Some NASA Earth science missions have been told to prepare termination plans given the potential for major budget cuts in the agency’s overall science activities. The post Potential NASA Earth science cuts highlight budget uncertainty appeared first on SpaceNews.
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China’s construction of a pair of communications megaconstellations could cloud low Earth orbit with large spent rocket stages for decades or beyond, according to analysts. The post China’s megaconstellation launches could litter orbit for more than a century, analysts warn appeared first on SpaceNews.
Humans have excellent vision. Compared to most animals, they can see longer distances with more colors and finer details. But the eyes that evolved to help humankind survive and thrive […] The post Perfecting Payloads: Raytheon Uses Digital Engineering to Unlock the Next Generation of Remote Sensing appeared first on SpaceNews.
A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year. The post Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power appeared first on SpaceNews.
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A conference later this month will explore space-interception concepts, with particular interest in boost-phase capabilities. The post Missile Defense Agency opens door to commercial firms for “Golden Dome” project appeared first on SpaceNews.
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NASA’s latest call for proposals for private astronaut missions to the space station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut. The post NASA seeks proposals for two private astronaut missions to ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Space companies joined heavy stock market declines across the board as governments started responding to sweeping U.S. tariffs across dozens of countries. The post Space companies swept up in far-reaching trade war appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, are part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 procurement The post SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.7 billion in U.S. military launch contracts through 2029 appeared first on SpaceNews.
A Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down off the California coast April 4, wrapping up a three-and-a-half-day private astronaut mission in polar orbit. The post Fram2 completes polar orbit private astronaut mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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On January 27, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to develop “a reference architecture, capabilities-based requirements, and an implementation plan for the next-generation missile defense shield,” which, inspired by Israel’s Iron […] The post Golden Dome: who and what should it defend? appeared first on SpaceNews.
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