SPACE EXPLORATION & INDUSTRY
Space exploration programmes and the commercial space industry, including NASA missions such as Artemis and private companies like SpaceX.
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Behind the image: inside CADMOS and Sophie Adenot's mission
FRANCE 24Derrière l'image : au cœur du CADMOS, derrière la mission de Sophie Adenot
Jun 30, 2026, 01:34 PM
France 24 follows French astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently aboard the International Space Station, during one of her experiments. The report goes inside CADMOS, the control centre coordinating with ground teams.
Space images that could improve the search for survivors in Venezuela
EL PAÍSLas imágenes tomadas desde el espacio que podrían mejorar la búsqueda de supervivientes en Venezuela
Jun 29, 2026, 03:19 PM
An El País report explains how satellite imagery could improve the search for survivors in earthquake-hit Venezuela. Public and private satellites are described as essential for prioritising rescue efforts and aid to the affected population.
Andhra Pradesh Allots 120.76 Acres For Rocket Fuel Plant In Anantapur
NDTVJun 29, 2026, 02:21 PM
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved the allotment of about 120.76 acres of land to SpaceFields Pvt. Ltd. to set up a solid propellant (rocket fuel) processing facility in Anantapur district. The project marks an investment in India's private space and defence manufacturing sector.
Satellite wars: How Russia plans to rival Musk’s Starlink
RTJun 28, 2026, 04:37 PM
Russia plans to deploy dozens of Rassvet satellites, described as rivals to Elon Musk's Starlink, as it pushes for digital sovereignty. The project reflects Moscow's ambition to reduce reliance on Western space infrastructure.
Luca Parmitano, Artemis 3 astronaut: 'There is a lack of women because the mission's needs have been prioritised'
EL PAÍSLuca Parmitano, astronauta de Artemis 3: “Faltan mujeres porque se han priorizado las necesidades de la misión”
Jun 27, 2026, 03:30 AM
Luca Parmitano, a European Space Agency astronaut assigned to Artemis 3, spoke to EL PAÍS about the challenges of NASA's next lunar exploration mission. He said women are underrepresented because the mission's needs have been prioritised.
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
BBC WORLDJun 9, 2026, 05:46 PM
NASA has named the next crew for its Artemis Moon programme, though the astronauts will not land on—or even approach—the Moon on this mission. The announcement marks the next step in the agency's lunar ambitions.
Four men to fly Artemis 3, the rehearsal ahead of the Moon landing
EL PAÍSCuatro hombres volarán en la misión Artemis 3, el ensayo previo al aterrizaje en la Luna
Jun 9, 2026, 04:28 PM
Four men—three Americans and an Italian—will crew NASA's Artemis 3 mission, presented as the rehearsal ahead of the planned Moon landing. A woman had initially been slated to be part of the crew.
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
BBC WORLDJun 8, 2026, 11:22 PM
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, ripple across the wider market and reshape Elon Musk's fortune. Analysts say the listing may be Musk's biggest gamble yet.