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Virgin Galactic unveils new rocket plane to restart space tourism: Tustin-based Virgin Galactic moved its first six-passenger Delta-class ship to New Mexico for ...
latimes.com/business/story/2026-10-29/virgin-galactic-unveils-new-rocket-plane-to-restart-space-tourism
Space Oct 15
Life after the moon: Artemis II's Christina Koch steps down from active astronaut duty
space.com/space-exploration/artemis/life-after-the-moon-artemis-iis-christina-koch-steps-down-from-active-astronaut-duty
NASA dumped over 800GB of Artemis II data online: NASA’s treasure trove of images, audio, and video offers an unprecedented view inside a historic space mission.
theverge.com/science/1009379/nasa-800gb-artemis-ii-data
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mb.com.ph Oct 05
First all-Filipino analog mission brings PH closer to human spaceflight
mb.com.ph/2026/10/05/first-all-filipino-analog-mission-brings-ph-closer-to-human-spaceflight
Greek City Times Sep 28
Greece Prepares for First Space Mission with Greek Astronaut: Greece prepares for its first crewed space mission, with Adrianos Golemis set to become the ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/28/greece-prepares-for-first-space-mission-with-greek-astronaut/
The sky's the limit! Hull College launches programme to open up space sector careers to students
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/skys-limit-hull-college-launches-11173302
CBR Sep 27
Project Hail Mary's Best Line Is the Greatest Sci-Fi Quote of the Decade: Project Hail Mary became an instant classic and this Commander Yao quote proves that ...
cbr.com/project-hail-marys-best-sci-fi-quote-of-decade/
University of Sussex supports pioneering NASA space mission: Astrophysicists from the University of Sussex will support the PRobe Mission for Far-Infrared ...
theargus.co.uk/news/26581445.university-sussex-supports-pioneering-nasa-space-mission/
manilastandard.net Sep 25
WATCH | President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomed Filipino analog astronauts during a courtesy call at Malacañang Palace on September 24 ... Show more
MUFG Bank to work with Japan's JAXA on human spaceflight R&D: TOKYO -- MUFG Bank will cooperate with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on research ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/mufg-bank-to-work-with-japan-s-jaxa-on-human-spaceflight-r-d
A startup is handing full control of a spacecraft to an AI, with zero commands from Earth
wionews.com/world/a-startup-is-handing-full-control-of-a-spacecraft-to-an-ai-with-zero-commands-from-earth-1790202476973
Daily Sabah Sep 23
NASA seeks safer windows for next-generation spacecraft: Windows have long been an essential part of human spaceflight, giving astronauts a view of the world ...
dailysabah.com/life/science/nasa-seeks-safer-windows-for-next-generation-spacecraft
Florida Today Sep 23
Go or no-go? Retired NASA launch director explains weight behind those words: EXCLUSIVE
floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2026/09/23/nasa-launch-director-go-for-launch-mike-leinbach-kennedy-space-center-space-shuttle/90824412007/
British astronaut takes audiences on latest quest to explore space as live tour returns
lynnnews.co.uk/whats-on/british-astronaut-takes-audiences-on-latest-quest-to-explore-9483157/
Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space: French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20260919-europe-weighs-the-cost-of-sending-its-own-astronauts-into-space
Chinese travel platform sparks debate with US$760,000 space flight package: The Chinese travel platform now allows users to book space flight packages with ...
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3367720/chinese-travel-platform-sparks-debate-us760000-space-flight-package
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Godrej Enterprises powers ISRO's successful EOS-05 satellite mission: Godrej Enterprises Group supplied Vikas engines, cryogenic engine nozzles and satellite ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/godrej-enterprises-powers-isro-s-successful-eos-05-satellite-mission-126091100985_1.html
Greek City Times Sep 12
Greek Astronaut Adrianos Golemis Proud to Represent Greece: Adrianos Golemis will become the first Greek astronaut to travel into space, joining a 2027 private ...
greekcitytimes.com/2026/09/12/greek-astronaut-adrianos-golemis-proud-to-represent-greece/
Europe needs to compete in spaceflight, says France's Macron: The French president called for setting goals like European cargo missions, lunar landings ...
dw.com/en/europe-needs-to-compete-in-spaceflight-says-frances-macron/a-79212006
International collaboration is space sector's inherent strength: Shukla: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says collaboration will remain essential as India pursues ...
business-standard.com/india-news/international-collaboration-is-space-sector-s-inherent-strength-shukla-126090801393_1.html
Reading satellite company launch slot for space mission: A satellite company has secured a launch slot for its first commercial mission.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26538530.reading-satellite-company-launch-slot-space-mission/
German startup Isar Aerospace became the first private space mission to reach orbit from continental Europe.
