March 2025 Space News

Meeting with Director General of Roscosmos State Corporation Dmitry Bakanov President of Russia 31 Mar 2025 -- The President had a working meeting with Director General of the Roscosmos State Corporation Dmitry Bakanov.
NASA, DoD Medical Components Integrate Aboard USS Somerset in Preparation for Artemis II Mission US Navy 31 Mar 2025 -- At a moment's notice, aeronautical capsules carrying astronauts streak through Earth's atmosphere, landing in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. When a space module carrying astronauts splashes down, a joint recovery team from the Department of Defense (DoD) and NASA springs into action. The two organizations have collaborated on multiple missions throughout the years, prioritizing speed and, most importantly, safety.
Department of Defense Completes Underway Recovery Test 12 with NASA US Navy 31 Mar 2025 -- NASA's Exploration Ground Systems Landing and Recovery team and the Department of Defense successfully completed the third recovery test for the crewed Artemis II mission aboard amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25) off the coast of San Diego, March 31.
China launches new communication technology test satellite Global Times 30 Mar 2025 -- China sent a new communication technology test satellite into the planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan early on Sunday.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: DEVELOPMENT OF REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY India PIB 27 Mar 2025 -- Towards the development of India's reusable launch vehicle technology, ISRO is developing a winged body Orbital Re-entry Vehicle (ORV), which will be launched into orbit using an ascent vehicle and subsequently re-enter into the earth's atmosphere for an autonomous approach & landing on a runway
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STARTUP ENCOURAGMENT PROGRAMME India PIB 27 Mar 2025
Joint Statement on U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Space Consultations US Dept. of State 27 Mar 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Argentine Republic on the occasion of the U.S.-Argentina Bilateral Space Consultations.
US Space Force certifies United Launch Alliance Vulcan for National Security Space Launch missions United States Space Force 27 Mar 2025 -- Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space organization has announced the certification of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan launch system for National Security Space Launch missions. ULA is now eligible to launch NSSL missions as one of two certified providers.
Spacecom Protecting Homeland From Growing Threats DoD News 26 Mar 2025 -- The Defense Department must prepare for conflict in space to ensure deterrence. If that fails, the U.S. military is ready to fight and win, said Space Force Commander Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, who testified today at a Senate Armed Services subcommittee on strategic forces.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: LAUNCHES BY NSIL India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- The total revenue generated by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), a Government of India Company under Department of Space, since inception in March 2019 is given below:
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ARTEMIS PROGRAMME India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- The Artemis Accords are a practical set of principles, guidelines and best practices to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space with the intention of advancing the Artemis programme
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COOPERATION WITH PRIVATE SECTOR IN SPACE DEVELOPMENT India PIB 26 Mar 2025 -- IN-SPACe has taken steps for establishing indigenous Earth Observation System through Non-Government Entities (NGEs) under Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Satellite passes the ultimate test Australia DOD 24 Mar 2025 -- Buccaneer Main Mission is a fully operational Defence nanosatellite, also known as a CubeSat, which was recently launched into low Earth orbit.
US Space Force general's dogfighting claim against Chinese satellites disputed by US experts, viewed as budget ploy Global Times 23 Mar 2025 -- A senior official of US Space Force recently claimed that Chinese satellites engaged in "dogfighting" maneuvers in low Earth orbit. Such a claim however has been disputed by even the US experts, who also questioned the claim's "hostile intentions" as the US also undertakes it. Chinese observers saw the claim as a budget-driven ploy, and part of a broader effort to curb space advances by emerging powers and preserve US dominance in orbit.
Shenzhou-19 crew completes third extravehicular activities People's Daily 22 Mar 2025 -- Members of the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) at 8:50 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Shenzhou-19 crew successfully completes third spacewalk, set to return to Earth in over a month Global Times 21 Mar 2025 -- According to the China Manned Space Agency, members of the Shenzhou-19 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities (EVAs) at 8:50 pm (Beijing Time) on Friday.
Space Forces - Korea stands up first forward operating CJSpOC in support of FS25 United States Space Force 21 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Space Forces - Korea established its first forward operating Combined Joint Space Operations Center on March 10, supporting exercise Freedom Shield 2025 and phase two of POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA.
