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UK Creates Space Effects Squadron to Protect Its Satellites

The United Kingdom has established a new specialised unit within the Royal Air Force to counter hostile threats to the country’s satellites. The Ministry of Defence announced the formation of No. III Space Effects Squadron on 23 September, describing it as the UK’s first unit dedicated to “disrupting, degrade, and deny hostile threats in space.” […] The post UK Creates Space Effects Squadron to Protect Its Satellites appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie Foster

Kristie Foster paved her road to becoming a NASA civil servant with literal miles of dedication. Her work at the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, supports NASA’s mission to return American astronauts to the Moon, build a Moon Base for an enduring presence on the lunar surface, and ensure American leadership […].

One geology step closer to the Moon

As we prepare to return to the Moon, Europe’s leading geology training for astronauts PANGAEA celebrates its 10th anniversary turning extraordinary places on Earth into classrooms for space exploration..

Agile Space Industries Expands Leadership Structure to Support Next Phase of Growth

DURANGO, Colo., Sept. 28, 2026 – Agile Space Industries today announced that Jason Wright will join the company as President in early October, strengthening Agile’s operational leadership as the company […] The post Agile Space Industries Expands Leadership Structure to Support Next Phase of Growth appeared first on SpaceNews..

APOD: 2026 September 28 – Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 28 –… 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. AnnotatedOriginal Cosmic Latte: […].

Reliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics Team

The idea of humans and robots working side-by-side in space was once the stuff of science fiction, but with NASA launching increasingly complex missions deeper into space, human-robot collaboration could become reality. Advanced robotic systems are critical for human spaceflight because they can enhance a crew’s performance and productivity while reducing risk and expanding the […].

Uncovering the Valleys Hidden Below Greenland’s Ice

A new map of the terrain beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet links hundreds of valleys that previous maps missed or left fragmented..

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship

The first planned orbital flight of a Starship-Super Heavy rocket aims to send 26 Starlink Version 3 into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a 75-minute window that opens at 7:15 a.m. CDT (8:15 a.m. EDT / 1215 UTC)..

What’s Happening in Space Policy September 27-October 3, 2026

Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of September 27-October 3, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The Senate is in session this […].

Starship Flight 14: SpaceX Attempts Orbit

After more than a decade of development in many forms, SpaceX’s Starship is slated to… The post Starship Flight 14: SpaceX Attempts Orbit appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

UK Creates Space Effects Squadron to Protect Its Satellites

Contractor to Civil Servant: NASA Welcomes Kristie Foster

One geology step closer to the Moon

Agile Space Industries Expands Leadership Structure to Support Next Phase of Growth

APOD: 2026 September 28 – Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe

Reliable Robots: Meet Johnson’s Dexterous Robotics Team

Uncovering the Valleys Hidden Below Greenland’s Ice

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship

What’s Happening in Space Policy September 27-October 3, 2026

Starship Flight 14: SpaceX Attempts Orbit

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