Chinese astronauts board space station module in first crewed mission since 2016
Three Chinese astronauts flew to an unfinished space station in China’s first crewed mission since 2016 Thursday, expanding the country’s… Read More »
Shenzhou-12 delivers first crew to China’s new space station
China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. The three men –… Read More »
First view of Nasa’s Space Launch System ‘megarocket’
Nasa has assembled the first of its powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rockets, which will carry humans to the Moon… Read More »
Bidder pays $28m for space trip with Amazon’s Bezos
A mystery bidder has paid $28m (£20m) for a seat on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s first crewed spaceflight by the… Read More »
Could humans have contaminated Mars with life?
Humanity has sent around 30 spacecraft and landers to the Red Planet since the space age began. Now, we know… Read More »
Jeff Bezos and brother to fly to space in Blue Origin flight
The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said he will fly to space with his brother on the first human flight… Read More »
Virgin Galactic to fly researcher to space for conducting experiments
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s spaceship company, Virgin Galactic Holdings (SPCE.N), said on Thursday it will fly researcher Kellie Gerardi to… Read More »
Tianzhou-2 cargo spacecraft docks with China’s space station module
China’s cargo spacecraft, carrying supplies, equipment and propellant, docked with the space station’s key module Tianhe on Sunday, the official… Read More »
Viasat’s In-Flight connectivity system to power over 550 Delta aircraft
Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity System Set to Power a Premium, Connected Customer Experience on Over 550 Delta Aircraft Viasat Inc. announced Delta… Read More »
Virgin Galactic rocket plane flies to edge of space
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space plane has conducted the first of three key test flights that should enable it… Read More »
Blue Origin discloses $2.4 mln as current highest bid for seat on space flight
A general view of the Blue Origin New Shepard rocket booster at the 33rd Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado,… Read More »
China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars
China has successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars, state media announced early on Saturday, May 15, 2021. The six-wheeled Zhurong… Read More »
Global Eagle Airconnect Ka Antenna one step nearer to certification
Telesat and Global Eagle have verified Global Eagle’s Airconnect Ka IFC terminal for use with the Telesat Lightspeed low-earth orbit… Read More »
Viasat receives $50 million U.S. Air Force contract to develop space technology
Viasat’s seven-year contract is for the development of “prototype space systems.” Viasat, a provider of satellite communications and wireless networking… Read More »
“The Right Stuff” – How Much Of It Do You Need?
How much of “the right stuff” do you need? It’s been a long time since Tom Wolfe’s book about test… Read More »
Video: “The Right Stuff”
People who face life and death challenges successfully need an ability to remain cool, calm, and collected enough when in… Read More »
NASA has narrowed the source of an elusive leak on the space station to 2 Russian modules
The International Space Station has been leaking for more than a year. While the station is perpetually losing some air,… Read More »
SpaceX is going to fire Tom Cruise into space
If you dislike actor Tom Cruise, I’ve got some great news for you. If you love actor Tom Cruise, I… Read More »
‘Unknown’ space debris almost flew within 1 mile of the International Space Station. As junk builds up in orbit, the danger of collisions is growing.
NASA says “an unknown piece of space debris” flew uncomfortably close the International Space Station on Tuesday. The debris, which… Read More »
Made In Space is sending the first ceramic manufacturing facility in space to the ISS next week
In-space manufacturing company Made In Space is pushing the envelope on what can, well, be made in space with its… Read More »
SpaceX to test Starlink terminals on ships
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to erect up to 10 Starlink broadband… Read More »
China sends satellites into space in first sea-based commercial launch
China has successfully sent nine satellites into orbit in its first commercial launch of a rocket from a platform at… Read More »