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China Achieves Record Number of Space Launches in 2025, Advances Crewed Lunar Program

In 2025, China successfully launched over 80 orbital missions, breaking its single-year record, and made significant progress in its crewed lunar program, while also conducting a deep space mission and testing key hardware components. This milestone year for China's space program highlights the country's growing capabilities and ambitions in space exploration.

22 days ago60/100
CNSALandspace
MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Satellite Captures Image of Remote South Sandwich Islands

A NASA satellite has captured an image of the South Sandwich Islands, a remote island chain in the South Atlantic Ocean, providing valuable insights into the region's rugged volcanic terrain and icy shorelines. The image was taken by the Landsat 9 satellite on December 24, 2025, and highlights the importance of satellite technology in studying this inhospitable and rarely visited region.

23 days ago10/100
NASAU.S. Geological Survey
ScienceResearch

Indian LVM3 Rocket to Launch AST SpaceMobile"s Record-Breaking BlueBird 6 Satellite

On December 23, 2025, an Indian LVM3 rocket is scheduled to launch the BlueBird 6 satellite, built by AST SpaceMobile, which will feature the largest communication array in low Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone for both AST SpaceMobile and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), with implications for the broader aerospace industry.

23 days ago60/100
AST SpaceMobileIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
LaunchesOrbital Operations

NASA Safety Panel Review Highlights Concerns Over Starliner Incident Response

A recent review by NASA's safety panel has determined that the agency should have taken more serious action in response to issues encountered during Boeing's Starliner spacecraft crew test flight, which experienced problems with its maneuvering thrusters and helium leaks. The incident ultimately led to astronauts being forced to stay on the International Space Station for an extended period due to safety concerns.

24 days ago40/100
NASABoeing
SafetyEngineering