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NASA's four-person crew reached the moon's sphere of influence and performed lunar flyby maneuvers after breaking records for human spaceflight distance.
NASA’s Artemis 2 crew is reporting striking views and scientific observations during its lunar flyby, including micrometeor impact flashes and a record-setting distance from Earth.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman frames the successful Artemis 2 mission as the start of a sustained lunar campaign leading to a moon base and eventual Mars exploration.
A new Breaking Defense eBook examines the Pentagon's evolving satellite strategy, emphasizing data networks, missile tracking, and cyber resilience.
Ukraine has deployed an unmanned vessel capable of launching interceptor drones against Shahed drones, alongside a revamped An-28 turboprop armed with Miniguns and its own interceptor drones.
The service awarded contracts to a dozen companies to develop orbital missile interceptors, aiming for an initial capability demonstration by 2028.
At least 10 scientists and staffers working on sensitive programs have died or vanished since 2023, prompting a House Oversight Committee investigation.
Europe's leading space launcher manufacturer is studying the feasibility of producing conventional ballistic missiles in Germany to meet deep-strike needs amid the expansion of conflicts.
The service is canceling a troubled ground control system while seeking $1.6 billion to launch a new orbital communications backbone.
The German startup secured Series A funding to build a cargo system for returning materials from space.
Infectious diseases could pose serious risks for interplanetary travelers, experts argue in a new opinion piece.
SpaceX has agreed to a deal with AI coding startup Cursor that could lead to an acquisition or a $10 billion investment.
Shares of the satellite communications company fell sharply following an undisclosed negative development.
A new service vision document outlines a long-term strategy to bolster its workforce and prepare for future space warfare.
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has revealed three key career rules that guided her path to the historic lunar mission.
A second stage issue during the rocket's third launch stranded a commercial satellite in an incorrect orbit.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to launch a new GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force early Monday morning.
The company's first reused orbital-class rocket landed successfully, but its payload was deployed into an incorrect orbit.
A defense startup has raised funding to develop spacecraft positioning systems that do not rely on GPS signals.
A space podcast episode examines the political, religious, and social consequences of finding extraterrestrial life.
Astronauts aboard NASA's lunar mission and China's space station briefly achieved the greatest distance ever between two groups of people in space.
SpaceX will launch Europe's Rosalind Franklin rover on its first Mars mission, despite NASA's proposal to cancel funding for the project.
The company's heavy-lift rocket will fly with previously flown hardware for the first time during its third launch attempt.
The space situational awareness company plans to raise capital through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Chinese astronauts installed debris-protection hardware and inspected the Tiangong station during an extravehicular activity.
The U.S. Space Force has selected nine companies for orbital AMTI contracts while pushing forward with a new plan to develop on-orbit refueling and space tugs.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has released a new photograph of a distant spiral galaxy, showcasing its ongoing scientific capabilities.
NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman pushes back against recent criticism of the Orion capsule's waste management system.
A global Starlink network failure last August halted U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel operations during testing, highlighting the military's critical reliance on commercial satellite services.
The company conducted a static fire test with a flight-proven New Glenn rocket, targeting a launch this weekend.
Astroscale's ISSA-J mission will be the first attempt to inspect multiple spacecraft across different orbits in a single flight.
A new cosmic survey reveals the most detailed view yet of the universe's accelerating expansion.
A new inflatable habitat designed for long-duration lunar stays promises scalable real estate for future space exploration.
A historian who witnessed the Apollo era reports that NASA's upcoming crewed lunar flyby mission has rekindled the profound sense of awe from the original moon program.
The Space Development Agency may cease to exist as a standalone entity as the Pentagon rolls out a new acquisition framework for space capabilities.
A top Space Force general says the Golden Dome program may be scrapped if space-based interceptors prove too costly.
The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with its AMTI program, seeking bids for the first operational satellites capable of tracking aircraft from space.
SpaceX has cleared a major technical hurdle for its next-generation Starship rocket with a successful full-duration static fire test of the V3 upper stage.
The head of the U.S. Space Force said the service proved its operational value in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Observations of 29 Cygni b by the James Webb Space Telescope are providing new clues about the formation of the largest known planets.
Two astronauts on the International Space Station created an optical illusion, pretending to grasp a robotic cargo spacecraft during its capture.
A Jupiter-bound probe observed comet 3I/ATLAS releasing enough water daily to fill dozens of swimming pools.
New observations from a solar eclipse spacecraft reveal unexpectedly high velocities in the sun's inner corona, challenging existing models.
A new scientific report suggests worst-case space weather could significantly disrupt society by influencing public behavior and spreading misinformation.
SpaceX deployed two batches of Starlink satellites in under 19 hours, marking a major milestone in its constellation expansion.
The defense contractor is making a major upfront investment in inventory and components to compete for a classified U.S. government satellite program.
