Japan's space agency launches flagship H3 rocket, placing 6 satellites into orbit The successful launch from Tanegashima Space Center is expected to strengthen the international competitiveness of JAXA's rocket programs.
Vast's planned crewed mission to Haven-1 kicks off commercial race to replace ISS French astronaut Arnaud Prost will serve as test engineer for Vast's inaugural crewed mission to Haven-1, as part of a four-member crew.
Sprites in Space: How scientists are studying mysterious Transient Luminous Events These atmospheric phenomena associated with thunderstorms can only be seen from above the clouds, as they extend upward into space.
NASA announces Artemis III crew ahead of planned 2027 multi-launch campaign Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency will serve as the pilot. He is the first European to join an Artemis mission.
Asian powers India and Singapore aim to synergize their space sectors Indian startups are looking to Singapore as they seek to transform India's space industry into a globally competitive private sector force.
State-owned satellite company Es’hailSat is helping to shape Qatar’s emerging space policy Qatar is leveraging the public sector company to move beyond broadcasting and spearhead a public-private multi-orbit strategy.
German defense, space tech firms join forces to develop space surveillance system The move comes as Germany ramps up its space defenses amid rising threats, after unveiling its first national space security strategy in 2025.
New Glenn will fly again before the end of this year, Blue Origin CEO vows after explosion In aftermath of the rocket's hotfire test failure, Blue Origin pledges to investigate the anomaly and 'rebuild whatever needs rebuilding.'
US, South Korea expand space surveillance cooperation and military data-sharing Linking South Korean sensors with US systems could deepen long-term defense and industrial cooperation between the longtime allies.