European startup The Exploration Company, which is developing a cargo vehicle with a key test flight launching within days, says it has long-term plans to fly people as well. The post The Exploration Company outlines plans for human spaceflight...

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China carried out a successful pad abort test early Tuesday for its next-generation crew spacecraft for moon and low Earth orbit missions. The post China conducts pad abort test for crew spacecraft, advancing moon landing plans appeared first on...

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'A strong national defense very much motivates the work that we’re doing at the FCC' The post FCC highlights national security role in satellite licensing reforms appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China has sent several small spacecraft into specialized lunar and cislunar orbits to test communications, navigation and orbital dynamics for planned Earth-moon infrastructure. The post China lays foundation for cislunar infrastructure with spacecraft in novel lunar orbits appeared first...

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Astroscale, the space junk removal venture, announced a British government contract June 16 worth about $7 million to deploy a pair of cubesats in 2027 to monitor space weather while tracking other objects in low Earth orbit. The post...

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How can heritage in space — the very objects and events that tell the story of humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, such as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s bootprints, India’s […] The post An international commission to protect space...

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The new wide-area imaging satellite is slated for launch in 2027 and will complement BlackSky’s existing fleet The post BlackSky unveils wide-area imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions. Instead, EO is modular, secure, and sovereign, and is designed to facilitate […] The post A Modular Future for Earth Observation:...

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The White House’s FY 2026 budget request for NASA proposes a radical shift in the agency’s direction, proposing extinction-level cuts to space science, severe cuts in other program areas and […] The post The administration’s anti-consensus Mars plan will...

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Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination. The post Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate...

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Private firm Cangyu Space Technology is planning a commercial data relay constellation using a novel mix of orbits, signaling continued expansion of China’s commercial ecosystem. The post China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system appeared first on...

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Ursa Major will deliver an upgraded variant of its Hadley engine for use in Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle called Talon-A. The post Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests appeared first on...

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The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans for the first phase of an Earth observation satellite system that will have both civil and military uses. The post ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program...

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NASA says a private astronaut mission could launch to the ISS as soon as June 19 as it works to understand an air leak on the station's Russian segment. The post NASA sets new potential launch date for Ax-4...

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China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The European Space Agency is weighing options for programs affected by proposed major budget cuts at NASA as it also seeks to expand cooperation with other nations. The post ESA studying impacts of proposed NASA budget cuts appeared first...

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Strategic Investment to Support Critical U.S. and Allied Solid Rocket Motor and Space Launch Programs Cedar City, Utah – June 11, 2025 American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC), a leading supplier of […] The post American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million...

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AST SpaceMobile has reached a deal enabling bankrupt satellite operator Ligado Networks to pay the more than $500 million it owes Viasat, in exchange for L-band spectrum to boost its planned direct-to-smartphone services. The post AST SpaceMobile reaches deal...

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