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, протягом понад пів століття залишалася ключовим елементом американської системи раннього попередження, забезпечуючи виявлення загроз ядерного удару, […]

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. […]

7 October 2026 year Fr. 03:25 (UTC) from the Naro Space Center, South Korea, launch was carried out using the KSLV-2 Nuri launch vehicle 5 KA of South Korea "NeonSat 2-6" and 10 satellites(cubits). Satellites "NeonSat 2-6" are a group of five South Korean optical-electronic Earth observation microsatellites, developed by the KAIST Center for Satellite Technologies (SatReC). They form the basis of a new national grouping […]

York Space Systems Company (YSS) received the contract of the US Space Force to perform missions in the geostationary orbit of the Earth, acting as prime contractor for Tetra missions 3 you Tetra 4, which are internally referred to as Nemesis. Missions focus on increasing situational awareness in outer space and involve tracking resident space objects, and a demonstration of approach and approach operations. They are successful […]

Open Cosmos announced, which will form the basis of its low-orbit constellation ConnectedCosmos 192 satellites. The company plans to launch more than 96 satellites to the end 2028 year in order to provide full global coverage to 2030 year. The next launch is planned for the end of this year. The constellation is designed for the state, institutional and commercial customers, which require secure and stable communication […]

European start-up The Exploration Company is considering using launch sites in the Middle East to power future launch missions of its new Yrene heavy-lift launch vehicle. For reference: The Exploration Company develops reusable spacecraft and technologies for orbital logistics. It seeks to provide Europe with sovereign access to space to deliver cargo and people, reducing dependence on American […]

The Swedish space center Esrange is preparing for two orbital launches in 2028 year. This will significantly increase competition among European spaceports. This government complex has traditionally specialized in suborbital research, however, regional investment is accelerating its transition to orbital capabilities. European governments are increasingly emphasizing sustainable and diversified access to space, which prompts Sweden, Norway and the United States […]

1 October 2026 In 2018, Rheinmetall, in the framework of a strategic partnership with the Italian space company Argotec, successfully launched the first joint satellite into orbit using the SpaceX Falcon launch vehicle 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Through its subsidiary Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. the Düsseldorf group began developing independent satellite capabilities for national security and military intelligence […]

The ground forces of the United States allocated almost 67 million dollars for the development of prototypes of electromagnetic warfare systems, aimed at making it difficult for adversaries to use space surveillance to detect and defeat American troops. The move is part of a broader ground forces initiative to counter surveillance and intelligence, designed to protect friendly forces from various threats in the field of intelligence, Observation and reconnaissance. […]

2 October 2026 the Falcon Heavy rocket successfully launched into space (from NASA's Kennedy Space Center) the classified apparatus of the US National Space Agency as part of the NROL-97 mission. This launch was SpaceX's third launch in less than a year 13 hours and completed a series of launches, which also included the Crew-13 mission with astronauts to the ISS and the group […]

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