NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby
WASHINGTON — As Artemis 2 approaches the moon, a NASA science team is finalizing plans for the observations they want the astronauts to perform during…
China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact
HELSINKI — China’s human spaceflight agency has delayed the scheduled return to Earth of a crewed Shenzhou spacecraft due to a suspected space…
White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator
WASHINGTON — The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga…
Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite
WASHINGTON — An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure…
Telesat eyes December 2026 for Lightspeed pathfinder debut
TAMPA, Fla. — Telesat is preparing to deploy a couple of Lightspeed pathfinders in December 2026, with 96 satellites for an initial global…
SES leans on SKY Perfect JSAT as inflight demand outpaces expanded fleet
TAMPA, Fla. — SES has turned to Japan’s flagship operator for extra satellite bandwidth to keep up with soaring connectivity demand from…
Analysts say experience, not funding, is hindering European smallsat launchers
London — Warsaw Increasing tensions with Russia have prompted defense spending boosts throughout Europe that will benefit fledgling smallsat…
Geopolitical Shifts and AI Reshapes Earth Observation Market
Sovereign Control and Precision Intelligence Set to Lead Global Priorities Paris, France [October, 2025] – Novaspace’s 18th edition of the…
China conducts ground tests on inflatable, reconfigurable space manufacturing module
HELSINKI — A Chinese institute recently completed ground tests on what it describes as a reconfigurable flexible on-orbit manufacturing…