The 2nd stage of Soyuz-2.1b was found in the Vilyuysky District of the Sakha Republic after yesterday's launch.

Jared Isaacman is the NASA Administrator.

There is renewed interest in deploying landers on the Moon due to growing rivalry between the United States and China regarding lunar presence.

The Blue Ghost mission successfully landed on March 2, 2025.

Volta Space is testing technology for a lunar power beaming application.

SPACETIDE published the latest edition of its space industry report 'SPACETIDE COMPASS' vol.13.

ElevationSpace is collaborating with Exobiosphere from Luxembourg.

The report analyzes the finances of six domestic space-related startups listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

The number of startup companies in Japan has reached 114, the highest in Asia.

The total market capitalization of domestic space-related startups reached approximately 400 billion yen as of September 2025.

Successful launches of SAR satellites by QPS Research Institute indicate progress in Japan's space business.

The annual sales of the six listed companies in the space business combined reached approximately 14 billion yen.

The number of companies achieving positive gross profit in the space business has increased due to demand from government projects.

The report is available in both paid and free versions.

In 2024, the total fundraising amount decreased year-on-year, but the number of fundraising companies is on the rise.

Space Compass and Microsoft are collaborating on an on-orbit AI technology demonstration.

India has 74 startups, China has 67, and Australia has 62.

The report summarizes trends in the space business, the number of startups, and government policies.

The total funding raised by Japanese startups is projected to exceed 200 billion yen by 2025.

The new launch date will be announced once the technical checks are complete and the full operability of the involved systems is confirmed.

The joint involvement of institutions and industry confirms the strategic and dual nature of the COSMO-SkyMed program, developed to meet both civil and governmental needs.

Ground infrastructure checks are a crucial phase to ensure the reliability of the COSMO-SkyMed system, especially for operational missions providing continuous services and critical data.

The COSMO-SkyMed program is one of the main Italian space infrastructures for Earth observation.

The ASI post on X mentioned key partners of the COSMO-SkyMed program.

In the absence of further official communications, the COSMO-SkyMed program continues according to its strategic planning while awaiting the definition of the new launch window.

CSG-FM3 is part of the second generation of the COSMO-SkyMed system, aimed at ensuring operational continuity and improved performance over the long term.

The launch of the COSMO-SkyMed mission CSG-FM3 has been postponed.

The postponement is due to ongoing checks on the ground infrastructure.

The decision to postpone the launch was communicated on December 29, 2025, by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) through a post on X.

The COSMO-SkyMed system is designed to operate under any weather and lighting conditions using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites.

The postponement of the COSMO-SkyMed launch is part of the normal procedures for managing complex space missions.

The Space and Blue theme is a transversal area of the Space Economy that activates technological, industrial, and strategic connections between the maritime and space domains.

Technological developments in underwater areas, including autonomous underwater robotics, advanced sensors, distributed monitoring networks, and local data processing capabilities, are increasingly important for operating in complex and poorly connected environments.

Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone and Paolo Casalino signed a Convention for the Space and Blue initiative to support the Space Economy.

The Space and Blue paradigm creates conditions for companies from non-traditionally space-oriented fields to enter the space supply chain through public-private partnerships and collaborative initiatives focused on developing solutions for marine observation, offshore infrastructure management, and environmental security.

The initiative is part of the regulation of relations between the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy and the Italian Space Agency.

The call involves high-tech start-ups and innovative SMEs, promoting the participation of entities operating in different contexts and supply chains.

The initiative encourages contamination between sectors and the adoption of a cross-industry logic as fundamental drivers for increasing competitiveness and innovation.

Luca Vincenzo Maria Salamone is the Director General of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).

The integration of space and marine sectors promotes the meeting between established industrial sectors and space technologies, expanding value chains and enabling new development trajectories.

Paolo Casalino is the Director General for industrial policy, conversion and industrial crisis, innovation, SMEs, and Made in Italy.

The pilot project of the Convention includes a multi-thematic call to stimulate the development, experimentation, and advanced prototyping of technologies that facilitate the interconnection between space and marine domains.

The integration of marine and space sectors represents a privileged context for entrepreneurial innovation, offering concrete opportunities for start-ups and micro-enterprises focused on developing advanced technologies with an emphasis on sustainability and positive environmental impact.

The Space and Blue project is not a single initiative, but a structured pathway and a recognized institutional and entrepreneurial tool aimed at fostering cooperation, technological development, and the growth of new inter-domain supply chains.

AST SpaceMobile has agreements with over 50 mobile network operators globally, serving nearly 3 billion subscribers combined.

AST SpaceMobile has a workforce of more than 1,800 employees.

The BlueBird 6 cellular communications satellite has been placed in orbit.

AST SpaceMobile operates nearly 500,000 square feet of manufacturing and operations facilities worldwide.

BlueBird 6 was assembled, integrated, and tested at AST SpaceMobile’s manufacturing facilities in Midland, Texas.

BlueBird 6 has the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, spanning nearly 2,400 square feet.