Vantor wins intelligence agency contract to monitor space objects
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 08:30
It's happening: Historic Moon mission set for launch
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Florida tourists gather to 'witness history' ahead of Moon launch
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 07:30We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA's side for the first astronaut launch in decades
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 07:19We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 06:50
A Chinese commercial company has conducted an on-orbit demonstration of a flexible robotic arm, marking progress toward capabilities for satellite servicing, refueling and debris removal.
Géraldine Naja takes up duty as Director of Space Transportation
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 04:15
Géraldine Naja took up duty as Director of Space Transportation (D/STS) at the European Space Agency on 1 April 2026. She will continue to serve as head of her former directorate, now called the Commercialisation and Industry Partnership directorate (D/CIP), as acting director.
Christine Klein takes up duty as acting Director of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 04:15
Christine Klein took up duty as acting Director of Controlling, Finance and Operational Procurement (D/CFO) at the European Space Agency on 1 April 2026. She will lead the newly established directorate during its consolidation.
Why has it taken so long to return to the moon?
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 02:50We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Virgin Galactic expects commercial suborbital flights to resume late this year
Wednesday, 01 April 2026 00:10
Seven missions launched to test optimized data transfer from space
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 23:50We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Cast your vote for the best sci-fi spaceship and then watch debaters duke it out at Space Symposium
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 21:49
Artemis II's long countdown: A space historian explains why it has taken over 50 years to return to the moon
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 20:40We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Solar flare prompts close monitoring of space weather ahead of Artemis II launch
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 15:50We’re checking your connection to prevent automated abuse
Watch live: Artemis II launch
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 15:07
The first launch opportunity for Artemis II, the first mission to bring astronauts towards the Moon in over 50 years, is set for 1 April at 18:24 local time (2 April at 00:24 CEST). Tune in from one hour before launch at 22:24 BST / 23:24 CEST on ESA Web TV to watch the launch.
Artemis II: let's go
Tuesday, 31 March 2026 15:03
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The Artemis II rocket at its launchpad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center