Jeff Foust
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The Shenzhou-20 crew will return home on Shenzhou-21, not 20. An uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft will launch "at an appropriate time in the future" for the SZ-21 crew.
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China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts to return to Earth
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November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Shenzhou-20 crew will return home on Shenzhou-21, not 20. An uncrewed Shenzhou-22 spacecraft will launch "at an appropriate time in the future" for the SZ-21 crew.
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New Glenn launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission, lands booster
Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process.
Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process.
New Glenn launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission, lands booster
Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New Glenn launches NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission, lands booster
Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process.
Blue Origin successfully launched a NASA Mars mission on the second flight of its New Glenn booster Nov. 13, landing the vehicle’s first stage in the process.
Blue Origin's timeline for today's NG-2 launch attempt (company graphic first posted on Twitter.)
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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Blue Origin's timeline for today's NG-2 launch attempt (company graphic first posted on Twitter.)
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SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
SES expands launch contract with Relativity Space
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
Relativity Space, a launch startup developing a reusable rocket, has expanded a contract to provide launches for satellite operator SES.
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Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure
Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch.
Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch.
Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure
Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Firefly identifies cause of Alpha booster test failure
Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch.
Firefly Aerospace says contamination in a fluid line caused the loss in September of an Alpha first stage being tested for an upcoming launch.
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The Planetary Society and members of the Save NASA Science coalition have released a statement congratulating Jared Isaacman on his re-nomination for NASA Administrator:
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Statement on the re-nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA…
Members of the Save NASA Science campaign extend sincere congratulations to Jared Isaacman on his nomination to be NASA Administrator.
www.planetary.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The Planetary Society and members of the Save NASA Science coalition have released a statement congratulating Jared Isaacman on his re-nomination for NASA Administrator:
www.planetary.org/press-releas...
www.planetary.org/press-releas...
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Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure
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.
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.
Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure
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.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Investigation fails to determine root cause of MethaneSAT failure
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.
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.
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European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities.
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities.
European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:12 PM
European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities.
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities.
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Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
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 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.
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures
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 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.
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Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Rocket Lab delays first Neutron launch to 2026
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
Rocket Lab has delayed the first launch of its reusable Neutron rocket to 2026, saying it wants to maximize the chances that the flight will be a success.
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Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
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.
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.
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
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.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Key antenna in NASA’s Deep Space Network damaged
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.
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.
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Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues.
Hold, and presumably scrub for today's NG-2 launch attempt.
November 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Hold, and presumably scrub for today's NG-2 launch attempt.
New Glenn Mission NG-2 Webcast
YouTube video by Blue Origin
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November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Timeline for today's scheduled Blue Origin New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE.
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New Glenn NG-2 Launch Timeline | PDF
Timeline for the Blue Origin New Glenn NG-2 launch
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November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Timeline for today's scheduled Blue Origin New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE.
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Portal Space Systems announces highly maneuverable satellite bus
Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
Portal Space Systems announces highly maneuverable satellite bus
Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Portal Space Systems announces highly maneuverable satellite bus
Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite bus, with a first flight planned for late 2026.
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Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Intuitive Machines sees Lanteris deal creating new opportunities in defense and exploration
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
Intuitive Machines says its acquisition of satellite manufacturer Lanteris Space Systems will open new opportunities for the company, from participation in Golden Dome to developing a crewed lunar lander.
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Scott Tingle is the 19th astronaut to be appointed chief, succeeding his former space station crewmate, Joe Acaba.
Scott Tingle named NASA's new chief astronaut, succeeds ISS crewmate Joe Acaba
NASA has named its 19th chief astronaut. Scott Tingle, who spent 166 days on the International Space Station in 2018 and was next to command the first operational flight of Boeing's Starliner, is succ...
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Scott Tingle is the 19th astronaut to be appointed chief, succeeding his former space station crewmate, Joe Acaba.
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White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.
White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:57 PM
White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.
The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.
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Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite
An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.
An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.
Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite
An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite
An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.
An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.
President Trump announces he is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
President Trump announces he is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
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Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris Space Systems
Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.
Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.
Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris Space Systems
Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris Space Systems
Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.
Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.
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Wet Dress Rehearsal complete and we are GO for our upcoming launch attempt for “The Nation God Navigates” for iQPS.
Launch window opens:
🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6
🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6
🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5
🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5
🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5
Launch window opens:
🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6
🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6
🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5
🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5
🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5
November 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Wet Dress Rehearsal complete and we are GO for our upcoming launch attempt for “The Nation God Navigates” for iQPS.
Launch window opens:
🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6
🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6
🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5
🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5
🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5
Launch window opens:
🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6
🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6
🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5
🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5
🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5
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I recently signed an Implementing Arrangement between
@esa.int and the State Space Agency of Ukraine. This agreement launches our first joint projects, opening the door for Ukrainian scientists, engineers and companies to work alongside ESA Member States.
@esa.int and the State Space Agency of Ukraine. This agreement launches our first joint projects, opening the door for Ukrainian scientists, engineers and companies to work alongside ESA Member States.
November 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I recently signed an Implementing Arrangement between
@esa.int and the State Space Agency of Ukraine. This agreement launches our first joint projects, opening the door for Ukrainian scientists, engineers and companies to work alongside ESA Member States.
@esa.int and the State Space Agency of Ukraine. This agreement launches our first joint projects, opening the door for Ukrainian scientists, engineers and companies to work alongside ESA Member States.
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SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.
SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.
SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.