The moon, AI and the high-stakes decisions shaping space’s future
In this special episode of Space Minds, our show is split into two segments from SpaceNews’ annual Icon Awards. In our first segment,…
Private group unveils plans for large space telescope
PHOENIX — A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a space…
2026 will clarify Europe’s new priorities for space
Launchers Isar Aerospace is expected to attempt its second two-stage Spectrum vehicle test flight, a key step after its first, partially…
The ‘space tax’ on your self-driving car
LiDAR costs, compute power and AI training are the “big three” usually associated with the high cost of autonomous vehicles (AVs). We rarely…
Vulcan to open 2026 with national security launch
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance plans to begin 2026 with a national security mission as its Vulcan Centaur rocket prepares to launch…
Vera C. Rubin Observatory discovers enormous, record-br…
Scientists analyzing the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered the fastest-spinning asteroid in its size class yet.…
Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission
PHOENIX — An unspecified “medical concern” involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station has postponed a spacewalk…
Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone
We are in an era where planetary science no longer depends on government missions. Commercial capabilities are mature and ready to deliver a…
NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2
PHOENIX — NASA says it is continuing to prepare for a possible Artemis 2 launch as soon as February, but with remarkably little publicity by…
TPS evaluations taking place at Starbase on next two Ships to fly
TPS evaluations…