ESA’s Comet Interceptor mission moves up launch
WASHINGTON — A delay in one European Space Agency mission is creating an opportunity for an earlier, and…
ESA and ClearSpace announce PRELUDE in-orbit servicing and debris removal mission
MILAN — The European Space Agency and Luxembourg’s ClearSpace announced Jan. 12 a new collaboration on an in-orbit…
Firefly to upgrade Alpha rocket to improve reliability
WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace says it will upgrade its Alpha launch vehicle, making changes intended to improve the…
China files ITU paperwork for megaconstellations totaling nearly 200,000 satellites
HELSINKI — China has submitted two filings for huge non-geostationary satellite networks to the International Telecommunication Union, indicating…
Kepler network to link OroraTech sensors for Earth monitoring
MILAN — OroraTech has entered a multi-year partnership with Kepler to supply thermal sensors for Kepler’s new optical…
NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2
PHOENIX — NASA says it is continuing to prepare for a possible Artemis 2 launch as soon as…
Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch
PHOENIX — NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, citing the…
2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space
Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after…
SpaceX, China drive new record for orbital launches in 2025
WASHINGTON — Orbital launch activity set another annual record in 2025, although future growth may depend on factors…
China to debut reusable Long March 10-derived rocket in first half of 2026
HELSINKI — China is aiming for a first launch of a reusable, cargo-optimized variant of its new crew…