive satellite communication, providing stability and safety while performing important operations. Hydra 2 (Dual-link) Ka terminal - a specially created Satcom terminal, optimized for marine and […]

Swedish Space Corporation SSC (Swedish Space Corporation) received additional contracts from the European Space Agency (THIS) to support the Copernicus programme, which is the EU's main initiative in the field of Earth observation. The new agreements provide for the expansion of the network of ground stations, in particular in the USA, Canada and Chile (Punta Arenas station). Copernicus' role in Earth observation Copernicus is a key program […]

Startups Exlabs and Antares, located in Southern California, announced a strategic partnership, aimed at the development of a nuclear spacecraft for deep space missions. Prospects for nuclear energy in space Although the first mission of Exlabs in 2028 year, which involves a convergence with the asteroid Apophis, will not yet use nuclear technology, the company is designing its Science Exploration and Resource Vehicle (SERV) […]

Eight European countries, including Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, France and the Netherlands, filed an official complaint with the International Telecommunication Union (THAT) - organizations, which is subordinate to the UN. This complaint concerns systematic Russian interference in European satellite communications, which has been going on for over a year. I will 17 EU countries and Great Britain expressed their support for this appeal. System failures […]

Commercial space station Starlab, which is being developed by the American company Voyager Space and the European aerospace giant Airbus, officially entered the full-scale production phase after successfully completing a key development phase with NASA. The main characteristics and goals of the project: Starlab will consist of a service module and a living compartment, which can accommodate up to four astronauts or space tourists. Expected, what station […]

Indian startup SkyServe, specializing in edge computing (computing on the periphery), conducts tests of artificial intelligence models in cooperation with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and the company D-Orbit. A new approach to Earth observations: SkyServe, together with JPL, is developing AI models to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes, including fires, floods and urban heat islands. These models are […]

The Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft successfully returned four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) 18 March, completing the Crew-9 mission. The landing took place in the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Florida 21:57 UTC after undocking with the station o 17:05 UTC. The crew and the progress of the mission: They returned as part of the crew: Nick heigi (NASA) - mission commander. Alexander Gorbunov (Roscosmos) – […]

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander has ceased operations 16 March, when the sun set over his landing place. This marked the end of a successful two-week mission, which set a new standard for commercial lunar exploration. 100% successful mission: Blue Ghost landed on the Sea of ​​Crisis (Great Crisis) 2 March, having delivered 10 scientific instruments of NASA. It was the friend […]

The European company Isar Aerospace is preparing for its first orbital launch, which will take place 20 in March from Andoya Cosmodrome in Norway. The company received a license from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which was the final step before the start. The first launch of the Spectrum rocket: The mission was named “Going Full Spectrum” and is a test flight without a payload. The goal is to check them all […]

18 March 2025 year Fr. 19:57 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 23 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 12-25". 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 […]