(DKosig/Getty Images) By Oliver Lemaitre, Published by Space News, 1 December 2025 Before we start, a caveat: The following opinion is only relevant in a situation where the EU, together with its member states, would eventually decide to invest enough to equip itself with space capabilities commensurate with Europe’s economic
Published by First Post, 28 November 2025 Europe is advancing a military-grade “system of systems” in space, pooling national satellites to build a secure surveillance and intelligence network to boost defence autonomy amid rising geopolitical threats. European nations are now seeking to pool their national space assets to build a
By Global Times, 28 November 2025 When asked to comment on that the US' claims that after establishing the Space Force, it has gained dominance over Russia and China in the space domain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that China has always adhered to the peaceful use of
By Darren Shield, Published by The Cumberland Times, 28 November 2025 A new space observatory has been given the go-ahead inside RAF Spadeadam, creating what its backers describe as a 'UK-first facility' for satellite tracking and research. Cumberland Council has approved plans for a small temporary observatory to be built
President Donald Trump announces plans for Golden Dome at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington. (Alex Brandon/The Associated Press) By Thomas Novelly, Published by Defense One, 26 November 2025 Federal regulations don’t require disclosure for awards under $9 million. Space Force officials declined to name winners of
Published by Blue Origin, 24 November 2025 Blue Origin announced today an agreement with Optimum Technologies (OpTech) to integrate its next-generation Caracal optical payload onboard the first mission of Blue Ring, the highly maneuverable multi-mission spacecraft for payload delivery, hosting, and infrastructure services. Blue Ring's first mission is expected to
Illustration of Golden Dome technology. Credit: Redwire By Najam Ul Hassan, Published by Space News, 24 November 2025 Star Wars is back in vogue with President Trump’s executive order to establish the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield. It will feature an ambitious space-based boost-phase interceptor program in addition to terrestrial systems. While
Published by GOV.UK, 21 November 2025 The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain’s place as a European space leader. The funding will support five groundbreaking projects through the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) programme,
