Private group unveils plans for large space telescope
PHOENIX — A billionaire-backed philanthropic organization is funding the development of a series of new observatories, including a…
Roman Space Telescope on track for September launch
PHOENIX — NASA expects to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as soon as September, citing the…
Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission
PHOENIX — An unspecified “medical concern” involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station has postponed…
NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2
PHOENIX — NASA says it is continuing to prepare for a possible Artemis 2 launch as soon as…
NASA seeks to accelerate development of Habitable Worlds Observatory
PHOENIX — NASA is ramping up work on one large space telescope while also laying the groundwork for…
NASA works to extend Swift’s life ahead of reboost mission
PHOENIX — As preparations continue for a mission to raise the orbit of NASA’s Swift astrophysics spacecraft, project…
SpaceX, China drive new record for orbital launches in 2025
WASHINGTON — Orbital launch activity set another annual record in 2025, although future growth may depend on factors…
New Spanish communications satellite suffers ‘space particle’ impact
WASHINGTON — A Spanish military communications satellite launched in October was struck by what its operator described as…
Landspace targets $1 billion for reusable rockets as IPO application accepted
HELSINKI — Landspace, one of China’s leading launch startups, has had its application for an initial public offering…
Heliophysics missions move toward operations
NEW ORLEANS — Two NASA heliophysics missions launched together in September are performing well, while a third mission…