NASA must act now to ensure U.S. leadership in space
Jared Isaacman made something unmistakably clear during his confirmation hearing as NASA Administrator: time is not on America’s side. The United States…
Japan Rising: Tokyo-Based Axelspace is Making Microsatellites with a Big Impact
Japan is a lion in kittens’ clothing. In both land area and population, it pales in comparison to the likes of the United States, China,…
China launches classified Shijian-28 spacecraft, reusable Zhuque-3 rocket faces delay
HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series of experimental, often opaque satellites Sunday, while the debut flight of the commercial…
China’s Shijian spacecraft separate after pioneering geosynchronous orbit refueling tests
HELSINKI — China’s experimental Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites have separated in geosynchronous orbit after being docked for months…
Conquer any and every shooting situation with the Nikon…
Black Friday weekend is almost coming to an end, so if you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to a new camera, you don’t…
Everything you need for astrotourism, dark-sky and Nort…
If you’ve ever traveled to the world’s remote regions in search of a dark sky or raging aurora, you’ll know the feeling of being unprepared.…
Transporter-15 rideshare mission launches 140 payloads
BERLIN — A Falcon 9 launched 140 payloads on its latest dedicated rideshare mission Nov. 28, ranging from European government spacecraft to a…
Baikonur pad damaged in Soyuz launch to ISS
BERLIN — The Baiknour pad used for the launch of the latest crew to the International Space Station has sustained damage, raising questions…
Varda Space launches its fifth mission, extends run of AFRL test flights
WASHINGTON — Varda Space Industries said Nov. 28 that its fifth mission, W-5, reached orbit after a launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base…
China moves to integrate commercial space into its national space development plan
HELSINKI — China’s space administration has published a policy blueprint aimed at accelerating development of commercial space and embedding…