Tag: space industry
Rostec Develops New Rocket Engine for Ultrathin Voronezh Launch Vehicle
Rostec begins work on the NK-3 liquid rocket engine, designed to power the ultralight Voronezh launch vehicle with 4.5-ton thrust.
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NASA and Roscosmos Extend Service Life of ISS’s Oldest Module to 2032
NASA and Roscosmos will keep the ISS’s oldest Functional Cargo Block module operational through 2032, along with extending the Zvezda module’s service life.
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SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Test Flight Again, New Launch Expected in Mid-2026
SpaceX postpones the Starship V3 test flight by at least another month, pushing the launch to mid-2026 amid ongoing preparations.
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Chinese Kinetica-2 Rocket Sets New Cost Benchmark in Commercial Orbital Launches
China’s Kinetica-2 rocket successfully delivered satellites to orbit at a cost lower than SpaceX’s Falcon 9, marking a significant milestone.
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Russia Allocates Frequency Bands for Direct Smartphone-to-Satellite Communication
Russia designates radio frequency bands to support domestic direct-to-device satellite communication systems for smartphones.
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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.
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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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