July 2025 Space News

Pakistan Successfully Launches Remote Sensing Satellite Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 31 Jul 2025 -- In a major milestone for space exploration and technological progress, Pakistan today successfully launched its Remote Sensing Satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre (XSLC) in China.
Milestone sensor upgrade enhances Space Force identifying, tracking capability United States Space Force 31 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Space Force Space Operations Command, in partnership with U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command, approved the operational acceptance of a milestone upgrade to the Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance site in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. SpOC is now in the integrated testing phase of an upgrade to its Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance site in Maui, which will upgrade to GBOSS upon operational acceptance.
China launches low Earth orbit satellite group People's Daily 31 Jul 2025 -- China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan on Wednesday.
Roscosmos Chief Visits US Mission Control for ISS Operations Sputnik 30 Jul 2025 -- During his visit to the US, Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov toured NASA's Johnson Space Center and visited the Mission Control Center for the American segment of the the International Space Station (ISS) in Houston, the agency reported.
China launches commercial carrier rocket Global Times 29 Jul 2025 -- China successfully launched the SQX-1 Y10 commercial carrier rocket into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Tuesday.
Japan's first space defense guidelines hyping Chinese, Russian 'killer satellites' distort facts, find excuse for Tokyo's space weaponization: expert Global Times 29 Jul 2025 -- Japan's Defense Ministry on Monday released its first guidelines allegedly aimed at enhancing its defense in outer space, using so-called "killer satellites" developed by China and Russia as excuses, according to media reports on Tuesday. A Chinese expert said that Japan's rhetoric distorted the facts about China's peaceful space activities and unjustly smeared China on the topic of space development.
US arsenal 'depleted' as quarter of THAAD missiles used to defend Israel against Iran: Report Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The United States used around a quarter of its THAAD missiles during the June Israeli aggression against Iran and is left with a depleted arsenal of interceptors, a report says.
Russia Rivals US in Full-Spectrum Space Capabilities - Roscosmos Head Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- Russian companies are present in all sections of the space market, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov said.
US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission United States Space Force 28 Jul 2025 -- he U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office, is scheduled to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-8) on Aug. 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
China launches internet satellite group People's Daily 28 Jul 2025 -- China successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday.
Exclusive: Nahid-2 Satellite 'intact' in orbit, transmits initial data, says ISA chief Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hossein Salariyeh, has confirmed the reception of the initial telemetry signals from the newly launched Nahid-2 satellite, saying the signals indicate that the satellite is currently intact and operating as expected within its designated orbit.
Iran receives first data from Nahid-2 satellite IRNA 25 Jul 2025 -- The Iranian Space Agency (I.S.A.) has announced that it has received the first telemetry data from the Nahid-2 satellite, which was launched into orbit this morning.
Iran's Nahid-2 satellite deployed flawlessly, transmits first bach of collected data Press TV 25 Jul 2025 -- Nahid-2, an advanced Iranian research and telecommunication satellite, has communicated back the first batch of data that it has gleaned after successfully entering its designated orbit, the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) announced.
Iran launches Nahid-2 Satellite into space IRNA 25 Jul 2025 -- The Nahid-2 communication satellite, developed by the Iranian Space Research Institute and the Iranian Space Agency (I.S.A.), has been launched into space aboard a Soyuz launch vehicle from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Iran's Nahid-2 satellite launched into space Press TV 25 Jul 2025 -- Iran's domestically-built Nahid-2 satellite was successfully launched into space on Friday, July 25, aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.
UK Space Commander speech on defence in the space domain UK MOD 25 Jul 2025 -- Transcript of the UK Space Commander's address on defence in the space domain at the Royal United Services Institute.
The United States Welcomes Senegal's Signing of the Artemis Accords US Dept. of State 24 Jul 2025 -- Senegal became the 56th signatory of the Artemis Accords at NASA HQ today. Director General of the Senegalese Space Studies Agency Maram Kaïré signed the Artemis Accords on behalf of the Government of Senegal in the presence of Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs Jonathan Pratt and NASA Chief of Staff Brian Hughes.
USSF Space Systems Command stands up two new System Deltas United States Space Force 24 Jul 2025 -- Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities, stood up two System Deltas in an activation ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base on July 10.
Space Systems Command's CASR conducts second wargame United States Space Force 24 Jul 2025 -- Data from real-world scenarios set the stage for Space Systems Command's Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve Space Domain Awareness wargame. Wargames are strategy games designed to simulate real-world warfare scenarios to examine warfighting concepts and tactics, train officers in tactical and strategic decision-making and assess potential outcomes.
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam Now Available MDA 25 Jul 2025 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), in cooperation with the United States (U.S.) Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) System on Guam.
