Missions
NASA selects PRIMA as its first Probe Explorer telescope
The far-infrared observatory enters preliminary development, with implementation still subject to review and launch targeted for 2033.
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Commercial weather data
Spire details unfunded options on NOAA weather-data order
The company puts the potential value at about $66 million if all options are exercised; the base award is $33.2 million, with deliveries beginning in December.
Space science
WMO publishes assessments of gaps in climate observation data
The findings span ground networks, satellite-data use and local needs; one assessment remains interim.
Space industry
Bharat Forge closes ₹2,000 crore institutional equity placement
The manufacturer’s transaction adviser identifies proposed defence-equipment spending. Its documented ISRO supply work does not establish a space-specific allocation.
Space industry
EtherealX land agreement covers proposed Tirupati rocket factory
A legal adviser disclosed an agreement for 142.3 acres in Andhra Pradesh. The ₹578.39 crore investment remains a proposal, with no construction timetable given.
Space industry
SES plans JioStar satellite distribution across India under new deal
The multi-year agreement uses IS-20 for television distribution. SES’s announcement leaves the channel migration schedule and contract value undisclosed.
Space industry
Agnikul signs ₹200 crore agreement for reusable rocket development
The government financing uses optionally convertible debentures. The programme targets full-system reuse, with development and validation still ahead.
Space industry
Aequs proposes ₹650 crore promoter warrants for capacity expansion
The board-approved issue awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals. Aequs plans to direct proceeds across aerospace and consumer manufacturing, with no space-specific allocation disclosed.
Human Spaceflight
NASA names Crew-14 astronauts for 2027 station flight
Kayla Barron will command the four-person mission, which NASA plans to launch no earlier than spring 2027.
Space industry
Pixxel targets 2028 start for national Earth-observation launches
Awais Ahmed outlined at least four satellites in 2028 and full deployment by 2030, later than an earlier government completion target.
Commercial Earth observation
India signs ₹63.84 crore GalaxEye debenture agreement
The Technology Development Board says the support will use optionally convertible debentures for further OptoSAR development; the planned imaging resolution remains a target.
Space safety
Assam lays foundation stone for ISRO radar facility
The Chandrapur site is part of Project NETRA; an early cloud radar is planned, while the space-tracking system has no disclosed commissioning date.