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- Sivers Semiconductors and Doosan Announce Joint Initiative to Advance Ka-Band SATCOM Antenna Technology SpaceDaily · 29 Nov 2025 Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2025 Sivers Semiconductors AB has entered a $1.5 million contract with Doosan Corporation to jointly develop scalable electronically steerable array (ESA) antenna panels for Ka-band satellit...
- Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads SpaceNews · 29 Nov 2025 A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a private astronomy satellite.
- Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS SpaceNews · 29 Nov 2025 The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the ISS has sustained damage, raising questions about its ability to support upcoming missions to the station.
- Italian mission adds to growing IRIDE space fleet ESA · 29 Nov 2025 The Italian programme IRIDE, which provides public sector services based on data from its fleet of Earth observation constellations, has added eight satellites to its second constellation, Eaglet II.
- High-resolution radar satellites launched for Greece ESA · 29 Nov 2025 Thanks to the EU-funded Recovery and Resilience Facility, and through collaboration between the Greek government, the private satellite company ICEYE and the European Space Agency (ESA), two new high-resolution radar sat...
- CNES Expands “Astronaut for a Day” Initiative Following Successful First Year European Spaceflight · 29 Nov 2025 The French space agency CNES has announced that it has expanded its “Astronaut for a Day” programme following a successful pilot that was limited to schools in the Toulouse, Montpellier, and Île-de-France districts. CNES...
- Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights SpaceNews · 28 Nov 2025 W-5 is the newest spacecraft in the company’s “W-Series” of free-flying reentry vehicles designed to orbit Earth, conduct on-orbit processing and return space-made materials.
- ESA Member States Pledge Record Level of Funding SpacePolicyOnline.com · 28 Nov 2025 As ESA celebrates its 50th anniversary, the agency’s 23 Member States just pledged a record 22 billion Euros for the next three years of programs from space and earth science
- ESA’s HydroGNSS mission launched to ‘scout’ for water ESA · 28 Nov 2025 The European Space Agency’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched today, 28 November, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s...
- HydroGNSS launch highlights ESA · 28 Nov 2025 ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
- Booster 19 stacking begins as SpaceX pushes forward from B18 anomaly NASASpaceflight · 28 Nov 2025 Following the anomaly with Booster 18, SpaceX is pushing ahead with the construction of Booster…
- D-Orbit sends to ION vehicles aloft on SpaceX Transporter-15 SpaceNews · 28 Nov 2025 SAN FRANCISCO – Italy’s D-Orbit sent satellites and hosted payloads into orbit Nov. 26 aboard two ION orbital transfer vehicles launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare. Italy’s first optical intersatellite link (OI...
- China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan SpaceNews · 28 Nov 2025 China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions.
- ESA’s HydroGNSS mission lifts off ESA · 28 Nov 2025 ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.
- Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes NASA · 28 Nov 2025 Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in Oc...
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 140 spacecraft on Transporter-15 rideshare Spaceflight Now · 28 Nov 2025 The planned flight comes two days after SpaceX scrubbed a launch attempt on Wednesday amid fueling. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 10:44 a.m. PST (1:44 p.m. EST / 1844 UTC).
- Russian launch pad incident raises concerns about future of space station Ars Technica · 28 Nov 2025 "We are going to learn just how important the ISS is to leadership."
- CM25: A historic step forward for Europe’s space technology leadership ESA · 28 Nov 2025 The ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) delivered a record-breaking €22.1 billion in commitments from Member States. This is a historic achievement and a clear signal of trust in ESA’s ability to deliver success thro...
- ESA Commits to Being an Anchor Customer for LEO Cargo Return Services European Spaceflight · 28 Nov 2025 During the European Space Agency (ESA) Ministerial Council meeting in Bremen (CM25), Member States agreed to fund two cargo delivery demonstration missions to the International Space Station (ISS). The agency also commit...
- Week in images: 24-28 November 2025 ESA · 28 Nov 2025 Week in images: 24-28 November 2025
- Follow the Galileo launch (L14) campaign ESA · 28 Nov 2025 On 17 December, two Galileo satellites will be launched on Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana in the 14th operational launch of the Galileo programme. These satellites will improve the precision, availabil...
- Earth from Space: Eye of the Sahara ESA · 28 Nov 2025 From the ESA Blogs.
