Space operations will become more dynamic this year

From civil science and exploration missions to national security, there are many space activities to look forward to in 2026. There will be at least three missions heading to the moon, Vast’s Haven-1 is scheduled to launch as the first prospective commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) destination. But perhaps more importantly, there will be a bow wave of upcoming space activities that will create more dynamic, flexible and responsive space operations. This potentially transformational shift, enabled by the ability to refuel and repair spacecraft on-orbit, will be vital for civil, commercial and national security space activities alike.