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- NextSTEP-3 B: Moon Base Demonstrations NASA · 30 Jun 2026 Notice ID: Coming Soon NASA’s Human Spaceflight Mission Directorate is seeking innovative ideas from industry partners through a new solicitation appendix under the NextSTEP-3 Omnibus Broad Agency Announcement. Appendix...
- NASA Awards More Moon Base Science, Previews New Opportunities NASA · 30 Jun 2026 NASA announced Tuesday the selection of three companies to land four new missions on the Moon in late 2028 as part of the agency’s Moon Base Program. Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines will deliver NAS...
- Matthew Williams Joins the Commercial Space Federation as Senior Advisor, National Security SpaceNews · 30 Jun 2026 June 30, 2026 – Washington, D.C. — The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) announced today that Matthew Williams, a former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Chief of Staff to […]
- A Most “Pleasantly Situated” Estate NASA · 30 Jun 2026 The farms and gardens of Mount Vernon played a central role in the life of America’s first president.
- Apply now to ESA's Junior Professional Programme ESA · 30 Jun 2026 Are you passionate about space and looking to build a long-term career in the European space sector? Do you have less than three years of professional experience and a Master’s degree? The European Space Agency is offeri...
- Starry Chandelier Cluster NASA · 30 Jun 2026 This image released on June 26, 2026, features the globular cluster NGC 6723, sometimes called the Chandelier Cluster. Like its namesake, it sparkles with countless lights. However, each ‘lightbulb’ in this chandelier is...
- MaiaSpace Plans to Double Its Rocket’s Performance with One Extra Engine European Spaceflight · 30 Jun 2026 ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace is examining the possibility of doubling the performance of all variants of its Maia rocket “if market response for such a configuration is favorable.” According to the company, this upgr...
- Vast names Isakowitz as a senior adviser SpaceNews · 30 Jun 2026 Commercial space station developer Vast named the former president and chief executive of The Aerospace Corp. as an adviser while the company awaits the next phase of a NASA program.
- Time to say goodbye to Sentinel-1A ESA · 30 Jun 2026 After 12 years of exceptional service, the pioneering Copernicus Sentinel-1A radar satellite has reached the end of its mission. Originally designed for a seven-year life in orbit, the satellite has exceeded expectations...
- SSC Space, Firefly set 2028 target for first orbital launch from Sweden’s Esrange SpaceNews · 30 Jun 2026 HELSINKI — SSC Space and Firefly have set a 2028 target for the first orbital launch from Esrange, with key infrastructure and regulatory pieces falling into place. The companies announced […]
- Orbital files plans for 100,000 orbital data centers SpaceNews · 30 Jun 2026 Five-month-old startup Orbital has asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to deploy up to 100,000 data center satellites, aiming to bring 10 gigawatts of computing power from space to meet rising arti...
- Asteroid Day & eight other key dates in asteroid history ESA · 30 Jun 2026 Happy Asteroid Day! Today is the annual UN-recognised global event to promote public education on asteroids and planetary defence. But why today, of all days? Read on to find out – and find out the other key dates in our...
- Ames Science Stars of the Month July 2026 NASA · 30 Jun 2026 NASA Ames Science Stars of the Month: July 2026 The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sungshin Choi, Yi-Chun Chen, Emma Yates, Eduardo Bendek. Their commit...
- Study argues bigger launch vehicles may not always be better SpaceNews · 30 Jun 2026 As SpaceX and others pursue the development of very large launch vehicles, a new study suggests that there may be such a thing as a rocket that is too large.
- Pegasus XL set to air launch Swift Boost Mission to save NASA space telescope NASASpaceflight · 29 Jun 2026 In its first mission since 2021, a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket is scheduled to…
- Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways Project Celebrates Student Innovation Through ROADS from Earth to Venus National Challenge NASA · 29 Jun 2026 The Northwest Earth and Space Science Pathways (NESSP) project recently concluded its 2025–2026 ROADS (Rover Observation And Discoveries in Space) from Earth to Venus National Challenge, a NASA Science Activation program...
- NASA, SBA Announce New Initiative to Scale American Space Economy NASA · 29 Jun 2026 NASA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the SBIC-NASA Initiative on Monday to increase investment in American manufacturers of industrial components and providers of technologies critical to space...
- NASA’s Newest Wind Tunnel Builds on Legacy of Innovation NASA · 29 Jun 2026 For more than 100 years, wind tunnels at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, have helped shape the future of flight. Now, two of NASA’s longest-serving facilities — the 12-Foot Low-Speed Tunnel and the 2...
- Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Space Coast Space Scout · 29 Jun 2026 Under budget and ahead of schedule, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has crossed another milestone in its journey to the stars.
