Starliner investigation identifies flawed NASA decision making
NASA has classified the flawed Starliner crewed test flight in 2024 as its most serious level of mishap, with the agency’s leadership citing shortfalls…
Roscosmos replaces cosmonaut on next Crew Dragon mission to ISS
WASHINGTON — Roscosmos has replaced a cosmonaut assigned to the next Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station for reasons…
Isaacman, senators emphasize urgency in returning humans to the moon
WASHINGTON — Leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee said they hope to swiftly confirm Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator during a hearing…
Missile Defense Agency clarifies ‘SHIELD’ vendor selection is not a Golden Dome preview
WASHINGTON — The Missile Defense Agency said its selection of more than 1,000 companies for a new contracting vehicle should not be read as an…
A New Industrial Age in Orbit
For decades, building a space mission meant a hard choice between two imperfect models. The first was the traditional prime: capable, proven,…
Shield AI partners with Sedaro to demonstrate autonomous satellite operations
WASHINGTON — Shield AI, a defense technology firm known for autonomous aircraft software, is venturing into the space sector through a…
Space Force top buyer says rapid commercial innovation is reshaping military space strategy
WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, the U.S. Space Force’s top acquisition officer, told an audience of space industry executives Dec. 2…
SLI bets on satellite leasing with $200 million commitment to AscendArc
TAMPA, Fla. — Asset-financing specialist SLI plans to buy two small geostationary satellites from two-year-old U.S. startup AscendArc in a…