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ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot to Join International Space Station Crew on February 13

European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot will launch to the International Space Station alongside NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev on February 13. The Crew-12 mission marks a significant milestone in international cooperation and space exploration, with the crew set to spend approximately nine months aboard the ISS.

18 days ago30/100
ESANASARoscosmos
LaunchesOrbital Operations

Vulcan Rocket Encounters Solid Rocket Booster Issue During USSF-87 Mission

The United Launch Alliance"s Vulcan rocket experienced a problem with one of its solid rocket boosters shortly after launch on February 12, 2026, but continued on its planned trajectory to deliver payloads for the U.S. Space Force. The incident occurred during the USSF-87 mission, which includes at least one Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellite.

19 days ago10/100
United Launch AllianceU.S. Space ForceNorthrop Grumman
LaunchesOrbital Operations

The Exploration Company Completes Critical Water Impact Tests for Reusable Nyx Space Capsule

The Exploration Company has successfully completed mock splashdown tests for its modular, reusable Nyx space capsule at the Umberto Pugliese towing tank facility in Italy, marking a significant technical milestone in the development of the spacecraft. The tests, conducted between January 13-28, bring the company closer to its goal of launching a full test flight of the Nyx capsule to the International Space Station by 2028.

19 days ago60/100
The Exploration CompanyESA
TechnologyEngineering

United Launch Alliance Prepares for USSF-87 Mission Launch on Vulcan Rocket

The United Launch Alliance is set to launch the USSF-87 mission for the U.S. Space Force, carrying multiple satellites including the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program system, with a launch window opening at 3:30 a.m. EST on Thursday morning. The mission aims to deliver its payload to Geosynchronous Earth orbit, marking a significant operation for the U.S. Space Force.

19 days ago40/100
United Launch AllianceU.S. Space Force
LaunchesOrbital Operations

United Launch Alliance Aims to Revitalize Launch Schedule Under New Leadership

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is working to increase its launch rate after the departure of CEO Tory Bruno, with a focus on its new Vulcan rocket and aiming for 18-22 launches in 2026. The company has a backlog of about 80 missions and is adapting to changes in its customer base, including the US Space Force's decision to reassign some satellite launches to SpaceX.

20 days ago40/100
ULANASAUS Space Force
MissionsSpace Exploration

Astronomers Rethink Planet Formation Theories After James Webb Space Telescope Observations

New observations from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope suggest that massive gas giants may form through the same core accretion process as smaller planets, challenging previous assumptions about planet formation. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of planetary development and the search for life beyond Earth.

20 days ago80/100
NASAUniversity of California, San Diego
ScienceResearch