- In a bold move, Rocket Lab acquires Iridium Communications Ars Technica · 29 Jun 2026 "We believe this will be one of the most transformative deals in the space industry."
- ESA to seek lunar mapping capability for Argonaut lander SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 MILAN — The European Space Agency will rely on external lunar topographic data during the design phase of its Argonaut lunar lander, and possibly for its first mission, while working […]
- Beck: Iridium acquisition the “logical next step” for Rocket Lab SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 Rocket Lab’s chief executive says the company’s acquisition of Iridium was the “logical next step” in his ambitions to tap into the lucrative space services market.
- NASA Astronaut Chris Williams Preps for Spacewalk NASA · 29 Jun 2026 Flight engineer Sophie Adenot of ESA (European Space Agency) helps flight engineer Chris Williams of NASA as he tries on his spacesuit on June 23, 2026, testing its comfort and mobility as well as its communications and...
- Mapping Earth’s Observations, featuring Betsy Ford NASA · 29 Jun 2026 NASA’s Earth-observing satellites track an enormous range of phenomena: how aerosols move through the atmosphere, how moisture descends through soil, how land-cover shifts over decades. It’s some of the most consequentia...
- NextSTEP-3 A: Lunar Enabling Technology NASA · 29 Jun 2026 NASA issued a draft BAA under NextSTEP‑3, Appendix A, on June 29, 2026, to advance concepts that accelerate the technological readiness of critical systems for lunar surface and cislunar architecture. This solicitation s...
- NASA Seeks Industry Input to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies NASA · 29 Jun 2026 Long-term lunar exploration requires technology, infrastructure, and operations that function together cohesively on the surface of the Moon. To accelerate the development of key lunar surface systems and reduce risk, NA...
- Discovering the Universe – Astrophysics Flagship Space Observatories Offer Insights to Key Questions SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 From observing distant galaxies to exploring exoplanets and their atmospheres, BAE Systems enables cutting-edge technology to expand our knowledge of the universe. As a major partner in each of NASA’s […]
- This Month at ESA: June 2026 ESA · 29 Jun 2026 What did space have in store for Europe this month? This June, ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano was named pilot of NASA's Artemis III mission, Ariane 6 set a new European launch record, Proba-3 returned to operations, ESA sa...
- Quantum computing is about to become a national security problem in orbit SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 Quantum computing is advancing fast, and nations are racing to field the first machines powerful enough to break modern encryption. This race has direct consequences for the commercial space industry, […]
- Sentinel-1 shows ground displacement after Venezuela earthquakes ESA · 29 Jun 2026 From the ESA Blogs.
- Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 Rocket Lab is acquiring satellite telecommunications company Iridium for $8 billion as part of its effort to become an end-to-end space company.
- SatVu restarts commercial operations with HotSat-2 SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 British thermal imaging startup SatVu announced the start of commercial services June 29 for HotSat-2, marking a return to revenue-generating operations after its debut satellite failed in low Earth orbit in 2023.
- Craft Prospect selected for The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50 SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 (Glasgow, UK) Glasgow-based space engineering company Craft Prospect has been selected for inclusion in the inaugural edition of The Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50, a new annual list recognising some […]
- China establishes VLEO industry alliance as satellites demonstrate sustained low-orbit operations SpaceNews · 29 Jun 2026 HELSINKI — China has established a national very low Earth orbit industry alliance, as multiple satellites demonstrate sustained operations below 300 kilometers and propulsion startups attract investment. China establish...
- The Exploration Company is Recruiting for Its Nyx Crew Team in Houston European Spaceflight · 29 Jun 2026 The Exploration Company has published some of its first dedicated job openings for the development of a future crewed variant of its Nyx spacecraft. All three of these initial positions will be based in Houston, Texas. W...
- Star-Spangled City NASA · 29 Jun 2026 Two hundred years ago, a battle in the port city of Baltimore inspired the writing of America’s national anthem.
- Euclid studies Milky Way center, supports future Roman observations NASASpaceflight · 28 Jun 2026 The European Space Agency (ESA) recently released a new picture of the center of the…
- What’s Happening in Space Policy June 28-July 4, 2026 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 28 Jun 2026 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of June 28-July 4, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House is in session for
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 7.5-ton SiriusXM satellite as part of constellation refresh Spaceflight Now · 28 Jun 2026 The SXM-11 satellite was built by Intuitive Machines and is more than 230-feet-tall. Liftoff on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a window that opens at 10:25 p....
- Live coverage: SpaceX plans Sunday Starlink launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base Spaceflight Now · 28 Jun 2026 The Starlink 17-40 mission will add another 24 broadband internet satellites to SpaceX’s low Earth orbit constellation. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled at 7:36 a.m. PDT (10:36 a.m. EDT / 1...