Tag: space industry

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.

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NASA’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.

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NASA 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.

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SpaceX 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.

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NASA 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.

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Astronomers Raise Concerns Over Massive Orbital Satellite Projects

Astronomers warn that plans for thousands of satellites and orbital mirrors threaten the future of space observation.

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ESA 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.

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Firefly 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.

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FCC 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.

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NASA 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.

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China 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.

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NASA 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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