May

  • US and UK sign declaration for joint future commercial spaceflight missions.
  • Colombia signs the Artemis Accords.
  • China National Space Administration (CNSA) and BRICS countries launch joint committee on space cooperation, plan to build a virtual constellation of EO Satellites.
  • US and New Zealand release joint statement for space cooperation.
  • Egypt plans to launch its Space City.
  • Nigeria and Mozambique approve SpaceX’s Starlink.
  • Egyptian Space Agency and SANSA sign MoU.
  • OneWeb and TinSky complete First West African LEO Satellite Gateway.
  • OneWeb and Astroscale join efforts to launch space junk servicer ELSA-M. 

June

  • UNCOPUOS adopts new space-related resolutions in its 65th session, including in matters of transparency and confidence-building measures, and international cooperation.
  • The Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) is launched.
  • ESA sets out new space goals and pursues a new shared vision for space transportation- The Road to CM22 – Europe’s Space Ambition.
  • European Council adopts conclusions towards safe and sustainable use of space and a vision for Copernicus.
  • Space-enabled 5G links Japan and Europe.
  • UK announces new measures to drive space sustainability and investment.
  • France joins the Artemis Accords.
  • US Space Force sets up the National Space Intelligence Centre (NSIC)
  • South Korea launches its first successful homegrown rocket.
  • India issues new space policy draft seeking private participation in the space industry.
  • ESA and ASECNA sign deal for EGNOS Technology in Africa.
  • ASECNA and CNES sign agreement concerning Africa’s First Operational SBAS.
  • ORION AST and Ethiopia sign MoU for space industry development.
  • Brazil joins the Artemis Accords.
  • Rwandan Space Agency and Global Satellite Operator’s Association sign MoU to further enhance satellite communication services and digital inclusion.
  • Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa issue the XIV BRICS Summit Beijing Declaration.

July

  • Czech EU Presidency puts space at the centre of its security priority.
  • ESA opens the European Centre for Space Economy and Commerce.
  • Egypt reaffirms Commitment to National Space Development.
  • New Zealand joins ASAT testing ban.
  • Saudi Arabia joins Artemis Accords.
  • UAE announces plans for radar satellite constellation and space fund.
  • European space agency ends cooperation with Russia over Mars rover mission.
  • Commission announces plans to grant a total EU funding of almost €1.2 billion supporting 61 collaborative defence research and development projects selected following the first ever calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF).