Four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first all private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Axiom Space astronauts lifted off at 11:17 a.m. EDT on Friday, April 8, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Blue Origin Successfully Completes Fourth Human Spaceflight
On March 31, Blue Origin successfully completed its fourth human spaceflight and 20th overall flight for New Shepard.
Charged Power Suits For Electric Vehicles And Spacecraft
Like the charged power suit worn by Black Panther of Marvel Comics, UCF researchers have advanced NASA technologies to develop a power suit for an electric car that is as strong as steel, lighter than aluminum and helps boosts the vehicle's power capacity.
ULA Launches NOAA's Newest Earth Observing Satellite
NASA successfully launched the third in a series of next-generation weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at 4:38 p.m. EST Tuesday.
New Laser Station Lights The Way To Space Debris Reduction
IZN-1, developed and now operated by ESA, is a testbed for future technologies and was installed in mid-2021 at the Teide Observatory.
Polaris Program Announced - Human Dragon And Starship Missions
Today Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), announced the Polaris Program, a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities, while continuing to raise funds and awareness for important causes here on Earth.
Lifting The First Stage Of Atlas V 541 Into Place For GOES-T
A crane is used to lift the United Launch Alliance's (ULA) first stage of the Atlas V 541 rocket at the Space Launch Complex-41 Vertical Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Jan. 31, 2022.
Forecasting The Performance Of A Space Antenna - Before It Is Built
Antennas are among the most complex systems aboard a satellite - making them demanding to produce and often unpredictable to test.
Video: ESA/World Economic Forum Panel Discussion And Call With Matthias Maurer
Watch the replay of 'Live from Space: The Next Frontier for Knowledge and Action'.
Boeing's Starliner Prepared For Launch
Starliner technicians work on the Orbital Flight Test-2 spacecraft in the high bay of Boeing's Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan. 13, 2022.
Palomar Survey Instrument Analyzes Impact Of Starlink Satellites
Since 2019, SpaceX has been launching an increasing number of internet satellites into orbit around Earth.
Lockheed Martin, Amazon and Cisco to Bring Voice Technology and Video Collaboration to the Moon
Lockheed Martin, Amazon and Cisco have teamed up to integrate unique human-machine interface technologies into NASA's Orion spacecraft, providing an opportunity to learn how future astronauts could benefit from far-field voice technology, AI and tablet-based video collaboration.
Boeing to Move Up Service Modules for Commercial Crew Flight Tests
The service module originally planned for its Crew Flight Test (CFT) will now be used for the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission, and the service module planned for the Starliner-1 flight will be used for CFT.
Blue Origin Launches 6 New Astronauts Into Space
The third crewed flight of a Blue Origin New Shepard launch system was conducted today. The "RSS First Step" left Earth just after 10:00 am ET for a quick flight above the Karman Line followed by a perfect landing of the booster and space capsule at the Texas launch site.
NASA Bought Additional Crew Transport Flights From SpaceX
NASA intends to issue a sole source modification to SpaceX to acquire up to three additional crew flights to the International Space Station as part of its Commercial Crew Transportation Capabilities (CCtCap) contract.
Northrop Grumman Signs Agreement with NASA to Design Space Station for Low Earth Orbit
Northrop Grumman Corporation, signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA under the Commercial Low-Earth Orbit Development program for $125.6 million to design a safe, reliable and cost-effective commercial free-flying space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).
NASA Selects Orbital Reef to Develop Space Station Replacement
Orbital Reef, led by partners Blue Origin and Sierra Space, was selected today by NASA for a funded Space Act Agreement for collaboration to design a commercially owned and operated space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).
Rocket Lab Reveals Neutron Launch Vehicle's Advanced Architecture
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, today revealed new details about the next generation Neutron launch vehicle in a virtual event streamed via Rocket Lab's YouTube channel at 8:00 am EST today.
Nanoracks, Voyager Space, and Lockheed Martin Awarded NASA Contract to Build First-of-its-Kind Commercial Space Station
Nanoracks, in collaboration with Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], has been awarded a $160 million contract by NASA to design its Starlab commercial space station as part of the agency's Commercial Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Development program.
SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Awaits Launch
A close-up view of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket vertical with the Crew Dragon atop for the Crew-3 mission at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida during sunrise on Oct. 28, 2021.
SpaceX Crew-3 Falcon 9 Rocket Rolls Out To The Launch Pad
NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission is the third crew rotation mission of the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program.
Crew-3 Dragon Prepared For Launch
The Crew Dragon spacecraft for NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 mission arrives at the hangar at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A in Florida on Oct. 24, 2021.
New Orbital Destination Opens Up Space For Business And Travel, Creating New Ecosystem
Blue Origin and Sierra Space today announced plans for Orbital Reef, a commercially developed, owned, and operated space station to be built in low Earth orbit.
