Sierra Space Conducts 5th LIFE Module Burst Test

Sierra Space has conducted another successful test of its inflatable habitat technology, further development of advanced space habitation systems.

3d

China's Galactic Energy Experiences First Launch Failure

Galactic Energy, a Chinese commercial rocket firm, has faced a significant setback on Thursday as its 10th launch attempt ended in failure. The launch incident occurred during a launch attempt from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, around 1:00 am Eastern on September 21.

4d

RFA Submits Argo Spacecraft to ESA Commercial Cargo Transportation Initiative

A consortium led by German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has submitted the "Argo" spacecraft to the ESA CCTI.

4d

Ariane 6 Long Duration Hot Fire Delayed Following Anomaly

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force gave an update on the schedule for the Ariane 6 test campaign, which has been delayed due to an anomaly.

5d

Artemis II Crew Conduct Launch Day Demo At KSC

NASA and the Artemis II Crew have conducted a launch day demo at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as preparations for launch start to ramp up with the beginning of Artemis II ground system testing.

5d

NASA Set To Begin Artemis II Ground System Testing

As NASA prepares to launch people back to the moon for the first time in 50 years, engineers are preparing for a series of ground demonstration tests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis II mission.

America

3d

Sierra Space Conducts 5th LIFE Module Burst Test

Sierra Space has conducted another successful test of its inflatable habitat technology, further development of advanced space habitation systems.

5d

Artemis II Crew Conduct Launch Day Demo At KSC

NASA and the Artemis II Crew have conducted a launch day demo at NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as preparations for launch start to ramp up with the beginning of Artemis II ground system testing.

5d

NASA Set To Begin Artemis II Ground System Testing

As NASA prepares to launch people back to the moon for the first time in 50 years, engineers are preparing for a series of ground demonstration tests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis II mission.

NASA

Artemis II Crew Conduct Launch Day Demo At KSC

NASA Set To Begin Artemis II Ground System Testing

SpaceX

Axiom Space Announces International Crew Of Axiom 3 Mission

SpaceX Almost Ready For Second Starship Launch, Integrates Vehicle

Blue Origin

Blue Origin Preparing To Resume New Shepard Flights

Astrobotic To Provide Blue Moon Lander Cargo Systems

ULA

Space Force Assigns SpaceX & ULA New Security Missions

ULA Completes Vulcan Tanking Test, WDR Next

Asia

3d

China's Galactic Energy Experiences First Launch Failure

Galactic Energy, a Chinese commercial rocket firm, has faced a significant setback on Thursday as its 10th launch attempt ended in failure. The launch incident occurred during a launch attempt from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, around 1:00 am Eastern on September 21.

17d

South Africa Formally Partners With China On Lunar Base

South Africa has formally become a part of the China-led International Lunar Research Station Cooperation (ILRS).

19d

Galactic Energy's Ceres-1 Reaches Orbit On First Sea Launch Mission

China's Galactic Energy has successfully conducted their first sea launch, marking the company's ninth consecutive successful launch.

30d

Australian Space Imagery Startup HEO Raises $8 Million

Australian space imagery startup, HEO has completed an $8 million Series A funding round, as of August 23.

Europe

4d

RFA Submits Argo Spacecraft to ESA Commercial Cargo Transportation Initiative

A consortium led by German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has submitted the "Argo" spacecraft to the ESA CCTI.

4d

Ariane 6 Long Duration Hot Fire Delayed Following Anomaly

The Ariane 6 Launcher Task Force gave an update on the schedule for the Ariane 6 test campaign, which has been delayed due to an anomaly.

26d

Ariane 6 Hot Fire Test Postponed Again Due To Technical Issues

The European Space Agency (ESA) has revealed that a test-firing of the Ariane 6 core stage, originally planned for August 29, had to be postponed due to technical problems involving the control bench responsible for propellant loading and the automated countdown process.

