Space Industry: Latest News and Analysis
Space is now an industry with launch cadences, order books and supply chains, and AirPro News covers it the way we cover aviation: from the announcement, with the numbers.
That means SpaceX, ULA, Rocket Lab, Arianespace, Blue Origin and the launch start-ups; NASA, ESA, JAXA, ISRO and the other agencies; satellite operators and manufacturers; and the growing in-space services, station and lunar economies. This page gathers every AirPro News story on space, newest first.
What we watch
- Launch. Starship’s test campaign and its path to operational missions; Falcon 9 cadence; Vulcan, Ariane 6, New Glenn and Neutron entering service; and the small-launch companies fighting for the remaining market.
- Agencies and exploration. NASA’s Artemis lunar programme and commercial crew and cargo contracts, ESA’s launcher and science missions, and the national programmes in Japan, India, China and the Gulf.
- Satellites. Constellation build-outs and their launch contracts, Earth-observation and communications operators, and the manufacturers and component suppliers behind them.
- Defence space. Space Force and allied military procurement, missile-warning and communications satellites, and the industrial contracts that follow.
- The in-space economy. Commercial stations, life-extension and servicing vehicles, lunar landers, in-space manufacturing, and the funding rounds that decide which of them get built.
Latest space coverage
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Final EIS Approves SpaceX Starship Launches at Cape Canaveral SLC37
The Air Force authorizes SpaceX to operate Starship at Cape Canaveral with up to 76 launches yearly, addressing environmental and community impacts.
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European Nations Approve 22 Billion Euro ESA Budget for 2026-2028
European countries agree on a €22.1 billion ESA budget for 2026–2028, focusing on defense, launch innovation, and exploration programs.
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China’s LandSpace Prepares Zhuque-3 Launch for Reusable Rocket Milestone
LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 rocket will attempt China’s first reusable methane-fueled orbital launch, advancing commercial space efforts.
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Oman Selects Airbus for First National Telecommunications Satellite
Oman partners with Airbus to develop OmanSat-1, a software-defined satellite enhancing national and regional telecom capabilities by 2029.
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NASA and Boeing Modify Starliner Contract to Prioritize Safety
NASA and Boeing reduce Starliner missions and shift next flight to uncrewed cargo to fix propulsion issues ahead of crewed launches.
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Rocket Lab to launch JAXA’s RAISE And Shine mission in December 2025
Rocket Lab schedules the first dedicated Electron launch for JAXA with the RAISE-4 technology satellite, enhancing space tech demos and debris mitigation.
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Florida Space Coast Sets Record With 100 Orbital Launches in 2025
Florida’s Space Coast reaches 100 orbital launches in 2025, driven by SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket and expanding Starlink deployments.
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SpaceX V3 Booster Structural Failure Delays Artemis III Mission Timeline
SpaceX’s first Version 3 Super Heavy booster suffered structural failure during ground testing, impacting Artemis III schedules and booster development.
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Blue Origin Upgrades New Glenn Rocket and Launches New Heavy Lifter
Blue Origin enhances New Glenn rocket with thrust upgrades and unveils 9×4 variant for heavy-lift missions debuting in early 2026.
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Isar Aerospace and SEOPS Secure 2028 Dedicated Launch Mission
Isar Aerospace signs a 2028 mission agreement with SEOPS for launching payloads from Norway using the Spectrum rocket.
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FAA Ends Daytime Rocket Launch Ban After US Government Shutdown
FAA lifts the daytime commercial rocket launch ban, restoring full operations for US space companies after government shutdown staffing issues.
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SpaceX Sets New Rapid Launch Record at Florida Space Coast
SpaceX achieved its shortest turnaround ever at Florida’s Space Coast with two Falcon 9 launches deploying 58 Starlink satellites in one night.
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Commercial Space · Launch Activities · Space agencies · Launch · Startups · Investments
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