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Mission District

Artemis II commander breaks NASA protocol by STEALING crew's mascot

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NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

US news

After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next

OMG science

NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

fromFortune

Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk's Starship and Bezos' Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV | Fortune

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts, paving the way for Artemis III and future lunar exploration.

3 hours ago

Watch moment recovery crew opened hatch to NASA Artemis II astronauts

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts after a historic journey around the moon, culminating in a joyful splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

5 hours ago

Mission District

Artemis II commander breaks NASA protocol by STEALING crew's mascot

fromBoston.com

US news

NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts' triumphant moon flyby

US news

After a whirlwind mission to the moon, astronauts are back home. Here's what's next

OMG science

NASA's Dragonfly will go where no nuclear-powered rotorcraft has gone before

NASA's Dragonfly mission will explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, using a nuclear-powered octocopter to search for signs of extraterrestrial life.

fromFortune

Artemis III will practice docking Orion with lunar landers in Earth orbit next year while Musk's Starship and Bezos' Blue Moon compete for Artemis IV | Fortune

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully returned astronauts, paving the way for Artemis III and future lunar exploration.

The Collective Effervescence of Artemis II

Collective effervescence is a shared emotional state that enhances life satisfaction and can be experienced during significant social events.

OMG science

fromThe Walrus

4 hours ago

The Endless Wonder and Beautiful Uncertainty of Interstellar Comets | The Walrus

3I/ATLAS, an interstellar comet, passed Earth on December 19, 2025, sparking public fascination and speculation about its origins and nature.

Arts

The real space science behind 'Project Hail Mary'

Project Hail Mary has achieved over $400 million in revenue and sparked interest in the plausibility of interstellar travel and extraterrestrial life.

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Toronto startup

SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend

fromTechCrunch

5 days ago

Venture

This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit' | TechCrunch

Science

Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Science

Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3's maiden voyage

Science

Second SpaceX Satellite Abruptly Explodes

fromTheregister

2 months ago

Science

SpaceX halts Falcon 9 flights after second stage anomaly

Toronto startup

SpaceX is keeping the Space Station alive again this weekend

SpaceX will launch Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft on April 11, carrying over 11,000 pounds of supplies to the ISS.

Venture

fromTechCrunch

5 days ago

This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a 'fighter jet for orbit' | TechCrunch

Jeff Thornburg is developing solar thermal propulsion technology at Portal Space Systems, aiming to revolutionize spacecraft propulsion.

Musk and Bezos' moon landers in 250-mile-high contest for NASA landing

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin are competing for a NASA moon landing contract during the Artemis III mission.

Elon Musk reveals date of SpaceX Starship v3's maiden voyage

SpaceX plans to launch its upgraded v3 Starship in 4-6 weeks, marking a significant milestone in its testing program.

Second SpaceX Satellite Abruptly Explodes

SpaceX lost control of two Starlink satellites due to anomalies, resulting in fragmentation and raising concerns about space debris.

fromTheregister

2 months ago

Science

SpaceX halts Falcon 9 flights after second stage anomaly

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21 hours ago

Will the Dream Chaser space plane ever fly in space?

Dream Chaser, a commercial space plane, is not part of NASA's moon plans but may still dock with the ISS in the future.

Washington DC

fromBreaking Defense

Industry bullish on DoC draft license process for novel space activities - Breaking Defense

US commercial space firms support a new licensing framework for unregulated operations to enhance investment and streamline mission authorization.

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fromComputerWeekly.com

SpaceLocker launches first shared satellite mission | Computer Weekly

SpaceLocker transitions to satellite operations with a shared model, aiming to reduce costs and space debris while enabling broader access to orbit.

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US news

Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention

fromThe Atlantic

3 hours ago

Science

Hold Onto Moon Joy

fromEngadget

Science

The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon

Science

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

NASA's Artemis II makes triumphant return to Earth

NASA's Artemis II crew successfully completed a historic moon mission, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a ten-day journey.

Artemis II crew return to Houston and say they are 'bonded forever'

The Artemis II crew feels a deep bond after their historic lunar flyby mission.

US news

Artemis II splashdown captures nationwide attention

fromThe Atlantic

3 hours ago

Hold Onto Moon Joy

The Artemis II mission reignites public fascination with the moon and showcases the awe of space exploration through the experiences of its crew.

fromEngadget

The Artemis II astronauts are back after a 10-day journey around the moon

The Orion capsule of Artemis II successfully splashed down after a 10-day lunar mission, marking a significant step towards future lunar exploration.

WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

Artemis II astronauts are returning from a historic mission around the moon, bringing back crucial data for future missions.

NASA's Artemis II makes triumphant return to Earth

NASA's Artemis II crew successfully completed a historic moon mission, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean after a ten-day journey.

