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China tests Long March 12B reusable first stage at JiuquanTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp has carried out a static firing test of the first stage of its new Long March 12B reusable carrier rocket at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northw ... more 
Galactic Energy conducts sixth offshore Ceres 1 mission from Yellow Sea platformBeijing, China (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 Galactic Energy has carried out its sixth sea based mission of the Ceres 1 solid fuel launcher, adding four more spacecraft to the Tianqi commercial internet of things constellation. The lates ... more 
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 missionKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2026 NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. ... more 
GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missilesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2026 GE Aerospace and Lockheed Martin have completed a series of engine tests that demonstrate the viability of a liquid fueled rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missile applications. The work ma ... more |
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What happens when fire ignites in space? 'A ball of flame'Paris, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 When fire breaks out in the low-gravity, high-stakes conditions inside spacecraft or space stations, it behaves very differently than back here on Earth. ... more  
W5 Technologies LEO payload extends MUOS coverage into polar and remote theatersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 W5 Technologies has introduced the Mighty MUOSe system, a compact payload that extends coverage for the Mobile User Objective System military satellite communications network from Low Earth Orbit. ... more  
Spaceflight study links astronaut biology to reversible shifts in epigenetic ageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 When the four member crew of Axiom 2 launched on a 10 day mission in May 2023, their time in orbit carried a dense manifest of biomedical experiments aimed at probing human physiology under spacefli ... more 
ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuationWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history. ... more |
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NASA Back for Seconds with New Food System Design ChallengeWashington DC (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 NASA is getting ready to send four astronauts around the Moon with Artemis II, laying the foundation for sustainable missions to the lunar surface and paving the way for human exploration on Mars. A ... more |
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Space station study reveals unusual virus bacteria dynamics in microgravityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 In near weightless conditions aboard the International Space Station, viruses that infect bacteria continue to attack their hosts but follow an altered evolutionary trajectory compared to the same s ... more 
Eutelsat orders 340 new OneWeb LEO satellites from AirbusParis, France (SPX) Jan 13, 2026 Eutelsat has signed a new contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the manufacture of an additional 340 OneWeb low Earth orbit satellites, expanding its next generation constellation plan and secu ... more 
Firefly prepares Alpha Block II upgrade for Flight 8Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Firefly Aerospace has announced a Block II configuration upgrade for its Alpha small launch vehicle, with qualification testing for the new second stage hardware now underway at the companys Rocket ... more 
New orbital mapping system targets Earth Moon libration trafficTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 As lunar exploration intensifies, the cislunar space is experiencing increasing congestion. Traditional two body Keplerian elements, which have long been the standard for Earth orbiting objects, pro ... more |
Blue Origin and Nimbus validate fuel cells for lunar life supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 In a key step toward sustaining crews on future lunar missions, Nimbus Power Systems has completed a campaign of shock and vibration tests on its advanced, gravity independent fuel cell hardware in ... more  |
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AST SpaceMobile secures role on MDA SHIELD defense architectureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 AST SpaceMobile has been selected for a prime contract position on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense, or SHIELD, program, placing its space-base ... more  
Energy learning algorithm boosts complex UAV swarm taskingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 19, 2026 With unmanned aerial vehicles now common across modern military and security operations, planners face increasing pressure to assign heterogeneous drone swarms to complex mission sets without wastin ... more  
US air authority warns of 'military activities' over Mexico, Central AmericaNew York (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 US aviation authorities issued notices Friday warning airlines to "exercise caution" in the airspace over Mexico and Central America due to "military activities." ... more 
Greenland is helpful, but not vital, for US missile defenseParis, France (AFP) Jan 14, 2026 President Donald Trump has said US control of Greenland is vital for his planned Golden Dome missile defense system, but not all experts are convinced. ... more |
Fueling research in nuclear thermal propulsionBoston MA (SPX) Jan 14, 2026 Going to the moon was one thing; going to Mars will be quite another. The distance alone is intimidating. While the moon is 238,855 miles away, the distance to Mars is between 33 million and 249 million miles. ... more  
Japan, Philippines agree military resupply dealManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 The Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces, the latest in a series of pacts aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness. ... more  
Japan and US agree to expand cooperation on missiles, military drillsTokyo (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 Tokyo and Washington agreed Friday to boost joint production of defence equipment including missiles, and expand their military presence in waters southwest of mainland Japan, as China ramps up pressure on its Asian neighbour. ... more 
Taiwan locates black box for F-16 jetTaipei (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 Taiwan has located the black box of a F-16 fighter jet that apparently crashed into the sea last week, the Air Force said Thursday. ... more |
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Indian rocket hits snag during launchNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 An Indian rocket hit a snag during its launch Monday, forcing a deviation in flight path as it carried an Earth observation satellite and commercial payloads, the country's space agency said. ... more 
Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plantMoscow (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Russia on Monday claimed to have hit an aviation repair plant in Ukraine's western Lviv region last week with its Oreshnik ballistic missile, the first time either country has named the strike's alleged target. ... more 
India accuses Pakistan of cross-border drone incursions in KashmirNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 India's army chief accused Pakistan on Tuesday of flying drones into Indian-administered territory in disputed Kashmir, where the nuclear-armed rivals fought a four-day clash last year. ... more 
Sweden invests over $400 mn in military dronesStockholm (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Sweden is investing four billion kronor ($437 million) to acquire drones for all branches of its armed forces, the country's defence minister said Monday, stressing that Europe needed to assume "greater responsibility" for itself and Ukraine. ... more |
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Tourists hit record in Japan, despite plunge from ChinaTokyo (AFP) Jan 20, 2026 A record number of tourists flocked to Japan in 2025, officials said Tuesday, despite a steep fall in Chinese visitors in December as a diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo rumbled on. ... more |
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China factory explosion death toll rises to 9Beijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2026 The death toll from an explosion at a steel factory in northern China rose to nine, state media said Tuesday, after dozens were also injured in the weekend blast. ... more 
Australia warns of floods, fires after cars washed away; Floods kill 10 in South Africa, Mozambique on alertSydney (AFP) Jan 16, 2026 Australia's emergency services warned people Friday to stay prepared for sudden downpours and dangerous bushfires in the country's east after a flash flood swept cars into the sea. ... more 
South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter regionJohannesburg (AFP) Jan 18, 2026 South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. ... more 
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese aid to rebuild after deadly cycloneColombo (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 Sri Lanka asked China to help rebuild key infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, which killed at least 641 people and caused extensive damage, the island's foreign minister said on Monday. ... more |
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