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While SpaceX continues to attempt to launch flight tests at Starbase, crews are working diligently… The post Starship at Cape Canaveral Making Progress as SpaceX Tries to Push the Program Forward appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

As NASA continues its transition toward a commercial low Earth orbit marketplace, an agency-supported commercial space station, Starlab, recently completed five development and design milestones. Starlab’s planned design consists of a service module and a habitat that will be launched to orbit on a single flight. The milestones, part of a NASA Space Act Agreement […]

The Starlink 15-2 mission will be the 30th orbital launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in 2025. SpaceX is targeting liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 4 East at 7:05 p.m. PDT (10:05 p.m. EDT, 0205 UTC).

A host of scientific investigations await the crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission during their long-duration expedition aboard the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui, are set to study plant cell division and microgravity’s effects on bacteria-killing viruses, as well as perform […]

The international Axiom-4 private astronaut crew splashed down off the coast of California early this morning.  After an almost two-week launch delay, Axiom Commander Peggy Whitson and astronauts from India, […]

The NASA-supported fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, Axiom Mission 4, completed its flight as part of the agency’s efforts to demonstrate demand and build operational knowledge for future commercial space stations. The four-person crew safely returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of California at 5:31 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, […]

With over 25 years of experience in human spaceflight programs, Melissa Harris has contributed to numerous programs and projects during key moments in NASA’s history. As the life cycle lead and Independent Review Team review manager for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program, she guides the agency through development initiatives leading to a new […]

After 20 days in space, ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski and his Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crewmates returned safely to Earth today, 15 July 2025.

The four-person crew will launch onboard Dragon Endeavour from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It will be the first time a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule has flown for a sixth time.

Next Boeing Starliner To Fly Without Crew as NASA Looks to Extend SpaceX Missions To 8 Month Rotation

SpaceX disclosed neither the payload nor the customer for this mission launching from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled for 1:04 a.m. EDT (0504 UTC), the opening of a 3.5-hour window.

The high-end sunglasses brand is the latest non-traditional partner to join Axiom Space in designing its spacesuits for exploring the Moon as part of the Artemis Program.

NASA will provide live coverage of the undocking and departure of the Axiom Mission 4 private astronaut mission from the International Space Station. The four-member astronaut crew is scheduled to undock from the space-facing port of the station’s Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft at approximately 7:05 a.m. EDT Monday, July 14, pending weather, […]

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission is set to launch a four-person crew to the International Space Station later this summer. Some of the crew have volunteered to participate in a series of experiments to address health challenges astronauts may face on deep space missions during NASA’s Artemis campaign and future human expeditions to Mars. The research […]

In the second quarter of 2025, SpaceX continued its record launch cadence with the Falcon… The post Halfway through 2025, SpaceX breaks Falcon records and struggles with Starship appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

An industry coalition is asking congressional appropriators to reject the administration’s proposal to terminate the Commerce Department’s space traffic coordination system. The post Commercial space industry groups ask Congress to fully fund TraCSS appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Starlink 10-28 mission will deliver 28 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. SpaceX is targeting liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 4:21 a.m. EDT (0821 UTC).

In a quiet week for rocket launches worldwide, SpaceX is set to launch the 500th… The post Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 set to fly 500th orbital mission during quiet week appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

In this May 23, 2025, image, NASA astronaut Jonny Kim works inside the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft completing cargo operations before it undocked from the International Space Station’s Harmony module several hours later. Kim launched to the International Space Station on April 8, 2025; this is his first mission. See what Kim and other space […]

Despite its inclusion in the official French name — le Salon International de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace — the Paris Air Show traditionally has not highlighted space in its panels or exhibitions. The focus of the event has stayed on commercial and military aviation as companies showed off aircraft and announced new orders. This year’s […] The post Cooperation and consolidation: reshaping Europe’s space industry to last appeared first on SpaceNews.

