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U.S. Space Force awards Raytheon a $379 million contract extension for its GPS ground control system

The extension aims to tackle the complexities of the software system that faced setbacks during an upgrade.
1 day ago

SpaceX puts forward Starlink as potential backup to GPS in future navigation systems

SpaceX submitted reply comments to the FCC about its Starlink satellite system being able to support navigation and positioning.
2 days ago

SpaceX's 24 Starlink satellites launched to polar orbit from California

The mission, named Starlink 17-1, sent 24 broadband internet satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base.
7 days ago

SpaceX had a busy Memorial Day weekend, launching 23 Starlink satellites aboard Falcon 9 rocket

A Falcon 9 rocket launched the SpaceX Starlink missions from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
May 27, 2025

Blue Origin shares fascinating details about ‘transporter’ vehicle for its Blue Moon lunar lander

It was part of the construction of the moon lander for the Artemis program, and was revealed at a meeting through an illustration.
May 27, 2025

Why NASA and SpaceX delayed the undocking of the Dragon cargo mission by 24 hours

The Dragon cargo spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) at 12:05 pm ET on May 23.
May 26, 2025

NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover strikes gold, discovers a trove of ancient rocks on Jezero Crater

The Jezero Crater offered a wide variety of rocks and outcrops to study and sample, which provided a glimpse into the planet’s history.
May 25, 2025

NASA's Mars lander harbors 26 new microbe species in its clean room facility, a new study reveals

Researchers found 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that might help learn about space resilience.
May 25, 2025

NASA's Perseverance Rover is digging into 'Krokodillen' to explore some of the oldest Martian rocks

The clay in this ancient bedrock could give clues about the presence of water, and it is a boundary between the planet’s past and present.
May 24, 2025

NASA faces reduced ISS crew and research due to a prolonged budget shortage

The agency has been facing budget issues even before the fiscal budget announcement, affecting their mission plans and research needs.
May 24, 2025

President Trump appoints Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead $175 billion Golden Dome project

In an announcement in the Oval Office alongside the Secretary of Defense, Trump revealed his plans for the $175 billion program.
May 23, 2025

Florida environmentalists raise concerns about increased SpaceX launches from 50 to 120 per year

A local environmental advocacy group highlights through several letters how increased launches will impact the flora and fauna.
May 23, 2025

America must dominate in 'all the domains of space,' says acting NASA chief

Acting NASA chief Janet Petro addresses the successful Blue Ghost Moon Mission and the touchdown of the private lunar lander.
May 20, 2025

California startup Varda Space has completed its 3rd successful space capsule return. It landed in Australia.

The third success of the W-series of Varda missions was marked at 02:07 a.m. UTC on May 14, 2025, in South Australia
May 20, 2025

NASA revives Voyager 1's backup thrusters as it continues its interstellar journey begun in 1977

The dormant thrusters were carefully revived by NASA engineers to be the active backup. They had a residual buildup in the fuel tubes.
May 19, 2025

NASA is leveraging resources to develop construction technology for Moon and Mars missions

These technologies have recorded incredible progress for space applications.
May 17, 2025

Pentagon asks private companies to help secure space by enhancing satellite network

The companies will work collectively to build a secure military and commercial communication network.
May 15, 2025

Following consecutive Starship mishaps, SpaceX prepares for 9th test flight with extended 'static fire' test

A 'static fire' test for an extended period was conducted with a Starship upper stage at the Starbase site in South Texas.
May 15, 2025

NASA's super pressure balloon successfully made lapse over New Zealand

NASA’s second super-pressure balloon floated over the country’s North Island by following its wind pattern before moving away.
May 14, 2025

NASA’s billion-dollar Mars sample mission faces a setback as Trump signals intent to cut funding

The samples from the Martian surface, collected after spending billions of dollars, might have to be left behind.
May 13, 2025