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BlackSky Reveals Its Role in Recent Rocket Lab Electron Launch

BlackSky has confirmed it was the confidential customer behind the recent launch of a Gen-3 satellite on a Rocket Lab Electron rocket, which successfully deployed into a 468 x 477 km orbit. The company has already delivered high-resolution images from the satellite and announced a major contract to integrate its services into a strategic international defense customer's secure environment.

6 months ago40/100

Rocket LabBlackSkyU.S. Space Force

LaunchesOrbital Operations

NASA Astronaut and Russian Cosmonauts Launch to International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day

A Soyuz rocket successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Thanksgiving Day, carrying NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergey Mikayev to the International Space Station. The crew is expected to spend several months on the ISS as part of Expeditions 73 and 74.

6 months ago30/100

NASARoscosmos

LaunchesOrbital Operations

China"s Shenzhou-22 Spacecraft Successfully Docks at Tiangong Space Station

The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft has docked at China"s Tiangong space station, resolving a human spaceflight emergency that occurred after the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft suffered damage from a suspected space debris impact. This successful docking ensures the continued operation of the Tiangong space station and marks a significant milestone in China"s space program.

6 months ago60/100

China Aerospace Science and Technology CorporationCASCCMSEO

Space ExplorationMissions

SpaceX Launches Transporter-15 Mission, Deploying Dozens of Small Satellites into Sun-Synchronous Orbit

On November 26, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its Transporter-15 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, deploying dozens of small satellites into a Sun-synchronous orbit. The mission marked the fourth smallsat rideshare flight of the year for SpaceX, with a veteran Falcon 9 first stage booster carrying a diverse payload of spacecraft.

6 months ago40/100

SpaceXNASAESA

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Global Geostationary Satellite Orders Reach Six for the Year

Oman's first geostationary communications satellite order has brought the global tally for this year to six, matching the total for all of 2024 with a month still remaining. This development reflects shifting trends in the aerospace industry, including declining demand for traditional TV broadcasts and growing competition from low Earth orbit broadband megaconstellations.

6 months ago40/100

Space Communication TechnologiesAirbusNASA

Commercial SpaceIndustry

China Successfully Launches Emergency Spacecraft to Rescue Stranded Astronauts

On November 14, 2025, China launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft as an emergency lifeboat to retrieve three astronauts from the Tiangong space station after their crew ferry ship was damaged by space junk. The successful launch ensures the safe return of the astronauts and underscores China's capabilities in human spaceflight.

6 months ago80/100

ESASpaceXNASA

Orbital OperationsLaunches

US Plans for Space-Based Missile Defense System Raise Concerns Over Feasibility and Cost

The US government is moving forward with a plan to establish a space-based missile defense system, which would require a constellation of 950 satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an estimated cost of $542 billion. However, experts warn that the system is vulnerable to various threats, including simultaneous launches and anti-satellite missiles.

6 months ago60/100

NASAUS Government

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Innovation in Space: A New Era of Technological Advancements

The space industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in autonomy, in-orbit manufacturing, and reusable rockets, with companies like Astrobotic, Apex, Johns Hopkins APL, and Stoke Space leading the charge. This shift is expected to have major implications for the future of space exploration and development.

6 months ago60/100

AstroboticApexJohns Hopkins APL

News

SpaceX Successfully Launches 29 Starlink Satellites Aboard Falcon 9 Rocket

On November 22, 2025, SpaceX launched its 150th Falcon 9 rocket of the year from Cape Canaveral, carrying 29 Starlink V2 satellites to a 170×162 mile orbit. This launch marks the ninth Starlink mission this month and the 109th Starlink delivery run for the Falcon 9 in 2025.

6 months ago40/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Blue Origin Achieves Key Milestone in Development of Blue Ring Spacecraft for National Security Missions

Blue Origin has successfully passed a critical development milestone for its Blue Ring spacecraft, a maneuverable in-orbit transport vehicle designed to support national security missions, with its first operational mission projected for spring 2026. The spacecraft is capable of delivering, hosting, and transporting payloads in geostationary Earth orbit, highlighting significant advancements in dynamic space operations.

6 months ago60/100

Blue OriginNASAU.S. Space Force

TechnologyEngineering

NASA and Boeing Revise Starliner-1 Mission to Cargo-Only Flight

NASA and Boeing have announced a change in the Starliner-1 mission, shifting from a crewed flight to a cargo-only mission to the International Space Station, with the revised mission now scheduled for April 2026. This adjustment follows earlier issues encountered during the Crew Flight Test mission, which impacted the spacecraft"s thrusters.

