Today In Space
Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 3:15 AM PST
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Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite launches aboard Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base
By NASA Spaceflight: Sentinel-6B, a joint US-European ocean monitoring satellite, launched Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.….
SpaceX launches joint NASA-European sea level monitor
Jeff Bezos launches Project Prometheus — AI start-up targeting engineering and manufacturing, including spacecraft
By New York Times: Called Project Prometheus, the company is focusing on artificial intelligence for the engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles and spacecraft.
HyPrSpace raises €21M to fund Baguette One suborbital test and accelerate OB-1 rocket development
By European Spaceflight: HyPrSpace has raised €21 million to perform its Baguette One suborbital test flight and accelerate the development of its OB-1 rocket.
OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture
By SpaceNews.com: The head of German space company OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors.
China’s CMSA Begins Full Preparations for Shenzhou-22 Crewed Mission to Support Tiangong Crew
By Leonard David: Preparations for China’s Shenzhou-22 mission has moved into full swing – an action required to assure that the now-orbiting space station crew can be sustained, and in a safe manner.
NASA, European Partners Set to Launch Sentinel-6B Earth Satellite
By NASA: Set to track sea levels across more than 90% of Earth’s ocean, the mission must first get into orbit. Here’s what to expect.
New JPL Study Refines Lunar Dust Properties — Implications for Rover and Habitat Design
By Universe Today: Most people interested in space exploration already know lunar dust is an absolute nightmare to deal with. We’re already reported on numerous potential methods for dealing with it, from 3D printing landing pads so we don’t sand blast everything in a given area when a rocket lands, to using liquid nitrogen to push the dust off of clothing.