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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 development of the fully reusable spaceflight system by expanding the performance capabilities of both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage. The fifth test flight marked a major milestone in SpaceX's iterative approach. In that mission, the Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the launch site and was caught by the "chopstick" arms of the launch and catch tower at Starbase, demonstrating the feasibility of SpaceX's design. The upper stage executed improvements that resulted in a c ... read more |
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Navigating the Digital Skies: How Adtech is Revolutionizing Space Tourism MarketingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 19, 2024 The space tourism industry, once a distant dream reserved for science fiction, is now hurtling toward reality at escape velocity. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic have turned ... more 
US Russian officials disagree over International Space Station leak severityWashington DC (UPI) Nov 16, 2024 Officials with NASA are at odds with their counterparts at the Russian space agency Roscosmos over the severity of a leak aboard the International Space Station. ... more 
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategyWashington (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 Should NASA return to the Moon, or go straight to Mars? Maintain its focus on climate science, or pivot away? ... more 
NASA receives 14th straight 'clean' financial audit resultLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 For the 14th consecutive year, NASA has earned an unmodified, or "clean," audit opinion on its fiscal year 2024 financial statements from an independent external auditor. This top-tier audit r ... more |
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Wearable tech for Space Station researchHouston TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions - research shows the devices encourage peopl ... more |
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Zebrafish thrive in space experiment on China's space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 A closed aquatic ecosystem on China's space station has set a new milestone with four zebrafish completing their life cycle, from growth to reproduction, within 43 days, as reported in 'The Innovati ... more  
Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more 
CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to MarsBoulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more 
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launchWashington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2024 SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more |
Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceXLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 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 ... more  |
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NASA, Peru plan collaborative sounding rocket studyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 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 organiza ... more 
New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update beginsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 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 ye ... more 
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraftLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 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 develo ... more  
Biden clears Ukraine for long-range missile strikes inside RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia, a US official told AFP on Sunday, hours after Russia targeted Ukraine's power grid in a deadly barrage. ... more |
'Missiles will speak for themselves,' says Zelensky; Biden OKs deeper strikes in RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Nov 17, 2024 President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said "missiles will speak for themselves," following reports that U.S. President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct strikes deeper into Russian territory. ... more  
NATO's largest artillery exercise underway in FinlandRovaniemi, Finland (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday. ... more  
SpaceX launches secret 'Optus-X' payload atop Falcon 9 rocketWashington DC (UPI) Nov 17, 2024 SpaceX launched what has been a top secret mission just before dusk on Sunday, not releasing the contents of its payload and changing its original mission name. ... more 
Fort Detrick Maryland chosen as permanent site for Wideband Military SATCOM trainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Fort Detrick, Maryland, has been designated as the permanent home of the Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Operations Center (WSOC), which will host the Wideband Transmission Controller Ope ... more |
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India hails 'historic' hypersonic missile test flightNew Delhi (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Nuclear-armed India has tested its first hypersonic missile, the defence minister said Sunday, publicising the super-fast high-tech weapon days after rival China showcased its latest military aviation powers. ... more  
Think fast: A missile-defense system built for speed Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2024 Satellites positioned high above Earth transmit crucial data to the surface in under a second, appearing swiftly on a computer screen monitored by a U.S. Space Force operator. The operator's swift u ... more 
Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on boardDurham, UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 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 ... more 
Poland scrambles jets during Russia's missile attack on Ukraine: armyWarsaw (AFP) Nov 17, 2024 Poland said it had scrambled fighter jets and mobilised all available forces on Sunday in response to a "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine. ... more |
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N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack dronesSeoul (AFP) Nov 15, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the "mass production" of attack drones, state media reported Friday, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia. ... more |
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Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel AvivBeirut, Lebanon (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. ... more 
Greece outlines defence shakeup, drone plansAthens (AFP) Nov 14, 2024 Greece said Thursday it would shake up its defence forces to save money and sideline older weapons in favour of drones after lessons drawn from Ukraine. ... more 
Momentus secures contract for HALO Prototype from SDALos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced that it has secured a contract from the U.S. Defense Department's Space Development Agency (SDA) as part of the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HA ... more 
Poland opens long-awaited US missile baseRedzikowo, Poland (AFP) Nov 13, 2024 Polish and American officials on Wednesday opened a US missile base in northern Poland originally intended to defend the West against threats from the Middle East, but now aimed at confronting Russia. ... more |
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