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NASA astronaut Chris Williams, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, safely arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, expanding the orbiting laboratory’s crew to 10 for the next two weeks. The trio launched aboard the Soyuz ... Continue Reading »

The NASA Science Activation program’s PLANETS (Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of Engineering, Technology, and Science) project, led by Northern Arizona University (NAU), is pleased to announce the official launch of three free out-of-school (OST) time units that give ... Continue Reading »

In this Oct. 20, 2025, photo, NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft with its launch abort system is stacked atop the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Orion will ... Continue Reading »

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Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025. NIRCam is Webb’s primary near-infrared imager, providing high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy for a ... Continue Reading »

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A crew of four research volunteers stepped inside NASA’s CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) habitat on Oct. 19, marking the start of the agency’s second 378-day simulated Mars mission. Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James Spicer ... Continue Reading »

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California rocket launch planned at Vandenberg. Time, date, where to watch  Ventura County StarTransporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads  SpaceNewsAfter Delays, SpaceX Rocket Lifts Off for Transporter-15 Mission from Vandenberg  NoozhawkSpaceX scrubs Transporter-15 launch, targets Friday for next attempt  Spaceflight NowSatellite built by SSU ... Continue Reading »

December's full supermoon, the cold moon, heralds longest night of 2025  PhillyBurbsDecember stargazing: An infamous comet and one last supermoon for 2025  Popular ScienceDecember skies boast meteor showers, a super moon and Orion the Hunter's return  GothamistMeteor shower, super moon, lunar eclipse; Colorado’s ... Continue Reading »

NASA tests new spacesuits for future moonwalks as Artemis program ramps up  KTLA Continue Reading »

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Greece joins space nations with launch of five microsatellites  eKathimerini.comHigh-resolution radar satellites launched for Greece  European Space AgencyGreece Launches 5 Satellites as Part of National Program  GreekReporter.comFinland’s Iceye secures Japanese contract as it advances international expansion, new satellite ranges  SpaceNewsICEYE launches five new smallsats  news.satnews.com Continue Reading »

Aditya-L1: Why 2026 will be a year like no other for India’s Sun mission  BBC Continue Reading »

China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests  SpaceNews Continue Reading »

Watch live as near-Earth asteroid Eros buzzes the Andromeda Galaxy on Nov. 30 (video)  SpaceWhen Eros Sweeps Past Andromeda: a Rare Sky Encounter Live on 30 November.  The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0433 Eros: First Near-Earth Asteroid Ever Discovered Will Fly By Earth ... Continue Reading »

‘Miniature-lightning’ detected on Mars: Nasa rover makes rare discovery— new study explains  Times of IndiaDetection of triboelectric discharges during dust events on Mars  NatureLightning detected on Mars by Nasa rover, scientists believe  BBCListen to the crackle of Martian ‘mini-lightning’  Science NewsLightning on Mars? Scientists ... Continue Reading »

Earth's newfound 'episodic-squishy lid' may guide our search for habitable worlds  Space‘Venus is geologically very Earth-like — so, why is it so hostile to life?’  Times of IndiaDissecting the puzzle of tectonic lid regimes in terrestrial planets  NatureVenus vs. Earth: Why One Planet ... Continue Reading »

James Webb Space Telescope spies mysterious high-energy radiation in star nursery  SpaceThe Ultraviolet Mystery Inside Newborn Stars  Universe TodayPuzzling ultraviolet radiation in the birthplaces of stars  Phys.orgProtostars exhibit a mysterious glow  Universe Space Tech Continue Reading »

China launches new satellite into space  XinhuaChina launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay  SpaceNewsDaily World Briefing, Dec. 1  XinhuaChina successfully completes latest satellite launch  Guangdong NewsChina's Wenchang spaceport reports double-digit launches in 2025  China Daily - Global Edition Continue Reading »

Give Space Center Houston a Starship instead of the Discovery  The Hill Continue Reading »

It's official - the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified an anomaly beneath the south pole of Mars, and NASA is redefining its scientific priorities  Unión RayoNASA Orbiter Shines New Light on Long-Running Martian Mystery  NASA (.gov)NASA Mars spacecraft flip maneuver challenges theory ... Continue Reading »

China’s Reusable Rockets Could Overtake SpaceX’s Falcon 9—Here’s How  The Daily GalaxyChina set for first orbital launch and landing attempt this weekend with commercial Zhuque-3 rocket  SpaceNewsThe upcoming launch of Zhuque-3 signals the arrival of a pivotal moment for commercial spaceflight!  富途牛牛Reusable rocket ... Continue Reading »

