Asia Pacific

Southern Launch has signed an agreement with South Korean rocket manufacturer UNASTELLA Corporation which will enable UNASTELLA to aim for at least four launches per year. UNASTELLA is aiming to develop a small lift rocket based on South Korean technologies. The company is taking an iterative approach to the development of their orbit-capable rocket and the missions from Australia will provide valuable flight heritage, and a site for regular satellite launches

The International Space University (ISU) has announced that the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) and Hanyang University ERICA Campus will host the 37th Space Studies Program (SSP). As a result, SSP25 will hold in the greater Seoul Metropolitan area, South Korea from 30th June to 22nd August 2025. The SSP is an intensive eight-week program that offers participants a unique and comprehensive professional development experience, covering all aspects of space programs and enterprises

The India Space Congress 2024, held in New Delhi from June 26-28, brought together a diverse array of space industry stakeholders under the theme "Bridging Boundaries, Transforming Tomorrow." This three-day event showcased India's growing prominence in the global space sector while fostering international collaboration and innovation.

Space Electric Thruster Systems (SETS) has won a contract to deliver its ST-25 Hall Thrusters to South Korea’s EPS Tech, a producer of satellite electrical power systems (EPS). According to the contract, SETS will produce two ST-25 Hall Thrusters for EPS Tech in the coming months. SET’s ST-25 Hall Thrusters, a significant component of the SPS-25 electric propulsion system, underwent successful testing in orbit in 2023

Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) has established the IAC25 Consultation (IACC) working group, comprising Australian space leaders. The IACC aims to further the overall success of the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event which will take place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Sydney, Australia. 

KSAT has announced the establishment of an office in Tokyo, to expand its presence in Japan and Asia, demonstrating the Company's strong commitment to the growing Asian space industry. As a result, KSAT expects its permanent presence to enhance relationships and support satellite operators in the region. Kenneth Olafsson, Head of KSAT Asia Pacific and representative Director for KSAT Japan, will head the new Tokyo office.

Azercosmos has announced signing a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese technology company Star.vision. The signing ceremony took place at Azercosmos' headquarters during the visit of the Star.vision's company delegation to Azerbaijan. Within the framework of the meeting, Azercosmos invited the Star.vision company to the COP29 event to be held in Baku in November

Dhruva Space and Kinéis have announced a collaboration to introduce Kinéis IoT connectivity in India and to launch a Kinéis IoT payload on the Dhruva Space P-30 satellite. The partnership is a groundbreaking initiative for the companies to fortify global satellite connectivity. Through the partnership, Dhruva Space will provide Kinéis IoT services in India and develop new and innovative applications that can receive support from Kinéis’ 25-satellite constellation

In preparation for the safe and responsible deorbit of the International Space Station (ISS) in a controlled manner after the end of its operational life in 2030, NASA has selected SpaceX to develop and deliver the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle that will provide the capability to deorbit the space station and ensure avoidance of risk to populated areas. The single-award contract has a total potential value of $843 million, while the launch service for the Vehicle will be a future procurement.

The Chang'e-6 lunar probe has successfully returned to the Earth with unexplored samples from the lunar south pole, landing in the Inner Mongolia desert on Tuesday, after a 53-day-long mission. China is consequently the first country to return lunar samples from the previously unexplored far or dark side of the moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) described the mission as "a complete success" and said the probe is functioning normally.