World Space Launch

An undisclosed payload

• When: Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 23:35 UTC
• Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

A Ceres-2 operated by Galactic Energy is slated to carry an undisclosed payload aloft from Launch Area 95A at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

USSF-432

• When: Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 00:46 UTC
• Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX is preparing a Falcon 9 Block 5 to fly USSF-432 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The target is low Earth orbit. Mission customer: United States Space Force.

SatNet LEO Group (details to be confirmed)

• When: Sun Nov 8, 2026 · 20:25 UTC
• Where: Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Communications

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has SatNet LEO Group (details to be confirmed) queued up on a Long March 12, launching from Commercial LC-2 at Wenchang Space Launch Site, People's Republic of China. The target is low Earth orbit.

USSF-627

• When: Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 03:03 UTC
• Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Government/Top Secret

SpaceX has USSF-627 queued up on a Falcon 9 Block 5, launching from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA. The target is low Earth orbit. Mission customer: United States Space Force.

Demo Flight

• When: Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 06:00 UTC
• Where: Sea Launch
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Test Flight

Agency for Defense Development is preparing a Mir to fly Demo Flight from ADD Offshore launch platform at Sea Launch. The target is low Earth orbit.

An undisclosed payload

• When: Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 11:40 UTC
• Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has an undisclosed payload queued up on a Long March 2D, launching from Launch Area 94 (SLS-2 / 603) at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China.

Cyprus: Island of Snakes, Cats, and Ophiolites

A NASA Earth Observatory feature looks at Cyprus, where rocks from an ancient ocean floor are exposed on land, and notes the island's well-known snake and cat populations.

Former NASA Chief Economist is New Head of Canadian Space Agency

Canada has named Alexander MacDonald, a Canadian-born former NASA chief economist, as the new president of the Canadian Space Agency.

Two giant black holes at the heart of one galaxy may circle each other every 121 to 146 days and could merge in as little as 100 years

Astronomers studying the galaxy Markarian 501 report signs that two supermassive black holes may be orbiting each other every few months, though the interpretation is still debated.

NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research

NASA has unveiled the X-70, a new crewed experimental aircraft meant to serve as a flexible platform for testing advanced aviation technologies.

Farewell Swift

NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has reentered Earth's atmosphere, closing out its 22-year mission after an attempt to boost its orbit did not happen in time.

Trump Issues “American Declaration of Freedom in Space”

President Trump has signed a proclamation called the American Declaration of Freedom in Space, stating U.S. intentions to lead exploration, use and settlement beyond Earth.

SpaceSail Polar Group #17

• When: Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 00:15 UTC
• Where: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China
• Orbit: Polar Orbit
• Mission type: Communications

CAS Space's Kinetica 2 successfully launched SpaceSail Polar Group #17 from Launch Area 140 at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, People's Republic of China, bound for a polar orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 256 worldwide in 2026.

The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9)

• When: Mon Nov 2, 2026 · 16:41 UTC
• Where: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Earth Science

Rocket Lab's Electron successfully launched The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 255 worldwide in 2026. Mission customer: Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space.

Starlink Group 15-18

• When: Sat Oct 31, 2026 · 04:04 UTC
• Where: Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
• Mission type: Communications

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 successfully launched Starlink Group 15-18 from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg SFB, CA, USA, bound for low Earth orbit. It was orbital launch attempt number 254 worldwide in 2026. Program: Starlink.