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NASA has announced the closure of three offices and the layoff of 23 employees as part of a broader workforce reduction initiative mandated by the Trump administration.
The U.S. Space Force's secretive X-37B spaceplane has returned to Earth after a record-breaking 434-day mission, marking another milestone in the autonomous spacecraft’s evolving role in military and scientific research.
While Starship initially continued its ascent on a nominal trajectory, a high-energy event in the aft section resulted in the loss of several Raptor engines before the planned completion of the ascent burn.
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.
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