Space – Page 21 of 88

Swarm Technologies chooses Momentus and SpaceX to launch constellation of tiny satellites

Swarm Technologies has struck an agreement with California-based Momentus for the launch of a dozen telecommunication satellites, each the size… Read More

SpaceX launches seventh batch of 60 Starlink broadband satellites, and sets a rocket record

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster executed its fourth successful launch and landing as part of a mission that put… Read More

Astronomers offer a solution to Hubble Space Telescope’s case of the disappearing planet

More than a decade ago, Fomalhaut b was considered one of the first exoplanets to be directly imaged — but… Read More

A date with history: NASA and SpaceX schedule first crewed Dragon mission for May 27 launch

NASA and SpaceX have set a date for the first crewed space mission to be launched into orbit from U.S.… Read More

U.S.-Russian trio leaves space station and returns to Earth in the age of coronavirus

Two NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut ended a months-long tour of duty on the International Space Station and returned… Read More

New Earth-sized planet ‘rescued’ from Kepler mission’s old data — and it may be habitable

An alien Earth that just might be habitable has been discovered in years-old records, thanks to sharp-eyed astronomers who gave… Read More

A new trio joins space station crew; next visitors are due to ride SpaceX’s Dragon

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and two Russian cosmonauts are settling into their new home on the International Space Station after… Read More

NASA picks Masten Space Systems to deliver science to the moon’s south pole

NASA has selected California-based Masten Space Systems to deliver eight science payloads to the moon’s south pole in 2022 on… Read More

Photos: ‘Pink supermoon’ rises over Seattle

Are you seeking something to do in these trying times with social distancing and travel restrictions? May I suggest some… Read More

Blue Origin uses 3-D printers to make visors for medical face shields as well as rocket parts

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture isn’t just turning out parts for rocket ships nowadays: It’s also using… Read More

SpaceX Dragon cargo craft leaves space station and splashes down in Pacific amid virus outbreak

The International Space Station bid farewell to a robotic SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule, with measures being taken at mission control… Read More

Boeing HorizonX adds to its investment in Australia’s Myriota IoT satellite venture

Boeing’s HorizonX venture capital arm is participating in a $19.3 million Series B funding round for Myriota, an Australian startup… Read More

Boeing says it’ll redo uncrewed flight test of Starliner space taxi to space station

Boeing says it will redo the uncrewed test flight of its Starliner space taxi to the International Space Station, after… Read More

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture says three workers in Kent have tested positive for coronavirus

Three employees at Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture have tested positive for coronavirus and are now in… Read More

Xplore wins award from Air Force to study navigational tools for moon missions

Seattle-based Xplore has won a $50,000 award from the Air Force to develop an architecture for keeping track of missions… Read More

NASA goes back to the future and revives its formerly forbidden ‘worm’ logo

NASA is restoring a squiggly graphic representation of its acronym, known as “the Worm,” to a place of prominence, 28 years… Read More

Amid ‘rapidly evolving’ COVID-19 outbreak, Blue Origin’s launch plans spark debate

Discussions about future launch plans for Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture have reportedly generated internal acrimony due… Read More

SpaceX prints out a preview of super-sized Starship’s capabilities in users guide

SpaceX provided details about the expected capabilities of its fully reusable Starship super-heavy-lift launch system in a payload users guide… Read More

Japanese astronaut joins the crew for SpaceX Dragon mission to space station

The first non-American to be added to the crew for a SpaceX Dragon flight to the International Space Station is… Read More

Stratolaunch resurrects its hypersonic rocket vehicle under a new name: Talon-A

Now that it’s under new management, Stratolaunch is retooling a concept for a rocket-powered hypersonic vehicle that it first unveiled… Read More

OneWeb files for bankruptcy amid coronavirus chaos, leaving satellite network’s fate up in the air

OneWeb, the London-based venture that launched its latest batch of broadband internet satellites last weekend, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy… Read More

SpaceX wins NASA contract to send cargo to lunar Gateway with new Dragon XL craft

NASA has tapped a type of SpaceX cargo craft that hasn’t yet been built to deliver supplies to a moon-orbiting… Read More

Xplore’s Xcraft space probe lands in Xtronaut 2.0 board game — and STEM students are the winners

Seattle-based Xplore isn’t due to launch its first Xcraft space probe until late 2021, but it’s already landed in an… Read More

ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches AEHF-6 satellite on Space Force’s first official orbital mission

The first satellite mission conducted under the name of the U.S. Space Force got underway today with the launch of… Read More

Calling all kids: Send Blue Origin a space postcard while you’re stuck at home

Are you looking for educational activities to occupy the kids while you’re cooped up due to the coronavirus outbreak? One… Read More

34 satellites go into orbit for OneWeb’s broadband constellation, amid questions about finances

OneWeb’s third batch of satellites for its broadband internet constellation was lofted into orbit today on a Russian Soyuz rocket… Read More

SpaceX wins FCC license for up to a million Starlink satellite broadband data terminals

After months of consideration, the Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX a license for up to a million terminals that… Read More

Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden dies at 88, leaving 11 living moon travelers

Retired astronaut Al Worden, who was once called the “loneliest human being” because of his role as Apollo 15’s command… Read More

SpaceX sends sixth batch of 60 Starlink satellites into orbit and marks milestone for rocket reusability

A Falcon 9 rocket sent SpaceX’s sixth batch of 60 Starlink broadband satellites into orbit and set a record for… Read More

SpaceX aborts Starlink satellite launch at the last second, due to Falcon 9 rocket engine issue

SpaceX’s planned launch of its sixth batch of 60 Starlink broadband satellites literally fizzled out today, due to an engine… Read More