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CAS Space Prepares to Launch Reusable Kinetica-2 Rocket Carrying Prototype Cargo Spacecraft

Chinese launch firm CAS Space is set to launch its reusable Kinetica-2 liquid rocket in late March, carrying a prototype cargo spacecraft called Qingzhou-1, with the mission aiming to support the Tiangong space station. This inaugural launch marks a significant step for CAS Space and the broader aerospace industry, with plans for three further Kinetica-2 launches in 2026.

8 months ago60/100

CMSEOCASCCAS Space

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Intuitive Machines Secures $175 Million in Funding to Advance Deep Space Communications

Intuitive Machines has raised $175 million through a stock sale, which will be used to support the development of a deep space communications network and expand its revenue streams. The funding will also contribute to the company's ongoing projects, including the establishment of a lunar satellite network.

8 months ago55/100

NASAIntuitive MachinesLanteris Space Systems

Commercial SpaceIndustry

SpaceX Launches 25 Starlink Satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base

On March 1, 2026, SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch marked another milestone in the expansion of SpaceX"s Starlink internet service.

8 months ago30/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Reevaluating Human Presence in Space Exploration: Recent Developments and Reports

NASA's Artemis program has undergone significant changes to accelerate lunar return, while a new report emphasizes the search for life as a top priority for the first human mission to Mars. These developments signal a shift in the role of humans in space exploration, with implications for the broader aerospace industry.

8 months ago60/100

NASASpaceX

News

NASA Revamps Artemis 3 Mission to Focus on Low Earth Orbit Technology Demonstration

NASA has revised its Artemis 3 mission, abandoning plans for a lunar landing in favor of demonstrating key technologies in low Earth orbit. The new mission will feature the Orion crew capsule rendezvousing with commercial landers, potentially including Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander.

8 months ago60/100

NASASpaceXBlue Origin

MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Revises Artemis Mission Plans, Postponing Crewed Moon Landing to 2028

NASA has revised its plans for the Artemis program, changing the objectives of the Artemis 3 mission and postponing the first crewed moon landing to 2028 with the Artemis 4 mission. This adjustment reflects a shift in strategy towards a more sustainable and efficient approach to lunar exploration.

8 months ago40/100

NASA

MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX Completes Trio of Starlink Satellite Launches in February 2026

SpaceX successfully launched three Falcon 9 rockets carrying a total of 83 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit between February 24-27, 2026, expanding its megaconstellation to over 9,850 units. This series of launches marks a significant milestone in the development of SpaceX"s satellite internet network.

8 months ago60/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

New Study Reveals Moon's Magnetic Field History

Researchers have made a significant discovery about the moon's early history, finding that it once generated a powerful magnetic field, but only for short periods of time. This breakthrough sheds new light on the moon's formation and evolution, with implications for our understanding of the lunar body.

8 months ago60/100

NASAUniversity of Oxford

ScienceResearch

US Air Force Develops Experimental Aircraft Capable of Launching Air-to-Air Weapons

The US Air Force is developing an experimental aircraft, the X-68A, as part of the LongShot program, which can launch from another aircraft and deploy its own air-to-air weapons, potentially increasing the reach of fighter jets while minimizing pilot risk. The first test flights of this uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) are expected to occur by the end of this year.

8 months ago60/100

U.S. Air ForceDARPA

TechnologyEngineering

NASA Revises Artemis Program Plans, Cancels SLS Upgrades to Accelerate Lunar Missions

NASA has revised its plans for the Artemis program, adding a new test flight of lunar landers in low Earth orbit and canceling planned upgrades to the Space Launch System (SLS), with the goal of increasing the flight rate and reducing delays. The first crewed lunar landing is now scheduled for 2028.

8 months ago60/100

NASASpaceXESA

MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Revamps Artemis Program with Additional Flight and Commercial Lander Testing

NASA has announced a significant overhaul of its Artemis moon program, adding an extra flight in 2027 to test commercial lunar landers in low-Earth orbit, with the goal of accelerating the pace of Space Launch System rocket launches. This revised plan aims to pave the way for at least one lunar landing mission in 2028.

8 months ago60/100

NASASpaceXBlue Origin

MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA's Curiosity Rover Uncovers Evidence of Mars' Watery Past in Rocky Formations

The Curiosity rover has discovered web-like rock formations on Mars, providing new clues about the planet's watery past and potentially refining timelines for when liquid water existed near the surface. These findings have significant implications for our understanding of Martian geology and the search for life beyond Earth.

8 months ago60/100

NASA

ScienceResearch

China Embarks on Historic One-Year Spaceflight Mission and Expands International Cooperation

China is set to launch its first one-year duration human spaceflight mission, marking a significant milestone in the country's space program, while also confirming a short visit by an international astronaut to the Tiangong space station. This endeavor showcases China's growing capabilities in space exploration and its commitment to global cooperation.

