Croatia officially signed the "Artemis Agreements" (Artemis Accords), becoming the 74th participating country in this international initiative led by NASA and the US State Department. A solemn ceremony took place 23 September 2026 year in Zagreb. Document, which defines the principles of peace, transparent and sustainable study of the Moon, Mars, comets and asteroids, signed by the Minister of Science on behalf of Croatia, education and youth Radovan Fuchs. On […]

IN 2027 2014, the US Space Force did plan large-scale tests of commercial satellite service technologies, logistics and mobility in orbit. As part of the upcoming USSF-23 military mission, several vehicles will be launched into geostationary orbit to demonstrate critical capabilities: The first commercial refueling: Refueling of an active US Space Force satellite will be tested. For this, a fuel filler from the Astroscale company will be used […]

24 September 2026 year Fr. 08:38 (UTC) from the center of launch of Tayuan satellites, China using the "Long March 6A" launch vehicle launched three Chinese "Yaogan" space vehicles 40 Group 04». «Yaogan 40 Group 04» – these are three satellites, developed by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (Hull). The purpose of the satellites is not disclosed, however, according to Chinese official sources […]

European Space Agency (THIS) highlighted 2,7 million euros to the German private company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) to prepare and support the first two launches of its RFA One commercial micro launch vehicle. The funding was provided under the ESA Boost programme!, aimed at stimulating the development of private European commercial space services. Key funding and mission details: Targeted allocation of funds: The grant will cover the integration and […]

They were created instead 9 integrated mission portfolios (Mission Portfolios) under the direction of portfolio acquisition managers (Portfolio Acquisition Executives – PAEs). The goal of the reform is to transition to a wartime model, acceleration of development and attraction of commercial technologies. In response to this overhaul, large business groups, who represent contractors of the defense-industrial complex (defense industry), presented their demands («markers»): The priority of stability under […]

23 September 2026 year Fr. 13:32 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China was launched using the "Long March 8A" launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 26". «SatNet LEO Group 26» – 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 […]

The goal of this initiative is to involve the commercial sector in the formation of an operational space reserve, whose devices will be in standby mode on Earth or in orbit and will be able to deploy in the shortest possible time. The program is part of the broader Tactical Space Rapid Response strategy (TacRS) and creation of the Commercial Space Reserve (CASR). Record launch speed: Space powers consider scenarios, for which the satellite […]

Albania officially became the 73rd country, which signed the international Artemis Agreements (Artemis Accords). A solemn ceremony took place 21 September 2026 year at NASA headquarters in Washington. Document, which is based on the Outer Space Treaty 1967 year, defines the principles of peace, transparent and sustainable development of the Moon, Mars and other heavenly bodies. Representatives of the parties: The agreement was signed by the Minister of Europe and […]

European Space Agency (ЕКА) officially concluded two parallel contracts for conducting research on the development of the architecture of the future State Earth Observation Service of the EU (EOGS – Earth Observation Governmental Service). This satellite system is being built as a sovereign and sustainable dual-purpose security infrastructure, crisis response and strategic autonomy of Europe. Main details of the contracts Leader Consortiums: Tender contracts […]

The US space force plans to create a network of next-generation reconnaissance satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) in mesh-network format for continuous monitoring of orbital activity and operational data transmission to military operators. Constellation codenamed SG-XX, which is part of the wider Andromeda program, will be placed in a "string of pearls" configuration (several satellites line up in the same orbit at the same distance from each other […]

US Space Force and Defense Innovation Unit (GOD) identified Northrop Grumman and True Anomaly to create small satellite prototypes based on low-cost commercial technologies. The devices must demonstrate the ability to track friendly and hostile satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) within the GHOST-R program. The robots will contribute to the implementation of the multibillion-dollar initiative of the Space Force RG-XX, the purpose of which is the deployment of a reconnaissance fleet […]

The increase in the number of orders indicates the beginning of the revival of the geostationary market (GEO) satellites. After several years of falling demand, caused by the rapid development of low-orbital (LEO) groups, including SpaceX Starlink, the market for geostationary communication satellites shows signs of recovery and stabilization. This is due to several key factors. Geostationary satellites remain the most cost-effective and cheapest solution for broadcasting television in large areas. Companions […]

American company Icarus Robotics, which develops mobile robots for space missions, carried out tests of the Joy free-flying platform on the eve of the demonstration on the International Space Station 2027 year. Due to the lack of suitable facilities in the US, the trial was conducted in Canada. During four parabolic flights, the robot acquired 22 minutes of work in microgravity conditions. The operation of the flight controller has been checked, sensors and manipulators, […]

20 September 2026 year Fr. 01:47 (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 15-27". 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 […]

18 September 2026 year Fr. 03:22 (UTC) from the launch complex LC-1B, Mahia Peninsula, UTC, Japan's StriX-10 spacecraft was launched using the Electron launch vehicle. «StriX-10» – this is a spacecraft from the Japanese company Synspective, which has its own group of satellites with synthesized aperture radars (SAR) with resolution 1-3 city, and bandwidth […]

19 September 2026 year Fr. 10:50 (UTC) from the Taiyuan Cosmodrome, Китай за допомогою ракети-носія «Long March 2D» було здійснено запуск чотирьох КА радіолокаційного спостереження Китаю «PIESAT-2». «PIESAT-2» (13-16) – a group of four second-generation Earth observation satellites, developed for the PIESAT company (1 basic, 3 auxiliary satellites), working in tandem using ultralong interferometry […]

17 September 2026 year Fr. 02:40 (UTC) from the center of launch of Juzuan satellites, People's Republic of China with the help of the Kuaizhou 11 launch vehicle two Chinese radar surveillance satellites "Tianyi-51,52" were launched. "Tianyi-51,52" are Chinese commercial Earth remote sensing satellites developed by Spacety (Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute). The satellites are equipped with a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) […]

The European Commission and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have prepared the first EU Space Strategy for Security and Defense. In the conditions of increased geopolitical competition and growing threats, the EU is taking measures to protect space assets, defense of interests, deterring hostile actions in space and strengthening strategic autonomy. The strategy outlines the main space threats […]

As part of the reform of the Pentagon's procurement system, the US Space Force created a new department, the Technology Portfolio Executive (Technology portfolio management). It reports directly to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration and is designed to bridge the gap between the service's operational needs and industry capabilities. The Department will closely cooperate with the Department of Procurement on portfolios of areas (PAE), which will have […]

17 September 2026 year Fr. 00:32 (UTC) from the Wenchang Launch Center, China was launched using the Long March 12 launch vehicle 9 Chinese communications satellite "SatNet LEO Group 25". «SatNet LEO Group 25» – 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 […]