Long March 5 launches classified satellite, Zhuque-2E lofts direct-to-device test sats

China has conducted a pair of launches to advance its communications capabilities, using the country’s largest rocket and a commercial launcher.
ESA at ILA 2026 – Day 2 highlights
From strategic discussions on autonomy and resilience to an in-flight call with ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, ESA's second day at ILA Berlin International Airshow 2026 highlighted the wide-reaching value of space for Europe now and in the future.
ILA Berlin 2026: in-flight call with ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot
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ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot joined ILA Berlin 2026 live from the International Space Station for a special in-flight conversation on life and work in orbit, Europe's ambitions in human spaceflight. The call featured ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Director of Human and Robotic Exploration Daniel Neuenschwander, as well as ESA astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer, as well as Thomas Reiter, Head of the Space and Security Department in the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and former ESA Astronaut.
Tilebox Launches Verifiable AI Workflows for Satellite Data

DOVER, DELAWARE — JUNE 11, 2026 — Tilebox today announced infrastructure for verifiable AI workflows on Earth observation data, giving teams a way to use agents through governed data, repeatable […]
K2 Space, Rocket Lab win key supplier roles in Space Force satcom program

K2 Space and Rocket Lab will supply spacecraft buses to SES and Viasat for the military's next-generation protected satcom program
GEO cancellations complicate space insurance recovery

The recent cancellation of three geostationary satellites is another blow for insurers hoping their legacy cash cows would bring home much-needed income following a bruising run of claims.
Open Cosmos seeks deadline extension for broadband constellation

British small satellite specialist Open Cosmos is seeking more time to deploy its proposed sovereign broadband constellation for Europe after running into launch issues.
Vandenberg offers new launch site for small and medium rockets

The U.S. Space Force is seeking potential users of a new launch site at Vandenberg Space Force Base reserved for smaller rockets.


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