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ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies

The European Space Agency has selected consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to carry out parallel studies examining the feasibility of a future European-led outpost in low Earth orbit. ESA announced the two lead companies on 29 September. The agency added that six additional industrial and institutional partners will be involved in […] The post ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Science begins for Smile

On 23 September, the European-Chinese Smile mission was declared ready to start revealing how Earth responds to the wind of charged particles from the Sun. This follows a busy in-space commissioning period since the spacecraft launched on 19 May and reached its target orbit for science operations on 20 June..

APOD: 2026 September 30 – Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 30 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Arp 78: Peculiar […].

Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific

Hurricanes Polo and Nolo sent destructive effects ashore amid an active season in the northeastern and central Pacific..

Launch Preview: Crew-13 to launch to ISS, Falcon Heavy to launch mission for the NRO

Four orbital launches are expected this week, all by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy… The post Launch Preview: Crew-13 to launch to ISS, Falcon Heavy to launch mission for the NRO appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

NASA Opens 2027 Human Lander Challenge for Lunar Communications

NASA’s 2027 Human Lander Challenge is seeking ideas from college and university students to help address one of the most critical needs for sustained lunar exploration: reliable communications. As NASA prepares for long-term human presence on the Moon through the Artemis and Moon Base programs, communications systems will be just as important as spacecraft and […].

NASA Awards Orbital Safety Analysis Support Services Contract

NASA has awarded a contract to Omitron Inc. for the acquisition of orbital safety analysis services, which provide for critical protection of NASA spaceflight assets and astronaut lives. This indefinite-delivery contract is valued at approximately $23.5 million over a five-year period of performance and entails conjunction assessment screening services for all NASA uncrewed spacecraft, support […].

NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference

NASA will participate in the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, from Monday, Oct. 5, to Friday, Oct. 9, highlighting America’s leadership in human exploration to the Moon and Mars, advancing responsible exploration under the Artemis Accords, world-changing science, and support for the commercial space sector. The IAC, organized by the International Astronautical […].

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

Paris, France | September 2026 — Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, 2nd Edition highlights a defense Satcom market poised for rapid growth. By 2035, commercial satellite service revenues […] The post Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035 appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract

In accordance with a contract on-ramp clause, NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract. The New Glenn 9×4 launch service will be available to NASA’s Launch Services Program Office to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with an […].

ESA Selects Airbus and OHB to Lead European Space Station Studies

Science begins for Smile

APOD: 2026 September 30 – Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

Powerful Storms Continue to Prowl the Pacific

Launch Preview: Crew-13 to launch to ISS, Falcon Heavy to launch mission for the NRO

NASA Opens 2027 Human Lander Challenge for Lunar Communications

NASA Awards Orbital Safety Analysis Support Services Contract

NASA Features Exploration, Science at International Space Conference

Commercial Defense Satcom Service Revenues to Surpass $22.6B by 2035

NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract

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