Cape Canaveral
Florida, United States · Space Launch Delta 45
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Launch on Burn and Coast: Upcoming launches, Launch calendar, Recent launches, Kourou, Baikonur and Vandenberg.
Profiles
Kourou Csg
Centre Spatial Guyanais · European Space Agency (ESA)
Tanegashima
Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan · Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Vandenberg
California, United States · ICBM test launches
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Arianespace Ariane 64 Targets Amazon Leo Launch in November
Arianespace is preparing an Ariane 64 rocket to launch 36 Amazon Leo satellites from French Guiana no earlier than November 23, 2026, in a mission that advances the launcher's operational cadence.
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Gibraltar imaged by IRIDE Eaglet II
The IRIDE Eaglet II constellation delivers its first Earth images including Gibraltar, while Norway allocates funding for a second launch pad at Andøya Spaceport.
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Sentinel-3C Delivers First Images and Measurements
The Sentinel-3C satellite has returned its first images and measurements from two key instruments just two weeks after its September 2026 launch, providing early confirmation of its performance ahead of a five-month commissioning phase.
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NASA and DOE sign space nuclear power pact for 2028 launch
NASA and the Department of Energy formalized a partnership to accelerate space nuclear systems, targeting a 2028 launch for a fission-powered spacecraft and a lunar reactor by 2030.
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SpaceX Transporter-18 launches 130 payloads
SpaceX launched 130 payloads on its Transporter-18 Falcon 9 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base on October 1.
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UK Launches First Offensive-Defensive Space Squadron
The UK has formed its first dedicated military unit for offensive and defensive space operations, No. III Space Effects Squadron, to counter hostile threats to satellites and other space interests.
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ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million for SaxaVord Launch Facilities
The European Space Agency has granted Rocket Factory Augsburg €2.7 million in co-funding to develop launch and testing facilities at Scotland's SaxaVord Spaceport.
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Vast Launches Lunar Programs Division for NASA Moon Base
Space infrastructure company Vast has established a new Lunar Programs division to support NASA's Moon Base ambitions.
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HyImpulse to Bring Own Rail to SaxaVord After UK-Funded Rail Project Dropped
SaxaVord Spaceport abandoned a UK-funded launch rail project, forcing HyImpulse to supply its own system for an October suborbital rocket launch.
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Ariane 6 Launch Cadence Cut by Turbopump Anomaly
A turbopump issue found in August ground tests will limit Ariane 6 to five or six launches in 2026, down from a planned eight.
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SSTL's Lunar Pathfinder and 3.5m Telescope Mark 40-Year Milestone
SSTL's Managing Director Andrew Cawthorne details upcoming launches, including the Lunar Pathfinder communications satellite and a large space telescope.
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Synspective signs H3 launch deal for two StriX satellites
Synspective has secured a launch agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for two StriX SAR satellites to fly on Japan's H3 rocket.
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Icarus Robotics Validates ISS Robot in Parabolic Flights
Icarus Robotics completed a parabolic flight test campaign for its JOY robot, a key step before a 2027 ISS mission.
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Hydrosat Unveils Osiris Constellation for 2027 Launch
Hydrosat has revealed its next-generation Osiris thermal infrared Earth observation constellation, with the first two satellites set to launch in 2025.
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Open Cosmos Secures €300 Million for Satellite Expansion
UK satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos has raised €300 million in new funding to scale production of its Earth observation and communications satellites.
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OroraTech to Deploy 96 Thermal Sensors on OneWeb Satellites
OroraTech will install 96 thermal sensors on Eutelsat OneWeb's next-generation satellites, with launches starting around 2028.
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Amazon Leo orders six more Ariane 64 launches
Amazon Leo has ordered six additional Ariane 64 launches from Arianespace, expanding its total commitment from 18 to 24 missions.
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Astranis to Launch Dedicated GEO Satellite for Saudi Arabia's stc
Saudi telecom operator stc group has ordered a dedicated, small GEO communications satellite from Astranis. The satellite is scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 in early 2027 as part of the Block 3 mission.
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NATO Allies Launch HALO Constellation for Space Defense
NATO is advancing its space defense capabilities with a new multinational satellite constellation called HALO and a strengthened surveillance initiative.
