Space News

SAHA EXPO 2026: DeltaV Displays Ramjet Platform and HİSTEP
Turkiye

SAHA EXPO 2026: DeltaV Displays Ramjet Platform and HİSTEP

DeltaV displayed its ramjet tesbed that achieved the first ramjet-powered test flight in Türkiye and HİSTEP hybrid fuel hypersonic testbed at SAHA EXPO 2026.

ROKETSAN Eyes New Upper Layer Capabilities for Steel Dome
Turkiye

ROKETSAN Eyes New Upper Layer Capabilities for Steel Dome

ROKETSAN CEO Murat İkinci stated that the Steel Dome IADS will be expanded to address exo-atmospheric threats and hypersonic missiles with new effectors.

POLARIS to Develop a Hypersonic Test Aircraft for Germany
Germany

POLARIS to Develop a Hypersonic Test Aircraft for Germany

POLARIS Spaceplanes announced a deal with Germany’s BAAINBw to develop an experimental hypersonic aircraft for the development of reusable hypersonic platforms.

ASELSAN Expresses Interest in Space-Based Missile Defence
Turkiye

ASELSAN Expresses Interest in Space-Based Missile Defence

In a recent article on integrated air defence and the future threats, ASELSAN expressed interest in the development of space-based lasers and kinetic systems.

Türkiye’s OTV completes successful engine ignition in orbit
Turkiye

Türkiye’s OTV completes successful engine ignition in orbit

Fergani Space’s orbital transfer vehicle ignited its hybrid engine in space, performing an orbit-raising manoeuvre according to the company’s press release.

Germany’s €35bn Military Space Strategy Push Sparks Debate
Germany

Germany’s €35bn Military Space Strategy Push Sparks Debate

Germany’s new space strategy allocates €35bn for military orbital capabilities by 2030, raising fresh debate over the limits of international space law.

ROKETSAN’s Fourth IDEF25 Teaser Video Shows an SLV
Turkiye

ROKETSAN’s Fourth IDEF25 Teaser Video Shows an SLV

The new teaser from ROKETSAN’s social media accounts shows not a missile but a space launch vehicle (SLV) for the IDEF25 international defence exhibition.

US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026
USA

US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026

In its FY2026 plan to oppose China's strategic posture, the Pentagon puts hypersonic missile defence, long-range deterrence, and air dominatio priorities.

The US Tests LRDR to Distinguish Actual Warheads and Decoys
USA

The US Tests LRDR to Distinguish Actual Warheads and Decoys

The combined flight test at Clear Space Force Station demonstrated that the radar can distinguish actual warheads from decoys at a long distance.

U.S. Reports Say Mysterious Russian Satellite Lost Control
USA Russia

U.S. Reports Say Mysterious Russian Satellite Lost Control

Reports from the U.S. state that Russia’s Cosmos 2553 satellite, which has been subject to controversies between the U.S., has begun spiralling out of control.

SpaceX Sends Crew-10 to Replace Stranded ISS Astronauts
USA

SpaceX Sends Crew-10 to Replace Stranded ISS Astronauts

SpaceX has launched Crew-10 to the ISS, to replace two NASA astronauts who were stranded for nine months due to technical failures in Starliner capsule.

TUSAŞ and DeltaV agree on High-Resolution Micro Satellites
Turkiye

TUSAŞ and DeltaV agree on High-Resolution Micro Satellites

Turkish Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with DeltaV to procure propulsion equipment for the High-Resolution Micro Satellite System Project.

Turkiye’s New Spaceport: Why Somalia?
Somalia Turkiye

Turkiye’s New Spaceport: Why Somalia?

The upcoming spaceport in Somalia is the next step following the missions of the first Turkish astronauts and the launches of various start-up satellites.

EU Emphasises Security of Space Amid Rising Threats
European Union

EU Emphasises Security of Space Amid Rising Threats

EU's interest in Space security is increasing as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Commissioner underlined the subject.