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ACES in space

The Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES), ESA’s state-of-the-art timekeeping facility, is now installed on the Columbus laboratory of the International Space Station. This still image, captured by external cameras on the Station, shows ACES after installation. For 25 years, cameras on the Station have documented activities in orbit, providing real-time views of operations like this one – a rare and remarkable perspective from space. .

Head of FAA’s commercial space office takes buyout

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration’s commercial space transportation office is leaving the agency through a deferred resignation program. The post Head of FAA’s commercial space office takes buyout appeared first on SpaceNews..

Upcoming ESA–Industry events prepare for Ministerial Council 2025

The European Space Agency (ESA) invites the industrial community to several events where ESA directorates will communicate and coordinate with industry on their proposals and intentions in relation to its Council Meeting at Ministerial Level (CM25) in November..

Biomass: from Europe to French Guiana

ESA’s Biomass satellite has been at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana since early March, undergoing final preparations for launch aboard a Vega-C rocket. This timelapse video captures key stages of its journey — from its arrival in Kourou to its installation in the launch tower..

Data architecture is paramount for Golden Dome success — and the Department of Defense is not ready

President Trump recognizes the grave threats posed by adversary ballistic and hypersonic missiles and has issued mandates for the Department of Defense to deploy a “Golden Dome” defense shield for […] The post Data architecture is paramount for Golden Dome success — and the Department of Defense is not ready appeared first on SpaceNews..

Biomass poised for liftoff to unveil forest secrets

After years of careful design and preparation, ESA’s Earth Explorer Biomass satellite is set for launch tomorrow, 29 April at 11:15 CEST, aboard a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana..

Armed services committees propose $150 billion funding boost for defense

The proposal includes $25 billion for the "Golden Dome" next-generation missile defense initiative, with about $15 billion allocated to satellites, sensors, space-base interceptors and launch infrastructure. The post Armed services committees propose $150 billion funding boost for defense appeared first on SpaceNews..

Long March 3B launches Tianlian-2 (05) satellite to boost space data relay network

China added a new satellite to its geostationary Tianlian data tracking and relay communications satellite series Sunday with its latest launch. The post Long March 3B launches Tianlian-2 (05) satellite to boost space data relay network appeared first on SpaceNews..

What’s Happening in Space Policy April 27-May 3, 2025

Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of April 27-May 3, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in […].

Astrotech wins $77.5 million contract to accelerate pre-launch satellite processing at Vandenberg

Astrotech, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is the primary provider of payload storage and satellite-processing services for spacecraft at both Eastern and Western ranges. The post Astrotech wins $77.5 million contract to accelerate pre-launch satellite processing at Vandenberg appeared first on SpaceNews..