While speaking to the UK Engagement with Space Committee on 23 June, Orbex CEO Phil Chambers said the company would be able to compete with SpaceX on price once it introduces its medium-lift Proxima rocket. The UK Engagement with Space Committee was established by the House of Lords in February 2025. Its purpose is to […] The post Orbex CEO Says Proxima Rocket Will Let It Compete on Price With SpaceX appeared first on European Spaceflight.

In this week’s episode of Space Minds we bring you a special panel discussion on the future of commercial lunar exploration which was recorded live during the build-up to a historic moon landing. The post The business case for the moon  appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON  — The U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced July 2 it has awarded over $70 million in contracts to commercial satellite imagery and analytics firms as part of its Luno program, a new initiative aimed at expanding the integration of artificial intelligence and commercial data into national security operations. Structured as Luno A and […] The post National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency announces new contract awards under ‘Luno’ program appeared first on SpaceNews.

Two meteorological missions – Meteosat Third Generation Sounder-1 (MTG-S1) and the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission – have launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US.

Two meteorological missions – Meteosat Third Generation Sounder-1 (MTG-S1) and the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission – have launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US.

Two meteorological missions – Meteosat Third Generation Sounder-1 (MTG-S1) and the Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission – have launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral in Florida, US.

The dual mission satellite will help better monitor both weather patterns as well as air quality over Europe and North Africa. SpaceX is targeting liftoff of its Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday, July 1, at 5:03 p.m. EDT (2103 UTC).

Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA’s 11th rotational mission of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft carrying astronauts to the International Space Station for a science expedition. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission is targeted to launch in the late July/early August timeframe from Launch Complex 39A at the agency’s Kennedy Space […]

NASA astronaut Raja Chari and Dr. V. Narayanan, chairman of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation), interact outside the Orion spacecraft mockup at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Narayanan and Indian officials visited NASA Johnson and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ahead of the Axiom Mission 4 launch to the International Space Station. As […]

With the month of June coming to a close and July on the horizon, the… The post Launch Roundup: Gilmour Space to make debut, SpaceX plans east coast doubleheader appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Moog hardware enables weekly space launches for commercial and government customers The post Moog Completes Major Building Expansion to Enhance Space Actuation and Avionics Manufacturing Capabilities appeared first on SpaceNews.

With the Ship static fire stand and trench at Masseys out of commission, SpaceX appears… The post With Masseys out of Commission, SpaceX may attempt Static Fire Ships at the Launch Site appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.

Blue Origin launched its third crewed suborbital flight in under three months June 29, flying a group that included a married couple and a lawyer in legal trouble. The post Blue Origin launches third New Shepard mission within three months appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX will attempt to land its 470th Falcon booster during the Starlink 15-7 mission. It’s targeting liftoff from pad 4E at 10:13 a.m. PDT (1:13 p.m. EDT, 1713 UTC) on Saturday, June 28.

Finnish Earth observation data provider ICEYE has secured agreements with three European defence customers within a two-week period. Founded in 2014, ICEYE provides all-weather, day-and-night imaging via a constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) satellites for a range of applications. The company currently operates 54 SAR satellites, having most recently added six more aboard a SpaceX […] The post ICEYE Secures Three Defence Contracts in Just Two Weeks appeared first on European Spaceflight.

A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month. The post Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Force awards third consecutive NSSL Phase 3 task order to SpaceX for 2027 launch The post SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Starlink 10-34 mission will be SpaceX’s 80s Falcon 9 launch of the year. The company is targeting liftoff from pad 40 at 12:26 a.m. EDT (0426 UTC).

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26. Axiom Mission 4 is the fourth all-private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, welcoming commander Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and director of human spaceflight at Axiom Space, ISRO (Indian […]

June 27, 2025 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Starcloud and Volta Space Technologies as new Associate Members. These forward-looking companies bring cutting-edge capabilities that […] The post The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes Starcloud and Volta Space Technologies as New Associate Members appeared first on SpaceNews.