On October 24, 2025, a significant agreement was formalized between the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and ArianeGroup, with backing from the European Space Agency (ESA), concerning the assembly of the Vinci engine, which powers the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket. The partnership will see the integration of this key engine component taking place […]

A fierce battle for the coveted role of NASA Administrator is currently taking shape, putting billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman in direct competition with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The stakes are high, as the outcome of this nomination process, solely in the hands of President Donald Trump, could significantly influence the direction of America’s space […]

In November, a key gathering of the European Space Agency (ESA) will take place, bringing together Member States, Associate States, and Cooperating States. This Council at Ministerial Level is not merely a formality; it represents an important opportunity for European nations to solidify their position in the sphere of space exploration while advancing the benefits […]

As SpaceX’s Falcon rockets continue to set benchmarks for reusable spaceflight, other companies are entering the arena, vying to take a slice of the burgeoning launch market. Among these challengers is Relativity Space, which is making significant strides toward the debut of its Terran R rocket, now slated for its initial flight in late 2026. […]

As space activity intensifies, Earth’s orbit faces escalating congestion and pollution, prompting scientists to seek clearer metrics for sustainability in this unique environment. In response, the European Space Agency (ESA) is introducing a pioneering Space Environment Health Index in its annual Space Environment Report, designed to succinctly convey the state of our celestial surroundings through […]

Engineers at the European Space Agency have successfully finalized the assembly of the Plato spacecraft, a significant achievement in the ongoing mission to detect Earth-like planets orbiting Sun-like stars. This milestone allows Plato to move toward its final testing phase, now equipped with its sunshield and solar panels at ESA’s Test Centre in the Netherlands. […]

NASA’s Acting Administrator, Sean Duffy, announced that the agency is reopening the bidding process for the first American crewed lunar landing in over five decades, encouraging submissions from companies beyond SpaceX’s Starship. This strategic decision is aimed at expediting the Artemis III mission, ensuring that U.S. astronauts set foot on the Moon prior to China’s […]

In a groundbreaking initiative backed by the European Space Agency (ESA), Viasat, a leader in satellite communications, is launching a new in-flight connectivity solution named Viasat Amara. This comes on the heels of a successful experiment featuring a novel antenna terminal, aimed at significantly enhancing in-flight streaming and video calling for passengers. Viasat Amara is […]

This week, SpaceX is set to take a commanding lead in the launch schedule with as many as four missions using its Falcon 9 rockets. Notably, one of these missions marks the first time since January that the Falcon 9 will fly in an expendable configuration. Additionally, another mission will see the deployment of 29 […]

The upcoming satellite for the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is on track for its launch on November 4, 2025, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. The Sentinel-1 fleet is essential for providing radar imagery of the Earth, operating continuously regardless of weather conditions and time of day. This capability is important for a variety of sectors, including […]