Shenzhou-19 crew set for third extravehicular activities People's Daily 21 Mar 2025 -- The Shenzhou-19 crew members on board China's space station will conduct their third extravehicular activities (EVAs) within the next few days, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Thursday.
Space Force Delivers Warfighting Effects, Protects Homeland DoD News 20 Mar 2025 -- Since the U.S. Space Force stood up five years ago, it has delivered warfighting effects to the point that the U.S. can now contest the space domain, Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman said today during Defense One's "State of Defense 2025: Air Force and Space Force" digital event.
Air Force major pilots NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission US Air Force 20 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
DOD's Acquisition Community Already Working on Golden Dome, Big Team Effort Required DoD News 19 Mar 2025 -- Earlier this month, President Donald J. Trump told Congress and Americans the U.S. would pursue a Golden Dome, similar to Israel's Iron Dome air defense system, designed to protect against inbound missile attacks.
Space Force publishes 2025 Data, AI strategic action plan United States Space Force 19 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force published its Data and Artificial Intelligence FY 2025 Strategic Action Plan providing a clear, actionable path toward becoming a more data-driven and AI-enabled force capable of achieving the Defense Department's mission to deter war and, when necessary, decisively defeat adversaries.
Space Force Guardian returns to Earth after six-month space mission United States Space Force 19 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague returned to Earth following a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station, March 18, 2025.
China makes breakthroughs in reusable launch vehicle engine technology; engine ready for delivery Global Times 19 Mar 2025 -- The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced on Tuesday that its commercial rocket subsidiary has successfully completed the second-stage propulsion system test for a reusable launch vehicle. This marks a significant breakthrough in reusable engine technology for China's commercial space sector.
Stranded NASA astronauts return to Earth from space People's Daily 19 Mar 2025 -- NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who had been stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) since last June, returned to Earth Tuesday afternoon.
Defence nanosatellite launched into orbit Australia DOD 18 Mar 2025 -- A fully operational, Australian-made nanosatellite has been launched from the United States into low-Earth orbit.
China launches new satellites People's Daily 15 Mar 2025 -- China on Saturday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite into space.
Air Force major pilots NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission US Air Force 15 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
NASA, SpaceX launch crew to space station to retrieve stuck astronauts VOA 15 Mar 2025 -- The replacement crew for the International Space Station was launched late Friday, paving the way for the return home of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two NASA astronauts stuck on the space station for nine months.
U.S. should help Taiwan satellite communications development: Scholars CNA 14 Mar 2025 -- Two U.S. scholars urged the Donald Trump administration to "support Taiwan's development of strong satellite communications in low-earth orbit," in an article published in the "Foreign Affairs" journal Thursday.
Space Force, Air Force leaders discuss Missile Defense Strategy amid growing global threats United States Space Force 14 Mar 2025 -- As global missile threats continue to evolve, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Air Force leaders took the stage at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 5, for a panel discussion on missile defense, highlighting recent conflicts, advancements in technology and the challenges ahead.
Senior Joint Force Leaders Testify on Border Operations, Missile Defense DoD News 13 Mar 2025 -- Senior-level leaders of the joint force testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday on border enforcement operations and a new domestic missile defense program.
Military-Crewed SpaceX Flight Set to Bring Back Astronauts DoD News 12 Mar 2025 -- The SpaceX Crew-10 mission, which includes two active-duty U.S. military officers, is scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, today on a quest to bring back a pair of NASA astronauts who have been on the International Space Station since June 2024.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN THE SPACE SECTOR India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- The union cabinet in its meeting held on 21
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SUPPORT FOR NESAC PROJECTS India PIB 12 Mar 2025
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ISRO'S COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SPACE AGENCIES India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- Currently, space cooperative documents have been signed with 61 countries and five multilateral bodies
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FOREIGN AND INDIGENOUS SATELLITES LAUNCHED BY INDIA India PIB 12 Mar 2025 -- During the last ten years starting from January 2015 to December 2024, a total of 393 foreign satellites and 3 Indian customer satellites have been launched on commercial basis on-board ISRO's PSLV, LVM3 and SSLV Launch Vehicles
Another group of 18 Qianfan Constellation satellites launched in Hainan, South China Global Times 12 Mar 2025 -- China's Long March-8 carrier rocket, developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), successfully lifted off from the Launch Pad 1 at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site, which was also developed by CALT, on Wednesday. The rocket carried 18 satellites, successfully deploying the fifth batch of Qianfan Constellation satellites into their designated orbit. The mission is a complete success and marks the maiden launch from the Launch Pad 1, Global Times learned from CALT.
