This mission represents the beginning of an ambitious effort to complement Europe’s flagship navigation constellation, Galileo, by introducing a new layer of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Celeste Takes Flight: Europe’s Next Step in Satellite Navigation Innovation Read More »
The event, titled UK Space Frontiers 2035: Astronomy, Planetary & Helio, represents a critical milestone in aligning the UK’s scientific priorities across multiple disciplines—from astronomy and planetary science to heliophysics.
UK Space Science Sets Course for 2035: Leicester Event to Shape the Future Read More »
One of the most important milestones in China’s lunar exploration program occurred on February 11, 2026, when the country conducted a key flight test of the Long March-10 rocket and the new Mengzhou crewed spacecraft.
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China is continuing its push into reusable launch technology, and one of the most important milestones so far in 2026 has been the successful test of a 240-ton-class reusable rocket engine.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the space sector — but deploying AI beyond Earth remains a formidable technical challenge. A new initiative from the University of Leicester, based at Space Park Leicester, aims to change that.
The second generation of the Starlink constellation represents a major technological leap in satellite communications. With the authorization of the Gen2 network, SpaceX is preparing to deploy a new family of spacecraft designed to dramatically increase capacity, improve reliability, and expand global connectivity.
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At a time when climate adaptation, environmental monitoring and resilient infrastructure are rising on national and global agendas, Earth observation has never been more central to decision-making.
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From space research to terrestrial operations: Spacewear Astronaut Equipment, an Italian start-up specialized in the research and development of astronaut suits and equipment, has unveiled the SFB1 – Smart Flight Boots 1.
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In a landmark achievement, the space startup Starcloud has successfully trained an AI model in Earth orbit, signaling the arrival of space-based computing as a real and emerging industry.
Artificial Intelligence Goes Orbital: Computing Takes Its Next Leap into Space Read More »
China’s space industry witnessed a dramatic yet significant milestone when the Zhuque-3 rocket—developed by private aerospace company LandSpace—lifted off for its debut flight.
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