Blue Origin's New Glenn successfully launches NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft
The mission commenced at 3:55 p.m. EST on November 13, departing from the Florida coast at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 36.
3 hours ago
Severe solar storm forces Blue Origin to postpone NG-2 launch of NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft
Blue Origin announced that although the 322-foot rocket was prepared for flight, the potential danger to the NASA ESCAPADE mission required an immediate stand-down.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn to lift off with NASA’s twin ESCAPADE spacecraft after November 9 scrub
Blue Origin had to scrub launch on November 9 due to bad weather.
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Blue Origin delays NASA's ESCAPADE dual-satellite Mars mission launch due to weather
In coordination with the FAA and range operations, Blue Origin established a revised launch window following the scrub.
4 days ago
In a historic move, NASA and China held direct talks to prevent a potential satellite collision
The urgent coordination comes as the U.S. (Starlink) and China (Guowang, Thousand Sails) rapidly launch huge satellite networks.
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Twin satellites 'Blue and Gold' launching on November 9 will do a 3D scan of Martian space environment
Managed by UC Berkeley, the twin probes will fly in formation, creating a three-dimensional map of Mars' magnetic fields, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere.
6 days ago
China's Shenzhou-20 crew's return may be postponed after suspected debris impact
China's space agency stated that damage to the Shenzhou spacecraft, carrying three astronauts, is suspected to be the result of a 'tiny piece of space debris.'
7 days ago
ISS scheduled for dramatic end as NASA targets controlled Pacific ocean impact in 2030
For 25 years, the station has maintained a continuous human presence in orbit since welcoming its first crew on November 2, 2000.
Nov 4, 2025
China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 flight, sending youngest astronaut and mice into orbit
The Shenzhou-21 manned spacecraft launches today at 11:44 p.m. Beijing Time (11:44 a.m. EDT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
Oct 31, 2025
SpaceX to mark milestone with 100th Starlink launch of the year on October 31
This launch will further grow the Starlink constellation, an enormous LEO system that is already the planet's largest satellite network for internet access.
Oct 31, 2025
JAXA launches next-generation cargo ship to ISS, marking the first flight of the vehicle's upgraded design
At 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 25 (Sunday, 9:15 a.m. JST), the new H3 rocket lifted the uncrewed freighter from the Tanegashima Space Center.
Oct 27, 2025
SpaceX marks its 139th launch of the year with SpainSat NG II mission from Cape Canaveral
The mission deployed the 2nd and final satellite, completing the Spainsat Next Generation (NG) network for the Spanish Ministry of Defense.
Oct 24, 2025
Starship could get us to Uranus in half the time — here's how
The originally proposed concept, the Uranus Orbiter and Probe (UOP), anticipated a minimum 13-year cruise time to reach Uranus using a Falcon Heavy rocket.
Oct 22, 2025
NASA Chief suggests reconsideration of SpaceX lunar lander contract amid 'race against China'
Sean Duffy plans to 'open up the contract' to new bidders, directly challenging the 2021 selection of SpaceX's Starship for the pivotal Artemis III lunar landing.
Oct 21, 2025
Watch SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster make 'picture perfect' dive after stunning mid-air hover over the Gulf
Though the Ship achieved a 'picture-perfect' soft landing in the Indian Ocean after its hour-long journey, the massive Super Heavy booster wrapped up its mission just over six minutes after liftoff.
Oct 17, 2025
Two Russian cosmonauts just conducted a five-hour spacewalk outside the ISS
The cosmonauts' work officially began at 12:50 p.m. EDT (1650 GMT), marking the 276th spacewalk in the history of the continuously crewed International Space Station.
Oct 17, 2025
SpaceX set to launch upgraded Starship V3 for ambitious missions after successful V2 swansong
Founder Elon Musk and company leadership have loudly proclaimed Version 3's ambitious purpose: achieving orbital flight en route to the Moon and Mars.
Oct 15, 2025
SpaceX nails final Starship test flight to set the stage for bold Mars and Moon missions
The towering rocket lifted off from the Starbase facility in South Texas at 6:23 p.m. CT on Monday, October 13, 2025.
Oct 14, 2025
SpaceX set to launch Starship's 11th flight test on October 13
The launch window for the eleventh Starship flight test is scheduled to open on Monday, October 13, at 6:15 p.m. Central Time (CT).
Oct 12, 2025
Blue Origin's New Shepard prepares for its 15th space tourism launch lifting off on October 8
The NS-36 crew includes five identified passengers: Jeff Elgin, Danna Karagussova, Dr. Clint Kelly III, Aaron Newman, and Vitalii Ostrovsky with a sixth individual whose identity remains confidential.
Oct 8, 2025