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A tracked missions dataset for our space tech coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
China Tests Earth-Moon Laser Link for Lunar Missions
China has successfully demonstrated a two-way laser communications link across 400,000 km between Earth and the Moon, a key technology for its planned
Blue Origin Wins $700 Million NASA Mars Telecom Contract
NASA awarded Blue Origin up to $700 million to build a Mars telecom orbiter by 2028 to support future missions.
D-Orbit Orders GomSpace Power Systems for ION Missions
D-Orbit has ordered power systems from GomSpace for its ION orbital transfer vehicle missions in 2026-2027. The contract is worth 6.3 million Danish...
York Space Systems Unveils VLEO LX/V-Class Satellite
York Space Systems has introduced a new satellite platform, the LX/V-Class, designed for sustained Very Low Earth Orbit missions down to 200 km.
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...
Exolaunch to deploy 68 payloads on SpaceX
Exolaunch will manage 68 customer payloads across two SpaceX rideshare missions launching no earlier than October 2026.
Impulse Space Books Three GEO Rideshare Missions Through 2028
Impulse Space expands its GEO rideshare program, booking three missions through 2028 and planning to double cadence.
BAE Systems Seeks Talent for Cislunar Exploration
BAE Systems is recruiting candidates with diverse backgrounds to support cislunar exploration missions.
ESA to Modify Ariane 6 for Future Nuclear-Powered Argonaut Missions
ESA will adapt the Ariane 6 rocket for future Argonaut lunar lander missions that carry a Radioisotope Power System. The modifications are not...
Moog Expands Satellite Bus Capacity for High-Maneuverability Missions
Moog Inc. has announced a new configuration for its METEORITE satellite bus, designed for high-energy transfers and large orbital plane changes.
Space Force Budget Surge Targets Key Missions, Report Finds
A new analysis reveals the Trump administration's proposed 120% increase in Space Force funding is concentrated in classified programs, moving-target...
Lunar Disposal Guidelines Lacking as Crewed Landings Approach
As the US and China plan for crewed missions to the moon by 2030, concerns are growing about the lack of guidelines for disposing of space debris on...
Wallops Prepares for Increased Launch Activity
As companies like Firefly Aerospace and Rocket Lab plan to launch more missions from Wallops Island, Virginia, the facility is working to improve its...
NASA to Award Three More Lunar Missions Through CLPS Program
NASA plans to award three more lunar missions this year through the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program, including a lunar orbiter that...
Italian Space Agency Board Resigns to Pave Way for Extraordinary Commissioner
The Italian Space Agency's board of directors has dissolved after three members resigned, allowing for the appointment of an extraordinary...
Italy Appoints Career Diplomat as Space Agency Extraordinary Commissioner
Italy's Italian Space Agency (ASI) has appointed Mario Cospito, a career diplomat, as its extraordinary commissioner following the death of its...