Nanoracks, Voyager Space, and Lockheed Martin Teaming to Develop Commercial Space Station
Nanoracks, in collaboration with Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin, has formed a team to develop the first-ever free flying commercial space station.
Blue Origin Completes Second Human Flight To Space And Back
Blue Origin successfully completed its second human spaceflight on board New Shepard on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
The View From Inspiration4
Inspiration4 Was launched on Wednesday evening. The crew is happy and healthy - and this is their view.
Cosmic Concrete Made From Space Dust And Astronaut Blood
Transporting a single brick to Mars can cost more than a million British pounds - making the future construction of a Martian colony seem prohibitively expensive.
Blue Origin Launches Four Commercial Astronauts To Space And Back
Blue Origin successfully completed New Shepard's first human flight today with four private citizens onboard.
Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company's fourth rocket-powered spaceflight.
Dawn Aerospace Secures Funding from NZ's Largest Venture Capital Firm, Movac
Dawn Aerospace, a New Zealand/Dutch aerospace company, has today announced significant backing from NZ's largest tech investment firm, Movac.
Researchers Use Origami To Solve Space Travel Challenge
WSU researchers have used the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to possibly solve a key challenge for outer space travel - how to store and move fuel to rocket engines.
Small Satellite Launch Company Astra Launches but Fails to Reach Orbit
In a Tweet, Astra, the San Francisco area small satellite launch company announced that its Rocket 3.2 had successfully launched today from the Kodiak Spaceport in Alaska.
SpaceX Launches Crew-1 Dragon Mission
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Crew-1 Hardware Is On The Launch pad
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A.
Batteries That Could Make It Easier To Explore Mars
Electrifying research by Clemson University scientists could lead to the creation of lighter, faster-charging batteries suitable for powering a spacesuit, or even a Mars rover.
NASA Astronauts Safely Splash Down after First Commercial Crew Flight to Space Station
Two NASA astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday for the first time in a commercially built and operated American crew spacecraft, returning from the International Space Station to complete a test flight that marks a new era in human spaceflight.
Dream Chaser Pressure Test Article Prepared For Tests
Inside the low bay of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers assist as Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser pressure test article on its support structure is lowered by crane on June 3, 2020.
SpaceX And NASA Reschedule Demo-2 Launch Date
After Wednesday's scrub due to weather, NASA and SpaceX have targeted Saturday, May 30, for the next launch attempt for the Demo-2 mission.
SpaceX Falcon 9 With Crew Dragon Greets The Dawn
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Demo-2 mission, Monday, May 25, 2020, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The DEMO-2 Crew Is Getting Ready To Fly
NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken (right) participate in a dress rehearsal for launch at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 23, 2020, ahead of NASA's SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Demo-2 Rollout
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the horizontal integration facility at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the Demo-2 mission, Thursday, May 21, 2020, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA, Boeing Complete Successful Landing of Starliner Flight Test
The Boeing CST-100 Starliner's first mission ended historically today when it became the first American orbital space capsule to land on American soil rather than in an ocean.
When Do I Get to Go? A Review of "See You In Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight"
Do you want to fly into space? Do you know someone who does? If so then this book is worth reading. "See You In Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight" by Alan Ladwig presents a comprehensive look by a space insider into the history of what space travel means to people.
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Getting Ready For Launch
The crew module of Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is lifted onto its service module on Oct. 16, 2019
Virgin Orbit Completes Important Drop Test
Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson's small satellite launch company, announced today that it has successfully completed a key drop test of its LauncherOne vehicle, the last major step in the development program of the company's novel launch service.
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Seventh Electron Mission
A Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Māhia Peninsula at 04:30 UTC, Saturday 29 June 2019 (16:30 NZST). The Make It Rain mission launched seven satellites to orbit for rideshare and mission management provider, Spaceflight.
Airbus Wins Three Satellite Deal from Inmarsat for Revolutionary Spacecraft
Airbus has signed a contract with Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, to design, manufacture and build the first in their next generation of geostationary Ka-band satellites, Inmarsat GX7, 8 & 9.
CST-100 Starliner Rescue Practice
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft without assistance in the unlikely event of an emergency resulting in a splashdown.
Boeing CST-100 Starliner Rescue Practice
Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice uprighting procedures in the unlikely event of an emergency resulting in a splashdown.
