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NASA and Northrop Grumman are currently evaluating the cargo resupply mission plans to the International Space Station (ISS) following an issue encountered during shipment of the Cygnus Cargo Module
SpaceX is accelerating the expansion of its Starship operations beyond Texas, bringing production and launch capabilities to Florida’s Space Coast.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an updated version of the launch license for SpaceX’s Starship-Super Heavy vehicle, introducing key changes in operational, environmental, and safety requirements.
New Shepard’s 11th Human Flight, NS-31, Will Launch This Spring with Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Gayle King, Katy Perry, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sánchez
Focused on the development of offshore launch platforms, the company aims to introduce maritime innovations that are cost-effective, modular, and rapidly deployable, addressing the increasing global demand for launch facilities.
SpaceX has completed its investigation into the loss of Starship during its seventh test flight and announced a range of hardware and operational upgrades to improve reliability and performance. The company is now preparing for its eighth test flight, which could launch as early as Friday, February 28, pending regulatory approval.
This marks the final preparation stage before its upcoming launch, targeted for a multi-day window opening no earlier than February 26 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free has announced his retirement, effective Saturday, Feb. 22, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades at the agency.
NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a significant milestone as engineers at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida have successfully completed the stacking of the twin solid rocket boosters (SRBs) for the Space Launch System (SLS) inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).
In a surprising turn of events, NASA did not proceed with a widely anticipated layoff of at least 1,000 employees on Feb. 18.
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