A new GAO report highlights slow adoption of orbital servicing capabilities The post Space industry sticks with single-use satellite model despite new technologies appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The MTV reality star said he was 'honored to accept this mission' as he steps into one of the highest-profile science roles in government.

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To mark its third year of highly productive science, astronomers used the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope to scratch beyond the surface of the Cat’s Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a massive, local star-forming region.

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It’s the cat’s meow! To celebrate its third year of revealing stunning scenes of the cosmos in infrared light, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has “clawed” back the thick, dusty layers of a section within the Cat’s Paw Nebula...

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On June 14 and 16, technicians installed solar panels onto NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, one of the final steps in assembling the observatory. Collectively called the Solar Array Sun Shield, these panels will power and shade the...

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The U.K. plans to inject $191 million into Eutelsat’s capital raise this year to maintain its 10.89% stake in the French multi-orbit satellite operator. The post UK joins Eutelsat capital boost to maintain strategic LEO stake appeared first on...

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In this week’s episode of Space Minds, award-winning science fiction author and physicist David Brin joins host David Ariosto for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of space, science, and humanity. The post What if science fiction is our...

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As we at Eurospace publish our annual facts and figures report with the key findings of the European space industry’s economic situation, I find myself looking back at 2024 with mixed feelings. At the global level, 2024 was a...

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Economic headwinds did not stop investments in core space companies from reaching their highest level in more than a year at $3.2 billion for the second quarter of 2025, according to early-stage investor Space Capital. The post Investors double...

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U.S. Space Force looks to private-sector capabilities to track and interpret China’s spacecraft moves. The post China’s orbital maneuvers blur the line between peaceful and provocative appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Chinese commercial launch firm Orienspace is aiming for a late 2025 debut of its Gravity-2 rocket following a recent first-stage engine hot fire test. The post Orienspace targets 2025 test flight of Gravity-2 after engine test appeared first on...

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The announcement came just weeks after Trump suddenly withdrew the nomination of Musk-backed entrepreneur and billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, citing his 'prior associations.'

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The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully established a transmission-reception optical link with NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment onboard its Psyche mission, located 265 million kilometres away, using two optical grounds stations developed for this purpose in Greece.

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Research suggests the chaotic outcome of NASA's DART mission could be a problem if humans ever need to use this planetary defense method.

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Interstellar Technologies raised 8.9 billion yen ($61.8 million) to boost development of its Zero rocket and research and development of satellite systems. The post Japan’s Interstellar secures $62 million in series F funding appeared first on SpaceNews.

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The announcement came just weeks after Trump suddenly withdrew the nomination of Musk-backed entrepreneur and billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, citing his 'prior associations.'

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In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump announced late July 9 that he has named Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator. The post Secretary of Transportation Duffy named acting NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Japan’s Space BD has signed an agreement with Australian launch vehicle developer Gilmour Space ahead of that company’s first orbital launch attempt. The post Space BD and Gilmour Space to partner on launch and satellite services appeared first on...

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Spaceport advocates won a tax break in the budget reconciliation bill that they hope will spur investment, but the provision has also generated a political backlash. The post Budget reconciliation bill includes tax break for spaceport bonds appeared first...

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In the second quarter of 2025, SpaceX continued its record launch cadence with the Falcon… The post Halfway through 2025, SpaceX breaks Falcon records and struggles with Starship appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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