SpaceX Successfully Launches the Arabsat-6A Satellite and Lands Three Boosters
SpaceX accomplished its primary mission of launching the Arabsat-6A telecommunication satellite late this afternoon from famed Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
First European Data Relay System Satellite Forges 20,000 Successful Laser Links
The European Data Relay System (EDRS)--dubbed the "SpaceDataHighway" by its private operator, Airbus--has passed another milestone.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Returns To Earth
NASA passed a major milestone Friday in its goal to restore America's human spaceflight capability when SpaceX's Crew Dragon returned to Earth after a five-day mission docked to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Crew Dragon Arrives At The International Space Station
International Space Station's Harmony module forward port via "soft capture" at 5:51 a.m. EST while the station was traveling more than 250 miles over the Pacific Ocean, just north of New Zealand.
The Next Expedition To The Moon Will Be Filled With Artists
SpaceX exceeded everyone's expectations tonight by announcing that Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa bought not just one but all of the seats in a BFR mission to fly by the Moon.
SpaceX Will Announce Their First Moon Passenger Next Week
"SpaceX has signed the world's first private passenger to fly around the Moon aboard our BFR launch vehicle--an important step toward enabling access for everyday people who dream of traveling to space. Find out who's flying and why on Monday, September 17."
NASA Assigns Crews to First Commercial Spacecraft Flights
NASA introduced to the world on Friday the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station.
Blue Origin's New Shepard Goes To Space - And Back - Again
New Shepard flew again for the eighth time on April 29, 2018, from Blue Origin's West Texas Launch Site.
Rocket Parts Are Big
The Centaur upper stage that will help launch NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S, or GOES-S, arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Another Successful Blue Origin Flight
New Shepard flew again for the seventh time on Dec. 12, 2017, from Blue Origin's West Texas Launch Site.
Sentinel-5P Launched by Rockot From Plesetsk Cosmodrome
Sentinel-5P was launched on a Rockot from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia at 09:27 GMT (11:27 CEST) on 13 October 2017.
SpaceX Launches Iridium-3 Mission and Deploys 10 Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched the third mission for Iridium Communications Inc. with the deployment of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites.
Elon Musk Presents an Update on the SpaceX Interplanetary Launch System
Elon Musk provided an update on the SpaceX Interplanetary launch system designed in part to colonize Mars at the International Space Congress in Adelaide, Australia today. During the presentation he explained without too much detail how the system could be achieved economically.
Yet Another Falcon 9 First Stage Recovered
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SpaceX Successfully Launches Intelsat 35e Satellite
It was a case of the third time being the charm as SpaceX conducted its 10th launch this year. The Intelsat 35e has separated from the Falcon 9 second stage as expected and is in a good orbit.
SpaceX Launches Two Missions in Two Days
SpaceX has upped the ante when it comes to reusable launch systems. Within 49 hours the company launched and recovered two Falcon 9 first stages while putting it's customer's payloads safely into orbit.
SpaceX Makes History With Reuse of First Stage
SpaceX made history today with the successful reuse of the the Falcon 9 first stage and then successfully landed that same first stage for future reuse, again.
S.S. John Glenn Prepared For Flight
Members of the news media had the opportunity to view the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft before it was enclosed in its payload fairing inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Blue Origin Announces First Customer for New Glenn Launcher
Jeff Bezos has a customer for his New Glenn launch vehicle, Eutelsat, which he announced at Satellite 2017 this morning in Washington, DC. While still years away from operations, Blue Origin has been making steady progress in a step-by-step fashion. It is this stead process "in the right sequence" that Jeff Bezos views as being most important to his company's success.
Blue Origin Introduces New Glenn Rocket Video at Satellite 2017
At Satellite 2017 this morning Jeff Bezos of Blue Origin, unveiled a new video introducing the New Glenn rocket which follows in SpaceX's footsteps in returning the first stage for future reuse.
Another Perfect Launch/Landing For SpaceX
SpaceX launched the CRS-10 mission on time this morning at 9:39 am ET from historic LC39A. The Dragon is in orbit and heading toward the ISS while the Falcon 9's first stage made yet another pinpoint anding back at its landing site in Florida.
Rocket Lab Preparing for its First Launch as Electron Arrives at Launch Complex 1
The first Electron rocket, "It's a Test", has arrived at Rocket Lab's Launch Mahia Peninsula Launch Complex 1 on the North Island of New Zealand in preparation for it's maiden test flight.
Expandable Habitat Reveals Important Early Performance Data
Just five months into its two-year demonstration mission on the International Space Station, the first human-rated expandable habitat in low-Earth orbit is already returning valuable information about expandable technology performance and operations in space.
NASA Launches NOAA Advanced Geostationary Weather Satellite
NASA successfully launched for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the first in a series of highly advanced geostationary weather satellites Saturday from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Video: Atlas V WorldView-4 Launch Highlights
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the WorldView-4 spacecraft lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base's Space Launch Complex-3 at 1:30 p.m. EST.
Looking Up As Antares Launches
The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.