Satellite launches

German startup makes history with first orbital space flight launched from European soil

It was Isar's second launch, coming 18 months after the company's first rocket plunged to the ground and exploded in a fiery spectacle shortly after takeoff from the same site.

|ByREUTERS
An Isar Aerospace rocket.
People watch as a Long March 10B carrier rocket takes off from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, China, July 10, 2026. (Illustrative)

China says Long March 7A rocket launch failed after flight anomaly

Reuters witnesses saw a bright flash high in the night sky after the launch of a Long March 7A rocket, followed by what appeared to be multiple glowing fragments.

|ByREUTERS
Earendil-1

Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC

The Earendil-1 satellite, created by startup Reflect Orbital, contains a thin-film reflector that can direct “abundant sunlight” to specific locations at specific times, including night time

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
A satellite

Iran's space program advances satellite program, eyes better missile launchers, new facilities

Salarieh said Iran is expected to inaugurate several new facilities in the coming months, including laboratories, satellite control centers, and the Chabahar launch site in the country’s southeast.

|ByAMIT AVITAN

Ariel University to send research nanosatellite SATLLA-1 into orbit

SATLLA-1's mission, which starts on Thursday, is to test out its star-tracking program, which helps the satellite position itself by using imaging from the surrounding stars.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020ByIDAN ZONSHINE
The SATLLA-1 nanosatellite

Defense Ministry, IAI hand keys of Ofek 16 satellite to IDF's Unit 9900

Advanced satellite was launched into space in July

OCTOBER 4, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israel successfully launches Ofek 16 spy satellite into space

Defense Ministry reveals first photos from Ofek 16 satellite over Syria

Photos show the ancient city of Tadmur, close to where Iranian forces operate.

AUGUST 26, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Photo taken by Ofek 16 satellite over Syria