So what’s happening with Russia’s new, long-delayed crewed spacecraft?
Russia says it has a “promising, reusable manned transport spacecraft.”
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NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers
So is SpaceX just being selfish or what?
Eric Berger
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Boeing “incredibly excited” to serve as nation’s only astronaut transportation
“We couldn’t provide detailed pricing to the CLD suppliers.”
Eric Berger
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SpaceX’s Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
Starship had already flown 99 percent of the way to low-Earth orbit. Monday’s flight added the last bit.
Stephen Clark
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NASA ‘troubleshooting’ transporter for space station’s robotic arm [Updated]
NASA isn’t saying much. The problem may be temporary.
Eric Berger
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After seven years, a spacecraft company is releasing its Otters into the wild
“There is always a tension that comes with seeing the first of anything fly.”
Eric Berger
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With PRIMA, NASA will try to build a billion-dollar space telescope in record time
NASA’s PRIMA mission will use spare parts from Webb to do major science at a lower cost.
Stephen Clark
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Rocket Report: Era of cheap launch is over? Astra sets early 2027 target for return
“The customer got comfortable with a high reliability and a low price.”
Eric Berger
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Donald Duck’s uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun
Introducing the “world-famous authority on outer space…”
Robert Pearlman
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NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of Moon’s south pole
“If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world.”
Eric Berger
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Former NASA chief sounds alarm on China’s lunar “exploration” plans
“Beijing’s intended strategy is to dominate the high ground of the twenty-first century.”
Eric Berger
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A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions
“I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits.”
Eric Berger
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NASA chief: I’m only interested in “good deals” from international partners
“There was absolutely a time where we were trying to make everyone happy.”
Stephen Clark
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Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test
“I can tell you SpaceX has already gone captive.”
Eric Berger
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After being sidelined, Boeing’s Starliner to get starring role in NASA’s spaceflight plans
“They should fly their capsule. The government paid a lot of money for that.”
Eric Berger
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Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
Group plans to be largely out of commission for several weeks.
Dan Goodin
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The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA’s expectations
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is the first NASA observatory designed for in-space refueling.
Stephen Clark
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SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
Eric Berger
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For the first time, the US military confirms it has deployed weapons in orbit
“The United States now has on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the joint force.”
Stephen Clark
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Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA’s decision on a Mars spacecraft
“NASA’s award decision appears to be inconsistent with the eligibility criteria.”
Eric Berger
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Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services
“Dedicated launch is pretty essential for us for most of our missions.”
Stephen Clark
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NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
Eric Berger
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Could United Launch Alliance’s money problems finally force its owners to sell?
ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.
Stephen Clark
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Rocket Report: Europe joins the commercial launch club; a Ravn X sighting?
“We felt like now is the time to pour gas on that fire.”
Eric Berger
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Europe will go it alone on Venus mission after NASA yanks radar instrument
Europe is looking inward, and perhaps to China, as the White House tries to cancel some NASA partnerships.
Stephen Clark
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Artemis II commander and pilot become NASA’s first astronaut emeriti
“Artemis II is done.”
Robert Pearlman
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Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment
“We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence.”
Eric Berger
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The universal language of space is… Star Trek? Mais oui.
“Science fiction imagines the future. We build it.”
Robert Pearlman
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The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells
3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.
Jennifer Ouellette
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With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger
The space economy will grow exactly as fast as we can launch rockets.
Eric Berger
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German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket
“We achieved within a few years what had taken the European space industry decades before.”
Stephen Clark
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After 8 years, Europe’s BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
“Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is.”
Stephen Clark
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Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations
“Let me be clear: America is not only welcome—we want you there.”
Eric Berger
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Rocket Report: Engines installed for Artemis III; Long March 6C breakup in LEO
Two of Europe’s leading launch startups announced new fundraising this week.
Stephen Clark
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Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design
“Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs.”
Eric Berger
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Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84
He reported from space that only “fat” Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
Robert Pearlman
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