February 2025 Space News

China's space station to welcome 1st ever foreign astronaut with deal signed to train Pakistani astronaut Global Times 28 Feb 2025 -- China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) and Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) officially signed on Friday a cooperation agreement on selecting and training Pakistani astronauts for future flight missions to China's Tiangong space station, opening a new chapter in deepening cooperation in manned space sector between the two countries, according to the CMSA.
China successfully launches new satellite Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- China sent a new satellite into space on Saturday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding Chinese Communist Party Launching Carrier Rocket ROC MND 22 Feb 2025
Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability makes tremendous progress in first year United States Space Force 20 Feb 2025 -- Just one year after signing a ground-breaking trilateral agreement, the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability partnership is completing facilities construction at the first of three sites that will host a global network of advanced ground-based sensors.
Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent USAF 19 Feb 2025 -- A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Vandenberg Space Force Base Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle Feb. 19 fom Vandenberg SFB.
Space Force leaders visit Japan to strengthen partnership United States Space Force 13 Feb 2025 -- Senior leaders from U.S. Space Force's Space Operations Command visited Japan Feb. 9-11, to engage with U.S. Space Force personnel and bolster an alliance with one of the U.S. Space Force's closest allies, the Japanese Self-Defense Force.
NATO releases policy on Integrated Air and Missile Defence NATO 13 Feb 2025 -- NATO's Integrated Air and Missile Defence Policy governs the protection of Alliance territory, populations and forces against any air or missile threat or attack.
China steps up planetary defense efforts amid asteroid impact concerns Global Times 13 Feb 2025 -- Recent reports of a potential asteroid impact have sparked widespread concern on Chinese social media, with many voicing safety worries. Amid the discussions, public attention has turned to China's recruitment of planetary defense experts. On Thursday, media reported that Shan Zhongde, head of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), visited the Earth Observation and Data Center - a move expert says highlights China's growing focus on this critical field.
CMSA unveils official names for spacesuits and lunar vehicle in China's manned moon mission Global Times 12 Feb 2025 -- Wangyu and Tansuo, meaning "Looking into the Universe" and "Exploration," respectively, were officially unveiled by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Wednesday as the names of the spacesuits and manned lunar vehicle for the country's manned moon exploration mission, set to take place before 2030.
Long March-8A carrier rocket completes maiden flight People's Daily 12 Feb 2025 -- China's Long March-8A carrier rocket successfully conducted its maiden flight on Tuesday, sending a group of low Earth orbit satellites into space from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern Hainan Province.
China's Long March-8A makes successful inaugural flight Global Times 11 Feb 2025 -- China's new launch vehicle Long March-8A took off for its maiden flight from Wenchang Space Launch Site in Southern China's Hainan Province at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, successfully sending the 02 group of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites for a satellite internet constellation to their preset orbits.
China's space station to welcome more commercial spaceflights in 2025 including cargo crafts and launch vehicles Global Times 11 Feb 2025 -- As China's aerospace industry achieved a record-breaking 68 rocket launches in the past year, the country has promised even greater excitement in 2025, including the debuts of a series of commercial spacecrafts, such as the Haoloong space cargo shuttle, Qingzhou cargo spacecraft, launched aboard their respective carriers, the Zhuque-3 and Lijian-2 rockets, the Global Times learned from developers on Tuesday.
Dmitry Bakanov appointed Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities.
Yury Borisov relieved of his duties as Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities President of Russia 06 Feb 2025 -- The President signed Executive Order On Yury Borisov.
Space Systems Command, Japan launch first bilateral space effort United States Space Force 05 Feb 2025 -- A U.S. space domain awareness payload hosted on Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite 6 successfully launched on a Japanese H-3 launch vehicle from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on February 2. This is the first bilateral U.S. Japan cooperative space effort focused on national security, and the first of two launches as part of the JAXA Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Hosted Payload program.
Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA United States Space Force 05 Feb 2025 -- U.S. Space Forces Korea held the first phase of POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA, a space warfighter inclusive command-and-control exercise, in coordination with the U.S. Space Force 392nd Combat Training Squadron located in Colorado Springs, at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 21-24.
Russian Aerospace Forces launch Soyuz-2.1v rocket carrier from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Russia MoD 05 Feb 2025 -- On 5 February 2025, the Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1v light-class carrier rocket with spacecraft in the interest of the Russian Defence Ministry from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk region.
Analysts: American Iron Dome reduces nuclear coercion but drives arms race VOA 04 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump's order to build an American version of the Iron Dome to shield the U.S. from aerial attacks will deter China and Russia from coercing the U.S. using nuclear weapons but could drive a three-way arms race, said analysts.
Iran unveils 3 new satellites to mark National Space Technology Day IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran has unveiled three new satellites during a ceremony held on Sunday to mark National Space Technology Day.
Pezeshkian calls for 'strategic roadmap' for Iran's space industry IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has hailed achievements made in the country's space industry, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive roadmap to guide its further development.
Minister lauds Iran's advance in satellite carrier field IRNA 02 Feb 2025 -- Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran, Aziz Nasirzadeh, has praised the country's accomplishments in the sphere of satellite carriers.
Iran to unveil 3 new satellites on Sunday IRNA 01 Feb 2025 -- Iran will officially unveil three new satellites on February 2 during a ceremony to mark National Space Technology Day.
Iran to unveil 3 indigenous remote-sensing, communications satellites Press TV 01 Feb 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran plans to unveil three domestically-developed remote-sensing and communications satellites, as the country has achieved remarkable progress in the space industry over the past few years.
Chinese commercial reusable rocket firms target new heights in new year People's Daily 01 Feb 2025 -- Building on the remarkable progress achieved in recent years, China's commercial reusable rocket developers are poised to reach new heights over the next 12 months.

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