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ESA releases 2026 Space Economy Report
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) newly released Space Economy Report gives a comprehensive overview of the latest developments shaping Europe's space sector.
NASA’s Hubble Discovers First of Star Cluster’s Missing Black Holes
Astronomers using archival data from Hubble and supportive observations from Webb have located their first stellar-mass black hole in the star cluster Omega Centauri.
Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle
Reditus Space, a startup developing recoverable and reusable spacecraft, has completed its first vehicle for launch later this year. The post Reditus Space completes first reentry vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews.
Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic
Voyager Technologies has completed its acquisition of lunar infrastructure company Astrobotic Technology, weeks after Astrobotic won two NASA lunar lander missions. The post Voyager completes acquisition of Astrobotic appeared first on SpaceNews.
Getting ready for lunar planetary defense
Development in space is gaining serious momentum. Impressively, NASA recently unveiled plans for a new moon base — the first concrete step toward permanently moving human civilization off Earth. However, as we […] The post Getting ready for lunar planetary defense appeared first on SpaceNews.
ESA and Poland to establish a new civil security and resilience centre in Warsaw
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Republic of Poland have announced that a new ESA centre focusing on civil security and resilience will be located in Warsaw, supporting the efficient and coordinated development of European capabilities in these strategically important fields.
ESA welcomes new UK space and defence gateway
His Majesty King Charles III visited the UK’s largest space cluster on 10 July to launch a new initiative designed to shape the future of the space and defence economy.
AMAT: charting ESA’s path through the Solar System
Every space mission starts with a question: how do we get there? At ESA, Advanced Mission Analysis Tools (AMAT) is helping mission analysts answer it, providing a modern, flexible environment for designing complex trajectories from Earth orbit to deep space.
China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recovery
HELSINKI — China confirmed a methalox Long March 10C as its commercial workhorse following its first successful booster recovery, while injecting fresh capital into commercial rocket ventures. The China Academy […] The post China lines up methalox Long March 10C as commercial workhorse after first booster recovery appeared first on SpaceNews.
Wild, Scenic, and Increasingly Rusty
Orange streams are now being spotted in hundreds of watersheds in permafrost areas throughout Alaska’s Brooks Range.
SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13
SpaceX plans to conduct its next Starship launch as soon as July 16 to test fixes to issues from the previous flight and deploy functioning Starlink satellites. The post SpaceX gears up for Starship Flight 13 appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s Roman telescope into prelaunch servicing following arrival in Florida
NASA’s next space telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, arrived at Kennedy Space Center… The post NASA’s Roman telescope into prelaunch servicing following arrival in Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
What’s Happening in Space Policy July 12-18, 2026
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of July 12-18, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session […]
Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats
The Space Force is backing the development of the company’s hybrid engine technology for small satellites The post Parabilis tests propulsion system for maneuverable cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews.
FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite
The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval for a satellite that will test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project sharply criticized by astronomers and environmentalists. The post FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 17-48 mission will add another 24 satellites to the low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8 p.m. PDT (11 p.m. EDT / 0300 UTC).
Booster 20 completes record duration Static Fire
With the 33 engine static fire completed for Booster 20, SpaceX is pushing hard to… The post Booster 20 completes record duration Static Fire appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
Early Career Faculty (ECF) 2025 Awards
Back to ECF Home Advanced Diagnostics for High-Enthalpy Test Facilities Simulating Spacecraft Atmospheric Entry Planning for Autonomous Spacecraft Using Machine Learning Methods to Enable Onboard Guidance, Navigation, and Control
NASA Volunteers Help Zooniverse Reach 1 Billion Classifications
The Zooniverse, a NASA grantee that runs the world’s largest platform for online people-powered research, has reached an extraordinary milestone: 1 billion classifications contributed by volunteers around the world. This milestone is a celebration of everyone who has marked a dip in a light curve, confirmed the presence of a moving object in a short […]
Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales
MILAN – European space industry sales rebounded in 2025 after a contraction in 2024, Eurospace reported in its latest Facts and Figures report, presented July 7. The growth is driven […] The post Earth observation satellites pass telecom in European space industry sales appeared first on SpaceNews.
China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium
HELSINKI — A Chinese government body has published a national commercial space consortium membership list, offering a rare indication of which companies the state considers established players. The list was […] The post China unveils members of state-backed commercial space consortium appeared first on SpaceNews.
China Launches and Catches Long March 10B
Chinarocket Co. has launched the Long March 10B rocket for the first time, safely reaching orbit and successfully “catching” the rocket’s first stage booster.
NASA Photographer Captures Images from F-18 Over Washington
NASA flight photographers capture history from a perspective few ever experience, getting a rare bird’s-eye view of the agency’s missions in action. Their photos document key NASA research and give the public a front-row seat to the work happening behind the scenes. Jim Ross, a photographer at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, […]
NASA finally releases a critical planning document for private space stations
"Industry finally knows what NASA is asking of them."
Waxing Gibbous Moon
The waxing gibbous moon is nestled in the darkness of space in this June 26, 2026, image from the International Space Station. The space station was 264 miles above the Indian Ocean southeast of Madagascar at the time. The waxing gibbous phase comes before the full moon phase. During this time, the Moon appears brighter […]
The space industry is weighing ambitious hiring against heritage
Space is hard, as the decades-old adage goes. For much of the industry’s history, “rocket science” was as much a barrier to entry as a byword for difficulty. But now […] The post The space industry is weighing ambitious hiring against heritage appeared first on SpaceNews.
8 things to know about this year’s solar eclipse
From the path of totality and the spectacular Baily's beads to why this eclipse will be especially beautiful at sunset, discover what makes the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse so special.
Startup testing nuclear battery technology in orbit
A City Labs mission aims to validate a tritium-powered electrical source for satellites and lunar systems that could operate where solar power falls short The post Startup testing nuclear battery technology in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space capitalism needs more than a bull market
By most measures, commercial space is thriving. Washington produced a flurry of activity over the past year: two major executive orders, a raft of directives, and “space superiority” elevated to […] The post Space capitalism needs more than a bull market appeared first on SpaceNews.