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- by Jeff FoustNASA has named the astronauts who will fly the next Artemis mission, a test flight in low Earth orbit where Orion will attempt to dock with two lunar lander prototypes. The post NASA names crew for Artemis 3 mission to test lunar landers appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by ORBITInsureThe space economy is accelerating faster than ever before. Thousands of satellites are being launched. Commercial space stations are emerging. Space manufacturing is on the horizon. Governments, defense organizations, telecommunications […] The post Warren AI™ Risk analysis engine Is now Live: Building The Risk Intelligence Infrastructure Layer for The Space Economy appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Debra WernerSAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office awarded a contract modification to BlackSky Technology to accelerate development of AROS broad-area-collection satellites. “The effort funds a direct path toward a flight […] The post BlackSky to accelerate broad-area collection work under NRO contract modification appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustNASA unveiled plans in March to develop a lunar base as part of its “Ignition” event that outlined the agency’s new direction in human spaceflight. The plans, though, were rather […] The post New Glenn forced an explosive rewrite for NASA’s plans to build a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustIceye, a Finnish company that develops and operates radar imaging satellites, has raised more than 1 billion euros in a round that values it at more than 10 billion euros. The post Iceye raises 1 billion euros to expand SAR satellite systems appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustEuropean launch company Isar Aerospace has raised 270 million euros ($312 million) to support its global expansion as it prepares for its next launch attempt. The post Isar Aerospace raises 270 million euros for global launch expansion appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Andrew JonesChina is expanding the role of its commercial rocket companies by shortlisting four such entities for launches of a new space station cargo transport system. The post Commercial launch providers shortlisted for China’s low-cost cargo spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Maxime JambonThe Chinese company MizarVision recently gained attention with its open source Earth observation data analysis over the Middle East which showed images of F-35s gathering 24 hours before Operation Epic […] The post Let’s procure in-orbit services like Earth observation data and services appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jason RainbowAmazon no longer faces a July 30 cutoff for deploying half its planned 3,232 broadband satellites, but the reprieve comes with a temporary loss of spectrum priority that could give SpaceX and other rivals more leverage in orbit. The post FCC lets Amazon Leo miss deployment deadline with temporary spectrum penalty appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Dana A. Goward“America is at risk of high impact GPS jamming and spoofing from space” was the title of my SpaceNews opinion article in October 2024. Little did I know that its […] The post Russia is jamming GPS from space appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustQuantum Space, a company led by a former NASA administrator developing highly maneuverable spacecraft for national security missions, will go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company. The post Quantum Space to go public in SPAC deal appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Stephan LangFor anyone who wasn’t sure whether China was in it to win the space race and dominate the rapidly growing space economy, its filings in December for 200,000 more satellites […] The post WRC-27: the next arena for U.S.-China space competition appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustAxiom Space unveiled the design of another element of the lunar spacesuit it is developing for NASA in partnership with luxury designer Prada. The post Axiom and Prada advance design of spacesuit appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by BlackSkyAcross Europe, border environments are becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. Activity can shift within hours—vehicles reposition, staging areas disperse, small watercraft alter routes, and nodes of activity appear and disappear […] The post Speed as a Strategic Advantage in Border Monitoring appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Debra WernerSAN FRANCISCO – NewOrbit Space, a UK startup developing satellites for very low Earth orbit (VLEO), has raised $18.5 million in a Series A investment round. With the funding, announced […] The post UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jason RainbowLuxembourg’s OQ Technology plans to test direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity next year in Germany using a local telco’s cellular spectrum, setting up a challenge to U.S.-led services in the emerging market. The post OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustNASA plans to find a new headquarters building by the end of this year while remaining in the Washington area. The post NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jason RainbowOnce rare beasts, billion-dollar startups are multiplying across new orbital markets. The post Rounding up the space unicorns appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustAs NASA prepares an attempt to reboost an astronomy spacecraft in a decaying orbit, it is open to doing something similar for Hubble, if its operating costs can be reduced. The post NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced appeared first on SpaceNews.
- by Jeff FoustNASA directed astronauts on the ISS to shelter in a Crew Dragon spacecraft after Russian cosmonauts planned to perform repairs the agency thought created “elevated risk” to the station. The post NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Astronomers have discovered a distant quasar powered by a feeding supermassive black hole blasting out winds at record-breaking speeds for such an outflow seen in ultraviolet light, traveling at 30% the speed of light.
- A new propulsion system feeds the same "monopropellant" fuel into electrical and chemical thrusters, potentially saving on mass and complications for future missions to Mars.
