Stoke Space completes Nova Stage 1 structural verificationStoke Space completed proto-qualification of the first stage of its Nova rocket at its testing… The post Stoke Space completes Nova Stage 1 structural verification appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
ESA at ILA 2026 – Day 1 highlightsThe European Space Agency (ESA) inaugurated its participation at ILA Berlin International Airshow 2026 with a day rich in high-level meetings, public events and strategic milestones, highlighting Europe's determination to strengthen its role in space. From in-space operations and services to Earth observation and planetary defence, 'Day 1 at ILA' showcased how ESA is working with its Member States, partners and industry to help shape Europe's future.
ICEYE’s Bet Pays Off with €10 Billion ValuationFinnish SAR satellite manufacturer ICEYE has closed a €450 million Series F funding round to support its continued global expansion. Including a secondary share sale, the total transaction exceeded €1 billion, at a valuation of more than €10 billion. It is the payoff of a calculated bet that, six years ago, few in the industry […] The post ICEYE’s Bet Pays Off with €10 Billion Valuation appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Replay: Artemis III announcementOn 9 June, NASA announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, which includes ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot. ESA is also providing its third European Service Module for this crewed test flight in Earth orbit, which will be key for the mission’s objective to test rendezvous and docking capabilities ahead of future lunar landing missions. Along with Luca, three NASA astronauts will fly on this mission: commander Randy Bresnik and lander specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The crew now begins a rigorous training schedule to learn the Orion spacecraft systems, as well as the operations of the human landing systems, to prepare for an ambitious series of demonstrations ahead of a Moon landing mission.
Artemis III NASA announcement highlights : Luca Parmitano assigned as pilotOn 9 June, NASA announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, which includes ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot. ESA is also providing its third European Service Module for this crewed test flight in Earth orbit, which will be key for the mission’s objective to test rendezvous and docking capabilities ahead of future lunar landing missions. Along with Luca, three NASA astronauts will fly on this mission: commander Randy Bresnik and lander specialists Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas. The crew now begins a rigorous training schedule to learn the Orion spacecraft systems, as well as the operations of the human landing systems, to prepare for an ambitious series of demonstrations ahead of a Moon landing mission.
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano joins NASA’s Artemis III mission as pilotNASA has announced the crew for the Artemis III mission, which includes ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano as pilot. ESA is also providing its third European Service Module for this crewed test flight in Earth orbit, which will be key for the mission’s objective to test rendezvous and docking capabilities ahead of future lunar landing missions.
New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon baseNASA unveiled plans in March to develop a lunar base as part of its “Ignition” event that outlined the agency’s new direction in human spaceflight. The plans, though, were rather […] The post New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews.
We’re back: Proba-3 ready for more scienceThe Proba-3 mission’s Coronagraph spacecraft and its main scientific instrument, ASPIICS, are both at full health, ready to resume routine formation flying operations and deliver more breathtaking artificial eclipses.
Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansionEuropean launch company Isar Aerospace has raised 270 million euros ($312 million) to support its global expansion as it prepares for its next launch attempt. The post Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.
Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraftChina is expanding the role of its commercial rocket companies by shortlisting four such entities for launches of a new space station cargo transport system. The post Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.
Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and servicesThe Chinese company MizarVision recently gained attention with its open source Earth observation data analysis over the Middle East which showed images of F-35s gathering 24 hours before Operation Epic […] The post Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and services appeared first on SpaceNews.
How NASA Science and Artemis Are Shaping the 2026 FIFA World CupAs the FIFA World Cup approaches, NASA is bringing space science and engineering to soccer fans worldwide. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, NASA will host an exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston where visitors can learn how research aboard the International Space Station benefits life on Earth and experience missions in low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond through the Artemis program. On June 11, as the FIFA World Cup begins, NASA’s exhibit […]
FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penaltyAmazon no longer faces a July 30 cutoff for deploying half its planned 3,232 broadband satellites, but the reprieve comes with a temporary loss of spectrum priority that could give SpaceX and other rivals more leverage in orbit. The post FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penalty appeared first on SpaceNews.
Supersonic!On June 5, 2026, NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph). The flight lasted 81 minutes, with the team focusing on flying qualities at both […]
NASA’s INCUS Satellites Progress Toward LaunchDescription One of the three satellites that make up NASA’s INCUS (Investigation of Convective Updrafts) mission sits on a fixture at the facilities of Blue Canyon Technologies in Lafayette, Colorado. The satellite completed testing in preparation for launch in late May 2026. The mission will make the first space-based survey of the dynamics of tropical […]
Russia is jamming GPS from space“America is at risk of high impact GPS jamming and spoofing from space” was the title of my SpaceNews opinion article in October 2024. Little did I know that its […] The post Russia is jamming GPS from space appeared first on SpaceNews.
WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competitionFor anyone who wasn’t sure whether China was in it to win the space race and dominate the rapidly growing space economy, its filings in December for 200,000 more satellites […] The post WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competition appeared first on SpaceNews.
French Space Electronics Firm EREMS Completes €10 Million ExpansionEREMS announced on 5 June the inauguration of its revamped Flourens facility in southwestern France following a three-year, €10 million expansion. Founded in 1979, EREMS specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic equipment used primarily for space applications. Most recently, the company has supplied key elements for Airbus Defence and Space’s CO3D and Pléiades […] The post French Space Electronics Firm EREMS Completes €10 Million Expansion appeared first on European Spaceflight.
NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenonFollowing a six-month battle to regain communication with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN)… The post NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenon appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reducedAs NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, it is open to doing something similar for Hubble, if its operating costs can be reduced. The post NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced appeared first on SpaceNews.




















