Defense orders can cover close to 25% market of monthly services, which is actively forming, as the military agencies build up their capabilities in space control and orbital maneuvering. This was announced by Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim, noting, that despite the leadership of NASA's science programs and commercial missions, the national security sector shows a rapid increase in interest in lunar space. Priority for […]

The Department of the US Air Force and the US Space Force announced the start of the first phase of procurement within the framework of the program for the creation of the Circumlunar Space System (CSS). An official request for information has been published (RFI) provides for the acquisition of up to five satellites to ensure an operational defense presence in the space between the Earth and the Moon until the end 2029 year. This initiative translates the space of deep space beyond […]

12 November 2026 year Fr. 04:36 (UTC) from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, USA, with the help of the "Falcon" launch vehicle 9 Block 5" was launched by the US spacecraft of the mission "USSF-627". Information about the payload of the USSF-627 mission is not disclosed. According to open sources, the payload may be related to the Starshield program, SpaceX's government and military satellite system […]

The defense technology company Anduril Industries has officially presented three modular payload systems for satellites, designed for space monitoring and reconnaissance (Space Domain Awareness). All developments successfully passed flight tests in low Earth orbit within the ANDURIL-216 demonstration mission, confirming the company's readiness to act as a system integrator of defense space solutions. The key element of the complex is the LWIR long-wave infrared sensor […]

The Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) approved a conditional loan in the amount 150 million USD for commercial launch operator Rocket Lab. Public debt financing is aimed at accelerating the production of the Neutron medium-range reusable launch vehicle. The funds raised will be used to expand the assembly lines for engines and carbon-composite structures, acquisition of additional offshore landing platforms and modernization of ground infrastructure to reduce […]

11 November 2026 year Fr. 11:41 (UTC) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Chinese People's Republic, the "Long March 2D" launch vehicle with the Chinese satellite "CAS Pathfinder-1" on board was launched. "CAS Pathfinder-1" is a Pathfinder-1 satellite of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) created for on-orbit validation of critical technologies for future core missions of the CAS space science program “Origins”, which […]

US Space Systems Command awarded Viasat contract to design and deploy Mission Control Center (MOC) with marginal cost 450 millions of dollars. The new structure received initial funding in the amount of 115 million dollars and will become a "brain center" for the integration of the global Space Data Network (Space Data Network — SDN). This network will unite state and […]

The manufacturer of satellite terminals ALL.SPACE announced the receipt of a repeat order from the US Navy for the supply 59 satellite communication terminals (SATCOM) Hydra MAX 2. This purchase increases the total number of terminals in service with the fleet to 108 units, and the combined value of the company's US Navy orders now exceeds 25 millions of dollars. The new deal marked the park's first major expansion […]

The US Department of the Air Force has issued an official request for information (RFI), which signals the intention to deploy an extensive cislunar satellite grouping (proliferated cislunar constellation). At the initial stage, the Pentagon plans to conclude up to five contracts for the preliminary design of the devices, which should be ready to run at the end 2029 year and will become the basis for the future large-scale fleet of military satellites around the Moon. […]

The Chinese aerospace company Galactic Energy has successfully carried out a commercial launch of the Ceres-2 carrier rocket (modification Y3) with four satellites on board. The rocket launched from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome in northwestern China. The payload was successfully launched into the target high-altitude sun-synchronous orbit 535 kilometers, which was confirmed by the telemetry data of the control center. This flight marked the official commissioning of the Ceres-2 rocket on […]

The company SpaceX successfully launched the secret mission USSF-432 in the interests of the US Space Force. Falcon launch vehicle 9 started from the site at Vandenberg Air Force Base. The launch took place in regular mode, however, due to national security concerns, the live broadcast of the mission was terminated by the company after approx 10 minutes after the start, immediately after the separation and return of the first degree. Within this mission […]

CesiumAstro Company, developer of advanced communication systems based on phased antenna arrays, announced a successful engagement 730 million USD in a Series D funding round. The funds received will be directed to the large-scale expansion of capacities and the launch of mass production lines for the full cycle of the integration of aircraft. The funds raised will directly fund Synchronicity, the future satellite group […]

The British startup Shield Space has announced the start of implementation of the Broadsword project - the first of its kind defense system with a swarm of autonomous "space drones" to protect Western satellites from aggressive actions in orbit. The project is being created as a direct response to incidents in May and October 2026 year, when Russian military satellites made dangerous approach maneuvers (at a distance of […]

The US Space Force plans to increase the number of its structural units to better support combatant commands. This was announced by the head of space operations, General Douglas Schiess. According to him, in 2027 financial year, subject to budget approval, is planned to be added 2800 military personnel (Guardians) and 2000 civilian employees. A significant part of these personnel will be directed specifically to the components of the Space Forces. Now […]

08 November 2026 year Fr. 20:25 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China was launched using the Long March 12 launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 29". «SatNet LEO Group 29» – 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 […]

4 November 2026 ArianeGroup company successfully launched the second SyLEx sounding rocket (Experiment Launch System) from the DGA Missile Weapons Test Center in Biscarrossa. The launch took place under the leadership of the French Agency for Defense Procurement and Technology (DGA). The mission was the first operational flight of the SyLEx system after the demonstration launch 28 November 2025 year. A single-stage version of the rocket was used, which delivered […]

Space Industries has opened a new Stellar Hub satellite production and environmental qualification center near Turin. The object was created with the private investment of the parent industrial group Comat in the amount of more than 20 million euros. Stellar Hub is designed to be assembled, integration and mass production of satellites up to 600 Kg. Company, founded Comat together with aerospace manager Giuseppe Santangelo, designed the enterprise for […]

05 November 2026 year Fr. 16:00 (UTC) From the Sican Spacemoder, with the help of the "Long March 2C" launch vehicle, three satellites of China's DZZ of the "Yaogan" mission were launched 51-07 to 09». Official reports from China regarding this particular group of spacecraft do not reveal the characteristics of the sensors, mass, manufacturer and the specific functional purpose of each of the three CAs. This is typical for […]

The Pentagon has officially determined 2028 year as a critical deadline («show-me» year) for the US military space programs, before which ambitious theoretical concepts are to be transformed into fully functioning combat systems in orbit. This decision is due to the rapid expansion of space potential by China and Russia. The main goal of the US Department of Defense for this period is to demonstrate viability to Congress and taxpayers […]

As of the beginning of November 2026 year, Amazon launched less than 400 operational satellites of the Amazon Leo group. Delays are caused by technical problems with major heavy media. Amazon concluded contracts on 77 heavy launches from Arianespace, Blue Origin і United Launch Alliance (ULA) for the deployment of the grouping with 3232 satellites. However, the pace of launches is significantly limited. Vulcan rocket […]