SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China elevates aerospace to 'emerging pillar industry' in five‑year economic blueprint, sets deep‑space goals

China's draft national economic blueprint names aerospace an 'emerging pillar industry' and sets major objectives for the next five years, elevating deep‑space ambitions alongside broader sector development. The move signals Beijing's intention to prioritise aerospace in industrial policy and planning during the coming Five‑Year period.

2026-03-06T02:21:09.331043-08:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

How the EU Is Preparing Space for Defense — Interview with Marjolijn van Deelen

By SpaceWatch Global: During the Amsterdam Space Symposium, SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Marjolijn van Deelen, Space Envoy at the European External Action Service.

2026-03-06T04:01:04.555847-08:00
rocketlabcorp.com

Mission Success: Rocket Lab Completes 83rd Launch | Rocket Lab

By rocketlabcorp.com: Mahia, New Zealand. Match 6, 2026: Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has today turned around its second successful launch in less than a week from two different countries, maintaining Rocket Lab’s position as….

2026-03-05T17:21:28.784579-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing

By SpaceNews.com: The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5.

2026-03-05T15:15:28.851667-08:00