How will the universe end?  SpaceThe Universe Might Just Go Dark Forever, Scientists Say  vice.comThe Fate of the Universe: How Will Everything End?  vocal.media Continue Reading »

Have gravitational waves provided the first hint of primordial black holes born during the Big Bang?  Space Continue Reading »

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 SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

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. Continue Reading »

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. Continue Reading »

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 appeared first ... Continue Reading »

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 first on ... Continue Reading »

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 Spire, ... Continue Reading »

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 first on ... Continue Reading »

BREMEN – The European Space Agency’s Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) program fell short of its budget request at the ministerial, with member nations agreeing to contribute 2.98 billion euros ($3.08 billion), accounting for roughly 70% of the 3.77 billion ... Continue Reading »

A Soyuz spacecraft delivered two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut to the International Space Station Nov. 27 for an eight-month stay. The post Soyuz transports new crew to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

ESA member states are contributing more than 22 billion euros for the next three years, very close to its overall goal but with some programs faring better than others. The post ESA raises more than 22 billion euros at ministerial appeared ... Continue Reading »

LONDON – London-headquartered ACME Space has unveiled plans to begin hardware tests of its balloon-launched orbital manufacturing vehicle Hyperion next year and hopes to commence commercial operations in 2027.  The Hyperion Orbital Factory Vehicle (OFV) is designed to carry up ... Continue Reading »

HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is preparing to attempt the country’s first orbital launch and booster landing this weekend with its Zhuque-3 rocket. Airspace closure notices issued under the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) indicate a launch ... Continue Reading »

ESA and Norway have signed a letter of intent and formed a joint working group to assess the feasibility of a new ESA Arctic Space Centre. The post ESA and Norway announce plans for an Arctic Space Centre appeared first on ... Continue Reading »

Victoria, Canada / Seoul, South Korea – November 27th, 2025 – Pacific Geomatics Limited (PacGeo), a Canadian satellite imagery distributor, today announced a strategic partnership with SI Analytics (SIA), a […] The post Pacific Geomatics and SI Analytics Announce Strategic Partnership ... Continue Reading »

ESA wrapped up the first day of a critical ministerial conference sounding upbeat about progress in securing funding for the next three years, despite a few warning signs. The post ESA on ‘good track’ to secure funding despite notes of caution ... Continue Reading »

SmartSky Networks does not plan to seek an injunction to block Gogo’s 5G air-to-ground rollout across the United States, despite prevailing in a patent-infringement lawsuit tied to the technology. The post SmartSky won’t block Gogo 5G air-to-ground network despite legal win ... Continue Reading »

BREMEN, Germany –  As the 23 member states of the European Space Agency meet this week to decide its budget for the next three years, its three major contributors – Germany, France and Italy – are signaling they will heavily ... Continue Reading »

Ever wanted to pick the brains of the reporters who power SpaceNews? Join us Friday, Dec. 5 for your chance to engage with our newsroom team during a subscriber-only live […] The post Dec. 5: AMA with the SpaceNews editorial team ... Continue Reading »

NASA has selected Northrop Grumman to provide cargo delivery services to the International Space Station once a spacecraft designed to deorbit the station is installed. The post Northrop Grumman selected to provide cargo services for final phase of ISS appeared first ... Continue Reading »

ESA and its supporters will discover in the next two days how successful they have been in convincing European governments to significantly increase investments in space and bolster European autonomy. The post ESA members to decide on Europe’s future in space ... Continue Reading »

The Space Systems Command issued multiple awards for space-based interceptor (SBI) prototype demonstrations through competitive Other Transaction Agreements The post Space Force awards first prototype deals for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome appeared first on SpaceNews. Continue Reading »

WARSAW, Poland — The European Space Agency and Lithuanian space startup Astrolight are building the first optical ground station (OGS) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland as a way to bolster ground communications and to help protect against signal interference or piracy. Based ... Continue Reading »

Irvine, Calif., November 25, 2025 — Terran Orbital Corporation is pleased to announce that Cheryl Paquete has joined the company full-time as Chief Financial Officer, transitioning from her previous temporary […] The post Terran Orbital Announces Cheryl Paquete as Chief Financial ... Continue Reading »

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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. Continue Reading »

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 monitoring ... Continue Reading »

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 carried ... Continue Reading »

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Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures a spectacular geological wonder in the Sahara Desert of Mauritania: the Richat Structure. Continue Reading »

Video: 00:51:00 Watch the replay of the press conference held at the conclusion of ESA's Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25) in Bremen, Germany. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, as well as the hosting minister and the CM25 chair, present the outcome of ... Continue Reading »

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