6 months ago40/100

NASABoeingSpaceX

MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX Successfully Launches New Falcon 9 Booster on Starlink Mission

On November 23, 2025, SpaceX launched a brand new Falcon 9 booster from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, deploying 28 Starlink satellites into orbit. This mission marks the 110th Starlink delivery flight of the year and further expands the company"s satellite constellation.

6 months ago40/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone 100th Launch from Florida's Space Coast

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center, marking the 100th launch of the year from Florida's Space Coast and carrying 29 satellites for the company's Starlink internet service. This milestone highlights the increasing activity and importance of the Eastern Range as a hub for space launches.

6 months ago60/100

SpaceXNASAUnited Launch Alliance

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SpaceX Resumes Evening Launches with Successful Starlink Mission

SpaceX launched a batch of 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on November 18, marking the company's first early-evening flight since the FAA lifted restrictions on commercial launches. The mission was carried out by a Falcon 9 rocket and marked the 99th launch from the Florida spaceport this year.

6 months ago30/100

SpaceXFAA

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SpaceX Successfully Launches Joint NASA-European Sentinel-6B Satellite to Monitor Sea Levels

On November 17, 2025, SpaceX launched the Sentinel-6B satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking a significant collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency, EUMETSAT, and NOAA to monitor sea levels and track changes in the ocean. The satellite will provide critical data to improve public safety, city planning, and protect commercial and defense interests.

6 months ago60/100

NASAEuropean Space AgencyEumetsat

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Sentinel-6B Satellite Launches on Falcon 9 to Monitor Rising Sea Levels

The Sentinel-6B satellite has launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking the beginning of a critical mission to monitor rising sea levels and predict flood risks. This international collaboration between NASA, ESA, Eumetsat, NOAA, and CNES will provide valuable data for scientists and policymakers.

6 months ago60/100

NASAESAEumetsat

LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Successfully Launches Dual Falcon 9 Missions Carrying Starlink Satellites

On November 15, 2025, SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, deploying a total of 58 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the expansion of SpaceX"s Starlink constellation, which now comprises nearly 9,000 satellites.

6 months ago60/100

SpaceXNASA

LaunchesOrbital Operations

SpaceX Successfully Launches Starlink 6-89 Mission on Falcon 9 Rocket

On November 14, 2025, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched the Starlink 6-89 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, supporting the company’s Starlink broadband satellite internet constellation. The mission marked another successful launch and recovery for SpaceX, with the B1092 booster landing on the drone ship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’.

6 months ago30/100

NASASpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Blue Origin Successfully Launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mission to Mars

On November 13, 2025, Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket from Cape Canaveral, carrying two NASA satellites destined for Mars as part of the ESCAPADE mission. The successful launch and subsequent first landing of the New Glenn rocket mark significant milestones in collaborative space exploration between private industry and government agencies.

6 months ago70/100

NASABlue Origin

LaunchesOrbital Operations

European Space Agency Expands European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed a Letter of Intent to construct a new building for the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany, with a total budget of 20 million euros, aiming to complete the project by the end of 2028. This expansion will create highly skilled jobs and strengthen European expertise in human and robotic exploration.

6 months ago40/100

ESAGerman Aerospace Center - Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)

Policy & RegulationRegulation

European Space Agency Unveils Argonaut Lunar Descent Element Consortium

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the formation of an industrial consortium for the Argonaut programme, a lunar lander mission aimed at providing Europe with autonomous access to the Moon. This development marks a significant step towards supporting European-led missions to study the Moon and de-risk key technologies for human exploration.

6 months ago60/100

ESAThales Alenia SpaceOHB system AG

Commercial SpaceIndustry

NASA Prepares for Artemis II Mission to Send Astronauts Around the Moon

NASA is set to launch the Artemis II mission in early 2026, which will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back, marking the first lunar mission with a crew in over 50 years. The mission builds upon the success of the Artemis I mission and paves the way for future human exploration of the lunar surface.

6 months ago80/100

NASAESACSA

MissionsSpace Exploration

ESA Signs Exploitation Arrangements for Ariane 6 and Vega-C Launchers

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed arrangements with key industry partners to ensure the exploitation of its next-generation Ariane 6 and Vega-C launch vehicles, securing Europe"s autonomous access to space. This development marks a significant step forward in the agency"s efforts to maintain its position in the global launch market.

6 months ago60/100

ESAArianeGroupArianespace

Commercial SpaceIndustry

Smile Mission Clears Final Hurdle for Spring 2026 Launch

The Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (Smile) mission, a joint effort between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has successfully passed its qualification and flight acceptance review, paving the way for its launch on a Vega-C rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana between 8 April and 7 May 2026. This mission aims to study the Earth’s reaction to solar wind and radiation, providing valuable insights into our planet’s magnetic field and upper atmosphere.

6 months ago60/100

ESAChinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

MissionsSpace Exploration

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