Berlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 14, 2025
The Norwegian Space Agency has entered into a contract with European launch service provider Isar Aerospace to deploy its Arctic Ocean Surveillance (AOS) program satellites. Under the agreement, Isar Aerospace's 'Spectrum' launch vehicle will transport two satellites into sun synchronous orbit (SSO) from Andoya Spaceport, Norway's premier orbital launch site. The launch, scheduled to take

Paris, France (SPX) Mar 14, 2025
During a recent flyby of Mars, ESA's Hera mission for planetary defense utilized its scientific payload beyond Earth and the Moon for the first time. The spacecraft activated a suite of instruments to capture images of Mars' surface and Deimos, the smaller and lesser-known of its two natural satellites. Hera, launched on October 7, 2024, is en route to study the first asteroid to have its

Image: This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases striking rocky formations amid the blue waters of Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam.

The European Space Agency is releasing the first catalogue of astronomical data from the Euclid space telescope, including three new enormous image mosaics with zoom-ins. Follow the reveal live on Wednesday 19 March at 11:00 BST / 12:00 CET.

Week in images: 10-14 March 2025

Discover our week through the lens

After a hectic four years of work ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence was launched into space and has just flown by Mars. As a keepsake of the spacecraft they channelled so much effort into, the Hera team also commissioned the building of a detailed LEGO model – as well as smaller variants that you can go ahead and build for yourself!

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2025
China's Earth observation capabilities have advanced with the recent launch of two new satellites, further expanding its remote sensing constellation. The newly deployed satellites aim to offer global services and compete with leading international providers such as Maxar in the U.S. and Airbus in Europe, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). The constella

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
China's commercial space industry is gaining momentum, and experts are calling for collaborative efforts between government entities, trade organizations, and enterprises to develop a comprehensive roadmap ensuring the sector's sustainable growth. According to Wang Runfu, a senior researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology, the sector aligns with the nation's broader economic stra

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a leading space mission solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Warpspace, a Japanese space technology firm specializing in near real-time high-speed communication networks. This agreement paves the way for a Joint Venture aimed at advancing integrated solutions for cutting-edge satellite communications and mission operations. "Th

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a premier launch provider and space systems company, is set to achieve a new milestone with two Electron launches scheduled just three days apart from its private launch facility in New Zealand, marking a first for the company. The upcoming Electron mission for iQPS is planned for no earlier than March 15th NZDT. This will be swiftly followed by another