House introduces NASA reauthorization act Original Publication Date: 2024-07-10 04:38 The bill would formally authorize $25.225 billion in funding for NASA in fiscal year 2025. The key purpose of the bill is to address a wide range of NASA programs and policies. The bill signals its support for ...

Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission Original Publication Date: 2024-06-25 07:08 Chang’e-6 return capsule safely delivers unique lunar material to Earth. Capsule contains around 2 kilograms of lunar material drilled and scooped from Apollo crater on the ...

Starliner return delayed to July Original Publication Date: 2024-06-22 02:04 NASA and Boeing push back the return of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. NASA did not disclose a new departure date for Starliner. Instead, NASA stated only that it is “evaluating future return opportunities” ...

China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test Original Publication Date: 2024-06-17 08:18 China's main space contractor has carried out a successful static fire test of a rocket first stage. The test is a step towards China’s goal of putting astronauts on the moon before 2030. NASA ...

Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon to collect unique lunar samples Original Publication Date: 2024-06-01 22:46 China's Chang’e-6 mission lander made a successful soft landing on the far side of the moon late Saturday. The lander targeted a southern portion of Apollo crater within the South ...

NASA and ISRO continue discussions about Indian astronaut flight to ISS Original Publication Date: 2024-05-25 23:47 U.S. Ambassador to India says India will send an astronaut to the International Space Station. Eric Garcetti appeared to confirm plans described in a joint statement of the U.S. ...

Small satellites aim to fill big shoes for military weather data Original Publication Date: 2024-04-10 10:00 Orion Space Solutions is looking to demonstrate how shoebox-sized satellites can capture vital meteorological observations. The company is one of two selected by the U.S. Space Force for ...

Max Space announces plans for inflatable space station modules Original Publication Date: 2024-04-09 04:40 Max Space is developing a series of expandable modules. The first is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX rideshare mission in 2025. Max Space 20 module will expand to 20 cubic meters after ...

Canada increases Telesat Lightspeed investment Original Publication Date: 2024-04-01 21:01 Canada agrees terms for a loan worth 2.14 billion Canadian dollars ($1.6 billion) Nearly half the 198-satellite network’s $3.5 billion budget. Terms also include an exchange of warrants enabling the ...

Viasat preparing to start services from hobbled ViaSat-3 satellite Original Publication Date: 2024-02-07 03:10 Viasat expects to start providing Wi-Fi to planes by the end of June from ViaSat-3 F1. The satellite lost more than 90% of its 1 terabit per second capacity last year. Viasat has filed ...