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Science

Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon

2 months ago

Science

No one is happy with NASA's new idea for private space stations

fromFortune

Boeing's moon rocket faces uncertain future under Trump's NASA | Fortune

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone, but the future of Boeing's SLS rocket is uncertain as the Trump administration seeks commercial alternatives.

Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon

NASA plans to transition from the SLS rocket to commercial alternatives for future lunar missions, with significant budget cuts affecting space technology initiatives.

2 months ago

No one is happy with NASA's new idea for private space stations

NASA's plans for commercial space stations face significant challenges, raising concerns about the viability of a commercial marketplace in low-Earth orbit.

Venture

Virgin Galactic Rockets 18% Higher as Ticket Sales Return, Spacecraft Ground Testing Looms

London startup

Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, announces price hikes

Venture

from24/7 Wall St.

Virgin Galactic Rockets 18% Higher as Ticket Sales Return, Spacecraft Ground Testing Looms

Virgin Galactic shares surged 18% due to renewed commercial momentum, hardware progress, and leadership changes, signaling potential recovery after years of delays.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London startup

Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, announces price hikes

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2 months ago

Tiny UK island's residents first in line to watch rocket launches

SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst is gearing up for its inaugural test launch in the coming months, featuring a rocket developed by German firm RFA. The Shetland Islands facility has confirmed a limited number of viewing passes for a designated remote area, which will first be offered to Unst's approximately 600 inhabitants.

UK news

fromEmptywheel

3 months ago

Space Cowboys

Billionaire suborbital flights spark controversy over priorities but contribute to engineering advancement and US space capability while raising valid ethical and practical questions.

fromThe Drum

4 months ago

Moon Marketing: innovative new media channel or just a PR stunt?

Brands are no stranger to space-based marketing. From Red Bull's Stratos project, which saw eight million people tune in to watch a man jump to earth from the edge of space, to Audi's collaboration with German start-up Part-Time Scientists for the X Prize competition, which will see an Audi branded lunar rover travel to the moon and back next year.

4 months ago

Got $1M to burn? Apply for a spot in this Moon hotel

GRU is selling reservations for an inflatable Moon hotel targeting deployment by 2032 with deposits of $250,000–$1,000,000 and expected final costs above $10 million.

fromTechCrunch

6 months ago

Blue Origin scrubs second launch of New Glenn due to weather, cruise ship traffic | TechCrunch

Blue Origin scrubbed New Glenn's second launch due to weather, launch pad issues, and a nearby ship, delaying a critical reusable-booster and commercial mission.

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