7 March 2026 year of Elon Musk, founder and CEO of SpaceX, said in a post on social networks, that the first flight version 3 (V3) Starship will take place “at approx 4 weeks" (Approximately 4 April). According to his previous statement from 26 the launch was supposed to take place in January 9 March. SpaceX provided the information, which has already completed the "cryo-durability test" […]

10 March 2026 year Fr. 04:19 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 "Block 5" launched the "EchoStar 25" spacecraft. «EchoStar 25» – is an American geostationary telecommunications satellite of EchoStar Corporation, intended for direct television broadcasting and transmission of telecommunication signals in the Ku-band for the territory of North America. The spacecraft is included in the […]

Launch company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) She said, which plans its first launch this summer after delivering two rocket stages to SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. It is planned to carry out integration and further tests of the rocket before launch at the cosmodrome, which, probably, will include, among other things, first stage hot tests after installing the engines. It is during such tests […]

5 March 2026 year during the opening of the National People's Congress (VZNP) announced the inclusion of the space industry in the list of strategic support industries, and also established the main goals for the next five years. The move signals Beijing's intention to expand the space sector beyond strategic government programs into a larger industrial ecosystem, covering launch services, satellites and […]

The research laboratory of the US Air Force signed a contract with the BlackSky company worth up to 99 million dollars for the development of a special optical payload, intended for future space reconnaissance systems. For reference: BlackSky is an American company, engaged in satellite imaging of the Earth: builds and operates surveillance satellites and sells imagery-based analytics. The contract is a research agreement […]

The Japanese company Synspective Inc. and the European aerospace giant Airbus Defense and Space have signed a framework agreement on cooperation in the field of synthetic aperture radar satellite data (SAR) in February 2026 year. Основні деталі угоди: Data integration: Airbus will gain access to the capabilities of Synspective's StriX satellite constellation. This will complement Airbus' existing portfolio, which includes the TerraSAR-X satellites, […]

European Space Agency (ЕКА) announced the launch of a research competition, aimed at creating the first European space station in low Earth orbit. This decision is part of Europe's strategy to ensure its presence in space after 2031 year, when the International Space Station (ISS) are planned to be decommissioned. Main details of the competition: Goal: Develop the concept of a multifunctional modular station under the leadership of Europe, […]

5 March 2026 of the year Matt Anderson (Matt Anderson), candidate for the post of NASA Deputy Administrator, successfully passed a hearing in the US Senate Committee on Commerce, science and transport. Basic facts about the hearing and the candidate: Results of hearings: Anderson received bipartisan support, and committee chairman Ted Cruz noted, that the candidate is "well prepared" for this mission. Expected, that the official vote of the committee […]

8 March 2026 year Fr. 11:00 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 25 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 17-18". 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 Swiss companies CompPair and CSEM together with the Belgian company Com&Sens cooperates with the European Space Agency (ЕКА) to modify its self-healing carbon fiber for use in space vehicles. Project "Cassandra" (short for Composite Autonomous SenSing AnD RepAir) includes sensors and heating element in composite carbon fiber material, which allows spacecraft to autonomously repair the initial stages of damage. […]

Polish startup Liftero has signed a contract with the Indian company OrbitAID Aerospace to supply chemical engines for satellite maintenance missions in orbit. Basic details of cooperation: Technology: Liftero will provide its flagship BOOSTER system, a green chemical propulsion system, which runs on nitrous oxide (N2O) and propane. The first mission (AayulSAT): The engines will be installed on the satellite with a mass of approx 50 Kg. The launch is planned for the first half of the year 2025 year (As reported […]

German Aerospace Center (DLR) officially announced the creation of a new Center for Control and Research of Manned Missions (Human Exploration Control Center — HECC). The project was presented at the beginning of February 2026 year. The main characteristics of the new center: Location: The center will be located in Oberpfaffenhofen (near Munich) and will be an expansion of the already existing German Space Operations Center (GSOC). Appointment: Management of future piloted and […]

SPEXA (Space Business Expo) is Japan's largest specialized exhibition and conference, dedicated to the development of space business and innovation. Basic details of SPEXA 2026: Date of holding: 27- May 29 2026 year. Location: Tokyo, Japan, exhibition center Tokyo Big Sight. Organizer: RX Japan GK. The purpose of the event: Association of Space Industry Leaders, engineers, investors and government representatives to exchange experience and create new partnerships. Key directions of the exhibition: […]

US space forces (USSF) are actively promoting the initiative to expand the staff and transform the personnel training system, to match the pace of the "space race" with China and Russia. Key areas of inquiry: Increase in numbers: The leadership of the Space Force insists on increasing the number of "guards" (Guardians), since the current composition (close 10 000 persons) is considered insufficient for round-the-clock monitoring of satellite groups and management of new systems […]

US Senate Committee on Commerce, science and transport 4 March 2026 officially approved the updated NASA Authorization Bill (S. 933), which makes strategic changes to the Artemis program and continues the operation of the ISS. Key provisions of the draft law: Extension of the term of validity of the ISS: The work of the International Space Station has been extended for two years - until the end 2032 year. This decision is due to delays […]

The American startup Vast officially announced the engagement 500 million dollars in its first significant round of external financing. These funds will be directed to the development and launch of the world's first commercial space station Haven-1 and the design of its successor, the multi-module station Haven-2. Funding Details Amount Structure: The round consists of 300 million dollars of share capital (Series A) and 200 million dollars of debt financing. Investors: Round winning Balerion Space Ventures fund. […]

Spanish aerospace startup PLD Space 4 March 2026 year officially announced the engagement 209 millions of dollars (180 million euros) as part of the Series C funding round. This is the largest round of capital raising for a European private space company this year. Key aspects of financing: The main investor: The round was led by the Japanese technology giant Mitsubishi Electric, who invested 50 million euros. As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi receives […]

Chinese scientists have successfully conducted an experiment on laser communication between a satellite in geostationary orbit and a ground station, providing two-way data transfer at high speed 1 Gbit/s at a distance of more than 40 000 kilometers (slant range, usually, more than the height of the geostationary orbit). The successful conduct of this experiment by China paves the way for the creation of a new generation integrated earth-space network and the development of the deep space internet. […]

5 March 2026 year Fr. 02:10 (UTC) from the Kyiv cosmodrome, Honshu Island, Japan made a launch attempt using the KAIROS launch vehicle 5 satellites of the "Flight 3" mission. Mission "Flight 3" – this is the third unsuccessful attempt by the private company Space One to launch a payload into orbit using the KAIROS launch vehicle. The first two attempts were unsuccessful as well (March and […]

4 March 2026 year Fr. 10:52 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 29 US spacecraft "Starlink Group 10-40". 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 […]