Jeff Foust
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My annual report, Space Activities in 2025, is now available at planet4589.org/space/papers...
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January 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
My annual report, Space Activities in 2025, is now available at planet4589.org/space/papers...
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Landspace has had its IPO application accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company is seeking to raise 7.5 billion yuan (~US$1 bn). This follows a Dec. 26 decision to ease IPO rules for commercial rocket companies in China. wap.eastmoney.com/a/2025123136...
December 31, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Landspace has had its IPO application accepted by the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company is seeking to raise 7.5 billion yuan (~US$1 bn). This follows a Dec. 26 decision to ease IPO rules for commercial rocket companies in China. wap.eastmoney.com/a/2025123136...
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Space Force offers new Vandenberg launch site
Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
Space Force offers new Vandenberg launch site
Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Space Force offers new Vandenberg launch site
Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
Vandenberg Space Force Base is offering launch providers access to a new site with conditions that could enable flights of SpaceX’s Starship.
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Planet bets on orbital data centers in partnership with Google
Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
Planet bets on orbital data centers in partnership with Google
Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Planet bets on orbital data centers in partnership with Google
Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
Planet, a company best known for providing geospatial intelligence through its constellation of imaging satellites, sees a significant opportunity in developing orbital data centers for artificial intelligence.
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Isaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to Houston
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
Isaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to Houston
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Isaacman opens door to alternatives to moving shuttle Discovery to Houston
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested he would be open to transferring a spacecraft other than the space shuttle Discovery to Houston.
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HyPrSpace looks for applications beyond launch for its hybrid propulsion technology
A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
HyPrSpace looks for applications beyond launch for its hybrid propulsion technology
A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
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December 29, 2025 at 10:39 PM
HyPrSpace looks for applications beyond launch for its hybrid propulsion technology
A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
A French launch startup that recently closed a funding round is seeking defense applications for its hybrid propulsion technology.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
When you forget to check the subject line before clicking the send button:
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A cartoon by Harriet Burbeck. #NewYorkerCartoons
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/SJEMNA
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/SJEMNA
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A cartoon by Harriet Burbeck. #NewYorkerCartoons
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/SJEMNA
See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/SJEMNA
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Proposal to dismantle NCAR would have space science impacts
A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.
A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.
Proposal to dismantle NCAR would have space science impacts
A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Proposal to dismantle NCAR would have space science impacts
A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.
A proposal by the Trump administration to dismantle a leading atmospheric science center would also have implications for space science.
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A Soyuz rocket lifts off from Vostochny with a pair of Aist-2T observation satellites and 50 secondary payloads: www.russianspaceweb.com/aist2t.html
December 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A Soyuz rocket lifts off from Vostochny with a pair of Aist-2T observation satellites and 50 secondary payloads: www.russianspaceweb.com/aist2t.html
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Former ULA chief Bruno joins Blue Origin
Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit.
Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit.
Former ULA chief Bruno joins Blue Origin
Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Former ULA chief Bruno joins Blue Origin
Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit.
Tory Bruno, who recently stepped down as chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is joining Blue Origin as head of the company’s new national security business unit.
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Perseverance continues science mission amid uncertainty about Mars Sample Return
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth.
Perseverance continues science mission amid uncertainty about Mars Sample Return
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Perseverance continues science mission amid uncertainty about Mars Sample Return
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth.
NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is continuing its mission to collect samples despite uncertainty about how, when or even if those samples will be returned to Earth.
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Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket
South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket
South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Innospace plans second launch in 2026 after failure of first Hanbit-Nano rocket
South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
South Korea’s Innospace said it will attempt a second launch of its small rocket in the first half of 2026 after its inaugural flight failed shortly after liftoff Dec. 22.
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Another rocket debut coming up: the Vega C-class Ceres-2 solid rocket from Chinese startup Galactic Energy is set for launch from Jiuquan at ~0400 UTC Dec. 27.
December 24, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Another rocket debut coming up: the Vega C-class Ceres-2 solid rocket from Chinese startup Galactic Energy is set for launch from Jiuquan at ~0400 UTC Dec. 27.
