Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA awards €81.2m contract to OHB Italia to build RAMSES probe for Apophis; launch set for 2028

ESA has signed an €81.2m contract with OHB Italia to start construction, assembly and testing of the RAMSES (Rapid Apophis Mission for Space Safety) spacecraft to study asteroid Apophis. The deal begins spacecraft manufacture ahead of a planned 2028 launch.

2026-02-11T01:35:58.100553-08:00

Satellite Project Kuiper Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space Policy & Regulation

CNBC • Annie Palmer

FCC clears Amazon for 4,500 more LEO broadband satellites, taking Kuiper to ~7,700

By CNBC: The new tranche would bring Amazon's planned constellation to roughly 7,700 satellites.

PCMag

FCC Approves Amazon’s Second‑Generation Kuiper LEO System; Amazon Seeks Extension for First‑Generation Deadline

PCMag

FCC Green-Lights Amazon's Second-Gen Leo Satellite System

Also: GeekWire, SpaceNews.com, Seeking Alpha, cosmiclog.com and The Verge

2026-02-10T15:35:56.178994-08:00

Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions Commercial Space

Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

SpaceX Super Heavy booster passes four days of cryoproof testing ahead of next Starship flight

By Ars Technica: The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions.

2026-02-10T16:13:21.248056-08:00

Satellite North America Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240214_Starlink_7-14_prelaunch_small-678x452.jpg) SpaceX is preparing for its 12th Starlink mission of the year so far with a Falcon 9 rocket launch set for Wednesday morning from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

2026-02-10T18:54:39.740097-08:00

Satellite Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

ULA sets sights on ramping up launch cadence in 2026

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260210_Vulcan_USSF-87_rollout-1.jpeg) On the cusp of launching its first Vulcan rocket of the year on Thursday, United Launch Alliance leadership announced its goal for 2026 to launch between 18 and 22 times.

2026-02-10T16:55:49.421135-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Commercial Space

The War Zone • Hope Hodge Seck

NASA Seeks New Providers for Low-Gravity Parabolic ('Vomit Comet') Flights

By The War Zone: NASA is looking for new providers to supply low-gravity parabolic flights for spaceflight training and scientific research.

2026-02-10T14:34:55.487782-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Julian Dossett

Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Help Prevent Satellite Collisions

By Space.com: "You can try to predict the lifetime of the orbit.".

2026-02-10T12:10:11.349986-08:00

Satellite Commercial Space

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Demonstrates Bidirectional Satellite Voice Call to Connected Car with 5GAA for Emergency Communications

By Via Satellite: Last week, Viasat demonstrated a bi-directional voice call from a connected vehicle over satellite, to show how satellite can be used in emergency communications for vehicles.

2026-02-10T15:13:07.262903-08:00

Menu

ESA awards €81.2m contract to OHB Italia to build RAMSES probe for Apophis; launch set for 2028

FCC clears Amazon for 4,500 more LEO broadband satellites, taking Kuiper to ~7,700

FCC Approves Amazon’s Second‑Generation Kuiper LEO System; Amazon Seeks Extension for First‑Generation Deadline

FCC Green-Lights Amazon's Second-Gen Leo Satellite System

SpaceX Super Heavy booster passes four days of cryoproof testing ahead of next Starship flight

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

ULA sets sights on ramping up launch cadence in 2026

NASA Seeks New Providers for Low-Gravity Parabolic ('Vomit Comet') Flights

Mapping 1 Million Orbital Routes to Help Prevent Satellite Collisions

Viasat Demonstrates Bidirectional Satellite Voice Call to Connected Car with 5GAA for Emergency Communications

ESA Awards OHB a €81.2 Million Contract for Ramses Asteroid Probe

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

ULA sets sights on ramping up launch cadence in 2026

SpaceX Super Heavy booster passes four days of cryoproof testing ahead of next Starship flight

FCC clears Amazon for 4,500 more LEO broadband satellites, taking Kuiper to ~7,700

Viasat Demonstrates Bidirectional Satellite Voice Call to Connected Car with 5GAA for Emergency Communications

Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’

NRO adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program

Laser-linked satellite networks move from concept to operational capability

Amazon LEO Secures Anchor Maritime Broadband Resellers Ahead of Ariane 64 Inaugural Launch

SpaceX pivots from Mars to Moon settlement, aims for self‑sustaining lunar city within 10 years, Musk says

US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy

EU’s Iris2 secure multi‑orbit satcom eyed for initial service in 2029, full capability by 2032; final decision due in April

ESA to Name Aeolus‑2 Prime Contractor as €70M Phase B2 Award Is Approved

Starlink's 2024 Advances: Transforming In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity in Aviation

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

More in Space

Sidus Space and Simera Sense Partner to Integrate Hyperspectral Sensors with Onboard Analytics for Next‑Gen EO Platforms

ULA seeks to rebuild launch cadence after CEO’s exit

Germany commits €78M to establish national human exploration mission control center

Australasia Space Innovation Institute applies space technologies to address terrestrial challenges

NLRB Dismisses Case Brought by Fired SpaceX Employees

Rep. Mike Haridopolos: Cutting Red Tape to Pass a NASA Bill

Spaceium Successfully Demonstrates In‑Orbit Refueling Actuator

Non-venture space startup investment hits post-SPAC high