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Space news from NASA, ESA, the UK Space Agency, the US Space Force and launch companies: missions, launches, satellites, space technology and space security.
UK Space Agency Lays Minute for New Orbital Liability Rules
The UK Space Agency updated contingent liability arrangements, introducing variable liability limits and waivers for innovative space missions.
UK Space Agency
Airbus A350-1000ULR Flies 12,503 Miles Non-Stop to Break World Record
The Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour test flight for Qantas, setting a new commercial distance record.
Airbus
Euclid Satellite Finds Record 15,000 Cosmic Magnifying Glasses
The Euclid satellite data revealed a record 15,000 new strong gravitational lens candidates, the largest collection ever.
University of British Columbia
Skyways Unveils Skyreach Autonomous VTOL Cargo Aircraft With 1,300-Mile Range
Skyways announced its new long-range autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft, with customer flights scheduled to begin in December 2026.
Company press releases (PR Newswire)
NASA Opens Applications for Its Next Generation of Astronauts
NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, offering candidates a chance to train for missions to the Moon and Mars.
NASA
Amazon Leo to Launch 40 Satellites on First Vulcan Mission
Amazon Leo targets November 13 for its first satellite launch aboard United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, carrying 40 spacecraft to low Earth orbit.
Amazon
NASA Tracks 2026 Antarctic Ozone Hole Reaching Seventh Largest Extent
NASA reported that the 2026 Antarctic ozone hole ranked as the seventh largest in 48 years of monitoring due to a strong polar vortex.
NASA
NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards for Lunar Landers and Nuclear Rover
NASA announced contracts and updates for Moon Base infrastructure, including a nuclear rover delivery and CLPS 2 cargo lander selections.
NASA
NASA Shares Updated Plans to Accelerate Artemis Moon Missions
NASA outlined updated acceleration plans for the Artemis program, advancing toward an Artemis III test flight in 2027 and Artemis IV in 2028.
NASA
NASA Unveils X-70 Fractal Experimental Aircraft for Flight Research
NASA introduced its new crewed X-70 Fractal experimental aircraft to advance aviation technology and flight research.
NASA