Germany outlines military space priorities in new strategy

A new German military space policy outlines the ambitions the country has fueled by tens of billions of euros of new spending over the next several years.
Final call to apply for ESA Internships 2026!
The clock is ticking! Applications for the ESA Student Internship Programme 2026 close on 30 November. This is your chance to take your first step into the world of space.
Next MetOp Second Generation weather satellite in the spotlight
The MetOp Second Generation-B1 satellite has entered its third and most delicate round of pre-launch testing, marking another step towards strengthening Europe’s weather forecasting capabilities.
Engineers are now putting the satellite through rigorous electromagnetic compatibility tests to ensure that its many electronic systems can operate without interfering with one another once this new weather satellite is in orbit around Earth next year.
Amazon unveils production-ready gigabit-class Leo Ultra broadband terminal

Amazon has unveiled the final production version of Leo Ultra, the company’s highest-performing enterprise terminal for the satellite broadband constellation it aims to bring into service next year.
Star Wars redux: the false promise of space-based missile defense

Star Wars is back in vogue with President Trump’s executive order to establish the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield.
China launches TJS-21 towards Molniya orbit, lofts trio of Shijian-30 spacecraft

China conducted a pair of launches last week, adding new spacecraft to its opaque TJS and Shijian satellite series.
The overview effect: Astronaut perspectives from 25 years in low Earth orbit
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1st Starship launch on Space Coast could come mid-2026, Space Force official says
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NASA to fly only cargo on next Starliner mission under modified contract

NASA has revised its commercial crew contract with Boeing, reducing the number of Starliner missions to four, the first of which will carry only cargo.

