International
Stories around the biggest global space news, including from Europe, India, and Japan.
Esper Satellites Sends its Hyperspectral Sensor to Orbit
This sensor type can identify the unique hyperspectral signatures of many natural resources, including rare Earth elements—helping mining companies save millions of dollars in exploration costs.
Interstellar Books Customers for its First ZERO Launch
While the launch service agreements mark the first paying customers aboard an Interstellar flight, they won’t cover the costs of the launch itself.
ILRS Member Senegal Joins Artemis Accords
“Senegal chooses to join the great human adventure that has always driven us to explore the unknown,” Maram Kairé, the director general of the Senegalese Agency for Space Studies, said at a ceremony at NASA HQ in DC. “This signature marks a meaningful step in our space diplomacy and in our ambition to contribute to the peaceful exploration of outer space.”
EnduroSat Taps SpaceX, Kuiper Veteran to Lead US Business
Thomas is stepping into the US chief executive role as EnduroSat finalizes several new teams and facilities to ramp up the company’s production.
ESA Selects Finalists For European Launch Challenge
Each launcher now stands the chance to win a maximum of €169M.
Can Computers and Russian Engineers Build A Reusable Rocket in Dubai?
“Our goal is to be much faster than everyone else.”
Firefly Greenlit for Future Swedish Launches
Firefly Aerospace hit another milestone in its quest to reach orbit from Europe.
The UK’s Launch Timelines are Slipping
SaxaVord spaceport is the only launch site in the UK that can host vertical launches, and the limited capacity has created a traffic jam.
ESA Watch: Setting the Stage for November
This week, ESA member states declared that they will carry on with their ambitious space science and exploration plans—with or without the US.
Arkadia Proves Orbital Propulsion Can Be Green
Arkadia Space received data back from its first mission in space proving that its DARK propulsion system can perform as well as, if not better than, toxic hydrazine equivalents.
Sodern, Dhruva Space Team On Star Tracker Demo
The collaboration is a major win for the private Indian smallsat manufacturer looking to expand its global reach—and it also further strengthens Indo-French space ties.
