Smile has passed its qualification and flight acceptance review, meaning that it meets all requirements for launch. The launch window has been set for 8 April to 7 May 2026.

In this episode of Space Minds, host Mike Gruss sits down with Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab Space for a fireside chat at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, the next installment of the Center’s Discovery Series.

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2025
ESI Motion has announced SatBat, a new battery engineered for spacecraft in Low Earth Orbit. SatBat integrates a Heater and Battery Management System, aiming to improve power storage and management in orbital environments. The battery uses ESI Motion's expertise in radiation-tolerant electronics and energy management. It delivers high power density, thermal stability, and advanced battery

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
In 1887, Michelson and Morley conducted a pivotal experiment, searching for evidence that Earth's motion could alter the speed of light. Their null result was instrumental for Einstein, who soon proposed that light speed remains fixed for all observers, foundational for the theory of special relativity. This concept, known as Lorentz invariance, asserts that the laws of physics hold true regardl

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025
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

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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.

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.

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. 

Swedish Space Corp. has rolled out a new ground station service designed to provide streamlined support for operators of small satellites and constellations.