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World’s First Commercial Space Station Eyes 2027 Launch
The California-based company Vast successfully flew an unmanned demo spacecraft in orbit at the end of 2025.
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NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
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NASA Moves Artemis Moon Rocket to Launch Pad
‘We don’t do it alone,’ NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said at a press conference.
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NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
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Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
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Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After Medical Issue
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavor is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:41 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.
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NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon by 2030
The renewed commitment also makes clear that reactor development will be vital for future missions to Mars and beyond.
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NASA Gears Up for Medical Departure From Space Station, Moon Rocket Rollout
Artemis II is slated to launch after Feb. 6 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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DHS Launches New Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies Ahead of World Cup
The new office is focused on strengthening national security amid growing threats from malicious drone use.
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NASA: Astronaut’s ‘Serious Medical Concern’ Triggers Crew-11’s Early Return Home
NASA officials clarified they were not launching an emergency evacuation.
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AE Industrial Acquires Space Propulsion and Rocket Engine Business From L3Harris
L3Harris said that the transaction dovetails with the U.S. Department of War’s initiatives for creating a more agile defense industrial base.
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4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
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Russia Announces Plan to Put Power Plant on the Moon by 2036
Roscosmos announced the move just days after Trump issued an executive order pursuing American space superiority.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
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Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
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Key Takeaways From Isaacman’s 2nd Nomination Hearing for NASA Chief
Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator said he would lead with urgency.
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Europe Approves Record $25 Billion Budget for Space Agency
The spending boost is set to expand the ESA’s Earth-observation, navigation, and resilience programs.
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World’s First Commercial Space Station Eyes 2027 Launch
The California-based company Vast successfully flew an unmanned demo spacecraft in orbit at the end of 2025.
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NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
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NASA Moves Artemis Moon Rocket to Launch Pad
‘We don’t do it alone,’ NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said at a press conference.
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NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
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Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
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Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After Medical Issue
SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavor is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast around 3:41 a.m. ET on Jan. 15.
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NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Nuclear Reactor for Moon by 2030
The renewed commitment also makes clear that reactor development will be vital for future missions to Mars and beyond.
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NASA Gears Up for Medical Departure From Space Station, Moon Rocket Rollout
Artemis II is slated to launch after Feb. 6 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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DHS Launches New Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies Ahead of World Cup
The new office is focused on strengthening national security amid growing threats from malicious drone use.
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NASA: Astronaut’s ‘Serious Medical Concern’ Triggers Crew-11’s Early Return Home
NASA officials clarified they were not launching an emergency evacuation.
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AE Industrial Acquires Space Propulsion and Rocket Engine Business From L3Harris
L3Harris said that the transaction dovetails with the U.S. Department of War’s initiatives for creating a more agile defense industrial base.
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4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
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Russia Announces Plan to Put Power Plant on the Moon by 2036
Roscosmos announced the move just days after Trump issued an executive order pursuing American space superiority.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
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Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
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Key Takeaways From Isaacman’s 2nd Nomination Hearing for NASA Chief
Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator said he would lead with urgency.
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Europe Approves Record $25 Billion Budget for Space Agency
The spending boost is set to expand the ESA’s Earth-observation, navigation, and resilience programs.
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