Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch. The post Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China issued an airspace closure notice, suggesting preparations for a spacecraft landing days after a suspected debris strike delayed the planned return of Shenzhou-20. The post Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact...

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SAN FRANCISCO – French startup U-Space has raised €24 million ($27.8 million) to expand its role in the small satellite constellation market. With funding from the Series A round, Toulouse-based […] The post French startup U-Space raises €24 million...

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Astronomers using the European Space Agency’s XMM-Newton space observatory and the LOFAR telescope have definitively spotted an explosive burst of material thrown out into space by another star – a burst powerful enough to strip away the atmosphere of any...

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How to see the northern lights on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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The dream of accessible space travel is inching closer to reality. As private companies push the boundaries of space tourism and orbital logistics, the need for strategically located and versatile spaceports is becoming increasingly critical. While established players like...

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SpaceX has intensified demolition efforts at Starbase’s Pad 1, in tandem with making significant steps… The post SpaceX progress on Starship Pad realignment for the future appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities. The post European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026 appeared first on SpaceNews.

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An investigation into the loss of a privately operated methane monitoring satellite could not identify a single root cause for the spacecraft’s failure earlier this year. The post Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure appeared first...

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See the moon phase expected for November 12, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

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Travelling up from Mars’s equator towards its north pole, we find Coloe Fossae: a set of intriguing scratches within a region marked by deep valleys, speckled craters, and signs of an ancient ice age.

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Video: 00:03:42 The year 2025 marked three decades of satellite navigation in Europe. To celebrate this milestone, on 2 September, the European Space Agency (ESA) opened the doors of ESTEC, its research and technology centre. Partners from across the...

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This week’s launch schedule features two high-profile launches that were pushed back after scrubs from… The post Launch Roundup: New Glenn, Viasat, & Sentinel-6B highlight busy week of launches appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

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NASA's giant Mars Antenna failure hinders spacecraft communication and asteroid studies amid the federal government shutdown.

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The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing it jeopardizes key agency missions. The post Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to...

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Romantic space drama 'I See You' is reportedly set to be filmed more than 60 miles above the Earth starting from next year.

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A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House of Dynamite” shows United States leaders trying to respond to a single bolt-from-the-blue strike. Missile defense fails. The movie could...

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One of the largest antennas in NASA’s Deep Space Network was damaged in September and may be out of service for an extended period, further straining the system. The post Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged appeared...

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New Mexico-based mPower Technology has started automated, high-volume production of its space-grade solar modules in New York, the company announced Nov. 11 as it ramps up to meet demand from satellite constellations. The post Automated satellite solar module production...

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