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Japan's next lunar lander has entered orbit around the Moon spaceexplored.com/2025/05/09/j... by Seth Kurk
Japan's next lunar lander has entered orbit around the Moon
iSpace will soon be making its next lunar landing attempt after its Hakuto-R lander took the long way to arrive...
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May 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Japan's next lunar lander has entered orbit around the Moon spaceexplored.com/2025/05/09/j... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX employees vote to create city of Starbase spaceexplored.com/2025/05/05/s... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX employees vote to create city of Starbase
After years of building up the local area, moving countless SpaceX employees, and employing thousands, SpaceX’s Starbase facility now resides...
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May 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
SpaceX employees vote to create city of Starbase spaceexplored.com/2025/05/05/s... by Seth Kurk
Watch NASA Astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers perform a spacewalk, preparing the station for new solar panels
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U.S. Spacewalk 93
Coverage of U.S. Spacewalk 93 at the International Space Station (Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers; spacewalk is scheduled to begin at appx. 8 a.m. EDT and will
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May 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Watch NASA Astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers perform a spacewalk, preparing the station for new solar panels
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Senate science committee moves NASA Administrator confirmation to full vote spaceexplored.com/2025/04/30/s... by Seth Kurk
Senate science committee moves NASA Administrator confirmation to full vote
Wednesday morning, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to submit Jared Isaacman‘s nomination for NASA Administrator favorably...
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April 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Senate science committee moves NASA Administrator confirmation to full vote spaceexplored.com/2025/04/30/s... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX's market dominance has failed to save NASA money spaceexplored.com/2025/04/28/s... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX's market dominance has failed to save NASA money
SpaceX has been the go-to launcher for both commercial and government satellites for a few years running now. Their Silicon...
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April 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
SpaceX's market dominance has failed to save NASA money spaceexplored.com/2025/04/28/s... by Seth Kurk
Jared Isaacman's confirmation vote set for Wednesday spaceexplored.com/2025/04/26/j... by Seth Kurk
Jared Isaacman's confirmation vote set for Wednesday
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will vote on Jared Isaacman‘s confirmation as NASA’s next Administrator on Wednesday....
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April 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Jared Isaacman's confirmation vote set for Wednesday spaceexplored.com/2025/04/26/j... by Seth Kurk
‘Skymaker:’ Canada’s next step in space robotics spaceexplored.com/2025/04/23/s... by Theresa Cross
‘Skymaker:’ Canada’s next step in space robotics
MDA Space, a leading Canadian aerospace company with a legacy in robotic systems, introduced its next-generation robotics platform – MDA...
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April 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
‘Skymaker:’ Canada’s next step in space robotics spaceexplored.com/2025/04/23/s... by Theresa Cross
Trump's proposed NASA budget would waste $3.4 billion of taxpayers money spaceexplored.com/2025/04/22/t... by Seth Kurk
Trump's proposed NASA budget would waste $3.4 billion of taxpayers money
A new space telescope that is 87% paid for, on schedule, and on budget, could be completely canned if President...
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April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Trump's proposed NASA budget would waste $3.4 billion of taxpayers money spaceexplored.com/2025/04/22/t... by Seth Kurk
These are the states gunning for NASA's HQ spaceexplored.com/2025/04/21/t... by Seth Kurk
These are the states gunning for NASA's HQ
With NASA‘s DC headquarters’ lease up in 2028, the space agency is looking for a new home and suitors are...
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April 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
These are the states gunning for NASA's HQ spaceexplored.com/2025/04/21/t... by Seth Kurk
5 of our favorite photos taken by Don Pettit while on the ISS spaceexplored.com/2025/04/20/5... by Seth Kurk
5 of our favorite photos taken by Don Pettit while on the ISS
After a seven-month stay in space, NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned Saturday on the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft in Kazakhstan. While...
