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NASA's Artemis III mission will test three launch vehicles and docking
NASA's Artemis III mission, launching next year, will test three launch vehicles, a lunar lander, and the Orion capsule in a 14-17 day LEO mission.
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Marble Sat-1 to test 10 Gbps laser communications in 2027
Marble Imaging, Reflex Aerospace, and Odysseus Space will launch a laser communications demonstration mission in early 2027. The Marble Sat-1 satellite will test a system designed to overcome radio-frequency bottlenecks for Earth observation data.
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HPE's Spaceborne Computer-4 to Run AI on the Moon
HPE's fourth-generation Spaceborne Computer-4 will launch in 2026 aboard Astrolab's FLIP rover to test AI processing and autonomous operations on the lunar surface for NASA's CLPS initiative.
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Reaction Dynamics pivots to liquid fuel for medium-lift Borealis rocket
Reaction Dynamics has raised $50 million CAD and pivoted from hybrid to liquid rocket engines, targeting a 2031 debut for its six-tonne Borealis medium-lift rocket to meet sovereign Canadian launch demand.
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Rocket Lab delays Neutron rocket debut to 2027
Rocket Lab has pushed the first launch of its Neutron rocket to 2027, citing manufacturing defects in the carbon composite forward dome.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.