Before we start, a caveat: The following opinion is only relevant in a situation where the EU, together with its member states, would eventually decide to invest enough to equip itself with space capabilities commensurate with Europe’s economic importance,...

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The technologies pushing the boundaries of the space economy sound as if they came from a science fiction novel: reusable rockets, satellite assembly lines, lunar landers and octocopters. On Nov. […] The post The future is now: understanding the...

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For more than 25 years, Mark Elder has helped make human spaceflight safe and possible. As the International Space Station EVA hardware manager in the Extravehicular Activity (EVA) Office within the EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program, he leads...

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ESA Discovery and Preparation has launched a new podcast series highlighting the innovative space technologies being developed through its activities.

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Brett Michael Russell, 63, collided with the back of a bus carrying 32 people, including 27 Loreto College Ballarat students, in September 2022.

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Japan is a lion in kittens’ clothing. In both land area and population, it pales in comparison to the likes of the United States, China, India, Brazil, and Russia. In […] The post Japan Rising: Tokyo-Based Axelspace is Making...

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China launched the latest in a series of experimental, often opaque satellites Sunday, while the debut flight of the commercial Zhuque-3 faces a delay. The post China launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay appeared first on...

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A pair of experimental Shijian satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests. The post China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests appeared first on SpaceNews.

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See the moon phase expected for November 30, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a private astronomy satellite. The post Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the ISS has sustained damage, raising questions about its ability to support upcoming missions to the station. The post Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS...

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The Italian programme IRIDE, which provides public sector services based on data from its fleet of Earth observation constellations, has added eight satellites to its second constellation, Eaglet II.

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Thanks to the EU-funded Recovery and Resilience Facility, and through collaboration between the Greek government, the private satellite company ICEYE and the European Space Agency (ESA), two new high-resolution radar satellites have been launched to strengthen disaster management, environmental...

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See the moon phase expected for November 29, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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W-5 is the newest spacecraft in the company’s “W-Series” of free-flying reentry vehicles designed to orbit Earth, conduct on-orbit processing and return space-made materials. The post Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights appeared...

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The European Space Agency’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched today, 28 November, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were...

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Video: 00:02:51 ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were...

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Following the anomaly with Booster 18, SpaceX is pushing ahead with the construction of Booster… The post Booster 19 stacking begins as SpaceX pushes forward from B18 anomaly appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Italy’s D-Orbit sent satellites and hosted payloads into orbit Nov. 26 aboard two ION orbital transfer vehicles launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare. Italy’s first optical intersatellite link (OISL) mission was onboard the IONs alongside payloads from...

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China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions. The post China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan appeared...

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