China’s latest batch of new and reusable rockets are close to launch
Friday, 29 May 2026 08:38
A number of new Chinese state-led and commercial rockets are set for debuts and fresh first stage recovery attempts in the coming weeks and months.
Wolves and quantum bits: creating the Saga mission patch
Friday, 29 May 2026 08:00
The Secure and cryptographic (Saga) mission is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) initiative to enable highly secure cryptographic key distribution from space using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). As cyber threats continue to evolve, the technologies developed and demonstrated under Saga are designed to strengthen Europe’s digital resilience and strategic autonomy by supporting highly secure communications.
Earth from Space: Batagaika Crater
Friday, 29 May 2026 07:00
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This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features the Batagaika Crater in Siberia. This is the biggest permafrost crater in the world, caused by melting permafrost and also known as a ‘mega-slump’. Journey to the centre of a galaxy cluster
Friday, 29 May 2026 07:00
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Journey to the centre of a galaxy cluster New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad
Friday, 29 May 2026 05:00
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a May 28 hotfire test, destroying the rocket and causing extensive pad damage.
Space Force plans nationwide network of ‘resilient operations centers’
Thursday, 28 May 2026 21:55
These facilities are intended to ensure military space missions can continue during wartime when installations could come under attack
Observable Space raises $90 million and wins Space Force contract for optical systems
Thursday, 28 May 2026 21:12
Observable Space, a company that develops optical systems for laser communications and space domain awareness, has raised $90 million and secured a U.S.
Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
Thursday, 28 May 2026 16:12
Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal
Thursday, 28 May 2026 15:06
CEO Series: Lux Aeterna’s Brian Taylor on what’s next for on-orbit servicing
Thursday, 28 May 2026 13:41
In this episode of Space Minds, David Ariosto talks with Lux Aeterna CEO Brian Taylor about the problems with disposable satellites and the use for on-orbit servicing.
The Propulsion Imperative Behind Golden Dome
Thursday, 28 May 2026 12:26
Missile defense has traditionally been framed around detection, tracking and interception.
MTG-I2 embarks on journey to Europe’s Spaceport
Thursday, 28 May 2026 11:00
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The Meteosat Third Generation-Imager2 satellite sets sail from France to French Guiana 
