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MTG-I2 pushed into place for final environmental tests

The third satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) constellation, MTG-Imager2 (MTG-I2) has completed a series of tests that certify the satellite is ready to operate in the harsh conditions found in space – and on the way to space. These range from the strong vibrations during launch to the huge variations in temperature once in orbit, caused by moving between direct sunlight and Earth’s shadow.

Hubble image of barred spiral galaxy IC 486 Image: Hubble image of barred spiral galaxy IC 486

Earth from Space: Kimberley, Australia

Friday, 27 March 2026 08:00
Western Australia’s Kimberley region is featured in this double view from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission. Image: Western Australia’s Kimberley region is featured in this double view from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.

SAN FRANCISCO – Canadian startup SBQuantum plans to send a quantum diamond magnetometer into low-Earth orbit March 30 on a Spire Global satellite flying on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare.

Ultra lander

Japanese company ispace is revising its lunar lander design and further delaying the first mission by its American subsidiary while also unveiling plans for a lunar satellite constellation.

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Commercial space tracking data shows U.S. satellites coordinating maneuvers to maintain proximity and continuous observation of a pair of Chinese spacecraft in geostationary orbit.

The new headquarters building is expected to be completed by 2031

While government agencies are increasingly turning to commercial contracting mechanisms for space capabilities, that does not necessarily translate to additional business opportunities for the companies offering them.

The company is scaling up production as it looks to build a 258-satellite network to provide positioning, navigation and timing services

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China conducted a pair of launches in recent days, adding new satellites to the SuperView and CentiSpace low Earth orbit infrastructure constellations.

WASHINGTON – Satlantis reported revenues of 47.8 million euros ($56.4 million) in 2025, with more than 50% of the Spanish company’s income derived from small-satellite sales and operations.

Human sperm may get lost in space

Thursday, 26 March 2026 15:00
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