Base Lunare I will land on Shackleton connecting ridge to demonstrate capabilities that reduce risk for Artemis crewed landings in 2028.

NASA plans to launch Base Lunare I no earlier than autumn 2026 on Blue Origin’s Endurance Blue Moon Mark 1 lander.

Moon Base III is planned for 2026 and will carry Lunar Vertex on Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C Trinity lander.

NASA awarded Astrolab $219 million and Lunar Outpost $220 million for the first phase of lunar terrain vehicle development and delivery.

The Ramstein coalitions Ukraine helped structure delivered €1.1 billion for IT and €2.2 billion for drones.

The U.K. Ministry of Defence issued 13 defense space contracts to startups at a few million pounds each.

Ukraine had seven drone companies at the start of the 2022 invasion and 500 by the end of 2024.

HyImpulse’s Christian Schmierer said military space procurement requirements for secrecy are secret.

Companies that have worked with ESA’s Φ-lab have raised approximately €1 billion in private investment against €150 million of ESA co-funding over four years.

Former Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Kateryna Chernohorenko summarized Ukraine’s procurement approach as translating requirements, making them readable, and paying for the work.

The Bundeswehr uses Deutsche Bahn to move equipment and FedEx to send parcels.

A schedule image lists an August 9 launch of Long March 7A.

A schedule image lists a July 7 launch of Long March 10B and marks it as recoverable.

A schedule image lists a June 17 launch of Long March 12.

A schedule image lists an August 24 launch of Long March 5 with Chang'e 7.

A schedule image lists a July 17 launch of Long March 7A.

A schedule image lists a June 23 launch of Long March 7A.

LandSpace has an official Q2 deadline for the ZQ-3 Y2 launch.

A schedule image lists a June 27 launch of Long March 8A.

A schedule image lists a June 5 launch of Long March 8A.

A schedule image lists a June 10 launch of Long March 5.

ESA BIC Andalucía provides free access to its facilities in the historic Naves de Renfe in Seville’s San Jerónimo district.

The ESA BIC network has more than thirty centers across Europe.

OBA – Orbital Boost Aerospace develops electric orbital launchers and reusable reentry capsules.

Spain already has more than 130 startups linked to the ESA BIC network.

ESA BIC Andalucía has started its incubation program with six first startups.

Graniot’s platform converts satellite data into actionable information for companies and institutions.

ESA BIC Andalucía is managed by the Centro Avanzado de Tecnologías Aeroespaciales (Catec).

ESA BIC Andalucía provides 60,000 euros of non-repayable direct funding to participating startups.

OBA – Orbital Boost Aerospace is developing electric orbital launchers and reusable reentry capsules for space-debris removal and flexible cargo transport in orbit.

Graniot provides space-intelligence services for agriculture, vegetation management, and road infrastructure monitoring.

ESA BIC Andalucía includes 80 hours of specialized coaching, legal consulting, and technical support.

ESA BIC Andalucía is open to both startup founders and already incorporated companies that are less than five years old.

Albor Space develops space communications solutions based on software-defined radio, including satellite channel emulators, 5G/6G payloads for satellites, and NTN systems.

During incubation, startups in ESA BIC Andalucía receive 60,000 euros in non-reimbursable direct funding.

OLMA Space’s solutions are certified under the ECSS standard.

ESA BIC Andalucía offers an incubation period of 12 to 24 months for space-connected startups.

The 60,000 euros in direct funding is provided equally by the AEE and the Junta de Andalucía.

ESA BIC Andalucía offers an incubation period of 12 to 24 months.

Hisperion is a Seville startup specializing in software for simulating space missions.

The six startups in the first ESA BIC Andalucía cohort are Hisperion, OLMA Space, OBA – Orbital Boost Aerospace, Albor Space, YNSAT, and Graniot.

Catec has more than 15 years of R&D experience in the aerospace and aviation sectors.

The second ESA BIC Andalucía startup application deadline is 30 October 2026.

OBA – Orbital Boost Aerospace is a Malaga-based startup focused on orbital logistics, access to high orbits, and deorbiting services.

OLMA Space will begin operations in Andalusia and specializes in advanced coatings and manufacturing for the space sector.

The ESA BIC network in Europe comprises more than thirty centers.

YNSAT is a Málaga-based SaaS company that provides satellite remote-sensing tools for the mining and environmental sectors.

The 60,000 euros for ESA BIC Andalucía are funded equally by the Agencia Espacial Española and the Junta de Andalucía.

Spain has more than 130 startups linked to the ESA BIC network.

Graniot provides satellite remote-sensing services for agriculture, vegetation management, and road infrastructure monitoring.