Frontgrade unveils SADA-10 drive to increase efficiency for LEO and MEO satellites
Thursday, 20 November 2025 10:23
Frontgrade Technologies has introduced the SADA-10, a compact Solar Array Drive Assembly designed to support precise solar array positioning for Low Earth Orbit and Medium Earth Orbit space missions. Built using knowledge acquired from previous flight systems, the SADA-10 features a hybrid stepper motor paired with a harmonic gear drive, delivering high torque, zero backlash, and 0.015-degree po ESA’s Argonaut press conference
Thursday, 20 November 2025 09:30
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The press conference, at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, follows the signing of contracts between Thales Alenia Space Italy, UK and France, OHB system AG (Germany) and Nammo (UK) for the ESA’s lunar lander programme Argonaut.
The programme is a key part of ESA’s lunar strategy and will support future robotic and crewed missions, contributing to international efforts to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon.
Argonaut lunar lander family grows
Thursday, 20 November 2025 09:00
Today, the European Space Agency’s Argonaut lunar lander programme welcomes new members to its growing family. At ESA’s European Astronaut Centre (EAC) near Cologne, Germany, Thales Alenia Space Italy – the prime contractor for Argonaut’s first lander – signed agreements with Thales Alenia Space in France, OHB in Germany, and Thales Alenia Space and Nammo in the United Kingdom.
Industry expects Germany to increase ESA contributions
Thursday, 20 November 2025 08:48
With ESA members set to decide on the agency’s budget for the next three years, all eyes on how much Germany will offer to support an ambitious series of programs.
Galileo to take its first flight on Ariane 6 on 17 December
Thursday, 20 November 2025 08:31
On 17 December 2025, two Galileo satellites will be launched by Arianespace on Ariane 6 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This 14th operational launch in the Galileo programme will improve the precision, availability and robustness of the Galileo system. These satellites will benefit the billions of people who use Galileo daily via their smartphone as well as key sectors such as critical infrastructure, autonomous driving, air traffic, maritime, agriculture, emergency services and rescue operations.
40 000 near-Earth asteroids discovered!
Thursday, 20 November 2025 07:45
Astronomers recently discovered the 40 000th near-Earth asteroid! These space rocks range from a few metres to a few kilometres in size and are on orbits that bring them relatively close to Earth. Each new discovery is both a reminder of our planet’s vulnerability and a testament to how far the field of planetary defence has advanced in just a few decades.
SSC introduces streamlined ground station service
Thursday, 20 November 2025 02:56
Swedish Space Corp. has rolled out a new ground station service designed to provide streamlined support for operators of small satellites and constellations.
NASA releases detailed images of rare interstellar comet passing through solar system
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 19:51Verifying that you are not a bot
NASA releases detailed images of rare interstellar comet passing through solar system (Updated)
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Italian-Dutch space company Revolv Space launches new, larger solar array drive assembly
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 17:28
Kymeta and iRocket working on multi-orbit Golden Dome interceptor connectivity
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 15:00
Kymeta is working on a conformal antenna that could be integrated into the body of missiles being developed by iRocket, enabling the multi-orbit connectivity they say will be vital for the U.S.
ESA Navigation at 2025 Ministerial Council
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 14:30
The European Space Agency’s Navigation programmes are Europe’s driving force for performance, innovation and resilience in positioning, navigation and timing. At the upcoming ESA Ministerial Council (CM25), ESA Navigation presents a portfolio of activities designed to ensure that Europe’s satellite navigation capabilities remain reliable, competitive and strategically autonomous for decades to come.
OQ Technology demos European emergency smartphone alert from space
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 14:18
OQ Technology has become the first European satellite operator to send an emergency broadcast message directly to an unmodified smartphone from low Earth orbit, the Luxembourg-based venture announced Nov.
Katalyst selects Pegasus to launch Swift reboost mission
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 13:30
A startup with a NASA contract to raise the decaying orbit of an astronomy satellite has selected the rarely used Pegasus rocket for the mission.
Redwire lands $44 million DARPA award to build air-breathing satellite
Wednesday, 19 November 2025 13:22
Program aims to prove a new class of spacecraft that can survive and maneuver in the drag-heavy regime of very low Earth orbit