China launches 18 satellites from Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site People's Daily 12 Mar 2025 -- A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province in the early hours of Wednesday.
Air Force, Space Force discuss requirements to win future fights US Air Force 10 Mar 2025 -- Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare and emphasizing the need for rapid modernization and adaptation in the face of evolving global threats.
Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement Regarding Chinese Communist Party's Carrier Rocket Launch ROC MND 10 Mar 2025
Musk, Rubio clash with Polish minister over Starlink use in Ukraine People's Daily 10 Mar 2025 -- U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday had an online clash with Poland's foreign minister over Starlink use in Ukraine.
NPC deputy proposes commercial satellite export policy Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- A deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) has proposed the swift introduction of a specialized commercial satellite export policy, with clear procedures and requirements to spur capable private aerospace firms to capture overseas markets.
China launches communication technology test satellite Global Times 10 Mar 2025 -- China sent a new test satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern Sichuan Province early on Monday.
SpaceX's Starship explodes, marking second setback for Musk's mission to explore Mars IRNA 07 Mar 2025 -- The Starship spacecraft from SpaceX has exploded minutes after taking off from Texas, leading to the collapse of a mission intended to deploy dummy satellites, representing the second failure in Elon Musk's Mars rocket program this year.
UK and partners publish vision for responsible space operations UK MOD 07 Mar 2025 -- Innovative UK-made tech will help the military monitor space following a new £65 million deal agreed today, in British Science Week.
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle concludes seventh successful mission United States Space Force 07 Mar 2025 -- The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7), the U.S. Space Force's dynamic unmanned spaceplane, successfully deorbited and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, March 7, 2025 at 02:22 a.m. EST.
Mission Delta commanders highlight critical space capabilities at 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium United States Space Force 06 Mar 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Mission Delta commanders took the stage in two separate panels at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium discussing the future of missile warning systems and GPS modernization, both critical components of space superiority.
Top Space Force, Air Force enlisted leaders discuss readiness, leadership US Air Force 05 Mar 2025 -- Senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force discussed the evolving role of enlisted personnel in force development, mission readiness and leadership at the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium, March 5.
Space Force's Fundamental Role: Space Superiority DoD News 05 Mar 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force's primary function is to ensure control in, from and to the space domain.
USSF senior leaders discuss future objectives, international partnerships at AFA United States Space Force 05 Mar 2025 -- During the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium, three Space Force senior leaders met center stage in Aurora, March 4, to discuss the future of space operations with an emphasis on the need for technological advancements, international partnerships and scalable capabilities to counter evolving global threats.
Vietnam to buy Israeli satellites to spy on China: media Radio Free Asia 04 Mar 2025 -- One of Israel's largest aerospace companies, Israel Aerospace Industries, has secured a contract to supply Vietnam's military with two surveillance satellites worth US$680 million, the newspaper Haaretz reported.
Gen. Saltzman visits AFSOUTH, highlighting USSF evolving role in the Western Hemisphere United States Space Force 04 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman visited Air Forces Southern headquarters Feb. 27, reinforcing the increasing role of space-based capabilities in the Western Hemisphere.
Saltzman outlines Space Force priorities, what's necessary to achieve them United States Space Force 03 Mar 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman spelled out the Space Force's priorities and the path it must follow to ensure space superiority during a high-profile keynote address March 3.
Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium United States Space Force 03 Mar 2025 -- As delivered by Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman on March 3, 2025 -
Russian Aerospace Forces successfully launch Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket from Plesetsk cosmodrome Russia MoD 03 Mar 2025 -- On Monday, on 3 March 2025, at 01:22 (Moscow time) a Soyuz-2.1b medium-class carrier rocket with a spacecraft was successfully launched by the Russian Aerospace Forces from the Plesetsk State Cosmodrome of the Russian Defence Ministry.
Growing space cooperation between Pakistan, China presents risks and opportunities, experts say VOA 03 Mar 2025 -- China is ramping up cooperation with Pakistan in space exploration, but experts say Islamabad must develop its own strengths if it aims to benefit from Beijing.

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