January 2025 Space News

NATO space domain, a new frontier of security NATO Allied Air Command 30 Jan 2025 -- The space domain has rapidly evolved from a realm of scientific exploration to a strategic arena. From civilian industry to military operations and individual use, dependence on space-enabled technology impacts almost all aspects of modern day life.
ISRO's 100th Launch Marks a Quantum Leap in India's Space journey, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh India PIB 29 Jan 2025 -- In his first response to the Indian Space Research Organisation's successful 100th launch from Sriharikota this morning, Union Minister of State for Space Dr Jitendra Singh said, "the launch of GSLV-F15/NVS-02 Mission is not simply another landmark milestone but this launch, being the 100th one, marks a quantum leap in India's Space journey
Trump Orders to Prepare Iron Dome Missile Defense System Design Within 60 Days Sputnik 28 Jan 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has ordered Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to submit the Iron Dome missile defense system design within 60 days.
The Iron Dome for America The White House 27 Jan 2025
SPACECENT breaks ground on Space Campus project in CENTCOM AOR United States Space Force 24 Jan 2025 -- In a significant milestone for the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Forces - Central officially broke ground on the Space Campus at Al Udeid Air Base, Jan. 14. The ceremony, attended by key personnel and stakeholders, marked the beginning of a new era in space capabilities for the region.
Iran to launch upgraded Kowsar satellite in coming months Press TV 23 Jan 2025 -- Iran plans to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite in the first half of the next Iranian year, which begins on March 21.
United States Welcomes Finland's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 23 Jan 2025 -- Finland became the 53rd signatory of the Artemis Accords at a ceremony at Aalto University's Winter Satellite Workshop today.
Iran to launch 'Kowsar 1.5' satellite into orbit in 2025 IRNA 22 Jan 2025 -- Iran is set to launch an advanced version of its domestically developed Kowsar satellite into orbit in the first half of the upcoming Persian calendar year, starting on March 21.
Shenzhou-19 crew successfully completes second series of extravehicular activities Global Times 21 Jan 2025 -- Taikonauts of the Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission crew successfully completed their second series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) at 1:12 am on Tuesday, which lasted approximately 8.5 hours, the Global Times learned from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA.) The agency also outlined plans consisting of three major missions for 2025.
VSFB achieves historic milestone with 51 launches in 2024 United States Space Force 21 Jan 2025 -- Vandenberg Space Force Base has revolutionized west coast space and test launch with an historic 51 launches in 2024 from the United States Space Force's West Coast Spaceport and Test Range. This achievement was driven by the base's commitment to innovation, revising practices and procedures and close partnerships with launch and test mission partners.
China launches five new satellites People's Daily 21 Jan 2025 -- China on Monday launched a CERES-1 carrier rocket with five satellites onboard.
Trump Says He Would Order Military to Create 'Iron Dome' to Protect US Sputnik 20 Jan 2025 -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to instruct the armed forces to develop and build the Iron Dome missile defense system to protect the country's territory.
China's private rocket firm Galactic Energy completes first launch mission in 2025 Global Times 20 Jan 2025 -- China's private aerospace company Galactic Energy completed its first launch mission in 2025 on Monday, successfully deploying five satellites into sun-synchronous orbit from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province.
China completes three tests of liquid oxygen-kerosene engines in one day, strongly supporting more launch missions Global Times 19 Jan 2025 -- For the first time, the Baolongyu test site of the Institute 165 of the Sixth Academy under the state-owned space giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), successfully completed three consecutive acceptance tests of liquid oxygen-kerosene engines in one day on Sunday.
Norway signs space agreement with the US Government of Norway 16 Jan 2025 -- Today, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.
U.S.-Norway Technology Safeguards Agreement US Dept. of State 16 Jan 2025 -- On January 16, 2025, the United States and Norway signed the Agreement on Technology Safeguards Associated with U.S. Participation in Space Launches from Norway, or the U.S.-Norway Technology Safeguards Agreement.
New Glenn launch signals new era for Space Launch Complex 36 United States Space Force 16 Jan 2025 -- Space Launch Delta 45 supported the maiden flight for Blue Origin's New Glenn from Space Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Jan. 13. The orbital-class rocket, named after John Glenn - the first American to orbit Earth-marked the first launch from Space Launch Complex 36 in 20 years.
Prime Minister congratulates ISRO for the successful demonstration of space docking of satellites India PIB 16 Jan 2025 -- Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO and the entire space fraternity for the successful demonstration of space docking of satellites
US, Japanese companies send landers on moon missions VOA 15 Jan 2025 -- Two moon landers built by private U.S. and Japanese companies are on their way to the moon after lifting off early Wednesday on a shared ride aboard a SpaceX rocket.
China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea Global Times 13 Jan 2025 -- A Smart Dragon-3 rocket lifted off on Monday in east China's Shandong Province, sending the satellite group CentiSpace 01 into the planned orbit.
Iran to launch Pars-2 satellite by February IRNA 11 Jan 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency has announced that Iran plans to launch its Pars-2 Satellite by February 2025.
Iran to unveil indigenous remote-sensing Pars-2 satellite next month Press TV 11 Jan 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the domestically-manufactured remote-sensing Pars-2 satellite will be unveiled early next month, as he announced the ongoing construction of a third version of the spacecraft.
New homegrown anti-ballistic system to join IRGC air defenses soon Press TV 10 Jan 2025 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says a new homegrown anti-ballistic defense system will be tested in the near future.
Department of Defense Awards $14.3 Million to Expand Sources of Solid Rocket Motors DoD 07 Jan 2025 -- The Department of Defense announced today a $14.3 million award to Anduril Industries, Inc. (Anduril) in Costa Mesa, California, via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA).
Ministry of National Defense Press Release on "Chinese Communist Party Launching Carrier Rocket" ROC MND 07 Jan 2025
China satellite launch no threat to Taiwan: MND CNA 07 Jan 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday said a satellite launched by China that flew over Taiwan posed no threat given its altitude.
Operational C2 centers take center stage in Space Flag 25-1 United States Space Force 07 Jan 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force's premier space exercise, Space Flag 25-1, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of the exercise with the participation of Operational Command and Control (C2) centers, mostly from U.S. Space Forces - Space, as full players.
China launches test satellite for orbital refueling People's Daily 07 Jan 2025 -- China successfully sent a test satellite, Shijian-25, into space on Tuesday morning, using a Long March-3B rocket for the launch.
Iran plans to launch two new satellites by late spring IRNA 04 Jan 2025 -- Iran plans to launch two new satellites into orbit following postponements caused by delays in their foreign launch vehicle.
China successfully completes five engine tests in one day, lays foundation for aerospace projects Global Times 03 Jan 2025 -- China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) completed five engine tests on Thursday in Beijing and Laiyuan, North China's Hebei Province, providing a solid foundation for the smooth implementation of this year's major aerospace projects, Science and Technology Daily reported on Friday.
Space Launch Delta 45 breaks records, remains world's busiest spaceport in 2024 United States Space Force 02 Jan 2025 -- Space Launch Delta 45 continued to "set the pace for space" as the world's busiest spaceport in 2024. The SLD 45 team, composed of military and civilian Guardians and Airmen at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, enabled 93 launches from the Eastern Range in 2024.

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