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- Sentinel-4 offers first glimpses of air pollutants ESA · 21 Oct 2025 The new Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission has delivered its first images, highlighting concentrations of atmospheric nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone. Despite being preliminary, these images mark a major milestone...
- Belgian startup Nxgsat raises early funds for virtual 5G satellite modem SpaceNews · 21 Oct 2025 A Belgian startup led by satellite networking veterans announced $1.4 million in seed funding Oct. 21 to develop a virtual 5G modem, designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infra...
- The mystery object that struck a plane in flight? It was probably a weather balloon Ars Technica · 21 Oct 2025 WindBorne says its balloons are compliant with all applicable airspace regulations.
- NASA’s acting leader seeks to keep his job with new lunar lander announcement Ars Technica · 20 Oct 2025 "The president wants to make sure we beat the Chinese."
- Duffy to Open Up Artemis HLS Contract to Ensure U.S. Beats China Back to the Moon SpacePolicyOnline.com · 20 Oct 2025 In interviews on Fox News and CNBC today, Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said he is opening up the contract for a Human Landing System (HLS) to get Americans back
- Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition SpaceNews · 20 Oct 2025 NASA’s acting administrator says he will “open up the contract” SpaceX holds to land astronauts on the moon for the Artemis 3 mission because the company has fallen behind schedule.
- Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch first expendable Falcon 9 since January NASASpaceflight · 20 Oct 2025 SpaceX dominates this week’s launch manifest with up to four missions aboard Falcon 9 vehicles,…
- Webb spots greedy supermassive black hole in early Universe ESA · 20 Oct 2025 Researchers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope have confirmed an actively growing supermassive black hole within a galaxy just 570 million years after the Big Bang. Part of a class of small, very distant g...
- America needs a ‘Plan B’ to reach the moon first SpaceNews · 20 Oct 2025 China is on track to land its first crew on the lunar surface by 2030 and establish a base at the resource-rich south pole — a site that offers continuous sunlight, access to water ice and control of the most valuable re...
- Argonaut in LUNA ESA · 20 Oct 2025 From the ESA Blogs.
- Avio Reaches Key Milestone in the Development of its FD1 Rocket Demonstrator European Spaceflight · 20 Oct 2025 Italian rocket builder Avio has completed a key hot-fire test of its methane-powered MR10 liquid rocket engine, which will initially power a single-stage demonstrator being developed under the company’s Space Transportat...
- LUNA: Europe’s Moon on Earth ESA · 20 Oct 2025 ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer walks across the dusty terrain of LUNA, Europe's Moon on Earth. Nearby, ESA's Argonaut lander mock-up stands ready as he carefully navigates the simulated regolith - the dust, soil and rock...
- Sentinel-1D fuelled and ready for encapsulation ESA · 20 Oct 2025 The launch campaign of the next satellite to join the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is progressing on schedule for launch on Tuesday, 4 November, on board an Ariane 6 rocket.
- Innospace gets license for first orbital launch attempt SpaceNews · 20 Oct 2025 South Korean launch startup Innospace says it has received government approval for its first orbital launch attempt, which could take place as soon as the end of the month.
- What’s Happening in Space Policy October 19-25, 2025 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 19 Oct 2025 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of October 19-25, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The Senate is in session this week.
- SpaceX’s SLC-6 redevelopment green light NASASpaceflight · 19 Oct 2025 In a pivotal step forward for an increase in commercial spaceflight from the West Coast,…
- Something from ‘space’ may have just struck a United Airlines flight over Utah Ars Technica · 19 Oct 2025 "NTSB gathering radar, weather, flight recorder data."
- Sunset on V2: The End of an Era at Starbase Space Scout · 19 Oct 2025 On Monday, October 13th, 2025 at 6:15pm Booster 15-2 and Ship 38 lifted off from Launch Pad 1 at SpaceX’s Starbase, Texas launch facility and closing out the V1/V2 chapter of the Starship program.
- China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload SpaceNews · 19 Oct 2025 China conducted the first launch for the Thousand Sails constellation since March as the country continues its recent rapid rate of orbital launches.
- Arianespace Pushes First Ariane 64 Flight Back to 2026 European Spaceflight · 19 Oct 2025 Arianespace has confirmed that the first flight of the more powerful, four-booster variant of the Ariane 6 rocket will not be launched until 2026. The first Ariane 64 rocket had been expected to launch in late 2025, carr...
