Relativity Space scrubs first launch attempt Original Publication Date: 2023-03-08 00:00 Relativity Space’s first launch countdown aborted about a minute before liftoff. The startup aerospace company plans to try again Saturday. The Terran 1 rocket could become the first methane-fueled launcher ...

No major issues found with Artemis 1 mission Original Publication Date: 2023-03-08 04:58 Artemis 1 mission found only minor issues that can be addressed ahead of Artemis 2. The biggest issue, and one not previously disclosed, was with the heat shield on the Orion crew capsule. Engineers are ...

Ukrainian government criticizes Vega C investigation Original Publication Date: 2023-03-07 01:17 The State Space Agency of Ukraine took issue with the findings of an investigation. The investigation into the failed Dec. 20 launch of the Vega C. It concluded that a component from a Ukrainian ...

NASA proposes final extension of ISS cargo contracts Original Publication Date: 2023-03-05 21:15 NASA is proposing to issue sole-source extensions of its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) 2 contracts. Northrop Grumman, Sierra Space and SpaceX would get extensions from January 2027 through ...

NASA and Roscosmos planning to add mission to seat barter agreement Original Publication Date: 2023-03-05 01:07 NASA, Roscosmos working to update seat barter agreement. Russian cosmonauts will fly on next two SpaceX crew rotation missions. Crew-7 mission scheduled to launch this fall. Agreement ...

DoD releases updated guidance on ‘responsible behaviors in space’ Original Publication Date: 2023-03-03 20:07 U.S. Defense Department releases updated guidelines for safe and responsible space operations. Guidelines apply to military operations, not commercial or civil space activities. DoD ...

White House cybersecurity strategy warns of ‘complex threat environment’ Original Publication Date: 2023-03-02 21:34 The Biden administration is releasing an updated cybersecurity plan. The new document replaces the Trump administration’s 2018 cybersecurity strategy. Space Policy Directive 5 ...

Crew-6 launches to space station Original Publication Date: 2023-03-02 09:19 A Falcon 9 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 12:34 a.m. Eastern March 2. The rocket placed the Crew Dragon spacecraft Endeavour into orbit on the Crew-6 mission. SpaceX scrubbed the ...

Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones Original Publication Date: 2023-02-28 23:46 Apple is lending the company $252 million to help cover upfront costs. Apple is providing the funds as a prepayment for using the network to upgrade satellite services. Apple has not ...

U.S. Army extends Maxar’s contract for 3D geospatial data Original Publication Date: 2023-02-27 21:09 Maxar awarded Phase 3b of the U.S. Army’s One World Terrain contract. The three phases of the One World Terrain prototype project are worth $94.7 million. Maxar’s 3D digital twin of the Earth ...