Dassault Unveils Vortex Spaceplane with ESA and French Military Support
Reusable orbital vehicle could provide space station transport, cargo logistics, and in-orbit services for commercial, science, and military customers.
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SpaceX Starship Explodes on Test Stand Ahead of 10th Flight
Recent mishaps coincide with the introduction of Starship Block 2, a more powerful configuration of the rocket.
NASA Employees Receive Second Buyout Offer
Deferred resignation program represents ‘first in a sequence of actions associated with our agency reorganization effort.’
Isaacman Blames Withdrawal of NASA Chief Nomination on Retribution
White House says the private astronaut was removed from consideration due to past donations to Democratic causes.
Firefly’s Medium Launch Vehicle Has a New Name—And $50M in Fresh Funding
Northrop Grumman invests $50 million to advance Firefly’s medium launch vehicle (MLV), now called Eclipse.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit But Misses Key Targets
Vehicle travels further than it did on its previous two missions but fails to make it back to Earth in one piece.
SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Will Suspend More Than 70 Air Routes, Attempt New Goals
FAA says back-to-back explosions on previous flights necessitate larger airspace closures.
FAA Approves SpaceX Starship Return to Flight With New Safety Considerations
Agency nearly doubles the aircraft hazard area after the massive rocket exploded on back-to-back test flights in January and March.
Musk: Starship Could Fly Again Next Week After Back-to-Back Explosions
Hulking spacecraft nears a return to action, the SpaceX CEO says.
Mars Advocates, Lawmakers, Industry Groups Decry NASA Budget Proposal
‘Skinny’ budget opponents argue cuts to science and other programs will derail U.S. leadership in human spaceflight.
