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Elve Achieves Milestone in Space-Qualified Millimeter-Wave Amplifier Technology

California-based startup Elve has successfully qualified its 100-watt millimeter-wave Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier platform for spaceflight, paving the way for high-data-rate connectivity in satellite constellations. This achievement, funded by the U.S. Space Force, is expected to have significant implications for the aerospace industry.

about 2 months ago60/100
European Space AgencyU.S. Space ForceElve
TechnologyEngineering

China Prepares for Historic Lunar Mission with Chang’e-7 Probe

China is set to launch its most ambitious lunar mission to date, the Chang’e-7 probe, on August 24, which will include an orbiter, lander, rover, and hopper, aiming to search for water ice on the moon and pave the way for a human landing by 2030. The mission marks a significant milestone in China’s lunar exploration program and has major implications for the broader aerospace industry.

about 2 months ago80/100
NASACNSA
LaunchesOrbital Operations

Portal Space Systems to Launch Supernova Spacecraft on Falcon 9 with Rideshare Payloads

Portal Space Systems has secured a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SpaceX for its inaugural Supernova spacecraft mission, scheduled for 2028, which will also offer excess capacity for secondary payloads. This partnership aims to reduce launch costs for all mission partners while demonstrating the capabilities of the Supernova spacecraft.

about 2 months ago40/100
SpaceXMaverick Space SystemsPortal Space Systems
Commercial SpaceIndustry

Eartheye Space and IN2 Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Risk Management with Satellite Data

Risk management firm IN2 has partnered with Eartheye Space to integrate satellite data into its daily briefings and consulting projects, focusing on infrastructure, disaster response, and environmental monitoring. This partnership will leverage Eartheye Space's access to over 30 commercial sensors on partner satellites to provide more accurate and comprehensive risk assessments.

about 2 months ago40/100
IN2Eartheye Space
Commercial SpaceIndustry

Katalyst Space and NASA Cancel Swift Reboost Mission Due to Spacecraft Malfunction

Katalyst Space and NASA have abandoned plans to use the Link spacecraft to reboost the Swift gamma-ray observatory due to ongoing attitude-control issues, resulting in the observatory's eventual reentry into Earth's atmosphere later this year. The cancellation of the mission, which was intended to raise the orbit of the Swift observatory, marks a significant setback for the agencies involved.

about 2 months ago20/100
NASAKatalyst Space
MissionsSpace Exploration

LandSpace Achieves Milestone with Successful Landing of Orbital-Class Booster

On August 19, 2026, LandSpace successfully landed the first stage booster of its ZhuQue-3 rocket, marking China's first-ever successful recovery attempt of an orbital-class launch vehicle using landing legs. This achievement demonstrates significant progress in rocket reusability for the Chinese commercial space industry.

about 2 months ago80/100
SpaceXLandspaceChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
TechnologyEngineering

Vantor Appoints New Leader for US Government Business Amidst Expansion of Earth Intelligence Capabilities

Vantor has named Will Cocos as the new head of its US government business, overseeing the company's work with defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. This move comes as Vantor expands its constellation of high-resolution electro-optical imaging satellites and strengthens its position in the geospatial-intelligence market.

about 2 months ago40/100
VantorU.S. NavyU.S. Army
Commercial SpaceIndustry

NASA"s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures Images of SpaceX Rocket Impact Site on Moon

A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the moon on August 5, 2026, creating a new crater near Einstein Crater, and NASA"s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has since imaged the impact site, providing valuable insights into the effects of high-speed impacts on the lunar surface. The images, captured on August 11 and 12, reveal a crater approximately 60 feet wide and less than 10 feet deep.

about 2 months ago20/100
NASASpaceXESA
ScienceResearch

Philippines Enters Space Age with Launch of Agila-2 Satellite

The Philippines successfully launched its first satellite, Agila-2, into orbit on August 19, 1997, using a Chinese Long March 3B rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country's space program. This achievement not only provided the Philippines with enhanced communication capabilities but also paved the way for future space exploration and development.

about 2 months ago60/100
NASAJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation
LaunchesOrbital Operations
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