This Week in Space Tech: Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, 2025
A busy IAC week set the tone for launches, deals, and new policies that will shape the next few years in space.
Headliners from The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Sydney
The IAF World Space Award honored Jeff Bezos, while China’s Chang’e-6 team earned the team prize, both presented during the opening ceremony in Sydney on Sep 29.
NASA and Australia signed a new framework to deepen cooperation in aeronautics and space exploration during IAC.
Artemis Accords principals met and reaffirmed commitments to safe and transparent exploration.
Launches and in-orbit moves
SpaceX flew another Starlink batch from Vandenberg, its 125th Falcon 9 mission of the year, with booster landing on Of Course I Still Love You.
Blue Origin named the next New Shepard crew, signaling suborbital flights are staying on the calendar.
China’s Tianwen-2 asteroid sample mission beamed home a striking Earth selfie while cruising toward its target.