Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from…
Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS
BERLIN — The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the International Space Station…
China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan
HELSINKI — China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and…
Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights
WASHINGTON — Varda Space Industries said Nov. 28 that its fifth mission, W-5, reached orbit after a launch…
China set for first orbital launch and landing attempt this weekend with commercial Zhuque-3 rocket
HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is preparing to attempt the country’s first orbital launch and booster…
ESA on ‘good track’ to secure funding despite notes of caution
BREMEN, Germany — The European Space Agency wrapped up the first day of a critical ministerial conference sounding…
Lithuanian space company Astrolight launches Greenland optical ground station project
WARSAW, Poland — The European Space Agency and Lithuanian space startup Astrolight are building the first optical ground…
Northrop Grumman selected to provide cargo services for final phase of ISS
BREMEN, Germany — NASA has selected Northrop Grumman to provide cargo delivery services to the International Space Station…
Space Force awards first prototype deals for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has begun awarding prototype contracts for space-based interceptors, an early step in…
ESA unveils Thales Alenia Space-led consortium for its Argonaut lunar lander
MILAN — The European Space Agency has tapped a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space Italy to develop…
First next-generation Starship booster damaged in testing
MUNICH — The first booster in the new generation of Starship vehicles suffered significant damage during a Nov.…
Think tank urges Europe to scale up space-based data center efforts
TAMPA, Fla. — Europe must move quickly to craft a large-scale strategy for space-based data centers or risk…