MDA Space continues work on Gateway robotic arm
WASHINGTON — MDA Space is continuing work on a robotic arm for the lunar Gateway while it discusses the future of the project with the Canadian Space…
Medical issue prompts early return of Crew-11 from ISS
PHOENIX — NASA has decided to bring home four members of the International Space Station crew because of a medical issue with one of them, the…
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR COHORT 4 OF SDA TAP LAB – CATALYST CAMPUS MINI ACCELERATOR
Catalyst Campus is proud to announce they are now accepting applications for Cohort 4 of the SDA TAP Lab – Catalyst Campus Mini Accelerator, a…
Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch
PHOENIX — NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, citing the mission as evidence the agency can do…
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…