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ULA CEO Bruno resigns
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
ULA CEO Bruno resigns
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ULA CEO Bruno resigns
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
Tory Bruno, the longtime chief executive of United Launch Alliance, is leaving the joint venture for another opportunity.
ULA announces that CEO Tory Bruno is resigning after 12 years at the Boeing-LM joint venture "to pursue another opportunity."
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Statement from ULA Board Chairs Robert Lightfoot and Kay Sears
Statement from Robert Lightfoot, ULA Lockheed Martin Board Chair and Kay Sears, ULA Boeing Board Chair
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December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
ULA announces that CEO Tory Bruno is resigning after 12 years at the Boeing-LM joint venture "to pursue another opportunity."
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Long March 12A set for debut launch and landing attempt early tomorrow. ~2 hour launch window opens 0154 UTC Dec. 23 (8:54 pm EST Dec. 22) according to airspace closure notice.
December 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Long March 12A set for debut launch and landing attempt early tomorrow. ~2 hour launch window opens 0154 UTC Dec. 23 (8:54 pm EST Dec. 22) according to airspace closure notice.
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Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Rocket Lab wraps up record launch year
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite Dec. 21 in the final flight of a record-setting year for the company.
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Isaacman emphasizes accelerating NASA programs as he takes agency’s reins
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
Isaacman emphasizes accelerating NASA programs as he takes agency’s reins
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Isaacman emphasizes accelerating NASA programs as he takes agency’s reins
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he wants NASA to move faster on programs such as Artemis but acknowledged he needs time to get up to speed on NASA’s activities.
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Blue Origin flies first wheelchair user to space
Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
Blue Origin flies first wheelchair user to space
Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Blue Origin flies first wheelchair user to space
Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
Blue Origin flew its final New Shepard suborbital mission of the year Dec. 20, carrying six people, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space.
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We're targeting tomorrow December 21 NZDT for our next Electron launch with a dedicated mission for iQPS.
Launch of 'The Wisdom God Guides' from LC-1 is set for:
🚀 7:38 pm NZT, Dec 21
🚀 3:38 pm JST, Dec 21
🚀 06:38 UTC, Dec 21
🚀 1:38 am ET, Dec 21
🚀 10:38 pm PT, Dec 20
Launch of 'The Wisdom God Guides' from LC-1 is set for:
🚀 7:38 pm NZT, Dec 21
🚀 3:38 pm JST, Dec 21
🚀 06:38 UTC, Dec 21
🚀 1:38 am ET, Dec 21
🚀 10:38 pm PT, Dec 20
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We're targeting tomorrow December 21 NZDT for our next Electron launch with a dedicated mission for iQPS.
Launch of 'The Wisdom God Guides' from LC-1 is set for:
🚀 7:38 pm NZT, Dec 21
🚀 3:38 pm JST, Dec 21
🚀 06:38 UTC, Dec 21
🚀 1:38 am ET, Dec 21
🚀 10:38 pm PT, Dec 20
Launch of 'The Wisdom God Guides' from LC-1 is set for:
🚀 7:38 pm NZT, Dec 21
🚀 3:38 pm JST, Dec 21
🚀 06:38 UTC, Dec 21
🚀 1:38 am ET, Dec 21
🚀 10:38 pm PT, Dec 20
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NASA safety panel recommends review of Artemis plans
NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight.
NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight.
NASA safety panel recommends review of Artemis plans
NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
NASA safety panel recommends review of Artemis plans
NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight.
NASA’s safety advisers are recommending that the agency reconsider its Artemis lunar landing architecture as well as how it handles incidents such as the flawed Starliner test flight.
When you’re thinking a little too much about a certain billionaire.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
When you’re thinking a little too much about a certain billionaire.
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ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall
The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program.
The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program.
ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall
The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
ESA weighing options to address exploration funding shortfall
The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program.
The European Space Agency expects to decide in February how to address a 20% funding shortfall in its exploration program.
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Astrobotic secures contracts for suborbital vehicle development
Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications.
Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications.
Astrobotic secures contracts for suborbital vehicle development
Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Astrobotic secures contracts for suborbital vehicle development
Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications.
Astrobotic said Dec. 19 it has won $17.5 million in NASA and military contracts to develop three new reusable suborbital vehicles for technology demonstrations and other applications.