A pair of experimental Shijian satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months conducting apparent low-profile on-orbit refueling tests. The post China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests appeared first on SpaceNews.
30/11/2025 20:08A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a private astronomy satellite. The post Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads appeared first on SpaceNews.
29/11/2025 13:27The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the ISS has sustained damage, raising questions about its ability to support upcoming missions to the station. The post Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
29/11/2025 10:15W-5 is the newest spacecraft in the company’s “W-Series” of free-flying reentry vehicles designed to orbit Earth, conduct on-orbit processing and return space-made materials. The post Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights appeared first on SpaceNews.
28/11/2025 23:23SAN FRANCISCO – Italy’s D-Orbit sent satellites and hosted payloads into orbit Nov. 26 aboard two ION orbital transfer vehicles launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-15 rideshare. Italy’s first optical intersatellite link (OISL) mission was onboard the IONs alongside payloads from Spire, Spaceium, Pale Blue, Finland’s Aalto University, Planetek and StardustMe. “With these two missions, we cross […] The post D-Orbit sends to ION vehicles aloft on SpaceX Transporter-15 appeared first on SpaceNews.
28/11/2025 21:03China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding it within its broader national space ambitions. The post China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan appeared first on SpaceNews.
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