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EarthDaily Constellation to Provide Daily Global Coverage with High Spectral Diversity

The EarthDaily constellation, consisting of 10 spacecraft each equipped with 16 independent imaging assemblies, is designed to provide daily global coverage with 22 spectral bands, offering high-quality imagery for applications such as agriculture and geospatial analysis. This mission aims to deliver scientifically reliable data with high radiometric and geometric stability.

4 days ago60/100
EarthDaily
TechnologyEngineering

Phantom Space Acquires Vector Launch Assets to Enhance Daytona Rocket Capabilities

Phantom Space has acquired launch assets from Vector Launch, which will be integrated into its Daytona vehicle architecture, a two-stage rocket designed for payloads up to 500 kilograms. This acquisition marks a significant step forward for Phantom Space as it aims to develop satellites and an in-orbit data-backhaul service called Phantom Cloud.

4 days ago55/100
Phantom SpaceVector LaunchLockheed Martin
Commercial SpaceIndustry

CesiumAstro Expands Capabilities with Acquisition of Vidrovr to Integrate AI into Space Communications

CesiumAstro has acquired Vidrovr, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for multimodal signals analysis, to accelerate the development of AI-native space systems and embed AI in space telecommunications and intelligence infrastructure. This move aims to enhance the capabilities of CesiumAstro's software-defined phased-array communications systems.

4 days ago55/100
CesiumAstroVidrovr
Commercial SpaceIndustry

NASA Associate Administrator Ken Bowersox Announces Retirement Amidst Program Oversight Concerns

Ken Bowersox, NASA's associate administrator for space operations, has announced his retirement after a critical report highlighted issues with the agency's handling of commercial crew programs, including the Starliner crewed test flight. This change in leadership comes as NASA continues to evolve its partnerships with private companies like SpaceX and Boeing.

4 days ago20/100
NASASpaceXBoeing
Policy & RegulationRegulation

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Capsule Completes Six-Month Mission to International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on February 26, 2025, after a six-month orbital stay, having delivered approximately 5,000 pounds of supplies and scientific gear to the astronauts. The mission marked a significant milestone in the ongoing partnership between NASA and SpaceX for commercial resupply services.

5 days ago40/100
NASASpaceX
MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX Reaches Milestone with 500th Starlink Satellite Launch of 2026

On February 25, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched its 500th Starlink satellite of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking a significant milestone in the company's efforts to expand its constellation of broadband satellites. This launch brings the total number of Starlink satellites in low Earth orbit to over 3,000, further solidifying SpaceX's position as a leader in the global satellite internet market.

5 days ago60/100
SpaceX
LaunchesOrbital Operations

US President Highlights Military Space Efforts in State of the Union Address

In his recent State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump discussed the country's military space capabilities, praising the U.S. Space Force as a great fighting force, but did not mention NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission. The address highlighted the administration's focus on military space initiatives, while omitting key details about the nation's civilian space program.

6 days ago20/100
NASAU.S. Space Force
Policy & RegulationRegulation

NASA"s Artemis 2 Mission Encounters Setback as Moon Rocket Rolls Back to VAB

A technical glitch in the helium flow system of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has prompted NASA to roll back the Artemis 2 moon rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), marking a significant setback for the highly anticipated mission. The decision comes after a series of wet dress rehearsals, including one that was cut short due to a leak of liquid hydrogen propellant.

6 days ago40/100
NASA
MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Delays Artemis II Launch to April 2026 Due to Helium System Issue

NASA has postponed the launch of its Artemis II mission until April 2026 due to a helium flow issue with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, requiring the vehicle to be rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repair. The mission, a crucial step towards returning humans to the lunar surface, will now take place several months later than initially planned.

6 days ago10/100
NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)
MissionsSpace Exploration