Finding the echo
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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot training on EchoFinder‑2. Assembling the first Ariane 6 with four boosters at Europe’s Spaceport
The U.S. will seize space leadership – or China will take it

Rhea Space Activity applies optical navigation to military rendezvous missions

‘Vanguard’ project builds on NASA-developed AutoNav under a $1.9 million SpaceWERX contract
NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue
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Week in images: 05-09 January 2026
Week in images: 05-09 January 2026
Discover our week through the lens
ESA and Playmobil launch Mars mission collection
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Playmobil are expanding their successful partnership with a brand-new collection of space-themed toys, bringing a distinctly European vision of Mars exploration into the hands of young explorers.
The Space Force will acquire and integrate systems faster in 2026

At the beginning of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on the U.S.
SpaceX targets afternoon launch of 2nd Space Coast mission of 2026
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Landspace secures launch contracts for China’s megaconstellation projects

Commercial launch startup Landspace has secured formal contracts to launch satellites for China’s two main megaconstellation projects, helping to address a launch capacity bottleneck.
