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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft | Fortune

New Glenn's third flight reused a booster but failed to place its satellite in the correct orbit.
fromEngadget
1 day ago
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Blue Origin landed its recycled New Glenn booster but failed to put payload in orbit

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fromwww.dw.com
11 hours ago

FAA grounds Blue Origin's New Glenn after orbital setback

FAA orders Blue Origin to investigate New Glenn rocket's upper stage failure after unsuccessful satellite deployment.
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fromFortune
1 day ago

Blue Origin launches New Glenn, suffers issue deploying craft | Fortune

New Glenn's third flight reused a booster but failed to place its satellite in the correct orbit.
fromEngadget
1 day ago
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Blue Origin landed its recycled New Glenn booster but failed to put payload in orbit

#artemis-ii
fromNature
1 week ago
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Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Artemis II pilot describes landing in Orion: "From intense to pure elation"

Victor Glover preferred the hands-on controls of the Orion spacecraft over the touchscreen controls of the Crew Dragon.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

NASA Artemis II astronauts say thank you to the world

Artemis II marks the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years, showcasing significant achievements and challenges faced by the crew.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

How far from humanity were the astronauts of Artemis II? The answer will surprise you

Artemis II crew set a record by traveling 406,771 kilometers from Earth, the farthest any humans have gone in space.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Stop the 'space race': space exploration must be a shared human endeavour

Artemis II exemplifies international collaboration in space exploration, showcasing human curiosity despite geopolitical tensions and skepticism about crewed space missions.
#spacex
European startups
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Errant upper stage spoils Blue Origin's success in reusing New Glenn booster

Upper stage failures have impacted SpaceX's rocket reliability, while AST SpaceMobile aims to compete in the mobile connectivity satellite market.
European startups
fromTNW | Business
3 hours ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend

SpaceX will launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on April 11, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS.
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fromThe Verge
32 minutes ago

The SpaceX IPO is a trillion-dollar gamble on the future of space

SpaceX's IPO presents a controversial investment opportunity amid debates on the profitability of space ventures and the high costs associated with space exploration.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.
#nasa
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

WATCH: Astronaut Shares Stunning iPhone Footage of Earthset' as Artemis Rounded Moon

Commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare Earthset behind the moon using his iPhone, marking a historic moment for humanity's view of space.
Photography
fromDefector
23 hours ago

This Phone Video From Artemis Is So Damn Cool | Defector

NASA's Artemis II mission uses stunning imagery, including iPhone photos, to engage public support and convey the crew's extraordinary experiences.
Science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromMail Online
8 hours ago

NASA's return of humans to the Moon in 2028 faces alarming setback

NASA's plan to land humans on the Moon by 2028 faces delays due to issues with next-generation spacesuit development.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
16 hours ago

NASA's 2028 moon landing may be delayed because of lack of space suits, watchdog report warns

NASA's new space suit development for the 2028 moon landing is delayed and jeopardized due to reliance on private companies and outdated designs.
Science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Who will be the next to walk on the moon? Likely candidates, revealed

NASA's Artemis IV mission in 2028 will land the first woman and first person of color on the moon since Apollo.
Science
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

WATCH: Astronaut Shares Stunning iPhone Footage of Earthset' as Artemis Rounded Moon

Commander Reid Wiseman captured a rare Earthset behind the moon using his iPhone, marking a historic moment for humanity's view of space.
#ast-spacemobile
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What's going on with AST SpaceMobile? Blue Origin mishap sends ASTS stock tumbling

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite deployment failed despite a successful launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What's going on with AST SpaceMobile? Blue Origin mishap sends ASTS stock tumbling

AST SpaceMobile's BlueBird 7 satellite deployment failed despite a successful launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
London startup
fromMail Online
6 years ago

British invention gives astronauts on the ISS faster internet

Astronauts on the ISS will receive broadband speeds up to 50Mbps from the British device COLKa, enhancing communication with Earth.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Rocket Lab Surges 9%, Intuitive Machines Jumps 6% as Space Sector Catches Fire on NASA Contracts and New Tech

Rocket Lab's stock surged 9% due to CEO salary reduction, NASA contracts, and strong revenue growth.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What the Astronauts See That Trump Cannot

The film then reversed the trick and zoomed back toward that Chicago couple and into their bodies to show the equally breathtaking world of our insides, down to the molecular and atomic level.
OMG science
Washington DC
fromBreaking Defense
2 weeks ago

Industry bullish on DoC draft license process for novel space activities - Breaking Defense

US commercial space firms support a new licensing framework for unregulated operations to enhance investment and streamline mission authorization.
Science
fromEngadget
19 hours ago

The FAA grounds Blue Origin New Glenn rocket after failure to put payload in orbit

The FAA has grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket following a mishap during its launch, initiating an investigation to ensure public safety.
Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.
Venture
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

Does Artemis II Prove Space Tourism Might Soon Take Off?