CEO Daniel Metzler tells Tom Mackenzie how rocket ... Show more
German Startup’s Rocket Deploys Satellites in a First for Europe
German Startup’s Rocket Deploys Satellites in a First for Europe
Uruguay Space Bill Would Cover Satellites and Space Tourism: Uruguay's government has drafted a comprehensive space bill, but it is not yet a law ...
riotimesonline.com/uruguay-space-bill-satellites-licensing-2026/
How hero astronaut animals paved the road to modern space travel: Long before Neil Armstrong planted the American flag on the Moon in 1969, a fearless menagerie ...
nypost.com/2026/09/05/us-news/animals-astronauts-paved-road-to-space-for-us-russia/
Following the successful launch of India's GSLV F-17/EOS-05 space mission on Friday(4th September), employees of the Indian space agency ISRO have sought ... Show more
Are ISRO activities being privatised? Anxious staff seek Govt response
Are ISRO activities being privatised? Anxious staff seek Govt response
Astrotourism: Two resorts in Saudi Arabia are the first to receive DarkSky certification
euronews.com/travel/2026/09/02/astrotourism-two-resorts-in-saudi-arabia-are-the-first-to-receive-darksky-certification
A billion galaxies, two cosmic mysteries: Inside NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman telescope
english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-08-31/nancy-grace-roman-the-telescope-that-will-survey-a-billion-galaxies-in-a-bid-to-solve-the-universes-two-greatest-mysteries.html
LUXUO Aug 31
Designed for Orbit: IWC Pilot’s Venturer Vertical Drive: Rethinking timekeeping for spacefarers, IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Pilot Venturer Vertical Drive and ...
luxuo.com/style/watches/designed-for-orbit-iwcs-pilots-venturer-vertical-drive.html
CNA Aug 21
China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system's coldest places: BEIJING: China is poised to launch Chang'e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-lunar-ice-space-mission-moon-south-pole-6332311
How do crew escape systems protect astronauts?
In this episode of The Scope, we look at how crew escape systems are designed to protect astronauts during the ... Show more
NASA Photos Show Moon Crater Made By SpaceX Rocket: The unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket hit the moon after running out of fuel following a deep-space mission.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/08/18/nasa-shares-before-and-after-photos-of-moon-crater-made-by-spacex-rocket/
Kaitlyn on a mission: AS she prepares to travel to India for an international space mission, 19-year-old medical student Kaitlyn Sahatoo wants Trinidad and ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/kaitlyn-on-a-mission/article_0a7fe834-43ac-44e8-9430-0d6f1e1e5839.html
CBR Aug 18
Project Hail Mary's Best Line Is the Greatest Sci-Fi Quote of the Decade: Project Hail Mary became an instant classic and this Commander Yao quote proves that ...
cbr.com/project-hail-marys-best-sci-fi-quote-of-decade/
Olive Press News Spain Aug 16
Stargazer’s dream: Spain’s top five locations for the clearest view of the night sky
theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/07/09/stargazers-dream-spains-top-five-locations-for-the-clearest-view-of-the-night-sky/
#WATCH | China’s Shenzhou-23 crew is preparing for advanced space science experiments, studying how long-duration spaceflight affects the brain ... Show more
Hindustan Times: Breaking News, Latest News, India News, World News & Cricket Today's Headlines | Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times: Breaking News, Latest News, India News, World News & Cricket Today's Headlines | Hindustan Times
CNA Aug 16
Japan aims for Mars' moons to unlock clues to origins of the Solar System: The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), set to blast off from Tanegashima Space ...
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-mars-space-mission-martian-moons-exploration-6322126
Two Spacecraft Are Creating Fake 5-Hour Solar Eclipses—And Revealing A Faster Solar Wind
forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2026/08/15/two-spacecraft-are-creating-fake-5-hour-solar-eclipses-and-revealing-a-faster-solar-wind/
Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3364058/ex-factory-worker-and-engineer-make-history-one-chinas-first-space-passengers
Virgin Galactic wants your help naming its new Delta class spaceship: Virgin Galactic, the space tourism company founded by Richard Branson, is getting ready to ...
arstechnica.com/space/2026/08/virgin-galactic-wants-your-help-naming-its-new-delta-class-spaceship/
Yeni Safak English Aug 11
NASA invites India to join ambitious Moon base mission: The United States has invited India to become a partner in NASA’s planned lunar base initiative ...
