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A fierce battle for the coveted role of NASA Administrator is currently taking shape, putting billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman in direct competition with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The stakes are high, as the outcome of this nomination process, solely in the hands of President Donald Trump, could significantly influence the direction of America’s space […]

As SpaceX’s Falcon rockets continue to set benchmarks for reusable spaceflight, other companies are entering the arena, vying to take a slice of the burgeoning launch market. Among these challengers is Relativity Space, which is making significant strides toward the debut of its Terran R rocket, now slated for its initial flight in late 2026. […]

NASA’s Acting Administrator, Sean Duffy, announced that the agency is reopening the bidding process for the first American crewed lunar landing in over five decades, encouraging submissions from companies beyond SpaceX’s Starship. This strategic decision is aimed at expediting the Artemis III mission, ensuring that U.S. astronauts set foot on the Moon prior to China’s […]

This week, SpaceX is set to take a commanding lead in the launch schedule with as many as four missions using its Falcon 9 rockets. Notably, one of these missions marks the first time since January that the Falcon 9 will fly in an expendable configuration. Additionally, another mission will see the deployment of 29 […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has recently received crucial deliveries from three cargo spacecraft – Progress MS-32, the Cargo Dragon C211, and Cygnus XL S.S. William C. “Willie” McCool – as part of ongoing support for its seven-member crew on Expedition 73. These missions provide essential supplies, including food, water, clothing, and equipment, while the […]

NASA and SpaceX have achieved another remarkable milestone with the launch of the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) on September 24. The strategic deployment of IMAP, along with its two rideshare companions, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) SWFO-L1, and the Carruthers Geocorona Observatory, marks a significant step in our quest to understand […]

As NASA prepares for a new era of lunar exploration under the Artemis program, scientists are delving into the fascinating phenomena of moonquakes, using samples collected during the Apollo 17 mission along with observations from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO). The insights gained from these sources not only deepen our understanding of the lunar surface […]

NASA and SpaceX have successfully launched the Crew-11 mission, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing journey of humanity to explore the cosmos. This ambitious mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, took flight at 11:43 AM EDT (15:43 UTC) on August 1 from Launch Complex 39A, a revered site within Kennedy Space Center, Florida. […]

Pangea Aerospace is at the forefront of innovation in aerospike engine technology, a field that has seen interest reignite in recent years due to advancements in materials and manufacturing techniques. The company’s flagship project, the Arcos engine, showcases how modern engineering can revitalize an engine concept that has been theorized for over half a century […]

The Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) are undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades to support an unprecedented increase in launch activity. In 2024 alone, these facilities achieved a record of 93 launches, surpassing milestones that seemed ambitious only a few years prior. This surge in launches is driven by an influx […]