EQT to acquire Exolaunch
Thursday, 18 June 2026 18:45
Private equity firm EQT is acquiring Exolaunch, a company that has handled the rideshare launches of hundreds of satellites, to help it meet growing launch demand.
Space Force’s rapid acquisition office director moves to Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Thursday, 18 June 2026 16:57
Kelly Hammett’s departure comes as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office is being realigned under the Space Force
Sophie Adenot's mid-mission highlights
Thursday, 18 June 2026 14:15
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Sophie is halfway through the εpsilon mission onboard the ISS, and she has already accomplished so much. Between hundreds of hours of scientific research and thousands of photographs taken from space, she has taken the time to share many unforgettable moments with us — inspiring millions along the way on social media.
Chinese startup Spark Space tests engine, raises funds for electric-pump rocket
Thursday, 18 June 2026 13:37
Chinese startup Spark Space has secured a series of funding rounds for what it claims will be the world's largest electric-pump-fed rocket, following engine tests.
A legacy to help solve the space workforce pipeline
Thursday, 18 June 2026 13:37
In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Mike Kincaid, president and chief executive of the Challenger Center.
What the satellite servicing economy can borrow from carbon credits
Thursday, 18 June 2026 12:00
Boeing demonstrates quantum protocol in payload set for 2027 launch
Thursday, 18 June 2026 11:30
PORTLAND, Ore. – Boeing demonstrated a key quantum networking protocol in ground testing of a compact payload ahead of on-orbit experiment in 2027.
Swift reboost mission ready for launch
Thursday, 18 June 2026 11:04
A high-risk mission to raise the orbit of a NASA astrophysics spacecraft is set to launch later this month after less than a year of development.
Don’t miss the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting
Thursday, 18 June 2026 10:19
The countdown is on for scientists, researchers and Earth observation experts eager to help shape the future of the European Space Agency’s Earth Explorer satellite series. Registration is closing soon for the Earth Explorer 12 User Consultation Meeting.
This all-important event offers the opportunity to be part of the discussion on which of four pioneering candidate missions should advance to the next stage of development.
Blue Origin begins rebuilding New Glenn pad
Thursday, 18 June 2026 10:01
Blue Origin has started rebuilding a launch pad severely damaged in a New Glenn explosion less than three weeks ago as it works to resume launches by year’s end
Quantum Space wins Pentagon contract to develop orbital refueling spacecraft
Thursday, 18 June 2026 10:00
The company plans to deliver a fuel-transfer vehicle to the U.S.
Relativity Space to privately develop Mars orbiter mission
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 19:45
Upgraded Ariane 6 launches Amazon Leo satellites
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 18:13
An Ariane 6 with upgraded solid rocket boosters successfully launched three dozen Amazon Leo satellites June 17 as ESA weighs options for increasing the vehicle’s launch rate.
Ariane 6 flight VA269 - full replay
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 15:30
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On the 17th of June Ariane 6 flight VA269 soared to orbit from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The latest generation of Europe's largest and most powerful rocket launched 36 satellites for Amazon's Leo constellation.
The debut of the four new boosters based on the P160C solid-propellant rocket motor allowed 36 satellites to be launched, four more than the two Leo launches Ariane 6 had delivered before.
Ariane 6 is Europe’s heavy-lift launcher and a key element of ESA’s efforts to ensure autonomous access to space for Europe’s citizens. The new P160C boosters increase considerably performance, payload capacity and competitiveness, allowing
347th ESA Council: Media information session
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 14:00
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Watch the replay of the media information session where ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and outgoing ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun provide an update on the main outcomes of the 347th ESA Council meeting, held at ESA Headquarters in Paris on 16–17 June 2026.
