Expedition Sound podcast series
Thursday, 16 July 2026 10:30
Expedition Sound is a podcast series by the European Space Agency (ESA) in which you’re invited to explore the Universe through your ears. Guided by sonifications – the translation of data into sound – host Zsófi Szalavári travels from our Sun out into the depths of space to uncover what the space telescopes of ESA’s science missions teach us about the Universe.
Test firing at brand new green chemical propulsion lab
Thursday, 16 July 2026 08:00
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Test firing at brand new green chemical propulsion lab FLEX and Sentinel-3C arrive at Europe’s Spaceport
Thursday, 16 July 2026 06:00
With liftoff scheduled for September, excitement is building at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana as two cutting-edge Earth observation satellites, FLEX and Copernicus Sentinel-3C, have arrived to begin their launch campaigns.
Over the coming weeks, engineers and mission teams will carry out a series of rigorous inspections and prepare the satellites to be installed atop their Vega-C rocket for their journey into orbit.
Swissto12 raises $70 million to accelerate small GEO satellite production
Thursday, 16 July 2026 06:00
Swissto12 said it has raised $70 million in fresh funding to keep up with growing demand for its small geostationary satellite manufacturing business.
Space Force awards Slingshot $69 million for AI-enabled training technology
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 18:04
The 4½-year award will fund simulated satellite-defense scenarios
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Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 17:14
In his final public speech as Space Force chief, Gen. Chance Saltzman called for combat credibility, stronger alliances and realism about the limits of procurement reform
Commercial Space Federation Launches State and Local Council to Align States on National Space Capacity and Strengthen the U.S. Industrial Base
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 17:00
Washington, D.C. — July 15, 2026 — The Commercial Space Federation (CSF), the leading trade association representing the commercial space industry, today announced the launch of its State and Local […]
ESA brings quantum computing to Earth observation
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:24
The European Space Agency has installed its first quantum computer, called Bell-1, at its Earth observation centre in Italy. The move marks a significant step in exploring how quantum technology could be merged with classical high-performance computing to improve the speed and efficiency of processing huge amounts of satellite data.
Startup working with University of Texas focuses on trapping small debris
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 13:00
NAPA, Calif. – Florida startup Satellite Orbital Access and Removal (SOAR) announced a partnership July 15 with the University of Texas, El Paso, (UTEP) to develop a passive system to […]
Replay of the online media briefing on the total solar eclipse
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:00
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ESA experts explain the science of eclipses, including visibility and key opportunities for scientific observation.
Icarus Robotics taps KULR to provide batteries for Space Station robots
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:00
NAPA, Calif. – Icarus Robotics, the New York startup developing dexterous mobile robots for space missions, selected KULR Technology Group to provide batteries for Joy, a free-flying platform destined for […]
Laying the groundwork for the first human mission to Mars
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 12:00
Satellite investment sets annual record halfway through 2026
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 10:06
Investment in satellite companies reached $8.1 billion in the first half of 2026, already surpassing every previous annual total tracked by early-stage investor Space Capital.
Japan seeks to ramp up launch activity
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 09:27
The Japanese government wants to sharply increase the number of launches despite struggles with both current and new launch vehicles.
Isaacman attends Soyuz launch of ISS crew
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 08:21
A new crew arrived at the International Space Station on July 14 on a launch witnessed in person by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
