Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the ISS
WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 launched a Cygnus cargo spacecraft April 11 as Northrop Grumman continues its dependence on a competitor to fly resupply…
Meet NASA’s New Artemis II Science Officers
Business attire, headsets, and multiple computer monitors are a much different backdrop than hiking gear, rock hammers, and the volcanic…
Artemis 2 in good shape cruising towards the moon
A day after lighting its engine to head to the moon, the Artemis 2 Orion spacecraft is performing well with only minor issues. The post…
Italy’s Argotec plans to scale Florida satellite facility to meet rising US demand
Italy’s Argotec has officially opened its first U.S. satellite production facility, cementing a foothold near Kennedy Space Center in Florida…
White House again proposes steep NASA budget cuts
For the second consecutive year, the White House is proposing a major budget cut for NASA that would significantly impact the agency’s science…
Barents Sea Tied to Low Arctic Sea Ice
At the top of the planet, the cap of sea ice across Arctic waters grows and shrinks with the seasons, usually reaching its annual maximum…
Europe’s strategic autonomy in space will define its role in the ‘second space age’
Europe’s future in space really boils down to one question: can it stay ahead without relying on technology made somewhere else? As we step…
SpaceX and Amazon spar over satellite deployments
Amazon says it will revise deployment plans for its broadband satellite constellation while denying claims from SpaceX that its current…
China’s commercial Tianlong-3 rocket fails on debut launch
The first launch of the Tianlong-3 rocket from Chinese commercial firm Space Pioneer failed Saturday after suffering an anomaly in its ascent…
Artemis 2 heads to the moon
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is on its way to the moon after a successful maneuver April 2. The post Artemis 2 heads to the moon appeared first on…