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Arianespace and ICEYE sign MoU for Ariane 6 launches
Arianespace and ICEYE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore launching ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar satellites on Ariane 6 rockets.
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HyImpulse Targets 5 October for Second SR75 Flight
German launch firm HyImpulse could launch its SR75 suborbital rocket from Scotland's SaxaVord Spaceport as early as 5 October.
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The Exploration Company Raises $450 Million for Nyx Capsule
European startup The Exploration Company has raised $450 million in Series C funding to develop its Nyx reusable cargo capsule and Storm reusable rocket.
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EUMETSAT Launches Climate Anomalies and Normals Service
EUMETSAT has unveiled a new service that uses over 40 years of satellite data to map monthly climate anomalies against a 30-year average.
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ESA Hosts FLEX and Sentinel-3C Launch Re-Watch Event
The European Space Agency will host a media event on September 15, 2026, to re-watch the Vega-C launch of the FLEX and Sentinel-3C Earth observation satellites.
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ESA Reviews Rocket Capacity as Amazon Orders Drive Launch Demand
The European Space Agency is assessing if its current rocket fleet can handle a satellite launch demand surge expected to peak around 2030.
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Rocket Lab Launches Synspective's Latest StriX Satellite
Rocket Lab has launched Synspective's newest StriX synthetic aperture radar satellite to a 575 km orbit on its Electron rocket.
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Isar Aerospace Launches First Payload Mission Tonight
Isar Aerospace will launch its Spectrum rocket's second flight tonight from Norway, carrying six payloads for the first time as part of its qualification programme.
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Sentinel-3C Launch Secures Climate Monitoring Continuity
Sentinel-3C will launch on 15 September on a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana, joining Sentinel-3A and 3B to ensure uninterrupted climate data collection.
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Franco-German NewSpace urges EU to buy launch services
German and French NewSpace groups call on the European Commission to act as a reliable customer for launch services.
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HyImpulse raises over €50 million to advance European launch vehicles
HyImpulse Technologies has secured more than €50 million in a Series A extension.
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4iG Group to Launch Starlink Mobile in Hungary and Albania
Hungary's 4iG Group will launch SpaceX's Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell service in Hungary and Albania. The partnership also includes plans for a next-generation V2 service and a sovereign solutions network for Europe.
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Ariane 6 Launches Advanced Weather Satellite
The Ariane 6 rocket launched the 3.8-tonne MTG-I2 weather satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou.
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PLD Space and HyImpulse Secure Major Funding for European Rockets
Two European launch companies, Spain's PLD Space and Germany's HyImpulse, have closed significant funding rounds to support their rocket development.
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Astroscale Picks Isar for 2027 Debris Removal
Astroscale Japan has selected Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket to launch its ADRAS-J2 mission in FY2027. The mission aims to capture and deorbit a 3-ton Japanese rocket upper stage, building on a prior inspection flight.
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ESA May Accelerate Ariane 6, Vega-C Launches
The European Space Agency is assessing a potential increase in the launch rate of its Ariane 6 and Vega-C rockets to meet a forecasted surge in satellite deployments.
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HyImpulse raises €50M for rocket development
German launch provider HyImpulse has extended its Series A funding round by €50 million, bringing total funding to €125 million.
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Starcloud's $15M Alpha Centauri Mission
The non-profit Starcloud has announced the Fermi Explorer mission, aiming to launch a spacecraft toward Alpha Centauri before the end of 2029.
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Blue Canyon unveils FleXbus spacecraft kit
RTX's Blue Canyon Technologies launched FleXbus, a configurable kit of flight-proven spacecraft parts to speed up satellite development and launch.
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Helogen Schedules Two In-Orbit Manufacturing
Helogen will launch two missions of its HEL-IOS biomaterials platform in October on separate SpaceX rockets, marking the platform's first full flights.
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PLD Space secures €108M for Miura 5 rocket
Spanish launch firm PLD Space adds €108 million to its Series C funding, bringing the total to €288 million. The capital will support industrialisation of the Miura 5 rocket ahead of its planned inaugural flight.
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Ariane 6 launches MTG-I2 weather satellite
An Ariane 6 rocket has launched the 3.8-tonne MTG-I2 weather satellite from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou. The mission, featuring a two-and-a-half-hour launch window, aims to provide rapid Earth monitoring to help prevent natural disasters.