ArianeGroup Completes Themis Wet Dress Rehearsal
This milestone brings the Themis demonstrator closer to its maiden flight and potential application in future European launch vehicles.
European Spaceflight38m ago1 min read
Latest space news
103 stories gathered from primary sources, each with our own summary and a link straight to the original reporting.
Rocket Launches
From drone flight to sounding rocket
This technology could improve tracking of small satellites and debris in Earth's orbit.
ESA1h ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration
These students are developing essential skills for the nation's highly skilled aerospace workforce through hands-on experience.
NASA2h ago1 min read
SMOS salinity could offer early indicator of El Niño
Monitoring salinity levels may enhance predictive models of El Niño events and their impacts.
ESA3h ago1 min read
APOD: July 30 – Red Sun trough Wildfire Smoke
The altered appearance of the sun is a reminder of the impact of wildfires on atmospheric conditions.
NASA6h ago1 min read
New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness
This remote region offers a rare opportunity for dark-sky preservation and ecological conservation efforts.
NASA6h ago1 min read
Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers
This development could enable more efficient and secure data processing in orbit around Earth.
SpaceNews6h ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for National Reconnaissance Office
This mission marks the third National Security Space Launch Phase 2 procurement for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Spaceflight Now11h ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The proposed exemption could streamline the launch licensing process for commercial space operators.
SpaceNews11h ago1 min read
Commercial Space
L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand
The delayed IPO reflects the company's wait for a more favorable market valuation of its missile business.
SpaceNews11h ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
These early-stage investments could lead to significant advancements in various NASA priorities and initiatives.
NASA13h ago1 min read
SpaceX
SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks
The contracts reflect growing demand for commercial launch services to support national security space assets.
SpaceNews13h ago1 min read
Space Policy
Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg
This investment supports growing launch demand at the West Coast spaceport with increased capacity for simultaneous satellite preparations.
SpaceNews14h ago1 min read
Astronomy
Swift Reboost Mission Encounters Setback
The anomaly complicates plans to extend the lifespan of the aging Swift observatory.
SpacePolicyOnline.com17h ago1 min read
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
A successful flight would mark a major milestone for Boeing's troubled commercial crew program.
Arstechnica17h ago1 min read
Astronomy
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
This rare celestial event will be visible from a narrow path on Earth and offers a unique opportunity for scientific research.
NASA17h ago1 min read
NASA
NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte
The image provides valuable insights into the geological history and erosion patterns of the Martian landscape.
NASA18h ago1 min read
Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Discovers a Field of Martian Polygons
The discovery of these polygons in a single location could help scientists better understand Martian geology and the processes that shape the planet's surface.
NASA18h ago1 min read
Mars
NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Discovers Field of Honeycomb Textures
These formations provide insights into the geological history of the region and the processes that shaped it.
NASA19h ago1 min read
Mars
APOD: 2026 July 29 – Psyche Receives Gravity Assist from Mars
The gravity assist maneuver is a crucial step in the spacecraft's journey to the metal asteroid Psyche.
NASA19h ago1 min read
Mars
Understanding How Martian Auroras Are Made
Research on Martian auroras helps scientists better understand the planet's atmospheric loss and its implications for climate change.
NASA19h ago1 min read
Satellites
LatConnect 60 Accelerates SWIRSAT Constellation Growth Anchored in Western Australia with Expansion into Malaysia and UAE
This expansion will increase the company's global presence and manufacturing capabilities.
SpaceNews19h ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
MaiaSpace Ditches Suborbital Test Flight Plans
The decision reflects a shift in development strategy to expedite the rocket's entry into orbital operations.
European Spaceflight19h ago1 min read
NASA
NASA Webb Explores Family Tree of Newly Discovered Distant Objects
Research on these distant objects may shed light on the early formation of galaxies in the universe.
NASA20h ago1 min read