EU Statement - Statement on existing international legal and other normative frameworks concerning threats arising from State behaviours with respect to outer space European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Jul 2025
EU Statement - Open Ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in all its aspects European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Jul 2025
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMPETENCY OF ANDHRA PRADESH IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY India PIB 24 Jul 2025 -- IN-SPACe has approached various Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh seeking their interest in establishing space manufacturing cluster
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SATELLITES LAUNCHED BY ISRO India PIB 24 Jul 2025 -- The following is the number of satellites realized by ISRO since 2020 along with its objectives:>Sl
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: STRATEGIES TO EXPAND INDIA'S SHARE IN THE GLOBAL SPACE ECONOMY India PIB 24 Jul 2025 -- IN-SPACe has approached various Indian states, including Andhra Pradesh seeking their interest in establishing space manufacturing cluster.
China plans to venture farther into deep space People's Daily 24 Jul 2025 -- China has achieved remarkable accomplishments in the field of deep space exploration and is advancing its next ambitious missions, such as a Mars sample-return adventure and a Jupiter system expedition.
Canadian general assumes key role in US Space Command, S4S leadership United States Space Force 23 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Space Force - Space welcomed Royal Canadian Air Force Brig. Gen. Kyle C. Paul as the new Deputy Combined Joint Force Space Component Commander (DCJFSCC) at S4S headquarters, July 21.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: GAGANYAAN MISSION India PIB 23 Jul 2025 -- The following is the current status & key milestones achieved in Gaganyaan Programme
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INDIA'S SPACE TECHNOLOGY COLLABORATIONS India PIB 23 Jul 2025 -- Space cooperative documents have been signed with 61 countries and five multilateral bodies
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: NAVIGATION WITH INDIAN CONSTELLATION (NAVIC) India PIB 23 Jul 2025 -- Around 12000 trains are targeted for tracking in real-time using NavIC and other GNSS constellations
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: GLOBAL SPACE EXPLORATION CONFERENCE (GLEX 2025) India PIB 23 Jul 2025 -- The fourth edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX-2025) was successfully held from 7th to 9th May 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, co-hosted by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Astronautical Society of India (ASI) under the aegis of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
New law to support safe, responsible space use New Zealand Government 23 Jul 2025 -- Legislation regulating ground-based space infrastructure to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand's national interests has passed all stages under urgency in Parliament, Space Minister Judith Collins says.
Iran to launch satellite into space Friday aboard Russian Soyuz Press TV 23 Jul 2025 -- Iran is slated to launch a satellite into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket on Friday as part of a multi-satellite mission conducted from the Russian space launch facility Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Chinese scientist details first planned Mars sample-return mission Tianwen-3 People's Daily 23 Jul 2025 -- China's first Mars sample-return mission, Tianwen-3, is scheduled for launch around 2028, with the goal of returning no less than 500 grams of Martian samples to Earth by around 2031, according to the mission's chief scientist.
General Guetlein to Lead the Office of Golden Dome for America DoD 22 Jul 2025
Iran Conducts Successful Suborbital Test With Qased Launch Vehicle Sputnik 21 Jul 2025 -- Iran has conducted a successful suborbital test using the Qased carrier rocket to launch satellites into orbit, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday.
Over the Horizon Radar technology milestone with Canada Australia DOD 18 Jul 2025 -- Australia and Canada have signed a new technology partnership agreement to support collaboration on Over the Horizon Radar (OTHR) research and development.
National Defence signs technology partnership arrangement with Australia for Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar Canada 17 Jul 2025 -- On June 20, 2025, representatives of the governments of Canada and Australia signed a landmark technology partnership arrangement, a critical milestone in the rapid development and deployment of Canada's A-OTHR system.
National Defence announces progress on the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar project Canada 17 Jul 2025 -- As part of Canada's $38.6 billion plan announced in 2022 to modernize North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) over the next two decades, the Department of National Defence announced today the selection of the first transmit and receive sites for the Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR) project.
Satellite communications services donated to Ukraine European Defence Agency 16 Jul 2025 -- On 14 July, Denmark - the EU Member State currently holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union - announced its donation of satellite communication services to Ukraine via the European Defence Agency.
Space Force releases Principles for Space Access Resourcing Decisions United States Space Force 16 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force released its Principles for Space Access Resourcing Decisions Annex to the Commercial Space Strategy, July 16.
China's Ministry of State Security urges crackdown on space espionage Global Times 17 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security warned Thursday that as great-power rivalry rapidly extends into outer space - with nations racing to develop and exploit space assets and some openly advocating space hegemony and an arms race - it will, in accordance with the law, severely punish any infiltration, espionage or sabotage targeting China's key space technologies and data, forging a robust security shield for the country's ambition to become a leading spacefaring nation.
