In order to eliminate blind spots in the detection and continuous space tracking of maneuverable hypersonic and cruise missiles, US Space Agency (SDA) issued a request for information (RFI) regarding the deployment of the fourth technological echelon (Tranche 4). Initiative, implemented together with the Executive Office of the US Space Force on procurement of missile threat warning and tracking systems, aimed at the cardinal […]

25 October 2026 year Fr. 02:03 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China was launched using the "Long March 8A" launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 28". «SatNet LEO Group 28» – the next batch of communication satellites within the framework of the global project "GuoWang". Communications satellites to be deployed in low Earth orbit for Chinese state group […]

Commercial Space Office (COMSO) The US Space Systems Command announced the Access to the Classified Ecosystem for Space initiative (ACES). The program is aimed at accelerating classified information clearance for commercial space companies and creates a mechanism for integrating private technologies into classified national security missions in space. The program removes the barrier, associated with the long processing of admissions, through which […]

European Space Agency (THIS) initiated an independent investigation into the abnormal termination of key system tests of the unmanned Space Rider spacecraft. During the controlled reset of the full-scale model of the device, a technical failure in the operation of the landing complex was recorded. As a result of the incident, the test prototype suffered a hard collision with the surface. According to the official representatives of the department, початкова фаза тестування пройшла успішно — допоміжний […]

Viasat Inc. announced the successful launch of the Maxwell satellite as part of a demonstration mission for the NASA Communications Services Project (CSP). The mission is an important milestone in the fulfillment of two NASA contracts with a total cost 81 million dollars. The program is aimed at accelerating the agency's transition from the aging Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system (TDRS) to commercial non-terrestrial communication networks. Це друга […]

The California company AstroLab is preparing for the launch of the FLIP unmanned lunar rover as part of the Griffin-1 mission. The device will head to the south pole of the Moon. The Spaceborne Computer-4 supercomputer from Hewlett Packard Enterprise will be placed on board (HPE). This is the first case of testing high-performance computing, graphics processors and artificial intelligence technologies directly on the lunar surface. The design of the supercomputer is designed to work in extreme conditions […]

Research Laboratory of the US Air Force (Affl) conducted a test of the possibilities of point delivery of goods (Rocket Cargo) aboard a commercial mission from Cape Canaveral Spaceport. The test was carried out using the SpaceX Starfall capsule. The Rocket Cargo project is aimed at assessing the feasibility of using large commercial rockets on liquid fuel for the rapid delivery of material resources to any point on Earth in tactical terms. […]

US Space Systems Command (SSC) approved the conceptual document "Vision & Requirements», which determines the strategic directions of modernization of the Eastern and Western space training grounds (Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg bases). The main goal of the reform is the transition from the model of military test centers to modern spaceports with high throughput. The need for changes is due to the rapid increase in the intensity of launches and the long-term forecast of an increase in national ones […]

21 October 2026 year Fr. 03:39 (UTC) from the sea launch site near the city of Zhizhao, Shandong province, PRC, the launch of the carrier rocket "Ceres-1S" with the Chinese Earth remote sensing satellite "Xiguang-4 01" on board was carried out. "Xiguang-4 01" is an experimental Earth remote sensing satellite, intended for working out the technologies of the future Chinese satellite group "Wuyang". The client of the project is Guangzhou University. Basic […]

The essence of the technical conflict lies in the distribution of the frequency spectrum 2 GHz for the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS). The European Commission plans to reserve the target bands of this orbital block exclusively for domestic projects. This solution will automatically block access to American operators, which use similar frequency parameters for their large-scale satellite groupings. The technological core of the dispute is the deployment of Direct-to-Device architecture (D2D) - direct communication […]

Армія США формує окрему галузь космічних операцій для посилення спроможностей у космічній сфері. In June 2026 the Space Operations Branch was created in, which combines professional competences, related to space, and trains military personnel to operate and deploy space systems in the interests of ground forces. As of the end of October, it was transferred to the Space Operations Branch 600 ordinary military personnel, […]

20 October 2026 year Fr. 11:04 (UTC) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, US with the help of a rocket launcher “Falcon 9 Block 5" cluster launch of various satellites of the "Bandwagon" mission was carried out 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)». «Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare)» – specialized medium-inclination orbit flight with dozens of small microsatellites and nanosatellites for commercial and government customers. […]

The Indian government has tightened regulatory and national security restrictions on foreign satellite mega-groups, including Starlink. A key requirement is mandatory termination of all satellite traffic (voice, data, broadband access) at certified ground stations, located exclusively on the territory of India. This makes it impossible to use offshore gateways and intersatellite optical channels to bypass national control. Special attention is paid to the segment of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and […]

British Space Agency (UKSA) plans in July 2027 year to conclude a contract for the amount 25 million pounds to create a ground-based space surveillance radar. The contract provides for the development and production of a powerful radar system for tracking satellites and space debris in low Earth orbit. The radar will be placed in an as yet undisclosed location in the Southern Hemisphere. Initially, the agency planned […]

19 October 2026 year Fr. 19:41 (UTC) From the Tanegasim Space Center, Japan launched the "Martian Moons eXploration" spacecraft using the H3-24 launch vehicle. Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) – Japanese interplanetary research mission, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Its main purpose is to study the natural satellites of Mars - Phobos and Deimos, in particular, determining their origin, physical […]

NearSpace Launch Inc. (NSL) from Upland (state of Indiana) announced plans to launch the TROOP-F6 spacecraft as part of the SpaceX Bandwagon-6 mission in April 2027 year. NSL will act as the satellite owner and mission manager. The device will be used for internal technological demonstrations, as well as for hosting commercial and institutional payloads, focused on space weather monitoring and situational awareness […]

Arianespace announced, that the next launch of the Ariane rocket 6 will not happen before 23 November 2026 year. This will be the return of the carrier to flights after the repair of the turbo pump malfunction, revealed during ground tests. The mission involves withdrawal 36 Amazon Leo satellites using the Ariane configuration 64. This will be Ariane's fifth flight 6 in the current year and the tenth from the moment […]

The UK government has signed a major contract with the Luxembourg company ClearSpace for a sum of approx 61 million pounds (close 80 млн доларів США). The contract provides for the implementation of the final operational stage of the national mission for the active removal of space debris (ADR). ClearSpace will lead the design, manufacturing and operation of a robotic spacecraft, designed to capture and bring out of orbit two derived from […]

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 […]