UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability
TAMPA, Fla. — The U.K. government is exploring sending British astronaut John McFall to Vast’s planned Haven-1 space station in a mission it…
Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment
BOULDER, Colorado — Researchers are calling for increased attention and better protection against the rising introduction of exotic materials…
NASA abandons ‘core module’ concept for commercial space station development
WASHINGTON — NASA is withdrawing a proposal to revamp its strategy for transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial…
France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions
WASHINGTON — Commercial space station developer Vast has reached an agreement with the French government to fly two French astronauts on its…
Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome
WASHINGTON — Northrop Grumman has partnered with satellite manufacturing startup Apex to develop space-based interceptors for the Golden Dome…
Spaceport facility bonds are now law – and they fundamentally change space infrastructure finance
After more than three decades in public and project finance, I have learned that real inflection points in infrastructure development rarely…
‘We were being bullied in our own home’: How ‘authorita…
There’s an army of tiny workers buzzing around our fields, helping our food grow. But over the past few decades, populations of bees and…
China launches test direct-to-device satellites for multiple projects
HELSINKI — China capped a busy month of launches by sending four new satellite internet test satellites into orbit with a workhorse hypergolic…
China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight
HELSINKI — China conducted the maiden launch of its reusable Long March 12B rocket Monday, providing no advance warning and delivering…
New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market
DUBLIN — The explosion of a New Glenn rocket has generated reverberations across the space industry as companies and government agencies…