Northrop Grumman successfully demonstrates multi-domain resilient communications with NG InSight
Northrop Grumman has successfully conducted a demonstration flight of its NG InSight product line, validating key resilient communications technologies.
U.S. Space Force activates Ground-Based Optical Sensor System upgrade to boost space domain awareness
The United States Space Force has approved the operational use of a major sensor upgrade to the Ground-Based Optical Sensor System (GBOSS) at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
U.S. Space Force to launch eighth X-37B mission with advanced space communications and navigation experiments
The United States Space Force, in collaboration with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, will launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on 21 August 2025 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Eycore and Kongsberg NanoAvionics to launch European SAR demonstrator for defence use
Eycore and Kongsberg NanoAvionics, a leading manufacturer of small satellites, have announced a strategic collaboration to launch Eycore’s first SAR demonstrator into orbit.
BlackSky secures U.S. Navy contract to enhance Gen-3 satellite constellation with high-speed optical links
BlackSky Technology has secured the next phase of a competitive U.S. Navy research contract to develop optical inter-satellite link (OISL) terminals for its Gen-3 satellite constellation.
Boeing’s X-37B spaceplane set for eighth mission from Florida Space Coast
The Boeing-built X-37B orbital test vehicle is preparing for its eighth mission, set to launch no earlier than 21 August from Florida’s Space Coast.
Galileo activates OSNMA authentication with key contributions from GMV
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has officially announced the launch of Galileo’s new Open Service Navigation Message Authentication (OSNMA) service.
Hanwha Aerospace secures full technology transfer for South Korea’s indigenous space rocket, KSLV-II
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a historic agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to receive the complete technology for South Korea’s first homegrown space launch vehicle, KSLV-II.
Thales Alenia Space Italy to lead design of new lunar habitat for Artemis programme
Thales Alenia Space Italy has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module for the lunar surface.
AeroVironment unveils Skyfall: next-gen Mars helicopter concept for human landing support
AeroVironment, Inc., a leading American developer of autonomous systems, has revealed a new Mars mission concept named Skyfall, developed in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
BlackSky wins contract to provide satellite intelligence services in Latin America
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a contract to supply its Gen-3 and Gen-2 satellite monitoring services to defence and intelligence agencies across Latin America.
Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites successfully launched to expand SES MEO network
Two Boeing-built O3b mPOWER satellites have successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, enhancing the satellite constellation operated by space solutions provider SES.