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April 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
5 of our favorite photos taken by Don Pettit while on the ISS spaceexplored.com/2025/04/20/5... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX could once again be in for a massive government contract, alongside Palantir and Anduril spaceexplored.com/2025/04/18/s... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX could once again be in for a massive government contract, alongside Palantir and Anduril
SpaceX is a leading bidder for the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defense platform, according to Reuters. The project will join...
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April 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
SpaceX could once again be in for a massive government contract, alongside Palantir and Anduril spaceexplored.com/2025/04/18/s... by Seth Kurk
Wireless charging is coming to the Moon!
WiBotics, Bosch, and Astrobotics are working on a wirelessly charged rover for the Moon. The process will give these smaller rovers more maneuverability without the need of solar panels and maybe survive night.
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WiBotics, Bosch, and Astrobotics are working on a wirelessly charged rover for the Moon. The process will give these smaller rovers more maneuverability without the need of solar panels and maybe survive night.
Read more: www.techbriefs.com/component/co...
Wireless Charging for Lunar Robots
See how WiBotic — a maker of wireless charging and fleet energy management technologies — is preparing robots for the Moon.
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April 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wireless charging is coming to the Moon!
WiBotics, Bosch, and Astrobotics are working on a wirelessly charged rover for the Moon. The process will give these smaller rovers more maneuverability without the need of solar panels and maybe survive night.
Read more: www.techbriefs.com/component/co...
WiBotics, Bosch, and Astrobotics are working on a wirelessly charged rover for the Moon. The process will give these smaller rovers more maneuverability without the need of solar panels and maybe survive night.
Read more: www.techbriefs.com/component/co...
Back by popular demand: Space Command headquarter's fate could be decided soon spaceexplored.com/2025/04/18/b... by Seth Kurk
Back by popular demand: Space Command headquarter's fate could be decided soon
The multi-administration long battle over the location of the US Space Command’s permanent headquarters may finally come to an end...
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April 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Back by popular demand: Space Command headquarter's fate could be decided soon spaceexplored.com/2025/04/18/b... by Seth Kurk
Firefly/Northrop's MLV is going to be no joke...
From left to right: Miranda, Lightning, Reaver, Spectre
7 Miranda engines will power the MLV, currently four Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket
From left to right: Miranda, Lightning, Reaver, Spectre
7 Miranda engines will power the MLV, currently four Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket
April 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Firefly/Northrop's MLV is going to be no joke...
From left to right: Miranda, Lightning, Reaver, Spectre
7 Miranda engines will power the MLV, currently four Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket
From left to right: Miranda, Lightning, Reaver, Spectre
7 Miranda engines will power the MLV, currently four Reaver engines power Firefly's Alpha rocket
Our top 5 photos from Don Pettit during his stay on the ISS
1: Lake Baikal
1: Lake Baikal
April 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Our top 5 photos from Don Pettit during his stay on the ISS
1: Lake Baikal
1: Lake Baikal
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Brian Babin push to move NASA HQ out of DC and into Texas
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April 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Brian Babin push to move NASA HQ out of DC and into Texas
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Are suborbital tourism flights getting old? spaceexplored.com/2025/04/16/a... by Seth Kurk
Are suborbital tourism flights getting old?
This week Blue Origin launched its NS-31 mission carrying a crew of six above the Karman Line for a short...
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April 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Are suborbital tourism flights getting old? spaceexplored.com/2025/04/16/a... by Seth Kurk
Starbase GigaBay preparations underway spaceexplored.com/2025/04/16/s... by Seth Kurk
Starbase GigaBay preparations underway
For the last few weeks, SpaceX has been clearing land for its next massive project in Starbase, Texas: GigaBay. In...
