SpaceX to launch private astronauts on first crewed polar orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday - a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts.
Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite hailed as excellent
Launched just seven months ago, ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite has been proving how the New Space approach can accelerate the development of missions capable of delivering detailed temperature and humidity profiles for short-term weather forecasts.
Moreover, the impact of this tiny prototype satellite goes even further – its measuring instrument has been recognised as able to provide data that’s on a par with traditional large missions.
ULA Vulcan earns green light for national security launches
Following a multi-year development effort and the successful completion of two rigorous certification flights, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket has officially received clearance from the United States Space Force to carry out National Security Space Launch (NSSL) missions.
"Thank you to all our customer partners who have worked hand-in-hand with us throughout this comprehensi Nelson concerned about NASA layoffs and other changes
Former NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he is concerned about some of the recent changes at the agency, such as the firing of its chief scientist.
NASA adds Starship to launch contract
NASA has added SpaceX’s Starship to a contract used for launching agency missions, but the vehicle still has significant work ahead before it can start launching major missions.
Chinese Bluetooth satellite startup raises early funding
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Biomass cleared for fuelling
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Biomass cleared for fuelling Space Force to test satellite refueling technologies in orbit
Multi-year experiments aim to validate commercial solutions for space-based logistics
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GITAI finalizes robotic arm study for Japan’s crewed lunar rover
Space robotics specialist GITAI has completed a concept study for a mechanical arm that would be ready to support Japan’s crewed lunar rover early next decade.