en.yenisafak.com/technology/nasa-invites-india-to-join-ambitious-moon-base-mission-3721785
UPSC Mains 2026 Revision Checklist: 15 Science and Technology topics aspirants shouldn’t miss
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-mains-2026-revision-checklist-top-15-science-and-technology-10827550/
Tim Peake to bring The Quest To Explore Space to St George’s Hall in Bradford: History-making astronaut Tim Peake will land in Yorkshire on his latest tour and ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/tim-peake-to-bring-the-quest-to-explore-space-to-st-georges-hall-in-bradford-8845294
Reports: SpaceX rocket crashes uncontrollably onto the moon: The four-ton object does not endanger Earth, but reignites the debate about space debris shortly ...
fr.de/panorama/berichte-spacex-rakete-stuerzt-unkontrolliert-auf-den-mond-zr-94430208.html
Space Aug 04
'A very busy mission': SpaceX on track to launch 4 astronauts to the ISS on Sept. 12
space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/a-very-busy-mission-spacex-on-track-to-launch-4-astronauts-to-the-iss-on-sept-12
The Globe and Mail Aug 03
Canada’s next space odyssey is about to begin as Joshua Kutryk prepares for liftoff
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-astronaut-joshua-kutryk-international-space-station-iss/
UAE centre launches 'UNAF-1' space mission, completes successful phase: The mission was launched on July 7, 2026, with the support and funding of the UAE Space ...
khaleejtimes.com/space/unaf-1-space-mission-national-space-science-and-technology-centre-launch
htmedia.page.link Jul 22
Mint Explainer | India's private space race has lift-off. What's next?: Skyroot Aerospace's successful orbital mission marks a milestone for India's private ...
livemint.com/industry/india-space-startups-skyroot-launch-private-space-industry-explained-11784627483910.html
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsIndia’s Private Rocket Launch Reaches Low Earth Orbit
Jul 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
- The 24-meter Vikram-1 rocket successfully entered a low Earth orbit at an altitude of 450 kilometers.
- This launch represents the first time an Indian private company placed satellites into orbit with its own vehicle.
- A handwritten postcard from Prime Minister Modi saying ‘Vande Mataram’ was carried aboard the rocket.
- Flight data will be analyzed to refine guidance systems and aid future commercial satellite deployments.
#WATCH | The Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after spending 240 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) ... Show more
Key FactsSuccessful Return from Eight-Month ISS Mission
Jul 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- A US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts completed a 241-day mission aboard the International Space Station and returned safely to Earth.
- The Soyuz MS-28 capsule touched down on July 27 in the steppes near Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
- The crew conducted scientific research during their stay to advance space exploration and provide benefits on Earth.
- Despite geopolitical tensions following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, the US and Russia continue cooperative efforts in manned spaceflight.
The Moment Skyroot's Vikram-1 Entered Space During Mission Aagaman
Space Jul 10
Wally Funk, trailblazing pilot and astronaut, passes away at 87: "Her story will continue to inspire generations of future explorers. Fly Wally, Fly."
space.com/space-exploration/human-spaceflight/wally-funk-trailblazing-pilot-and-astronaut-passes-away-at-87
Key FactsWally Funk: Aviation and Spaceflight Trailblazer
Jul 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arstechnica.com
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- Born in 1939, Funk earned multiple pilot certifications and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.
- She became the first female flight instructor at a US military base and the first female FAA flight inspector.
- Funk witnessed the 1995 launch of the first female space shuttle pilot and published her memoir in 2020.
- Her achievements earned her numerous honors, including posthumous induction into the International Space Hall of Fame.
Italy's Meloni gives Parmitano Italian flag for Artemis III space mission: Meloni meets ESA astronaut ahead of his 2027 mission, hailing his selection as a ...
wantedinrome.com/news/italy-meloni-gives-parmitano-italian-flag-for-artemis-iii-space-mission.html
Key FactsItalian Flag Presented for Artemis III Spaceflight
Jul 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presented astronaut Luca Parmitano with an official Italian flag copy on July 1 at Palazzo Chigi.
- The Artemis III mission, set for early summer 2027, will test lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin in space for the first time.
- Parmitano is the first European Space Agency astronaut to serve as pilot on an Artemis mission and the second non-US participant.
- Training continues through 2026 and early 2027, focusing on rendezvous, docking, and close-proximity spacecraft maneuvers.
very proud and very curious— Giorgia Meloni told Parmitano she was 'very proud and very curious' about his Artemis III mission.
