In space procurement, there are few phrases that carry more weight than “flight heritage.” Once a supplier claims it, the rest of the room can relax. The hardware has flown, goes the thinking. It worked. The risk of using...

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SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches after an issue with the rocket’s upper stage encountered at the end of a launch Feb. 2. The post SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper stage anomaly appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Conspiracy theories have been reignited online, after NASAannounced its historic moon mission has been delayed yet again.

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NASA is no longer planning a February launch of the Artemis 2 mission after encountering hydrogen leaks during a fueling test of the Space Launch System. The post Artemis 2 slips to March appeared first on SpaceNews.

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NASA's moon mission has been delayed, with the launch of Artemis II now pushed back by at least a month.

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See the Moon phase expected for February 3, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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NASA astronaut Chris Williams will connect with students in Pennsylvania to answer prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12:20 p.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 5, and...

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SpaceX has acquired xAI, an artificial intelligence company also run by Elon Musk, as part of his effort to develop orbital data centers. The post SpaceX acquires xAI in bid to develop orbital data centers appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Pentagon chief sharpens warnings to defense contractors over delivery, pay and buybacks The post At Blue Origin, Hegseth escalates criticism of legacy defense procurement appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Paul Bate is stepping down as CEO of the UK Space Agency at the end of March as it transitions from a standalone body into the British government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The post UK Space Agency...

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NASA's Orion spacecraft sits atop the agency's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at the launch pad after rollout on Jan. 17, 2026.

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NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry the Artemis II crew around the Moon, sits at the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026, after rollout. It rests atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Orion can provide living space on...

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A NASA authorization bill the House Science Committee is scheduled to take up this week would require closer scrutiny of lunar lander and spacesuit development for the Artemis program. The post House NASA bill seeks details on lunar lander...

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Following a fueling test of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at the launch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, leaders will discuss initial results during a news conference at 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The...

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Amazon has purchased an additional 10 Falcon 9 launches from SpaceX as part of its efforts to accelerate deployment of its broadband satellite constellation. The post Amazon buys 10 more Falcon 9 launches appeared first on SpaceNews.

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In January 2026, Iranian authorities shut down landline and mobile telecommunications infrastructure in the country to clamp down on coordinated protests. Starlink terminals, which were discreetly mounted on rooftops, helped Iranian protesters bypass this internet blackout. The role played...

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SAN FRANCISCO – CesiumAstro is preparing for rapid expansion thanks to an influx of cash announced Feb. 2: $270 million in equity and $200 million in debt financing. CesiumAstro raised […] The post CesiumAstro to scale operations with $470...

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Transcelestial, a startup developing optical communications technologies, has signed an agreement with Gilmour Space Technologies to incorporate its technology on Gilmour Space spacecraft. The post Transcelestial to provide satellite laser communication terminals to Gilmour Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The 2026 ESA Graduate Trainee positions are now open! If you’re passionate about engineering, science, IT or business, this is your chance to turn your dreams into reality.

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See the Moon phase expected for February 2, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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