September 2025 Space News

Remarks by CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference United States Space Force 23 Sep 2025 -- It never ceases to amaze me to how many of you show up to see the new Secretary. I really do appreciate that!
Saltzman: maintaining US lead in space demands faster, more focused capability delivery United States Space Force 23 Sep 2025 -- Winning in space and maintaining U.S. superiority demands a new approach to a decidedly earthbound activity - capabilities delivery, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Sept. 23.
Space Force renames 'Front Door' to reflect broader impact on industry collaboration United States Space Force 23 Sep 2025 -- Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced Space Systems Command's Front Door initiative has been renamed the Space Force Front Door during his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association's annual Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 23. The rebranding underscores the initiative's vital role in connecting industry partners with offices across the Space Force and beyond.
US, UK demonstrate partnership in first-ever on-orbit operation United States Space Force 22 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Space Command and U.K. Space Command conducted their first-ever coordinated satellite maneuver, Sept. 4-12, demonstrating our alliance's readiness to conduct dynamic, responsible and integrated space operations at a time and place of our choosing.
SSC stands up new operational test, training infrastructure system Delta United States Space Force 18 Sep 2025 -- Space Systems Command, the U.S. Space Force field command responsible for acquiring, developing and delivering resilient space capabilities, stood up its newest System Delta through a stand-up and assumption of command ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 9. The new System Delta 81, headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado delivers capability in support of STARCOM's mission to develop Guardians and validate capabilities and concepts to ensure U.S. Space Force combat effectiveness.
Parties to the Defence Agreement approve historic investment in ground-based air and missile defence systems Danish Ministry of Defence 17 Sep 2025 -- The political parties behind the Defence Agreement have decided to procure additional ground-based air defence systems. The decision entails the procurement of eight systems, comprising both long-range and medium-range capabilities. This is the largest single investment ever in Danish Defence.
Minister of Finance of Ukraine and European Commissioner for Defence and Space discuss financial and defence cooperation Ukraine Government 16 Sep 2025 -- On September 15, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko held a meeting with European Union Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius.
China's Long March-10 carrier rocket passes second static fire test Global Times 12 Sep 2025 -- China successfully organized and carried out the second static fire test of the Long March-10 carrier rocket, the country's new-generation manned launch vehicle, in Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in South China's Hainan Province on Friday, marking a phased breakthrough in the prototype development of the Long March 10 series carrier rockets, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
Commander of UK Space Command's DSEI 2025 keynote speech on defence in space UK MOD 11 Sep 2025 -- Major General Paul Tedman, Commander of UK Space Command, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025.
Joint Statement on U.S.-EU Space Cooperation US Dept. of State 10 Sep 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the European Union on the occasion of the 13th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue.
Air Force, Space Force join federal push to modernize IT service delivery, strengthen readiness US Air Force 10 Sep 2025 -- The Department of the Air Force is aligning with a new federal initiative to overhaul how government services are designed and delivered, a move leaders say will sharpen warfighting readiness, increase lethality and save taxpayer dollars.
PhilSA confirms China rocket launch, cites possible debris drop zones Philippine News Agency 09 Sep 2025 -- The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) confirmed on Tuesday the launch of the Long March 7A rocket from China.
Record of Decision for the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System on Guam Environmental Impact Statement MDA 08 Sep 2025 -- The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Army, as a cooperating agency, jointly issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to implement the construction, deployment, and operations and maintenance of the Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense (EIAMD) system on Guam.
China launches new remote sensing satellite Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- China launched a new remote sensing satellite from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan on Tuesday.
China launches new satellites from sea Global Times 09 Sep 2025 -- China has recently unveiled its plan to initiate an experimental verification project to demonstrate and test the effectiveness of its asteroid defense system, and Wu Weiren, one of the country's top space scientists, stressed the necessity of such project to the Global Times on Sunday, saying that from the perspective of safeguarding the Earth's safety and the continuation of humanity, building asteroid defense capabilities is a shared task for all humankind, while calling on further international collaborative efforts against the threats posed by asteroid impact.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates International Conference on Space 2025, Calls for Harnessing Space for Global Progress India PIB 08 Sep 2025 -- Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr
SecAF visits Vandenberg SFB, views SDA Tranche 1 satellite ahead of launch United States Space Force 08 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Vandenberg Space Force Base Aug. 27-28, to engage with leadership and gain insight into the base's strategic role in advancing U.S. space capabilities. Upon his arrival, Meink was greeted by Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander; and Space Command's Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, and Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander. The visit included discussions on Vandenberg SFB's contributions to national security and space operations.
China to carry out asteroid defense system test in near future: chief scientist Global Times 07 Sep 2025 -- China has recently unveiled its plan to initiate an experimental verification project to demonstrate and test the effectiveness of its asteroid defense system, and Wu Weiren, one of the country's top space scientists, stressed the necessity of such project to the Global Times on Sunday, saying that from the perspective of safeguarding the Earth's safety and the continuation of humanity, building asteroid defense capabilities is a shared task for all humankind, while calling on further international collaborative efforts against the threats posed by asteroid impact.
China launches new remote sensing satellite group Global Times 07 Sep 2025 -- China launched a new group of remote sensing satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Sunday.
Iran set to launch Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya satellites Press TV 07 Sep 2025 -- Iran is gearing up for a significant leap in its space program with the planned launch of three satellites—Kowsar, Zafar, and Paya—before the end of the Iranian year (March 20, 2026), according to Hossein Salariyeh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA).
Ministry of National Defense Issues Press Release Regarding "PLA's Satellite Launch Mission" ROC MND 05 Sep 2025
Finland's satellite procurement proceeds Finnish MoD 05 Sep 2025 -- Finland's Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen has authorised the Finnish Defence Forces to place an order for a satellite remote sensing system with the Finnish company Iceye Oy.
Buckley SFB supports Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 United States Space Force 04 Sep 2025 -- The operations floor buzzed with activity as screens flashed exercise data and voices traded rapid updates across the room. Among the thousands participating in exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield 25, a select group of Airmen and Guardians from Buckley Space Force Base brought their expertise to South Korea for the combined, joint, all-domain exercise running Aug. 18-28.
US Army awards $9.8 billion contract, enhancing readiness and lethality US Army 03 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, in coordination with Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal, has definitized the Undefinitized Contract Action for a multi-year contract supporting production of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement system.
NDIA SWF: USSPACECOM leaders emphasize allied, commercial integration as critical to counter space threats United States Space Force 03 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Space Command leaders convened at the National Defense Industrial Association Space Warfighting Forum, Colorado Springs, August 26-28.
Ofek 19 satellite successfully launched into space Israel MFA 02 Sep 2025 -- Israel MOD and IAI have successfully launched the Ofek 19 observation satellite to space.
Trump Announces Relocation of U.S. Space Command DoD News 02 Sep 2025 -- During a press conference at the White House today, President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. Space Command — one of the Defense Department's 11 unified combatant commands — would be relocating from Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, to the Army's Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.
President Trump Is Right - SPACECOM Moving to Alabama Is a Win for National Security House Armed Services Committee 02 Sep 2025 -- Today, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued the following statement praising President Trump's announcement to move the United States Space Command Headquarters to Alabama:
Investment support for Southland space sector New Zealand Government 02 Sep 2025 -- Southland's role in the space sector has been given a turbo-boost from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson has announced.

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