Avio has signed contracts with ESA for upgrades to the Vega rocket and its launch facilities, as well as for the launch of an Earth science mission.
NASA selected Firefly Aerospace for a third lunar lander mission, this one including a rover, to launch in 2028.
SpaceX has launched early direct-to-smartphone messaging services in New Zealand as the latest market for its Starlink satellites gains traction.
The completed Blue Ghost 1 lander, at Firefly's Texas headquarters, will launch in January on a Falcon 9. Credit: Firefly Aerospace WASHINGTON — Japanese lunar lander developer ispace has confirmed ...
The Biden administration has released some final space policy documents focused on cislunar activities and technology development.
The GPS SV-10 satellite will carry an optical communications terminal developed by German aerospace manufacturer Tesat-Spacecom ...
Axiom Space is revising the assembly sequence for its commercial space station, a move it says will allow it to get to a free-flying station sooner while addressing NASA’s needs to prepare for the ...
China’s space capabilities have expanded at a rapid rate, the report notes. In 2010, the country operated a modest fleet of 36 satellites. By 2024, that number has surged to over 1,000, with more than ...
As I write this, NASA’s Psyche spacecraft is making its long journey to an asteroid named 16 Psyche. When it arrives, it may confirm the presence of minerals which, when multiplied by the current ...
The Pentagon wants to leverage commercial space technology to enhance military capabilities, even as officials work to address longstanding challenges in government-industry collaboration.
The second flight of a Japanese small launch vehicle failed when the vehicle lost control a couple minutes after its Dec. 17 liftoff.
The solid rocket motor market is seeing increased competition as startups enter the space, promising faster production times and lower costs compared to traditional manufacturers ...