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NASA has revealed two new “super-puff” planets, giant worlds so light that their density is comparable to cotton candy. Scientists calculate that these Jupiter-sized planets are the “puffiest” worlds ever found.
Liftoff of the Starlink 17-45 mission from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for 8:19 p.m. PDT (11:19 p.m. EDT / 0319 UTC).
"Contract values for these efforts ballooned from nearly $2.8 billion to $5.9 billion."
Seven weeks after the Orion spacecraft returned four astronauts from humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon since Apollo, Artemis II Orion Vehicle Manager Branelle Rodriguez reflected on the mission’s achievements and how it is shaping NASA’s return to the lunar surface and future missions to Mars. Introduced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center Acting Director of Business Development and Technology Integration Monte Goforth, Rodriguez spoke at the Ion in […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is launching a new competition for mobile satellite-control antennas, formally restarting a program it canceled after abandoning a $1.7 billion contract with AeroVironment and […] The post Space Force seeks fresh bidders for satellite-control antennas appeared first on SpaceNews.
Lea esta nota de prensa en inglés aquí. El administrador de la NASA, Jared Isaacman, ofrecerá una conversación virtual el martes 30 de junio a las 2:30 p.m. EDT (hora del este) para compartir las novedades más recientes sobre los planes de la agencia para construir una base en la superficie de la Luna. El […]
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman will host a virtual conversation at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, June 30, to share updates to NASA’s plans to build a Moon Base on the lunar surface. Administrator Isaacman and Carlos García-Galán, Moon Base program manager, will discuss the next set of awards for new lunar lander missions and preview upcoming […]
British startup Shield Space plans to combine its autonomous satellite operations software with ClearSpace’s in-orbit servicing capabilities to address emerging orbital threats. The post Shield Space and ClearSpace partner to defend satellites from orbital threats appeared first on SpaceNews.
In this June 21, 2026, photo, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard NASA’s Pegasus barge. After offloading and transportation to the spaceport’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, Roman will undergo processing ahead of launch, targeted no earlier than Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Named for NASA’s first […]
MDA Space will build a radar imaging satellite for the Canadian Space Agency as the government studies options for a next-generation satellite system. The post MDA Space wins contract for Radarsat replenishment satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
Description NASA’s Perseverance rover appears as a green speck on the Martian surface on June 13, 2026, a day before the robotic explorer marked a distance milestone, having traveled a full marathon (26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometers) on the Red Planet. Perseverance reached that distance after five years and four months of driving — on […]
A new look at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy by Euclid, an ESA (European Space Agency) mission with NASA contributions, overlaps with a region scientists will observe with NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching later this summer. This sneak peek gives astronomers a major jumpstart on a core Roman survey, helping scientists […]
During an OHB Capital Markets Update in May, German launch services provider Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) outlined its planned path towards developing a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket called RFA TWO. RFA was founded as a spin-off of OHB, which still holds a 65% stake in the company. It is currently developing its RFA ONE rocket, […] The post Rocket Factory Augsburg Details RFA ONE Upgrades and RFA TWO Plans appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Commercial space station company Vast announced June 24 the addition of several companies and organizations to its network of partners for microgravity research and manufacturing. The post Vast signs additional partners for commercial space station microgravity research appeared first on SpaceNews.
What does an electrician do? Electricity powers the world, and electricians are the ones who get it where it needs to go. An electrician is an expert who is trained to make sure electrical systems and equipment are installed safely and working correctly. Electricians are involved in a variety of systems, including power, lighting, communications, […]
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said June 24 that a satellite it built for the U.S. Space Force successfully demonstrated two-way tactical communications using ultra-high-frequency (UHF) links from low Earth […] The post York satellite demonstrates two-way UHF communications from low Earth orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
America’s electric grid is entering a period of unprecedented strain. Utilities across the country are scrambling to keep up as power-hungry AI data centers expand at a staggering pace, often […] The post How space weather could bust the AI boom appeared first on SpaceNews.
