Rocket Lab Signs $515 Million Satellite Contract with Mystery Government Agency
The launch and space systems provider is thought to be working with the Space Development Agency, part of the U.S. Space Force.
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U.S. Space Force’s Secret Robot Spaceplane Could Be Headed to Deep Orbit
Previous flights of the X-37B, built by Boeing, were limited to low-Earth orbit, but its seventh mission could reach new heights.
55 Years Ago, Apollo 8 Astronauts Deliver Christmas Eve Message of Unity
December 24 marks the anniversary of a broadcast reading of the Book of Genesis by the mission’s crew, which reached 1 in 4 people on Earth.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Makes Unmanned Cargo Flight
The launch is the first since September 2022 when an FAA investigation grounded the space tourism venture.
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Set for Return to Action Next Week
The space tourism firm could fly a cargo mission as soon as Monday as it seeks to get back into the commercial space race.
NASA’s Voyager 1 Probe Stopped Communicating—And It Could Take Weeks to Fix
The space agency identified an issue with one of the spacecraft’s computers as the source of the problem but said engineers could take weeks to find a solution.
The Wright Flyer Makes It to Space—in Pieces
Fabric swatches and wood slivers from the first aircraft have been included on several missions.
U.S. Space Force Activates Europe, Africa Command
The move emphasizes the military significance of the space domain and strengthens bilateral military partnerships, according to military leaders.
GAO: NASA’s Artemis III Moon Landing Timeline ‘Unlikely’
Challenges persist with spacesuits and lunar lander development, the watchdog agency said.
The Implications of SpaceX’s Second Starship Test Flight
Saturday’s launch again ended in the loss of both Starship stages, prompting another FAA mishap investigation and potential delays to NASA’s Artemis moon mission program.