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Spaceflight Now · 18 Oct 2025 The Starlink 11-19 mission will be SpaceX’s 50th launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2025. It’s targeting liftoff from pad Space Launch Complex 4 East at 10:59 a.m. PDT (1:59 p.m. EDT / 1759 UTC).
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Falcon 9 rocket on record-breaking 31st flight Spaceflight Now · 18 Oct 2025 The Starlink 10-17 mission will add another 28 broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. SpaceX is targeting liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 11:49 a.m. EDT (1549 UTC).
- France and Germany Agree to Implement ODIN’S EYE Missile Warning System European Spaceflight · 18 Oct 2025 On 15 October, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France signed an agreement to jointly implement the ODIN’S EYE missile early warning system. Initial development of the multinatiOnal Development INitiative for a Space...
- Planet Labs wins $12.8 million NGA contract for maritime intelligence in Asia-Pacific SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 The award is part of NGA’s Luno program
- Europe outlines defense flagship programs and confirms European Space Shield by 2026 SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 Krakow — The European Commission presented a working plan to track progress and deliver key defense capabilities by 2030 to European Union member states on October 16. The roadmap, titled Preserving Peace – Defence Readi...
- German launch startup HyImpulse raises 45 million euros SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 German launch startup HyImpulse has raised 45 million euros ($53 million) as it works to avoid becoming an also-ran in the European space launch race.
- ESA astronauts complete helicopter training in preparation for future lunar missions ESA · 17 Oct 2025 Four ESA astronauts have completed a helicopter training course with the German Bundeswehr, Germany’s federal defence forces, marking a key milestone in Europe’s preparations for future missions to the Moon and operation...
- Week in images: 13-17 October 2025 ESA · 17 Oct 2025 Week in images: 13-17 October 2025
- Money is pouring into defense but dual-use is the real sweet spot SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 It isn’t surprising that more and more space companies are pivoting to defense. Defense budgets are rising across the board, and rising quickly. In fact, the sum of money set to be available is eye-watering. Now that NAT...
- First Ariane 64 launch slips to 2026 SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 Arianespace has confirmed that the first flight of the more powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket has been delayed until next year.
- Open Cosmos to Build Spanish Component of the Atlantic Constellation European Spaceflight · 17 Oct 2025 UK-headquartered satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos has been selected over Deimos by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Spanish Space Agency (AEE) to build the Spanish component of the Atlantic Constellation. The Co...
- Earth from Space: Chilean glaciers ESA · 17 Oct 2025 From the ESA Blogs.
- Orion spacecraft arrives at VAB ahead of stacking for Artemis 2 Spaceflight Now · 17 Oct 2025 This is the first spacecraft that will carry humans on a mission to the Moon since 1972. The Artemis 2 mission is scheduled for no earlier than Feb. 5, 2026.
- As shutdown continues, science community keeps focus on long-term budget concerns SpaceNews · 17 Oct 2025 As the government shutdown drags on, scientists and advocates remain focused on the long-term effects of proposed budget cuts at NASA and other agencies.
- Viasat takes aim at the U.S. military satellite market SpaceNews · 16 Oct 2025 The company looks to extend its reach beyond commercial broadband services with customized military satellites
- ESA astronauts complete helicopter training in preparation for future lunar missions ESA · 16 Oct 2025 ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Matthias Maurer, Samantha Cristoforetti and Thomas Pesquet completed a helicopter training course with the German Bundeswehr, Germany's federal defence forces. They participated in a three...
- SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg SpaceNews · 16 Oct 2025 The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there.
- HyImpulse Promises to Save European Launch, 600 kg at a Time European Spaceflight · 16 Oct 2025 German rocket builder HyImpulse announced on 16 October that it had secured €45 million in new funding to continue developing its SL-1 rocket. The company’s press release announcing the new funding, however, seemed more...
- iRocket turns to missiles to fuel reusable launcher ambitions SpaceNews · 16 Oct 2025 iRocket’s plans for a fully reusable satellite launcher got a boost from the first flight test of IRX-100, a short-range missile the startup hopes will generate near-term revenue to support its orbital Shockwave vehicle.
- Matthias Maurer during helicopter training ESA · 16 Oct 2025 ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst, Matthias Maurer, Samantha Cristoforetti and Thomas Pesquet completed a helicopter training course with the German Bundeswehr, Germany's federal defence forces. They participated in a three...