The new wide-area imaging satellite is slated for launch in 2027 and will complement BlackSky’s existing fleet The post BlackSky unveils wide-area imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions. Instead, EO is modular, secure, and sovereign, and is designed to facilitate […] The post A Modular Future for Earth Observation:...

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The White House’s FY 2026 budget request for NASA proposes a radical shift in the agency’s direction, proposing extinction-level cuts to space science, severe cuts in other program areas and […] The post The administration’s anti-consensus Mars plan will...

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Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination. The post Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate...

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Heading into a recent staff meeting for Johnson Space Center’s Business Development & Technology Integration Office, Jason Foster anticipated a typical agenda of team updates and discussion. He did not expect an announcement that he had been named a...

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Scientists have probed tiny glass beads among NASA's Apollo 17 rock samples and found new information about the moon's ancient volcanoes.

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Private firm Cangyu Space Technology is planning a commercial data relay constellation using a novel mix of orbits, signaling continued expansion of China’s commercial ecosystem. The post China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system appeared first on...

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Ursa Major will deliver an upgraded variant of its Hadley engine for use in Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle called Talon-A. The post Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests appeared first on...

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The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans for the first phase of an Earth observation satellite system that will have both civil and military uses. The post ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program...

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NASA says a private astronaut mission could launch to the ISS as soon as June 19 as it works to understand an air leak on the station's Russian segment. The post NASA sets new potential launch date for Ax-4...

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China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The European Space Agency is weighing options for programs affected by proposed major budget cuts at NASA as it also seeks to expand cooperation with other nations. The post ESA studying impacts of proposed NASA budget cuts appeared first...

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The sun's north and south poles do a flip about every decade, but scientists don't know why. NASA and ESA's Solar Orbiter hopes to answer that question.

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Strategic Investment to Support Critical U.S. and Allied Solid Rocket Motor and Space Launch Programs Cedar City, Utah – June 11, 2025 American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC), a leading supplier of […] The post American Pacific Corporation Finalizes $100 Million...

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Written by Sharon Wilson Purdy, Planetary Geologist at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Earth planning date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 As we near the end of our Altadena drill campaign, Curiosity continued her exploration of the Martian...

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President Donald Trump has said he wishes Elon Musk 'well,' but there are now indications that his SpaceX firm could be questioned as the Pentagon considers multi-billion contract options.

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Officially announced by SpaceX as a future goal of Starship, Point-to-Point proposes utilizing its rapidly… The post Starship point-to-point: a potential future application or a capability flex? appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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President Donald Trump has said he wishes Elon Musk 'well,' but there are now indications that his SpaceX firm could be questioned as the Pentagon considers multi-billion contract options.

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NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) teamed up June 11 and 12 to simulate emergency procedures they would use to rescue the Artemis II crew in the event of a launch emergency. The simulations, which took place off...

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