WASHINGTON — Vantor has chosen BAE Systems to build its next generation of high-resolution imaging satellites. The selection reunites Vantor with the former Ball Aerospace business that helped develop DigitalGlobe’s […] The post Vantor selects BAE Systems to build next-generation imaging satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceX launched the first test flight of its Starfall reentry capsule June 23, but the mission remained as secretive as the program itself. The post SpaceX launches secretive Starfall reentry demo mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
This is the largest high-resolution photo ever made of our Milky Way galaxy’s centre in visible light. It was taken on 23 March 2025 by the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope. Packed with more than 60 million stars, this image opens the door for scientists to confirm the existence of any exoplanet found in this region and measure its mass using tiny changes in starlight over time.
From the ESA Blogs.
Amazon and several other non-geostationary satellite operators have formed a trade association to represent their fast-growing market, with SpaceX notably absent despite having by far the largest NGSO constellation. The post NGSO trade association launches without industry giant SpaceX appeared first on SpaceNews.
At 15:24 CEST on 15 June 2026, a faint blue glow in space was switched off for the last time. After powering BepiColombo's eight-year journey across the inner Solar System, the spacecraft's solar electric propulsion (SEP) system completed its final thrust arc, marking the end of BepiColombo’s long cruise phase and the beginning of its arrival at Mercury.
From the ESA Blogs.
By Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK Earth planning date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 In the area Curiosity is currently exploring, the science team has mapped several areas with different-looking surface texture on the orbital images. If you wanted to have a look yourself at what there is to […]
Apollo astronauts previewed their roles as lunar field geologists in Alaska’s Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
German space company OHB will raise about half a billion euros through a stock sale to allow the company to expand facilities and pursue potential acquisitions. The post OHB raises funding for expansion, acquisitions appeared first on SpaceNews.
This week’s launch manifest includes six orbital launches worldwide, including the first Pegasus XL launch… The post Launch Preview: Pegasus XL to launch amongst Falcon 9 and Chinese missions appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
A report by NASA’s inspector general is the latest to highlight the problems that the increasing number of launches is posing to spaceports. The post NASA’s inspector general warns launch sites nearing capacity appeared first on SpaceNews.
WASHINGTON — Boeing won a contract worth up to $2 billion to build two next-generation military communications satellites for the U.S. Space Force, prevailing over Lockheed Martin in a competition […] The post Boeing wins $2 billion Space Force contract for communications satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of Information Technology products and services. Gallager has been serving in an acting capacity since January and his permanent role is effective immediately. “Sean Gallagher’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening NASA’s […]
The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
The uncrewed flight of the spacecraft is still going through testing and analysis before NASA green lights a return to flight mission.
June 23, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Sophia Space, a company advancing orbital computing infrastructure for the next generation of space-based data processing, […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Associate Member appeared first on SpaceNews.
Eight commercial data providers received contracts to provide a range of data in support of NASA’s Earth science priorities.
58th Girl Scouts Unite Event, July 23-25, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #206) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. Thursday, July 23 11:00AM – 11:15 AMFrom Daisy to NASA EngineerBarbara Hilton11:15AM – 11:30 AMExploring Mars, The Planet Next DoorLindsay Hays11:30AM – 11:45 AMGet Ready With Me: Going to […]
SAN FRANCISCO – Ubotica Technologies, an Irish company focused on artificial intelligence for spacecraft, has raised $11 million to expand commercial sales of its maritime-intelligence platform. The platform, Live Maritime […] The post Ubotica raises $11 million to scale maritime-intelligence platform appeared first on SpaceNews.
American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, June 25-29, 2026 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #2243) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. FRIDAY, JUNE 26 SATURDAY, JUNE 27 SUNDAY, JUNE 28 MONDAY, JUNE 29
Flight tests are a big part of how NASA turns breakthrough ideas into reality. From flying humans faster than the speed of sound to proving designs that helped shape the space shuttle, flight testing transforms bold concepts into safer, more efficient technologies that benefit the public. “Flight tests are a way to safely and effectively […]
SAN FRANCISCO – Sophia Space announced the selection June 22 of an Apex bus for its first orbital computing node. Pasadena, California-based Sophia plans to demonstrate its Thermal Integrated LEO […] The post Sophia selects Apex bus for on-orbit computing demonstration appeared first on SpaceNews.