Spanish communications satellite SpainSat NG II hit by mysterious 'space particle' during orbital transit
The SpainSat NG II, which was launched on October 23, 2025, was roughly 31,000 miles from Earth when it was struck.
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Falcon 9 to launch more Starlink satellites as SpaceX builds on two successful missions this year
The mission will see 29 more Starlink satellites deployed in low-Earth orbit.
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SpaceX’s January 2026 launch calendar signals another big year for the company
SpaceX had a productive 2025. Now, it's ready to kick off 2026 with a mission for the Italian Space Agency and more Starlink launches.
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China launches twin satellites to test detection technology in space
The Shijian-29A and Shijian-29B satellites were launched aboard a Long March-7A carrier rocket.
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NASA sets the stage for January spacewalks outside the International Space Station
Before the spacewalks, NASA will conduct a preview on January 6, 2026.
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The Artemis II crew: All about the people powering NASA’s return to the Moon
Four astronauts. One lunar flyby. Artemis II tests humanity’s path back to the Moon.
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LVM3 rocket: All about India's heavy-lift rocket that has set a new payload mass record
India’s LVM3 sets a new record, launching the 6,100-kg BlueBird Block-2 and boosting global space ambitions.
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China fails second attempt at reusable rocket test, falling further behind the U.S.
China’s reusable Long March 12A failed as the first stage was not successfully recovered, widening the scientific gap with the U.S.
Dec 26, 2025
Russia reveals plan to build a new space station using recycled modules from the ISS
The current Russian modules of the ISS will form the core of the Russian Orbital Station.
Dec 25, 2025
5 things to know about New Shepard, the rocket that flew a wheelchair user to space
Ever since its inception, the New Shepard program has tried to make space more accessible.
Dec 23, 2025
Japan’s H3 rocket fails to plant geolocation satellite into orbit, officials report
The H3 rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 8:51 p.m EST.
Dec 23, 2025
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket sends Japanese satellite into orbit, sets a new single-year record
Rocket Lab smashes its launch record in 2025, closing the year with 21 straight successes and a Japanese satellite launch.
Dec 23, 2025
NASA is heading to the Moon again: 5 things to know about the Artemis II mission
NASA's Artemis II mission will carry astronauts far beyond the far side of the Moon and back.
Dec 22, 2025
ESA engineer becomes first-ever wheelchair user to cross the 'Kármán Line' into space
The NS-37 mission launched at 8:15 a.m. CST on December 20, completing its journey in just over 10 minutes from liftoff to landing.
Dec 22, 2025
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully launches two new navigation satellites into orbit
The satellites launched at 06:01 CET from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana on December 17.
Dec 18, 2025
SpaceX explains what caused the Starlink–Chinese satellite near-collision last week
A Starlink satellite and one launched aboard the Chinese rocket Kinetica 1 were just 200 meters apart.
Dec 16, 2025
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 puts 29 more Starlink satellites in orbit after liftoff from Cape Canaveral
The liftoff took place early on Monday, December 15.
Dec 15, 2025
NASA prepares for Moon landings, begins the most complex plume-surface interaction tests
The tests, aimed at assessing the safety of lunar landings, will continue till the spring of 2026.
Dec 12, 2025
Blue Origin NS-37 mission will launch first astronaut in wheelchair to space
Liftoff is scheduled for 8:30 AM CST (14:30 UTC) from Launch Site One, with the live mission webcast beginning 40 minutes prior to the target time.
Dec 12, 2025
China sets new space record with three Long March rocket launches within 19 hours
The record-breaking run concluded with the Long March 3B rocket launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.
Dec 10, 2025