- Above a certain threshold, galaxies stop growing , no matter how much raw material they have on hand. The question is: what flips the switch?
- NASA named the astronauts who will launch on its Artemis 3 mission next year to test docking procedures in Earth orbit ahead of a planned moon landing in 2028.
- Set your alarm for June 10 as Saturn shines beside a bright crescent moon in the predawn sky.
- "It replaces expertise with political appointees, globally decouples the U.S. and completely guts our scientific ecosystem."
- Astronaut captures snake-like auroras from a SpaceX Dragon | Space photo of the day for June 9, 2026NASA astronaut Jessica Meir captured a breathtaking view of auroras on Earth from orbit while sheltering with her fellow astronauts in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
- The director of 'Close Encounters' and 'ET', an original story, 'X-Files'-style conspiracy theories… 'Disclosure Day' is a welcome escape from the mega-franchises.
- As Steven Spielberg's alien conspiracy thriller "Disclosure Day" heads to theaters, Space.com talks to the astronomer who has led efforts to make sure any real alien detection will not be kept a secret.
- The livestream begins at 3:30 p.m. (1930 GMT) on June 9.
- Scientists have proposed a spacecraft-based system to actively strengthen Earth's magnetic shield and reduce the impact of powerful solar storms.
- Using the James Webb Space Telescope, and with a little help from Einstein, astronomers have "weighed" a sleeping giant, a dormant supermassive black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away.
- As it turns out, the conditions that set Venus and Jupiter up for their conjunctions in the sky are the same that are critical for life to survive on Earth.
- Pour out a bottle of Head & Shoulders for Ivan Reitman's Evolution on its 25-year anniversary.
- European Space Agency astronaut John McFall could be headed to the private Haven-1 space station as soon as 2027.
- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026. The first stage booster flew for a record 35th time.
- With the next tranche of declassified files from the Pentagon expected any day now, dive deeper into the UFO phenomenon with these 15 books covering its history, impact and possible explanations.
- Jupiter and Venus meet in the western sky tonight (June 9) — here's how to see it.
- "From orbit, volcanoes are some of the most beautiful natural sights."
- A coronal mass ejection is currently racing toward Earth and could trigger G2 to G3 geomagnetic storm conditions on June 8, potentially boosting aurora displays across northern latitudes.
- Ice splintered off the southern Patagonia glacier and drifted across a growing glacial lake.
- by Lillian GipsonHomeCharacteristics The Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) is a large, subsonic wind tunnel with a vertical test section for conducting flight dynamics research for stability, controllability, free-fall and aircraft spin, and spin recovery testing of atmospheric vehicles. Characteristics Flight Dynamics Flight Research Aerosciences Evaluation and Test Capabilities
- by HQ Web TeamNASA astronaut Andre Douglas, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, and NASA astronauts Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio take a photo together on June 9, 2026. The four were announced as the Artemis III crew. NASA’s Artemis III mission in low Earth orbit will test integrated operations between the Orion spacecraft and one or […]
- by María José ViñasRead this release in English here. La NASA dio el martes otro paso hacia una de las misiones tripuladas más complejas de la historia reciente al ofrecer nuevos detalles sobre Artemis III y anunciar a los cuatro miembros principales de la tripulación y a un suplente para este vuelo de prueba. En 2027, la misión […]
- by Elizabeth ShawTaking another step toward one of the most complex human spaceflight missions in recent history, NASA on Tuesday provided new Artemis III details and announced the four prime crew members and a backup for the test flight. The mission will undertake a series of challenging tests in Earth orbit in 2027, essential for Artemis IV, the […]
- Your challenge is to tell us the location of the satellite image and why it is interesting.
- by Sandra MayThis article is for students grades 5-8. Mass distribution affects everything from galaxy shapes to aircraft design to planetary rotation. It’s used to map stars in our universe, figure out what planets are made of, and even to determine how luggage is loaded onto an airplane. Mass distribution can be a tricky thing to understand. […]
- Urban development, green spaces, and maritime activity converge in this Northern California city.
- by Sumer LogginsAs the FIFA World Cup approaches, NASA is bringing space science and engineering to soccer fans worldwide. From June 11 to July 19, 2026, NASA will host an exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston where visitors can learn how research aboard the International Space Station benefits life on Earth and experience missions in low Earth orbit, the Moon, and beyond through the Artemis program. On June 11, as the FIFA World Cup begins, NASA’s exhibit […]
- by HQ Web TeamOn June 5, 2026, NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph). The flight lasted 81 minutes, with the team focusing on flying qualities at both […]
