NASA has chosen SpaceX to run the NEO SURVEYOR telescope: Mission to find dangerous asteroids

NASA concluded a contract with SpaceX to launch space telescope Neo Surveyor, designed to search for the Earth objects (NEO). Contract details and launching contract value: about $100 Million rocket launcher: Falcon 9 Cosmodrome: Florida is scheduled for startup: No earlier than September 2027 The year orbit of the mission: The NEO SURVEYOR job will be Lagranzh L1 (1,5 million km from the ground in the direction […]

Information Certificate on Starting Starlink Group 15-1

23 February 2025 year Fr. 01:38 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 22 KA USA "Starlink Group 15-1". 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 […]

Airbus takes additional 300 million euros for spending on space programs

Airbus announced additional write-offs 300 million euros for its space programs, after finishing viewing the unspecified project. This became part of a broader assessment of financial risks, ongoing in the company's space division. Financial adjustments and business impact Additional costs: 300 million euros in the fourth quarter 2024 year. Earlier, in June 2024 year, the company has already written off 900 […]

Notice on the launch of the Starlink Group 12-14 spacecraft

21 February 2025 year Fr. 15:19 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 23 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 12-14". 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 […]

Trump orders to cut 50 billions of dollars from the defense budget on 2026 year, Protecting the Iron Dome initiative

Trump's administration ordered Pentagon to cut their budget on 8% annually over the next five years. However, the key priority programs of the administration will be protected from abbreviations, including border protection and recently proposed Anti -Rapent Defense initiative "Iron Dome", According to the statement, Posted 19 February by the Ministry of Defense. In the note note from 18 In February, the administration ordered military units and agencies […]

L3Harris has completed assembly of the first RS-25 engine for NASA's Artemis V mission

L3Harris has completed assembly of the first RS-25 engine for the Space Launch System rocket (SLS), which will be used as part of the Artemis V mission. Engine E20001, which is fully assembled at NASA's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, preparing for tests. Key Engine Parts The RS-25 E20001 is one of four new engines, which will provide thrust for the SLS main stage […]

Development of technology to restore the efficiency of radio electronic equipment

Institute of Transport Systems and Technologies in 2023 The year has been conducted research work "Development of technology of restoration of efficiency of radio electronic equipment by developing an analogue of the product, that refused. Digital cells 2. The work is done on the technical task of the National Center for Management and Testing of Space and Defense Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The work carried out made it possible to develop a technology for restoring the performance of cells in the absence of production of the elemental base […]

War and space: the impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine and Georgia on its space ambitions

Since Soviet times, few sectors have caused so much pride among Russians, like their space achievements, which are a symbol of national glory and technological prowess. However, over the past two decades, the Kremlin's geopolitical maneuvers in the post -Soviet space have caused significant damage to this once lively industry. Russian militarism and regional conflicts led to financial restrictions, lack of technology and international isolation, […]

Starlink and IEC Telecom launch next-generation disaster response solutions

IEC Telecom introduced RDK 2.0 - a new generation of fast deployment set (Rapid Deployment Kit), which provides continuous high -speed communication for rescue services and humanitarian organizations. At the center of this innovation system - Starlink Mini, complemented by network management tools and autonomous power, which greatly enhances the capabilities of crisis. The need for reliable communication during catastrophes […]

The United States and India will expand the co -operation cooperation in the field of space innovation

The United States and India set an innovative partnership, related to space, as part of further cooperation between the two countries in this field. In a joint statement, issued by the White House after the meeting of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump, the two countries said, that create INDUS Innovation, “Innovative Bridge” between the two countries to promote work in space, Energy and […]

A message about launching Gen-3

18 February 2025 year Fr. 23:21 (UTC) From the Mahia Peninsula, UTC, the "Gen-3" spacecraft was launched using the "Electron" launch vehicle. "Electron" is a reusable two-stage light-class launch vehicle, Developed by Rocket Lab to remove small satellites to low Earth orbit (LEO). Gen-3 satellite is a new generation of optical surveillance satellites from Blacksky, which […]

Ursa Majoor considers the use of Draper's engine on the Iron Dome program

Startup Ursa Major, specializing in rocket engines, accelerates the development and testing of its DRAPER liquid engine in cooperation with US defense agencies and military contractors. The main goal is to adapt the engine for prospective rockets-interceptors within the framework. Current development status in 2023 year Ursa Majoor has completed the Draper Engine Term Testing, created […]

Starlink Group 10-12

18 February 2025 year Fr. 23:11 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 23 KA USA "Starlink Group 10-12". 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 […]

Published a report on modern technologies of small spacecraft for 2024 year

Virtual Institute of Small NASA Space Space Systems (S3vi) announced the official release of the long -awaited report on modern technologies of small spacecraft for 2024 year. This significant achievement has become possible due to the contribution of many devoted people from NASA, who kindly supported the preparation of the document as authors and reviewers. Report for 2024 The year can be found on the Internet at HTTPS://www.nasa.gov/smallsat-institute/sst-soa. Report […]

ESA has certified an astronaut with a prosthesis for missions to the ISS: a new stage in space inclusiveness

European Space Agency (THIS) certified an astronaut with a physical disability for the first time in history for long-duration missions to the International Space Station (ISS). A New Phase in Space Inclusivity John McFall, Reserve member of the ESA astronaut Corps, received an official medical admission after careful expert evaluation. He lost his right foot as a result of a motorcycle crash in 19 years old and uses a prosthesis. It does […]

K2 Space attracted $110 million and successfully tested the satellite platform in space

The company K2 Space announced the engagement $110 million in a series B investment round, which will allow it to scale production of its high-powered multi-orbital satellite platform. This achievement coincided with the opening of a new factory area 180 000 square feet in Torrens, California, as well as with the successful first testing of technology in space. In general, the company has attracted since its foundation $180 […]

The Blue Ghost spacecraft took pictures of the Moon in its orbit

Blue Ghost spacecraft, developed by Firefly Aerospace, took the first photographs of the Moon during an orbital flight. American spacecraft Blue Ghost, developed by Firefly Aerospace, took pictures of the moon while in its orbit. If everything goes according to plan, the device will stay in the lunar orbit for a while 16 days. He recently activated the engines on 4 minutes 15 […]

Blue Origin cuts 1000 employees

Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos, has announced the mass release. According to media reports, close 1 000 Employees will lose their work. Causes of abbreviations CEO of Blue Origin Dave Limp reported release in the interior letter, who received CNN and The New York Times. According to the New York Times, The company has close 10 000 workers, And therefore, […]

Firefly will make an emergency space launch for the Pentagon

Firefly Aerospace has signed a contract for $21,8 million with the US Space Force to perform a rapid launch within the military Tactically Responsive Space program (TacRS). This is already the third Firefly contract within this program, which is aimed at ensuring prompt removal of satellites in orbit in case of threats to national security. Victus Sol mission and its meaning The launch will take place […]

Starlink Group 12-8

15 February 2025 year Fr. 06:14 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 21 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 12-8". 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 increase the number […]