Italian Space Agency (BUT) studies the possibility of developing a specialized orbital platform, intended for the generation of artificial gravity for the purpose of scientific research and technology development. The agency officially announced the initiative. Consultations with the scientific and technological community are planned this month to gather research requirements, proposals and identification of potential areas of application of the platform. According to estimates […]

Varda Space Industries, a privately held American aerospace and biopharmaceutical company, which creates the world's first autonomous orbital factories for the production of materials in microgravity conditions. 1 October 2026 In 2018, the company successfully launched two vehicles into orbit as part of the SpaceX Transporter-18 mission. The payload includes pharmaceuticals, demonstration navigation systems and heat protection materials. The main focus of the company is directed […]

The company Satlyt announced the engagement 8 million US dollars as part of the initial (seed) round of financing. The funds are aimed at deploying artificial intelligence and edge computing software directly on orbiting satellites to overcome the limitations of downlink communication channels and computing resources of spacecraft. The round was led by the venture fund Non Sibi Ventures (Houston) with the participation of TLcom Capital, Antler, […]

13 October 2026 of the year Korea Aerospace Administration (FAIL) officially confirmed the establishment of a successful two-way communication of the SD-1 Sat nanosatellite with ground stations on the first attempt. The specified spacecraft was launched into orbit 7 October 2026 of the year from the Naro Cosmodrome during the fifth flight of the three-stage Nuri launch vehicle (KSLV-II). On board SD-1 Sat, operated by Korean space startup Space […]

12 October 2026 York Space Systems released the technical details of two previously concluded orders from the US Space Force in support of the Space Data Network program. (SDN). Order, marked as Delivery Order 2 та Delivery Order 3, aimed at ensuring multilateral data interoperability and defining interfaces for orbital demonstrations. The company did not disclose the cost of the contracts and the execution schedule. […]

14 October 2026 year Fr. 11:40 (UTC) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, China, with the help of the "ZhuQue-2E Block 2" launch vehicle, China's 10th space vehicle was launched. «XSD-39, XSD-44, XSD-45, XSD-46, XSD-47, XSD-48, XSD-49, XSD-50» – is a cluster of 8 satellites of the XSD series, developed by ADA Space (Chengdu Guoxing Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd.), is part of a large-scale program […]

NASA is implementing the KREPE-3 experiment to test next-generation thermal protection materials. As part of Northrop Grumman's 24th cargo mission aboard the Cygnus spacecraft, undocked from the International Space Station, placed 12 experimental capsules, which will collect data during the planned destruction of the ship in the Earth's atmosphere. Capsules, developed with the participation of the University of Kentucky and NASA's EPSCoR program partners, equipped […]

Reveal Technology Inc. announced the launch of the Farsight platform 2.0 — an updated system of 3D mapping and terrain reconnaissance. The key innovation of the version 2.0 there is a global model of the world, which aggregates images from all authorized sources, in particular, satellite ones, into a single continuously updated picture of the area. Thanks to the integration of satellite data, operators receive up-to-date geospatial information without the need to independently collect all materials […]

13 October 2026 year Fr. 10:33 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, The US was launched a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" of the "Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35" mission. «Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35» – 35-and a commercial supply mission to the International Space Station, operated by SpaceX. The flight will be performed under a second commercial supply services contract with NASA. Cargo […]

The strategic road map was presented on the eve of the European ministerial meetings. The document aims to eliminate the long-term operational dependence of ESA member states on NASA and commercial US launch providers, in particular SpaceX, in matters of transportation of astronauts to low Earth orbit. The approximate budget of the program is 10 billion euros and provides for the formation of a mechanism for the purchase of European services for the delivery of crews instead of the purchase of seats on […]

In September 2026 In 2018, the US Space Force officially completed the operation of the last two operational satellites of the Defense Support Program (DSP). The devices were raised to a higher orbit, followed by the start of the process of their final decommissioning. Program, started at the end 1970 year, remained a key element of the American early warning system for more than half a century, providing detection of threats of a nuclear strike, […]

13 October 2026 year Fr. 00:28 (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 15-25". 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 enlarge […]

10 October 2026 year Fr. 07:39 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5 ”was launched 21 KA USA mission "SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A». The customer and operator of the mission is the Space Development Agency (SDA) US Department of Defense. KA made by Northrop Grumman. The mission is the fourth launch of a transport spacecraft […]

European Space Agency (THIS) confirmed the technical and financial feasibility of developing its own heavy reusable launch vehicle. The results of the study testify to Europe's ability to create such a complex to ensure independent access to space. The project is based on developments by ArianeGroup and Rocket Factory Augsburg. Carriers with a carrying capacity of up to 100 tons into low Earth orbit, as well as the Pathfinder version on 60 […]

Blacksky Technology Inc.. (BKSY) awarded a six-figure contract for Gen-3 On-Demand high-resolution imaging pilot services to a new international intelligence customer. The deal expands the company's operational presence through cooperation with an important sovereign partner in a strategically important region. Under the short-term contract, the intelligence agency receives a flexible global ordering capability […]

Kymeta company, world leader in the production of flat satellite terminals, received a contract from the US Department of Defense for the development of an improved cartridge module for the Osprey u8 terminal. The module integrates computing capabilities, software-defined radio and network functions into a modular terminal architecture. This provides additional mission functionality without impacting multi-orbit satellite communications performance and without the need to install additional equipment. […]

Lack of transparency regarding space weapons, which is developed by the states, and objects, orbit, remains a serious problem. Recently, the Secretary of the US Air Force, Troy Meinke, confirmed the placement of weapons by the United States in space, without providing details about its type, principles of action or the possibility of damage to other objects. Report of the "Safe World" Foundation for 2026 the year distinguishes five categories […]

Private space engineers have begun mass production of low-cost interceptor rockets. Defense startup Furientis has received funding from the Benchmark Fund, which has not previously invested in defense companies. Developers assemble rockets from available components, abandoning the characteristics of the most expensive systems. The US Navy receives only 300-500 interceptors each year, while China claims production of approx 36 thousands of anti-ship missiles per year. […]

The US Department of Defense signed a design contract with Overview Energy, construction and testing of a guidance system for accurate energy transfer from orbit to ground receiving arrays. The concept involves placing solar panels in orbit to continuously collect sunlight and transmit energy to Earth using lasers or microwaves. For reference: Overview Energy is innovative […]

1 October 2026 German Aerospace Center (DLR) launched a small suborbital rocket MAPHEUS®-17 from the Swedish spaceport Esrange. The rockets of this project will be launched from 2009 year approximately once a year. Wear long 12 meters and starting mass 2,3 tons per 13 took minutes 360 kilograms of payload per height 300 kilometers, providing about seven minutes of microgravity. […]