ESA

RFA Submits Argo Spacecraft to ESA Commercial Cargo Transportation Initiative

Ariane 6 Long Duration Hot Fire Delayed Following Anomaly

Arianespace

Ariane 6 Long Duration Hot Fire Delayed Following Anomaly

Avio Completes First Successful Test Of Methalox Rocket Engine

Orbex

OrbeX Announces Arianespace Partnership

Orbex Breaks Ground On UK Mainland's First Vertical Launch Facility

RFA

RFA Submits Argo Spacecraft to ESA Commercial Cargo Transportation Initiative

INTERVIEW: We Sit Down With RFA COO Stefan Brieschenk

Middle East

3mo

UAE Plans Mission To Asteroid Belt

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Space Agency has unveiled that the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) is scheduled for launch in March 2028. 

6mo

China Loses UAE As Lunar Mission Partner

An agreement for a United Arab Emirates (UAE) rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission has reportedly been impacted by US export control rules.

1yr

Axiom Space To Fly Saudi Astronauts

Technology

2mo

Solestial To Equip Atomos Space Tugs With Solar Arrays

Solar energy startup, Solestial, has unveiled its plans to provide solar arrays for space tugs developed by Denver-based startup Atomos Space.

2mo

True Anomaly Partners With Redwire For Jackal Spacecraft Cameras

True Anomaly has announced a deal with Redwire to equip their Jackal spacecraft with Redwires state-of-the-art navigation and sensing cameras which are slated to launch in early 2024.

2mo

LeoStella Debuts Advance Small Satellite Bus Platform

LeoStella the small satellite manufacturer has announced significant details about its latest and largest spacecraft, the LS300 satellite bus.

in space

14d

JWST Discovers Methane, CO2 On on K2-18b, Possible DMS Detection

In a groundbreaking announcement, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the presence of carbon-bearing molecules, including methane and carbon dioxide, on the exoplanet K2-18b just a 120 light years away. 

17d

Redwire Successfully 3D Prints Human Tissue in Microgravity Aboard the ISS & Returns It To Earth

In a groundbreaking development for biotechnology applications and for the first time in history, a human body part has been successfully 3D-printing using human tissue in microgravity.

1mo

Luna-25 Has Crashed, Confirmed By Russia

Russia's lunar exploration mission Luna-25, has ended in failure after the spacecraft crashed into the moon's surface; the announcement was made by Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, through a statement on their Telegram on the morning of August 20.

ISS

Axiom Space Announces International Crew Of Axiom 3 Mission

Northrop Grumman Launches Final Russia-Ukrainian Build Antares Rocket

Tiangong

China Plans Tiangong Space Station Expansion

JWST

Webb Celebrates First Anniversary with Stellar Nursery

Webb Space Telescope Detects Record-Size Asteroid  

Gateway

NASA Prepares To Start Work On First Lunar Gateway Cargo Mission

Policy & Finance

2mo

NOAA Lifts Commercial Remote Sensing License Conditions

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a significant regulatory change that is set to revolutionize the capabilities of commercial remote sensing satellite systems. On August 7, NOAA revealed the modification of "Tier 3" commercial remote sensing licenses for several companies, marking a significant step in the evolution of satellite imaging technology.

2mo

US To Investigate China's Remote Sensing Technology Advancements

In a move underscoring heightened concerns over China's advancements in remote sensing technologies, the United States–China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a request for proposals from companies capable of producing an unclassified report on China's remote sensing capabilities.

2mo

Virgin Galactic Forecasts Low Revenue For Q3 and Q4

Virgin Galactic has officially entered regular commercial operations but the company has advised that these flights will generate only modest revenues in the near future.

military

7d

ABL Secures $15 Million Space System Command Responsive Launch Contract

Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space (AATS) office has awarded a $15 million contract to ABL Space Systems to facilitate the demonstration of a responsive launch capability.

19d

SDA Seeks Bids For 54 Hypersonic Missile-Tracking Satellites

The Space Development Agency (SDA) has release a solicitation for the procurement of 54 satellites equipped with advanced infrared sensors.

19d

US Space Force Unveils New Mission Statement

The US Space Force in an effort to provide a clearer and more concise understanding of its mission has unveiled a new mission statement today. "Secure our nation's interests in, from, and to space"

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