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China Reveals Detailed Plan to Land Astronauts on the Moon
China has disclosed a detailed strategic roadmap to achieve a crewed lunar landing before 2030, incorporating a sequence of uncrewed test missions.
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Google Scores Big Win in Quest to Put Data Centers in Space
Google achieves a critical milestone in orbital computing by successfully running an AI model on a satellite chip.
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NASA ponders a Hubble servicing mission or a controlled deorbit
NASA is exploring potential commercial servicing missions to raise the Hubble Space Telescope's orbit or execute a controlled deorbit.
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China's secretive space plane caught on camera in incredible new photo released by US military
The US military has released a clear image of a secretive Chinese spaceplane, signaling a strategic expansion of China's orbital capabilities.
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US agency approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5 billion acquisition of Globalstar
US regulatory approval of Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar shifts the competitive satellite landscape.
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Ukrainian Himera Takes Its Battlefield Expertise Into Orbit as Test Craft Reaches Orbit
Ukrainian defense firm Himera has successfully placed a test craft into orbit to develop a future communications network.
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NASA to change how it selects science missions
NASA is implementing a major overhaul of its science mission selection process to accelerate programs and reduce costs.
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NASA to Buy a New Space Station. Price Tag: $34.1 Billion
NASA has opened a multibillion-dollar contract race for private space stations ahead of the aging ISS retirement.
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Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
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Russian Satellite Kosmos-2612 Closes to Within 26 Meters of ICEYE-X36 During Pursuit
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Japan's MMX mission set to grab a piece of Mars's moon Phobos
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Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket
Blue Origin commits heavily to the New Glenn rocket with plans for major launch infrastructure upgrades.
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SpaceX to make another attempt to launch 21 data satellites for the Space Development Agency
SpaceX targets a mid-October launch window for the USSF-481 mission following recent military satellite deployments.
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Blue Origin selects Hutto for $650 million aerospace manufacturing facility
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Elon Musk Lowers Starship Expectations, Rocket Lab Surges On Electron Deal
SpaceX analysts and the company express satisfaction following the most recent flight test of the Starship launch vehicle.
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FCC Clears More Downlink Spectrum for Satellite Internet Services Like Starlink
The FCC has expanded downlink spectrum for satellite internet services and excluded space from NEPA reviews to accelerate broadband deployment.
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Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
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NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class
NASA has chosen a far-infrared space telescope named PRIMA as the inaugural mission in a new astrophysics probe class.
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Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China’s lunar “exploration” plans
Former NASA chief Isaacman warns of Chinese lunar ambitions while promising an Artemis acceleration update next month.
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Startup Hubble Reaches Unicorn Status for Space-Based Bluetooth
Startup Hubble Network achieves unicorn valuation after securing 200 million dollars in series C funding for space-based Bluetooth technology.
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Stoke Space raises $1 billion and unveils larger launch vehicle
Stoke Space secures a substantial funding boost and unveils plans for an expanded fully reusable rocket vehicle.
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China unveils plans to beat US in retrieving Mars samples
China is accelerating its Tianwen-3 mission to retrieve Mars samples, aiming to beat the US in the race to find traces of Martian life.
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Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design
NASA is pivoting to a simplified spacesuit design to avoid further delays to the Artemis lunar landing timeline.
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Falcon Heavy brings the heat photo of the day for Sept. 2, 2026
Recent coverage highlights a new NASA procurement office alongside striking space imagery from Falcon Heavy and solar plasma loops.
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In China, rocket launches fuel tourism and space-age dreams
China's busy space schedule drives a boom in domestic rocket tourism alongside recent satellite launches and technical setbacks.
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The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China’s space program
China is preparing to launch its Chang'e-7 lunar ice-hunting mission, prompting heightened global attention.
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Lunar orbiter among upcoming NASA CLPS task orders
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Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
European space policy experts warn of a strategic dilemma as global launch costs plummet and spacecraft design bottlenecks shift.
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Blue Origin outlines plans for second Cape Canaveral launch pad
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Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue, Iridium Acquisition, ...
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One of China’s workhorse rockets just exploded in flight
A Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang spaceport while attempting to deploy a communications satellite.
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Katalyst Space makes progress in restoring control of Swift servicing spacecraft
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Northrop Grumman, Canadian Space Agency repurpose their Gateway projects
Northrop Grumman and the Canadian Space Agency pivot their Gateway initiatives as space exploration evolves.
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'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk warns that SpaceX's Starship may be lost at sea following its 13th test flight, despite a successful splashdown and a surge in stock value.
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Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking
Rocket Lab and STR secure multimillion-dollar Space Force contracts for advanced airborne-target tracking satellites.
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Linux 7.3 To Begin Laying The Groundwork For Intel Starfire
Intel unveils the space-grade Starfire processor for onboard satellite artificial intelligence workloads, with Linux 7.3 initiating support.
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Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract
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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
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Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
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NASA fuels its next-gen Roman Space Telescope for August launch
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NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions
NASA faces workforce reductions affecting major projects, with watchdogs pointing to striking losses among personnel and struggling initiatives.
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China’s Shijian-31 satellite is sweeping GEO using a unique orbit
China's Shijian-31 satellite is surveying the entire geostationary belt from a custom, revolutionary orbit.
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Human Error Caused a $4.1 Million Mishap at NASA’s Deep Space Network
A NASA report reveals that a 'hero mode' culture and human error led to a multi-million dollar antenna failure within the Deep Space Network.