At the risk of understating the case, Europe has been shaken by recent geopolitical events. ‘Great power politics’ is back, and Europe faces the very real risk of becoming a […] The post If European leaders want to beef up defense in space, they should look to the Space Development Agency appeared first on SpaceNews..
A Vega C rocket successfully launched an Earth science satellite for the European Space Agency, a mission officials said was also a demonstration of European space sovereignty. The post Vega launches Biomass satellite appeared first on SpaceNews..
The German aerospace agency DLR has announced that it has completed the qualification campaign for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator’s “Top Block.” This section of the rocket houses several key systems, including avionics, telemetry, communications, and flight control systems, the latter of which includes four deployable control surfaces and a reaction control system that uses […] The post DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element appeared first on European Spaceflight..
A Chinese state-owned rocket maker is making progress in producing large diameter stainless steel tanks for its next-generation launch vehicles. The post China is making stainless steel tanks for its future super heavy-lift rockets appeared first on SpaceNews..
China’s three Shenzhou-19 mission astronauts are safely back on the ground following a six-month-mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The post China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission appeared first on SpaceNews..
Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth planning date: Friday, April 25, 2025 On Sols 4520 and 4521, Curiosity was supposed to study layered rocks in its workspace, then drive on. Unfortunately, a communications pass didn’t go as expected, preventing this plan from being transmitted. Our rover is fine, […].
New acquisition strategy opens door to broader industry participation and foreign sales The post Space Force embraces commercial tech in major overhaul of surveillance satellite program appeared first on SpaceNews..
L3Harris’ Sam Mehta: ‘We can actually get in on the ground floor and help influence some of the requirements since they’re at the beginning of their launch cycle’ The post Amazon’s Project Kuiper partners with L3Harris to develop military communication solutions appeared first on SpaceNews..
The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) approved the reconciliation package it crafted with the Senate Armed Services Committee to spend an additional $150 billion on defense through FY2034. It is […].
This week’s schedule includes up to six Starlink launches from Florida and California. Arianespace launched… The post Launch Roundup: Starlink missions fill launch manifest, Biomass and Alpha launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..