NASA needs volunteers to spend a year locked in a Mars simulation: The space agency has put out a call for its Moon & Mars Exploration Analog ...
scientificamerican.com/article/nasa-needs-volunteers-to-spend-a-year-locked-in-a-mars-simulation/
How contenders in the new space race stack up: When NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the crew of the Artemis III mission at Johnson Space Center in ...
asiatimes.com/2026/06/how-contenders-in-the-new-space-race-stack-up/
New space mission to launch with HK astronaut aboard: A Hong Kong astronaut will join a Chinese space mission for the first time, as Beijing edges closer to its ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/05/24/new-space-mission-to-launch-with-hk-astronaut-aboard
What is China’s Shenzhou-23 mission? Inside the year-long space experiment : The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be ...
euronews.com/next/2026/05/25/what-is-chinas-shenzhou-23-mission-inside-the-year-long-space-experiment
China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay
npr.org/2026/05/25/g-s1-124179/china-launches-shenzhou-23-spacecraft
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived in space: Three new astronauts have arrived at the Chinese space station "Tiangong". For the first time ...
rp-online.de/panorama/wissen/drei-chinesische-astronauten-sind-im-all-angekommen_aid-148820541
Chinese astronaut to spend a full year in orbit as Beijing ramps up Moon race: China launched a three-man space flight to its Tiangong space station Sunday ...
france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260524-chinese-astronaut-to-spend-a-full-year-in-orbit-as-beijing-ramps-up-moon-race
Hong Kong’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying lifts off into space on Shenzhou-23 mission
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354697/hong-kongs-first-astronaut-lai-ka-ying-lifts-space-shenzhou-23-mission
Paid articlePaywall ‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight
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Paid articlePaywallAstrophotography and astrotourism website Capture the Atlas has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection ... Show more
In Photos: 25 Stunning Milky Way Images Named World’s Best For 2026
In Photos: 25 Stunning Milky Way Images Named World’s Best For 2026
Space May 22
This cryptocurrency billionaire will fly SpaceX's 1st private Starship to Mars, but when?
space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/this-cryptocurrency-billionaire-will-fly-spacexs-1st-private-starship-to-mars-but-when
Key FactsSpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Due to Technical Issues
May 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- SpaceX postponed the 12th Starship test flight after encountering last-minute technical complications.
- Starship V3 features revamped Raptor engines and a new launchpad, with liftoff rescheduled for no earlier than 6:15 p.m. ET tomorrow.
- The mission includes objectives such as stage separation, controlled booster landing, and deployment of 22 simulator satellites.
- The company is advancing Starship for crewed lunar missions with enhancements focused on rapid reusability and system upgrades.
New rocket, new pad — We're learning a lot about these systems as we execute them for the first time, and we're not able to basically troubleshoot all of these issues in those final seconds to get to launch, but that essentially makes this a wet dress rehearsal.— SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot describing the testing sequence and calling it a wet dress rehearsal
SpaceX IPO filing reveals Elon Musk's space economy vision: SpaceX IPO filing reveals Elon Musk's vision for Mars factories, asteroid mining, and space tourism.
businessinsider.com/spacex-ipo-filing-elon-musk-space-economy-vision-2026-5
SMILE in space: China, EU joint planet defence satellite defies earthly tensions: Launch of satellite to study Earth’s magnetic shield hailed by lead scientists ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3354263/smile-space-china-eu-joint-planet-defence-satellite-defies-earthly-tensions
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dlvr.it May 20
ESA boss tires of being dragged around by NASA mood swings: Are we pilots or are we passengers? Aschbacher asks
theregister.com/science/2026/05/20/esa-boss-tires-of-being-dragged-around-by-nasa-mood-swings/5243235
Astrophotography and astrotourism website Capture the Atlas has unveiled the 2026 edition of its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection ... Show more
In Photos: 25 Stunning Milky Way Images Named World’s Best For 2026
In Photos: 25 Stunning Milky Way Images Named World’s Best For 2026
Europe & China launch SMILE to study Earth's magnetic field: The new European and Chinese SMILE mission will map how solar winds collide with Earth’s ...
dw.com/en/europe-china-launch-smile-mission-to-study-earths-magnetic-shield/video-77197824
What happens when solar winds hit Earth? SMILE mission to study magnetic shield in action
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/smile-mission-earth-magnetosphere-solar-storms-10695581/
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, one of the four Artemis II crew members, reunites with her dog after returning home from her space mission.
A New Era Has Arrived—And We Cover Every Moment History was made on humanity's first journey beyond Earth orbit in over 50 years ... Show more
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Aviation Week & Space Technology
PM meets Pakistanis selected for China's space mission, hopes it will 'usher in era of space research'
dawn.com/news/1994354
China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for Tiangong space station mission
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3351043/china-names-2-pakistani-astronauts-chosen-train-tiangong-space-station-mission
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