- Rings of Rock in the Sahara NASA · 28 Nov 2025 In southeastern Libya, Jabal Arkanū’s concentric rock rings stand as relics of past geologic forces that churned beneath the desert.
- Russia’s Launch Pad Damaged After Soyuz MS-28 Launch SpacePolicyOnline.com · 28 Nov 2025 The Russian launch pad used to send Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station, Site 31, suffered damage today as a result of the launch of Soyuz MS-28. Roscosmos acknowledged
- Europe’s Human and Robotic Exploration hit by budget shortfall SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 BREMEN – The European Space Agency’s Human and Robotic Exploration (HRE) program fell short of its budget request at the ministerial, with member nations agreeing to contribute 2.66 billion euros ($3.08 billion), account...
- Soyuz Pad Apparently Damaged After Successful Launch Space Scout · 27 Nov 2025 Following the launch of the Soyuz MS-28 mission to the International Space Station this morning, the Soyuz launch complex, Site
- Soyuz transports new crew to ISS SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 A Soyuz spacecraft delivered two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut to the International Space Station Nov. 27 for an eight-month stay.
- Exploration and the UK Emerge as the Biggest Losers of CM25 European Spaceflight · 27 Nov 2025 Following the conclusion of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25) meeting in Bremen, the budget for the agency’s Human and Robotic Exploration programme and the UK’s contribution to the agency...
- ESA raises more than 22 billion euros at ministerial SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 ESA member states are contributing more than 22 billion euros for the next three years, very close to its overall goal but with some programs faring better than others.
- Soyuz MS-28 Arrives at ISS SpacePolicyOnline.com · 27 Nov 2025 Soyuz MS-28 arrived at the International Space Station this morning with its crew of two Russian cosmonauts and NASA’s Chris Williams. Unlike most Russian crew rotations, they are scheduled to
- ESA Council meeting at Ministerial level 2025 - press conference ESA · 27 Nov 2025 Watch the replay of the press conference held at the conclusion of ESA's Ministerial Council 2025 (CM25) in Bremen, Germany. ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher, as well as the hosting minister and the CM25 chair, pres...
- European satellite navigation opens new chapter at ESA’s Ministerial Council ESA · 27 Nov 2025 The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Directorate of Navigation was pledged close to €1 billion by the Agency’s Member States during this week’s ESA Council at Ministerial Level (CM25) on 26 and 27 November in Bremen, German...
- Ensuring autonomous access to space for Europe ESA · 27 Nov 2025 From the ESA Blogs.
- ACME Space plans test run for balloon-launched space factory next year SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 LONDON – London-headquartered ACME Space has unveiled plans to begin hardware tests of its balloon-launched orbital manufacturing vehicle Hyperion next year and hopes to commence commercial operations in 2027. The Hyperi...
- ESA Member States commit to largest contributions at Ministerial ESA · 27 Nov 2025 The largest contributions in the history of the European Space Agency, €22.1 bn, have been approved at its Council meeting at Ministerial level in Bremen, Germany.
- NASA Astronaut Chris Williams, Crewmates Arrive at Space Station NASA · 27 Nov 2025 NASA astronaut Chris Williams, accompanied by Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev, safely arrived at the International Space Station on Thursday, expanding the orbiting laboratory’s crew to 10 for...
- NASA astronaut, two cosmonauts take Thanksgiving Day ride to space station Spaceflight Now · 27 Nov 2025 Astronomer-turned-medical physicist and now NASA astronaut Chris Williams joined two Russian cosmonauts aboard a Soyuz ferry ship Thursday for a Thanksgiving Day flight to the International Space Station, kicking off a p...
- China set for first orbital launch and landing attempt this weekend with commercial Zhuque-3 rocket SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch firm Landspace is preparing to attempt the country’s first orbital launch and booster landing this weekend with its Zhuque-3 rocket. Airspace closure notices issued under the Civil Av...
- ESA and Norway announce plans for an Arctic Space Centre SpaceNews · 27 Nov 2025 ESA and Norway have signed a letter of intent and formed a joint working group to assess the feasibility of a new ESA Arctic Space Centre.
- Inaugural Space Rider Flight to Occur in 2028 European Spaceflight · 27 Nov 2025 The European Space Agency has announced that the inaugural flight of its reusable Space Rider vehicle is expected in 2028. Space Rider is an eight-metre-long reusable spacecraft designed to carry technology demonstration...