Science

Artemis II crew return to Houston and say they are 'bonded forever'

The largest orbital compute cluster is open for business | TechCrunch

Orbital compute is evolving with partnerships like Kepler and Sophia, focusing on data processing and infrastructure for space applications.

fromArs Technica

Rocket Report: Chinese version of Falcon 9 fails; Artemis depends on rapid heavy lift

Access to space is becoming increasingly strategic and essential for future missions.

Trump Hires Orbital Towing Company to Build Space Interceptors

Impulse Space, founded in 2021 by former SpaceX co-founder Tom Mueller, is an up and coming player in the wacky world of space tugs, more professionally known as 'orbital transfer vehicles.' OTVs are satellites designed to carry spaceborn cargo to various orbits.

Science

How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

fromThe Verge

How to watch the Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The Orion capsule is set to land after a record-breaking mission, facing risks due to a known heat shield flaw.

Artemis II splashdown: Orion capsule scheduled to land off California coast at just after 5pm local time live updates

The Orion capsule's splashdown is scheduled for 5:07 PM PT, following a detailed timeline of events leading to reentry.

more#orion-capsule

from24/7 Wall St.

1 month ago

The Space Infrastructure Builder Stumbles While the Launch Provider Burns Through Cash Faster

Redwire focuses on space infrastructure and autonomous systems. The company completed its Edge Autonomy acquisition and reported 50.7% year-over-year revenue growth. Management maintained full-year guidance of $320 to $340 million, and the book-to-bill ratio of 1.25 suggests demand is holding. But the business is bleeding cash with a net loss of $41.2 million in Q3, nearly double the $21 million loss from the prior year. Gross margin sits at just 16.3%, leaving almost no room for error.

Startup companies

Cars

1 month ago

SpaceX launches Crew-12 on Falcon 9, lands first booster at new LZ-40 pad

The Tesla Model Y led Europe in 2025 with 149,805 registrations despite a 28% decline, production transition, and rising competition.

fromThe Atlantic

A Different Moon From the One We've Known

Galileo Galilei described the moon using earthly comparisons, invoking images of sunlight on craters, which shaped early perceptions of the lunar landscape.

Science

fromArs Technica

The Artemis II mission has ended. Where does NASA go from here?

The Artemis II mission marks humanity's return to deep space, but greater challenges lie ahead for future missions.

#artemis-2

Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, riding a fireball through the atmosphere' on re-entry

The Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth on April 10 involves extreme temperatures and speeds, making it the most dangerous part of the mission.

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with astronauts on a trajectory towards the moon.

2 weeks ago

The Orion spacecraft's daring mission: Traveling to the Moon on its first crewed flight

The Artemis 2 mission faces concerns due to untested heat shield and life support systems after issues arose in the unmanned Artemis 1 mission.

Artemis astronauts face the most dangerous part of their mission, riding a fireball through the atmosphere' on re-entry

The Artemis 2 mission's return to Earth on April 10 involves extreme temperatures and speeds, making it the most dangerous part of the mission.

Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth's orbit

NASA's Artemis 2 mission marks the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, with astronauts on a trajectory towards the moon.

2 weeks ago

The Orion spacecraft's daring mission: Traveling to the Moon on its first crewed flight

The Artemis 2 mission faces concerns due to untested heat shield and life support systems after issues arose in the unmanned Artemis 1 mission.

more#artemis-2

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Artemis II splashdown: When it lands, risks and how to watch live

Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on April 11, marking a critical stage in NASA's Artemis II mission.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Student-Built Instruments Head to Space

Undergraduate research from College of Charleston is contributing instruments to the International Space Station, marking a significant achievement for the students and the institution.

from24/7 Wall St.

5 days ago

NASA's $700 Million Mars Network -- Why Rocket Lab Is at the Front of the Line

NASA plans Mars sample returns and crewed landings by the 2030s, relying on the Mars Telecommunications Network for communication support.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Space data centres: SpaceX and Blue Origin race to orbit while scientists question the physics

AI data centers may move to orbit for unlimited solar power, but significant technical challenges remain.

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

Dogfighting in space won't look like the movies, but this company wants in on it

True Anomaly's Jackal satellite platform represents a new approach to space warfare, emphasizing precision, maneuverability, and deliberate planning rather than rapid combat scenarios.

3 weeks ago

Modern rocketry turns 100and NASA says the best is yet to come

Robert Goddard's 1926 liquid-fueled rocket launch revolutionized spaceflight by providing superior thrust and control compared to solid-fuel rockets, enabling modern space exploration.

1 month ago

Rapid Space Launches Shifting the Chemistry of Earth's Atmosphere

Increased satellite launches and spacecraft reentry are releasing metal aerosols into Earth's atmosphere, potentially damaging the ozone layer and altering stratospheric chemistry.