NASA
Fires near Madrid Force Evacuation of NASA’s DSN Facility
The evacuation may impact NASA's ability to communicate with deep space missions temporarily.
SpacePolicyOnline.com5d ago1 min read
Latest space news
103 stories gathered from primary sources, each with our own summary and a link straight to the original reporting.
Rocket Launches
ULA deals with financial challenges caused by Vulcan grounding
The financial support from corporate parents aims to stabilize ULA's operations during the Vulcan recovery.
SpaceNews5d ago1 min read
NASA
Critical NASA Deep Space ground station in Spain evacuated due to wildfires
The evacuation highlights the vulnerability of critical space infrastructure to natural disasters.
Spaceflight Now5d ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
Blue Origin to conduct New Glenn second stage hot fires on Stennis B-2 stand
This testing is a crucial step towards the New Glenn's maiden flight and certification for commercial crew missions.
NASASpaceflight5d ago1 min read
NASA
NASA’s ESCAPADE Snaps Family Portrait of Earth, Moon
The images will help scientists calibrate the spacecraft's instruments for future observations of Mars and its moons.
NASA5d ago1 min read
Space Station
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
The new crew members will support ongoing research and maintenance activities during their six-month stay on the station.
NASA5d ago1 min read
The Moon
NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon
The mission aims to validate key technologies required for sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
NASA5d ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
NASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance Artemis
The partnership will help accelerate the development of private lunar landers and enhance NASA's Artemis program.
NASA5d ago1 min read
The Moon
ESA Awards ispace €65M Contract to Build and Deliver MAGPIE Rover to the Moon
The MAGPIE rover will focus on exploring the Moon's south pole and searching for water ice deposits.
European Spaceflight5d ago1 min read
Satellites
LatConnect 60 Unveils Proprietary AI Capabilities Following Growing Indo-Pacific Defence Interest in SWIRSAT
This development is likely to attract significant interest from regional defence forces seeking enhanced surveillance capabilities.
SpaceNews5d ago1 min read
Office of Space Commerce to move ahead on mission authorization
The new system aims to provide clarity on regulatory requirements for emerging space activities.
SpaceNews5d ago1 min read
Satellites
Hubble Spies One-Sided Spiral
The unusual galaxy structure is being studied to gain insights into the formation and evolution of spiral galaxies.
NASA6d ago1 min read
Rocket Launches
Lightning strikes Long March 3B after liftoff, Kinetica-1 launches 5 satellites
The successful launch demonstrates the robustness of the Long March 3B rocket in adverse weather conditions.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read
Astronomy
Why total solar eclipses are so special
Total solar eclipses continue to be an important area of study for astronomers and a rare spectacle for the general public.
ESA6d ago1 min read
EU delays release of Copernicus imagery over Gulf of Oman
The delay highlights the complex geopolitical considerations surrounding the use of satellite imagery.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read
Air Force takes over troubled military GPS receiver program
The takeover aims to resolve longstanding issues with the program's development and integration.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read
Earth from Space: Agricultural patchwork
The image highlights the diverse patterns of agricultural land use on the planet's surface.
ESA6d ago1 min read
Satellites
Two new Galileo satellites enter service
The addition of these satellites increases the constellation's overall performance and availability.
ESA6d ago1 min read
A Million-Panel Project
The facility's large scale is expected to contribute significantly to the region's renewable energy capacity.
NASA6d ago1 min read
Department of Commerce Takes Step Towards Mission Authorization
This step forward is part of a broader effort to establish a regulatory framework for space activities.
SpacePolicyOnline.com6d ago1 min read
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4954–4960: Celebrating Our Rover Engineers Past and Present
The blog post recognizes the crucial role of engineers in the ongoing success of the Curiosity rover mission.
NASA6d ago1 min read
NASA
NASA programs feel effects of workforce reductions
The workforce decline may impact project timelines and budget allocations across various NASA programs.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read
Satellites
Poland commits $745 million to EU’s IRIS² constellation project
This investment brings the total committed funding for the IRIS² project to several billion dollars.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read
Mark Matossian co-founds Whipsmart Ventures to fund space and deep tech
The new venture capital fund will focus on early-stage space and deep tech companies.
SpaceNews6d ago1 min read