The Space Force's Space Systems Command is finalizing a new acquisition portfolio structure and hiring hundreds to rebuild its workforce.
The Trump administration has launched a national initiative mandating the Pentagon and NASA to demonstrate space-based nuclear power within five years.
A new satellite constellation aims to provide a continuous stream of Earth data for machine learning applications.
The small satellite manufacturer is scaling up production of a key spacecraft component to meet growing demand.
NASA astronauts and a Canadian counterpart splash down in the Pacific Ocean, completing humanity's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
The UN's primary space governance body is confronting calls for reform as the orbital environment grows more complex and crowded.
The company developing NASA's next-generation lunar spacesuit plans an orbital test flight in 2027.
The satellite operator is negotiating with Pentagon and intelligence agencies to fly government payloads on its next-generation broadband network.
Astronauts conducted the farthest crew call ever made in space between the International Space Station and the Artemis 2 spacecraft.
A senior Ukrainian official says the country conducted two rocket launches from a flying carrier at 26,000 feet as a potential counter to Russian hypersonic missiles.
Legislation renews key small business research programs through 2031.
A century-old particle physics solution elegantly explains neutrino mass but requires accepting fundamentally undetectable particles.
Astronomers using the Gemini South telescope found the ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-189b has a similar magnesium-to-silicon ratio as its parent star.
The Chang'E-4 mission has utilized the Moon's radio silence to scan for extraterrestrial signals, marking a new frontier in the search for intelligent life.
New analysis of NASA spacecraft data shows Saturn's protective magnetic bubble operates by rules completely different from Earth's.
The company revealed the hardware it will use to connect commercial aircraft to its upcoming satellite constellation, challenging Starlink's dominance.
An uncrewed Cygnus XL spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station with a major resupply of cargo.
The satellite imagery provider is delaying release of data over Iran, nearby bases, and conflict zones for two weeks.
The space agency is now targeting its next mission to land astronauts on the lunar surface following the successful Artemis II crew return.
A successful wet dress rehearsal suggests the new reusable rocket could launch within weeks.
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch are photographed smiling after their spacecraft's splashdown, marking the crew's safe return.
The startup's ODC.space platform aims to simplify the procurement of satellites designed for on-orbit computing.
The companies plan to deploy edge compute nodes on Kepler's satellite constellation starting in late 2026.
SpaceX's Ship 39 and Booster 19 have moved to the launch pad for pre-flight engine testing ahead of the next Starship mission.
Travel companies are organizing high-end festivals and experiences in Spain and Iceland for the August 2026 total solar eclipse.
The contract for additional Electron launches builds on an existing partnership for dedicated radar satellite missions.
The crewed Orion spacecraft successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after a nearly 10-day mission that surpassed Apollo 13's distance record.
The space agency is planning a series of missions to establish a long-term human presence on the moon following the success of Artemis 2.
A collaborative research team from Japan and China has developed a physically consistent model to solve a long-standing puzzle about the gas giants' satellite systems.
The world's largest astronomy and space expo kicks off in New York this weekend, featuring an all-star astronaut lineup.
NASA astronauts witnessed an extended solar totality from beyond the Moon, with new imagery revealing Earth's silhouette against the solar corona.
The U.S. Space Force has committed significant funding to a commercial satellite initiative aimed at replacing legacy space surveillance assets.
A new analysis argues that building logistics and maintenance capabilities directly into space-based missile defense systems is essential for long-term resilience.
Astronomers may have found the first evidence that tiny black holes formed in the universe's infancy, potentially explaining dark matter.
Astronaut Christina Koch shares a zero-gravity photo from the Orion spacecraft, highlighting the human element of NASA's return to the Moon.
A batch of microscopic worms will spend half a year on the space station to study the impacts of extended space travel on human health.
An asteroid large enough to be tracked on a formal risk list will make a close, but harmless, approach to Earth.
Apex is developing Comet Mini and Comet XL for energy-intensive missions in missile defense and space-based computing.
Elon Musk's aerospace company may energize the dormant IPO pipeline, though market impact could be less dramatic than anticipated.
Researchers identify shared properties in isolated stellar remnants that emit X-rays, potentially establishing a new stellar classification.
New report reveals growing threats to satellite systems and emergence of defensive 'bodyguard' satellites.
Jared Isaacman redirects NASA from lunar orbit station to surface base construction in major policy shift.
The startup secured major funding to expand manufacturing of its orbital servicing vehicles.
Earth Observatory showcases the geological diversity of California's eastern Sierra Nevada region, featuring ancient calderas and recent volcanic craters.
NASA's Artemis 2 mission encounters technical challenges with waste management system tank evacuation.
Study identifies patterns suggesting potential military and intelligence missions in geostationary orbit.
Japan's space agency is developing the Next Generation Small-Body Return mission to collect pristine samples from a comet, following successful asteroid missions.