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New Zealand’s Southern Wilderness
Stewart Island/Rakiura, New Zealand’s third-largest island, is known for its vibrant birdlife, unique forests, wilderness beaches, and views of the night sky.
Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers
SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the award July 30 of a patent, shared with the California Institute of Technology, covering large, modular space-based data centers. The patent, issued July […] The post Sophia Space and Caltech claim patent for space data centers appeared first on SpaceNews.
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for National Reconnaissance Office
The NROL-95 mission will be the third payload for the National Reconnaissance Office launched under the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 procurement. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled for 3:09 a.m. EDT (0709 UTC).
Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations
The Department of Transportation is proposing to exempt commercial space launch licensing from many environmental regulations, a move praised by industry but criticized by environmental groups. The post Proposed rule would exempt commercial launch licensing from environmental regulations appeared first on SpaceNews.
L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand
CEO says market doesn't reflect value of Pentagon-backed business The post L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe. The 18 NIAC Phase I awards total $3.2 million. Each award provides up to $175,000 for a nine-month initial investigation. The […]
SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks
Falcon 9 will launch satellites supporting missile tracking, targeting and military communications The post SpaceX wins $1.6 billion in launch orders for military satellite networks appeared first on SpaceNews.
Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg
All Points Logistics is the third company selected under a Commercial Solutions Opening to add facilities where satellites can be inspected, tested, fueled and prepared for integration with launch vehicles The post Space Force awards All Points $250 million to expand satellite processing at Vandenberg appeared first on SpaceNews.
Swift Reboost Mission Encounters Setback
Katalyst Space’s efforts to reboost NASA’s Swift observatory has encountered a setback. The LINK on-orbit servicing spacecraft is in a multi-axis spin. LINK must attach itself to Swift and raise […]
Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.
NASA Sets Coverage for August Northern Hemisphere Total Solar Eclipse
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, and a small corner of Portugal. NASA will stream the eclipse live with views across the path and interviews with subject matter experts through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: […]
NASA’s Curiosity Views a Sand-Capped Butte
Description NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover captured this sand-capped butte, nicknamed “Miraflores,” estimated to be about 20 feet (6 meters) tall, with its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, on June 11, 2026, the 4,923rd Martian day, or sol, of the mission. The butte was left behind as surrounding rock eroded away over time, deepening the broad valley […]
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