Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Chris Bergin, Martijn Luinstra

Relativity Space, Rocket Lab and PLD Space advance next-gen orbital rocket testing ahead of 2026 debuts

Relativity Space, Rocket Lab and PLD Space each announced key testing milestones for their new orbital launch vehicles—Terran R, Neutron and Miura 5. The companies say the progress is aimed at supporting first debut flights later in 2026, underscoring the push to mature new rocket programs through near-term test campaigns.

2026-07-20T12:23:11.172032-07:00
Satellite   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
satnews.com

ThinKom GT2517 Terminal Achieves SES Government Technology Certification for O3b mPOWER Operation

By satnews.com: On Monday, July 20, 2026, ThinKom Solutions, Inc. announced that its ThinAir GT2517 airborne terminal successfully completed the SES Government Technology Certification (GTC) program.

2026-07-20T08:53:26.421896-07:00
Event   ESA   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
Space.com • Aparna Venkatesan

Artemis II was an incredible reminder of our shared humanity just when we needed it most (op-ed)

By Space.com: The Artemis II astronauts reminded us that they considered it the honor of a lifetime to go to the moon for us - and as us - while transmitting daily that they couldn’t wait to come home to us.

Also: ESA
2026-07-20T08:15:18.272882-07:00
Museums   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Skyroot Aerospace Reaches Orbit on Maiden 'Vikram-1' Flight, Making India the Third Nation with Private Launch Capability

By SpaceWatch Global: Skyroot Aerospace reached a 453 km orbit on the first flight of Vikram-1, making India the third nation with private orbital launch capability.

Also: India Defense News and dailygalaxy.com
2026-07-20T01:09:53.926616-07:00