NASA, Partners Accelerate Lander Development for 2028 M…
As NASA returns humans to the lunar surface and establishes a long-term presence on our closest celestial neighbor, the agency and commercial human…
Space Beyond lines up 2027 SpaceX launch for low-cost memorial cubesat
Florida-based Space Beyond plans to start building its first memorial spacecraft next week after booking a launch on SpaceX’s October 2027…
Former astronaut joins Vast as Haven-1 moves into integration
WASHINGTON — Commercial space station developer Vast has hired another former NASA astronaut as the company delays the launch of its first…
House appropriator sees ‘room for improvement’ in NASA funding for 2027
WASHINGTON — With the fiscal year 2026 appropriations process effectively complete, a key House appropriator says the next spending bill for…
Winter Grips the Michigan Mitten
A winter chill descended on the Great Lakes region of North America in January 2026. Some of the effects were apparent in this satellite image…
Launch operators are the rocket fuel required to galvanize spaceports in Europe
Europe stands on the precipice of launching a satellite from the mainland. Until now, the Guiana Space Centre in South America has operated as…
Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft survives reentry, Shenzhou-23 arrives at spaceport
HELSINKI — China’s damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft returned safely to Earth after on-orbit internal repairs, concluding the country’s first…
Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts
WASHINGTON — Space Systems Command, the primary acquisition and space development arm of the U.S. Space Force, is moving to hire contracting…
Blue Origin to reuse New Glenn booster on next launch
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin will reuse a New Glenn booster for the first time on the rocket’s next launch, carrying a satellite for AST…
Blue Origin flies first New Shepard mission of 2026
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin launched its first New Shepard mission of the year Jan. 22, carrying five paying customers and one company employee…