8 months ago80/100

NASACNSACMSEO

MissionsSpace Exploration

New Solar Superflare Predictions May Impact Artemis 2 Moon Mission Timeline

A recent analysis of solar superflares suggests that delaying the launch of NASA's Artemis 2 mission until late 2026 may be a safer decision, as powerful solar flares could disrupt critical systems. The new predictions are based on a formula developed from half a century of X-ray observations of the sun.

8 months ago40/100

NASAESA

MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX to Launch 29 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket from Cape Canaveral

On Friday, SpaceX will launch 29 Starlink satellites into orbit using a Falcon 9 rocket, marking the company's 25th Falcon 9 launch of the year. The mission is scheduled to take place at 5:20:50 a.m. EST (10:20:50 UTC) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

8 months ago30/100

SpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

US Space Force Considers Future Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit

The US Space Force is exploring the possibility of deploying personnel to space in the future, although no concrete plans are currently in place. This development reflects the growing importance of space-based operations and the potential for human presence in low Earth orbit.

8 months ago40/100

NASAUS Space ForceAirbus

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Virgin Media O2 Introduces Europe's First Starlink Direct-to-Smartphone Service

Virgin Media O2 has launched a commercial Starlink Direct-to-Cell service in the UK, offering satellite connectivity to select smartphones, marking a significant expansion of its coverage area. This development is part of a broader partnership between SpaceX and cellular providers to enhance mobile network coverage using satellite technology.

8 months ago60/100

SpaceXVirgin Media O2Ofcom

TechnologyEngineering

Astronomers Observe Rare Stellar Transformation: Star Expands to 1,540 Times the Size of the Sun

Astronomers have witnessed a rare celestial event in which a star, WOH G64, transformed into a yellow hypergiant, a phase that could precede a powerful supernova explosion. This transformation, observed in the Large Magellanic Cloud approximately 163,000 light-years away, provides valuable insights into the life cycles of massive stars.

8 months ago60/100

ScienceResearch

NASA Reorganizes Human Spaceflight Leadership Following Critical Report on Boeing's Starliner

NASA has replaced two leaders in its human spaceflight program after a critical report on Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi, with Joel Montalbano and Dana Hutcherson taking over as acting leaders. This change comes as NASA continues to work towards returning humans to the lunar surface through its Artemis program.

8 months ago20/100

NASASpaceXBlue Origin

Policy & RegulationRegulation

European Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Science Launch Collaborative Smile Mission

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) have launched the Smile mission, a collaborative effort to study Earth's magnetic field and its interaction with the solar wind. The mission aims to improve understanding of solar storms and geomagnetic storms, with significant implications for the broader aerospace industry.

8 months ago60/100

ESAChinese Academy of Science (CAS)

LaunchesOrbital Operations

China"s Tianwen-2 Spacecraft Successfully En Route to Near-Earth Asteroid

The China National Space Administration"s (CNSA) Tianwen-2 spacecraft is operating normally as it approaches near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa, where it will conduct sampling and deliver material to Earth before heading to a main-belt comet. The mission marks a significant milestone in the CNSA"s deep space exploration program.

8 months ago75/100

CNSAChina National Space Administration

MissionsSpace Exploration

Largest Radio Survey of the Cosmos Reveals 13.7 Million Cosmic Objects and Events

The LOFAR Two-meter Sky Survey has completed the largest radio survey of the universe, uncovering 13.7 million cosmic objects and events, including jets from supermassive black holes, colliding galaxies, and supernova explosions. This groundbreaking survey provides new insights into the universe, demonstrating the vast diversity of celestial phenomena that can be observed using radio waves.

8 months ago60/100

ScienceResearch

Airbus and Leonardo Report Increased Space Revenues for 2025

Airbus Defence and Space and Leonardo's Space division have reported increased revenues in their respective space businesses for 2025, with Airbus earning 13.4 billion euros ($14.5 billion) and Leonardo earning slightly above 1 billion euros ($1.08 billion). This growth reflects the companies' expanding involvement in various European space programs.

8 months ago40/100

NASAESAAirbus

News

Airbus and Leonardo See Significant Growth in Space Revenues for 2025

Airbus and Leonardo have reported substantial increases in their space revenues for 2025, with Airbus" Defence and Space division seeing an 11% increase to 13.4 billion euros and Leonardo"s Space division reporting a revenue of slightly above 1 billion euros. This growth underscores the expanding role of these companies in the global aerospace industry.

8 months ago40/100

NASAESAAirbus

Commercial SpaceIndustry

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