Retrofuturism is resurging, driven by Artemis II's mission and commercial space ventures from SpaceX and Virgin Galactic.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
18 hours ago

Astronauts' brains don't fully adapt to life in microgravity, new study finds

Microgravity affects astronauts' motor skills, balance, vision, heart shape, and brain position, highlighting the need for understanding these changes for future space exploration.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The Space Infrastructure Builder Stumbles While the Launch Provider Burns Through Cash Faster

Redwire focuses on space infrastructure and autonomous systems. The company completed its Edge Autonomy acquisition and reported 50.7% year-over-year revenue growth. Management maintained full-year guidance of $320 to $340 million, and the book-to-bill ratio of 1.25 suggests demand is holding. But the business is bleeding cash with a net loss of $41.2 million in Q3, nearly double the $21 million loss from the prior year. Gross margin sits at just 16.3%, leaving almost no room for error.
Startup companies
#international-space-station
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

NASA astronaut finds GOD after returning to Earth

Astronaut Reid Wiseman experienced profound emotions upon returning from space, particularly during a moment with a Navy chaplain.
Science
fromWIRED
4 days ago

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They're Going?

Spaceships lack direct speed measurement methods, requiring physics-based techniques to determine velocity during space travel.
#commercial-space-stations
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fromArs Technica
5 days ago

The race to Shackleton Crater is on-will Jeff Bezos or China get there first?

US and Chinese landers are set to operate near Shackleton Crater on the Moon later this year.
#space-exploration
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fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission its challenges and its joy | CBC News

Jeremy Hansen's long wait for a space mission culminated in a flight around the moon, showcasing the evolution of NASA's space program.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'In zero gravity, it feels like you're covered in pixie dust' - astronaut on what Artemis II passengers are experiencing right now

Living in space offers unique experiences and perspectives that evoke joy and fascination, contrasting with life on Earth.
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fromNature
2 weeks ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
Science
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on his mission its challenges and its joy | CBC News

Jeremy Hansen's long wait for a space mission culminated in a flight around the moon, showcasing the evolution of NASA's space program.
Science
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'In zero gravity, it feels like you're covered in pixie dust' - astronaut on what Artemis II passengers are experiencing right now

Living in space offers unique experiences and perspectives that evoke joy and fascination, contrasting with life on Earth.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

The Moon belongs to all of us - not just countries that can afford to reach it

Humanity's past interactions with celestial bodies raise concerns about environmental stewardship and decision-making in space exploration.
#artemis-2
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
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fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Are People So Passionate About a Return to the Moon?

Artemis 2 is a historic mission that carries astronauts beyond low Earth orbit, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Moon Astronauts Just Broke the Record for the Farthest Any Human Has Ever Traveled From Earth

The Artemis 2 mission has set a new record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, reaching 252,760 miles.
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fromArs Technica
4 days ago

After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

ESA's ExoMars mission faced delays and changes due to geopolitical tensions, ultimately relying on NASA for the rover's launch and support.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

NASA's next Artemis mission pits SpaceX against Blue Origin in a race to the moon

Artemis III will feature competition between SpaceX and Blue Origin for lunar lander development, with a crewed moon landing now planned for Artemis IV in 2028.
fromTNW | Next-Featured
5 days ago

Astroport and Vermeer collaborate on autonomous lunar construction machinery

The term 'Lunar Iron' refers to the class of heavy construction machinery required for lunar base development, including excavators, trenchers, and surface miners.
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fromWIRED
5 days ago

NASA Wants to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States aims to deploy nuclear reactors in orbit and on the moon by 2030 to enhance space capabilities.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Dogfighting in space won't look like the movies, but this company wants in on it

True Anomaly's Jackal satellite platform represents a new approach to space warfare, emphasizing precision, maneuverability, and deliberate planning rather than rapid combat scenarios.
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Rapid Space Launches Shifting the Chemistry of Earth's Atmosphere

Increased satellite launches and spacecraft reentry are releasing metal aerosols into Earth's atmosphere, potentially damaging the ozone layer and altering stratospheric chemistry.
Science
fromEmptywheel
2 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.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Do you have ideas about how to improve America's space program?

Entrants will be required to write three- to five-page white papers that explain their idea and how they would shape markets and strengthen the space economy or national security. Papers are due by June 30, and judging will be complete by August 15. As an additional incentive, the best ideas will be briefed to relevant policymakers, including key members of Congress, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Saltzman, of the Space Force.
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