Strengthening Defence's space edge Australia DOD 15 Jul 2025 -- For the first time, the Australian Defence Force will establish a purpose-built space workforce.
China's Tiangong space station welcomes Tianzhou-9 as spacecraft delivers over 1.5 tons of food and key science payloads Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- China's Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft successfully docked with the rear port of the orbiting Tiangong space station's Tianhe core module at 8:52 am on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The mission delivered a wide array of supplies, including more than 190 types of food and 23 batches of scientific experiment materials.
China Space Station receives new supplies from Tianzhou-9 craft Global Times 15 Jul 2025 -- Shenzhou-20 taikonauts who are currently staying and working in the orbiting China Tiangong Space Station have opened the hatch of the Tianzhou-9 cargo spacecraft and entered the craft on Tuesday afternoon. They will carry out work including cargo transfer according to plan, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Tuesday.
PhilSA warns public vs. retrieving possible rocket debris Philippine News Agency 15 Jul 2025 -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) on Tuesday warned the public against retrieving possible rocket debris and advised them to report if suspected debris is sighted.
Defence signs agreement for innovative sovereign space project Australia DOD 14 Jul 2025 -- Defence is supporting Australia's sovereign space industry with a partnership to develop and launch a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite.
Modernized GPS operating system closer to operational integration United States Space Force 14 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force's Space Operations Command accepted a modernized operating system for Global Positioning System, which is designed to maintain resiliency of the constellation and improve positioning, navigation and timing services to meet user demand now and in the future.
Readout of Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman's travel to Canada United States Space Force 11 Jul 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman traveled to Canada Jul. 8-10 to attend the Royal Canadian Air Force Change of Command ceremony, engage military space leaders, and reaffirm the strong bilateral space partnership.
Angara-A5M Rocket Launch Set for 2027 as Roscosmos Completes Vostochny Upgrades Sputnik 10 Jul 2025 -- Russian space agency Roscosmos set the first launch of the Angara-A5M heavy-lift rocket for 2027 after considering the schedule for upgrading the Vostochny cosmodrome, Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Bakanov told Sputnik.
RESOLUTE SPACE 25: Guardians ready to lead service's largest exercise United States Space Force 09 Jul 2025 -- More than 700 Guardians around the world are prepared to participate in a U.S. Space Force led large-scale exercise, Resolute Space 2025, which will demonstrate the Space Force's preparedness for complex, large-scale military operations.
Tianzhou-8 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere Global Times 09 Jul 2025 -- China's Tianzhou-8 cargo craft has re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 6:42 a.m. (Beijing Time) Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
US Space Force unveils International Partnership Strategy to strengthen space security United States Space Force 08 Jul 2025 -- The U.S. Space Force released its inaugural International Partnership Strategy July 8, outlining a comprehensive vision for deepening collaboration with allies and partners to ensure a secure, stable and sustainable space domain.
Space Force stands up Resilient Mission Support Operations Center, strengthens missile warning, tracking capabilities through partnerships United States Space Force 07 Jul 2025 -- Space Systems Command recently opened the doors to its new Medium Earth Orbit Space Operations Center at the Boulder Ground Innovation Facility in Colorado. The new facility is enabling Guardians and mission partners to seamlessly monitor space-based sensors and make rapid, data-driven decisions that enhance missile warning and threat responses for the joint force.
New space squadron for NZDF New Zealand Defence Force 04 Jul 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Air Force has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of the No. 62 Squadron today, Defence Minister Judith Collins says.
Trump's Golden Dome Ambitions Fuel US Army's Fourfold Jump in Patriot Missile Acquisition Sputnik 04 Jul 2025 -- The US Army plans to dramatically boost its procurement of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors target by four times, from 3,376 to 13,773 missiles, as US President Donald Trump pushes forward ambitious Golden Dome for America initiative amid suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
Ministry of National Defense Statement on the PLA's Launch of a Satellite-Bearing Carrier Rocket from Xichang Satellite Launch Center CNA 03 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (July 3) that at 1735 hours, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a launch of a satellite-bearing carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan.
Space Systems Command set to strengthen operational environment with enhanced global weather sensing United States Space Force 03 Jul 2025 -- Space Systems Command laid the groundwork for enhanced weather, research, development and prototyping capabilities with the USSF-178 National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task order awarded June 27.
Space is not the final frontier - it is the foundation of our future: UN deputy chief UN News 02 Jul 2025 -- Space technologies are no longer a distant frontier but a critical foundation for daily life and global development, the UN Deputy Secretary-General said on Wednesday.

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