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China is gearing up for additional testing of its Mengzhou crew capsule following a promising splashdown exercise conducted last month. In tandem with these developments, both commercial operators and state-run launch providers are progressing towards achieving propulsive landings for their first-stage boosters, marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to secure its initial successful […]

This week is poised to be significant for space exploration, with five anticipated launches on the schedule. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to carry out four separate missions deploying Starlink satellites from facilities in both Florida and California. Meanwhile, Japan’s private space venture, Space One, is preparing to initiate a third launch attempt of its […]

The collapse of UK-based rocket company Orbex has raised concerns over the future of the United Kingdom’s independent space endeavors while highlighting the competitive landscape in the European small satellite launch sector. On February 11, 2026, Orbex announced that it had initiated a process akin to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., after exhausting efforts […]

SpaceX and NASA are gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of Crew-12, the latest mission under the Commercial Crew Program, which marks the 12th operational crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for liftoff at 5:15 AM EST (10:15 UTC) on February 13, the Crew-12 team will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket […]

Arianespace is poised to make history with the inaugural launch of its most powerful Ariane 6 rocket variant, the Ariane 64, set for February 12th at 16:45 UTC. This launch will take place at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, during a 28-minute launch window. The Ariane 64, equipped with four solid rocket […]

The start of 2026 has presented challenges for China’s space program, with two failures reported in its first six launch attempts. However, the year is anticipated to be a transformative one for the nation’s aerospace efforts. A variety of new launch vehicles, including several designed for reusability, are set to make their debut, and there […]

NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, set to launch from Florida in the coming weeks. This landmark mission marks the first time humans will return to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972, with a four-member crew destined to travel farther than any previous human spaceflight. During the ten-day expedition, the crew aboard […]

The final week of January is set to feature an active schedule of orbital launches from multiple locations including Florida, California, New Zealand, and potentially China. SpaceX aims to complete the month with the GPS III SV09 mission and possibly three Starlink missions, while Rocket Lab prepares for its “Bridging the Swarm” launch on its […]

French startup Latitude is aiming to launch its Zephyr rocket within the next 18 months as it seeks to establish a foothold in Europe’s small satellite launch market. The company is prioritizing speed and manufacturing efficiency over reusability, positioning itself to meet the rising demands of satellite operators. Stanislas Maximin, the founder and executive chairman […]

The Crew-11 mission has successfully returned to Earth, marking the end of its journey aboard the International Space Station as the Crew Dragon Endeavour splashed down in the Pacific Ocean at 12:40 AM PST on January 15. The crew, which included two NASA astronauts, one astronaut from Japan, and one Russian cosmonaut, was initially scheduled […]