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April 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Starbase GigaBay preparations underway spaceexplored.com/2025/04/16/s... by Seth Kurk
SpaceX Launch Stats So Far
Total Launches: 45 (Falcon 9: 43, Falcon Heavy: 0, Starship 2)
Launch Rate: 2.42 days
East Coast launches: 28 (LC-39A: 9, SLC-40: 19)
Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase)
West Coast launches: 14 (SLC-4E)
Total Launches: 45 (Falcon 9: 43, Falcon Heavy: 0, Starship 2)
Launch Rate: 2.42 days
East Coast launches: 28 (LC-39A: 9, SLC-40: 19)
Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase)
West Coast launches: 14 (SLC-4E)
April 16, 2025 at 1:33 AM
SpaceX Launch Stats So Far
Total Launches: 45 (Falcon 9: 43, Falcon Heavy: 0, Starship 2)
Launch Rate: 2.42 days
East Coast launches: 28 (LC-39A: 9, SLC-40: 19)
Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase)
West Coast launches: 14 (SLC-4E)
Total Launches: 45 (Falcon 9: 43, Falcon Heavy: 0, Starship 2)
Launch Rate: 2.42 days
East Coast launches: 28 (LC-39A: 9, SLC-40: 19)
Gulf Coast launches: 2 (Starbase)
West Coast launches: 14 (SLC-4E)
First Republican breaks rank over President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts.
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who co-chairs the Planetary Science Caucus with Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), made a joint statement defending the importance of NASA Science.
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who co-chairs the Planetary Science Caucus with Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), made a joint statement defending the importance of NASA Science.
April 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
First Republican breaks rank over President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts.
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who co-chairs the Planetary Science Caucus with Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), made a joint statement defending the importance of NASA Science.
Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), who co-chairs the Planetary Science Caucus with Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), made a joint statement defending the importance of NASA Science.
For the first time in 14 years, the NRO plans to launch a Minotaur IV rocket from California!
Liftoff is set for tomorrow, April 16, at 12:33 P.M. PT
Liftoff is set for tomorrow, April 16, at 12:33 P.M. PT
April 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
For the first time in 14 years, the NRO plans to launch a Minotaur IV rocket from California!
Liftoff is set for tomorrow, April 16, at 12:33 P.M. PT
Liftoff is set for tomorrow, April 16, at 12:33 P.M. PT
Vast welcomes new Haven-1 payload partners, eyes 2026 launch spaceexplored.com/2025/04/15/v... by Theresa Cross
Vast welcomes new Haven-1 payload partners, eyes 2026 launch
Vast Space is accelerating toward its goal of building a thriving commercial presence in low Earth orbit with the announcement...
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April 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Vast welcomes new Haven-1 payload partners, eyes 2026 launch spaceexplored.com/2025/04/15/v... by Theresa Cross
French launch start-up, Latitude, announced funding for a new factory that plans to build as many as 50 rockets a year.
The funding came from the French government in hope to bolster homegrown industry.
The funding came from the French government in hope to bolster homegrown industry.
April 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
French launch start-up, Latitude, announced funding for a new factory that plans to build as many as 50 rockets a year.
The funding came from the French government in hope to bolster homegrown industry.
The funding came from the French government in hope to bolster homegrown industry.
A joint ROK-US statement discusses cooperation between Korea's space agency and NASA in Artemis, Moon and Mars programs, human spaceflight, and a Earth-Sun Lagrange Point 4 mission.
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April 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A joint ROK-US statement discusses cooperation between Korea's space agency and NASA in Artemis, Moon and Mars programs, human spaceflight, and a Earth-Sun Lagrange Point 4 mission.
More: www.state.gov/joint-statem...
More: www.state.gov/joint-statem...
Artemis 2's rocket assembly continues, finishing Core Stage spaceexplored.com/2025/04/15/a... by Michael Grimes
Artemis 2's rocket assembly continues, finishing Core Stage
NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team moves quickly to prepare Artemis 2 for launch in early 2026. In March, EGS...
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April 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Artemis 2's rocket assembly continues, finishing Core Stage spaceexplored.com/2025/04/15/a... by Michael Grimes