Géraldine Naja has officially assumed the role of Director of Space Transportation at the European Space Agency as of April 1, 2026. In this new capacity, she will also serve as the acting director of the recently renamed Commercialisation and Industry Partnership directorate. Upon her appointment, Naja expressed her commitment to building on the strong […]

At 23:35 UTC on December 16, 1972, the Apollo 17 command module, America, executed its final trans-Earth injection burn, marking the end of an era in crewed lunar exploration as it embarked on its journey back to Earth. From that moment, over half a century passed without any human-capable spacecraft venturing close to Earth’s natural […]

On March 30, 2026, eight CubeSats and a unique payload launched into orbit aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-16 mission, marking a pivotal advancement in how data from space is transmitted and processed. Supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), this initiative aims to develop systems capable of relaying crucial, and sometimes life-saving, information more swiftly and effectively. […]

In a week filled with ambitious space undertakings, nine rocket launches are planned across several countries, including the United States, Russia, Kazakhstan, and China. A highlight of the week is NASA’s Artemis II mission, which aims to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time in over five decades, scheduled for liftoff on […]

As NASA braces for its momentous Artemis II mission, marking the agency’s first crewed launch beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years, the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans stands as a cornerstone of America’s rocket production legacy. This expansive facility, which encompasses 832 acres and boasts over two million square feet of […]

SpaceX is preparing for its upcoming Transporter-16 mission, which will see 119 payloads launched into a Sun-synchronous orbit from California. This mission forms part of SpaceX’s SmallSat Rideshare Program, which has gained a reputation for offering satellite operators an efficient and value for your money alternative to dedicated launch services. The launch is slated to […]

On March 28, 2026, the European Space Agency (ESA) marked a significant advancement in its satellite navigation initiatives as it successfully launched two satellites for the Celeste in-orbit demonstration mission from New Zealand aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket. This mission aims to test a supplementary low Earth orbit (LEO) layer intended to enhance the capabilities […]

On March 28 at 10:14 CET, the European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched its first two satellites for the Celeste LEO-PNT demonstration mission. The satellites were deployed aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, taking off from the launch site in Māhia, New Zealand. This groundbreaking initiative marks Europe’s entry into low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite […]

The Kimberley region of Western Australia has received renewed attention thanks to striking observations captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. The imagery showcases a stunning panoramic view of the coastline along the Indian Ocean, highlighting the King Sound inlet—a remarkable gulf stretching about 120 kilometers in length and 50 kilometers in width. Known for experiencing […]

Isar Aerospace, a private space launch company based in Ottobrunn, Germany, has encountered a setback during its second attempt to test the Spectrum small satellite launcher. The mission, dubbed “Onward and Upward,” was slated for launch on March 25, 2026, at 20:00 UTC from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. However, the company pushed the launch […]