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SpaceX Loses Starlink Satellite After On-Orbit Anomaly Creates Debris
SpaceX lost contact with a Starlink satellite following an on-orbit anomaly that resulted in the satellite breaking apart at 560 km altitude.
Read MoreNASA’s Shift Away from Commercial Orbital Stations Sparks Industry Concern
NASA’s move to maintain government-led orbital stations threatens billions in private investments in commercial space habitats.
Read MoreNASA Awards Third Lunar Cargo Contract to Intuitive Machines Despite Previous Setbacks
After two failed lunar landings, NASA entrusts Intuitive Machines with a third cargo mission to the Moon, aiming for a 2030 launch.
Read MoreSpaceX Faces Challenges in Achieving 1 Million Satellite Goal for Orbital Data Centers
SpaceX’s plan to deploy up to one million satellites for orbital data centers may fall short amid regulatory and environmental concerns.
Read MoreNASA Entrusts Commercial Firm with Saving Orbiting Swift Observatory
NASA contracts Katalyst Space to launch a servicing mission aimed at boosting Swift Observatory’s orbit before it deorbits later this year.
Read MoreAstronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects
Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.
Read MoreESA Secures Crew Dragon Flight for European Astronauts to ISS Before Station’s Retirement
European astronauts will gain vital ISS experience as ESA arranges Crew Dragon flights ahead of the space station’s planned retirement.
Read MoreFirefly Aerospace Achieves Successful Alpha Rocket Launch After Previous Setbacks
Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg, marking a milestone following earlier launch failures.
Read MoreFCC Chair Criticizes Amazon Over Satellite Launch Delays Amid SpaceX Dispute
FCC Chair Brendan Carr rebukes Amazon for slow satellite deployment after Amazon opposes SpaceX’s orbital data center proposal.
Read MoreNASA and SpaceX Disagree Over Manual Control in Lunar Landing Plans
NASA and SpaceX differ on the use of manual control during lunar landings as they collaborate on human landing system development.
Read MoreChina Sets New National Record with Over 90 Space Launches in 2025, Advancing Its Space Ambitions
China achieved more than 90 space launches in 2025, marking a new national record and showcasing key milestones in lunar and Mars exploration.
Read MoreNASA to Replace Boeing’s Delayed SLS Upper Stage with Centaur V Under Revised Moon Mission Plans
Amid delays and budget overruns, NASA swaps Boeing’s SLS upper stage for Centaur V to meet accelerated lunar landing target by 2028.
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