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New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update begins
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous year. Looking ahead, the FAA predicts this figure could more than double by FY 2028. In response to this rapid growth, the FAA is initiating an Aerospace Rulemaking Committee to revise its Part 450 laun
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch
SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. SpaceX said in a statement, "On Thursday, November 14 at 8:21 a.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 24 Starlink satellites, to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This was the 18th flight for the
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraft
Sierra Space has announced a significant advancement in thermal protection technology through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This development, featuring spacecraft tiles that can endure the intense heat of atmospheric re-entry for numerous missions, aims to support the increasing pace of commercial space travel. The new Thermal Protec
Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceX
Impulse Space has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to conduct three launches using Falcon 9 rockets, aimed at advancing the deployment of its Helios and Mira spacecraft. The first mission, set for mid-2026, will mark the debut of the Helios vehicle. Helios will be loaded with up to 14 tons of liquid methane and liquid oxygen at SpaceX's Florida facilities before integration with Falco
NASA, Peru plan collaborative sounding rocket study
NASA and Peru's National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development (CONIDA) have taken steps toward initiating a possible long-term scientific rocket campaign in Peru. The two organizations formalized their collaboration with a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed on Thursday. This agreement encompasses safety training, a joint feasibility assessment for the proposed camp
Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board
What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy as these rarely diverge between political parties. Changes usually involve minor or incremental bureaucratic shifts. Nevertheless, Trump's swooning speech embracing Elon Musk, along with the Spa
Telescope for NASA's Roman mission complete, delivered to Goddard
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A new mission to Pluto could answer the questions raised by New Horizons
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The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
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Sentinel-1 mission site with icon
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