Jeff Foust
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Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight
Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane.
Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane.
Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight
Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight
Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane.
Sierra Space has completed key testing milestones for its Dream Chaser vehicle as the company explores both civil and national security missions for the spaceplane.
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OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture
The head of OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees opportunities from growing European space spending.
The head of OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees opportunities from growing European space spending.
OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture
The head of OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees opportunities from growing European space spending.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:55 PM
OHB raises concerns about planned European space joint venture
The head of OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees opportunities from growing European space spending.
The head of OHB says he is concerned about a planned joint venture among three of his competitors, even as the company sees opportunities from growing European space spending.
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Falcon 9 launches Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea level
A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades.
A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades.
Falcon 9 launches Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea level
A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Falcon 9 launches Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea level
A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades.
A Falcon 9 launched a joint U.S.-European satellite to monitor sea levels Nov. 17, extending a record of measurements that dates back more than three decades.
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FAA ends commercial launch curfew
The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.
The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.
FAA ends commercial launch curfew
The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
FAA ends commercial launch curfew
The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.
The FAA has ended restrictions on the timing of commercial launches that were triggered by the government shutdown’s effects on airspace management.
Some details about plans for the next New Glenn launch (and more) from an interview with Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp yesterday.
Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year
After a successful second flight of New Glenn, includig landing the booster, Blue Origin is looking to perform its next launch early next year, possibly with the same booster.
After a successful second flight of New Glenn, includig landing the booster, Blue Origin is looking to perform its next launch early next year, possibly with the same booster.
Blue Origin planning next New Glenn flight for early next year
After a successful second flight of New Glenn, includig landing the booster, Blue Origin is looking to perform its next launch early next year, possibly with the same booster.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Some details about plans for the next New Glenn launch (and more) from an interview with Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp yesterday.
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Virgin Galactic on track to begin commercial flights in 2026
Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
Virgin Galactic on track to begin commercial flights in 2026
Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Virgin Galactic on track to begin commercial flights in 2026
Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
Virgin Galactic says it remains on schedule to complete development of its next-generation suborbital spaceplane and begin commercial flights before the end of 2026.
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Maryland congressional delegation seeks information on Goddard facility closures
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Maryland congressional delegation seeks information on Goddard facility closures
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Maryland congressional delegation seeks information on Goddard facility closures
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation added their voices to concerns about the closure of offices and labs at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
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Two arrangements were signed today, defining the roles and responsibilities for ArianeGroup/Arianespace and the Ariane 6 rocket, and Avio for the Vega-C rocket, as well as @esa.int's role in monitoring its implementation.
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🔗 www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...
Two arrangements mark a new step for Ariane 6 and Vega-C exploitation
www.esa.int
November 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Two arrangements were signed today, defining the roles and responsibilities for ArianeGroup/Arianespace and the Ariane 6 rocket, and Avio for the Vega-C rocket, as well as @esa.int's role in monitoring its implementation.
🔗 www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...
🔗 www.esa.int/Enabling_Sup...
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The New Mexico Museum of Space History is restoring a big part of the state's role in sending astronauts to the moon...
Little Joe (II), big project: Apollo abort test rocket being restored at NM museum
A rare surviving example of a NASA rocket that was used to test the first spacecraft to fly astronauts to the moon is being restored 60 years after its last use. A Little Joe II is being refurbished a...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is restoring a big part of the state's role in sending astronauts to the moon...
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
english.news.cn
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:
www.planetary.org/press-releas...
www.planetary.org/press-releas...
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.
www.scribd.com/document/946...
www.scribd.com/document/946...
New Glenn NG-2 Launch Timeline | PDF
Timeline for the Blue Origin New Glenn NG-2 launch
www.scribd.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Timeline for today's scheduled Blue Origin New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE.
www.scribd.com/document/946...
www.scribd.com/document/946...
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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.