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In a major advancement for Canada’s aspirations in the space sector, the Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) has received the green light from Newfoundland and Labrador’s environmental authorities. The aerospace firm NordSpace is developing this facility near St. Lawrence on the Burin Peninsula, with the recent decision allowing the project to progress without the need for […]

In a significant strategic maneuver to enhance its launch capabilities for both military and commercial purposes, the United States Space Force has issued two Requests for Information (RFIs) as of late December 2025. This move aims to optimize prime launch sites for heavy-lift rockets along the East and West Coasts, reflecting a booming demand for […]

Rocket Lab announced a landmark year in 2025, achieving a record 21 successful launches of its Electron rocket, alongside securing significant new contracts within the aerospace sector. Among these contracts, a notable deal with the Space Development Agency (SDA) stands out, totaling up to $816 million for developing 18 missile-warning satellites, marking Rocket Lab’s largest […]

In a significant boost to the future of space travel, two pioneering aerospace firms are revamping historic launch pads along Florida’s Space Coast to launch their innovative reusable rockets. Stoke Space and Relativity Space are transforming Launch Complex 14 and Launch Complex 16, respectively, both located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, into state-of-the-art facilities […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation, a prominent name in the American aerospace and defense sector, recently achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its latest solid rocket motor, the Solid Motor Adaptable Scalable Half Time/Cost !22 (SMASH!22). Conducted on December 4, 2025, at the company’s Promontory, Utah facility, the test was a demonstration of innovative […]

A remarkable surge in global space launches is on the horizon, with 13 missions planned within the next week across various locations worldwide. China will debut its Long March 12A rocket equipped with stage recovery capabilities, while South Korea gears up for its inaugural Hanbit-Nano commercial launch. Additionally, Europe’s Ariane 6 is set to deploy […]

Lunar Outpost, established in 2017 in Golden, Colorado, has transitioned from a lunar mobility startup to a significant contributor to NASA’s Artemis program. The company announced on December 4, 2025, that it has been chosen for the Artemis IV mission, demonstrating its shift from commercial endeavors to collaboration in a major federally-backed lunar exploration initiative. […]

The week beginning December 8 is set to be a bustling period in space exploration, with multiple rocket launches planned from various providers worldwide. China will see a flurry of activity with at least six launches slated from four different spaceports. In addition, Russia is preparing for two forthcoming missions, launching once from Plesetsk and […]

As the first week of December unfolds, space enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting lineup of 10 orbital launches from six different companies across four continents. Leading the charge is SpaceX, which is set to conduct five separate missions to deploy its Starlink satellites from launch sites in California and Florida. On the international […]

SpaceX is gearing up for its upcoming Falcon 9 launch, which will carry 140 commercial payloads into Sun-synchronous orbit as part of its Transporter-15 mission. Scheduled to lift off no earlier than November 28 at 10:18 PST (18:18 UTC) from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Space Launch Complex 4-E, this mission marks a significant milestone in […]