Scott Tingle is the 19th astronaut to be appointed chief, succeeding his former space station crewmate, Joe Acaba.

White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership.

Ariane 6 launches Sentinel-1D radar imaging satellite An Ariane 6 successfully launched a radar imaging satellite Nov. 4 after European agencies chose to use a larger rocket to ensure an earlier launch.

President Trump announces he is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

Intuitive Machines to acquire Lanteris Space Systems Intuitive Machines, a lunar lander company, announced Nov. 4 it is buying Lanteris Space Systems, a satellite builder formerly known as Maxar.

Wet Dress Rehearsal complete and we are GO for our upcoming launch attempt for “The Nation God Navigates” for iQPS. Launch window opens: 🚀 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6 🚀 4:45 am JST, Nov 6 🚀 19:45 UTC, Nov 5 🚀 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5 🚀 11:45 am PT, Nov 5

I recently signed an Implementing Arrangement between @esa.int and the State Space Agency of Ukraine. This agreement launches our first joint projects, opening the door for Ukrainian scientists, engineers and companies to work alongside ESA Member States.

SpaceX launches fourth Bandwagon rideshare mission SpaceX launched the fourth in its series of rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits Nov. 2, carrying payloads that included technology demonstration satellites for space stations and orbital data centers.

Well, pitchers and catchers report in about 100 days.

Latvia signs Artemis Accords Latvia has signed the Artemis Accords, which outline norms of behavior for safe space exploration, joining a group of now 60 countries.

Semiconductor startup to fly payloads on Falcon 9 boosters A startup plans to test technology to produce semiconductors in space on a series of Falcon 9 launches using payloads attached to the rocket’s booster.

Personal opinion: I think SpaceX would be better served by providing more information about the schedule for their Artemis 3 lander development, and their "simplified" alternative, than attacking one critic (of several). x.com/SpaceX/statu...

Liftoff

Blue Origin test-fires New Glenn ahead of second launch Blue Origin test-fired its second New Glenn rocket Oct. 30, one of the final milestones before a launch expected in November.

SpaceX defends Starship lunar lander as it works on ‘simplified’ approach SpaceX says it is developing a “simplified” lunar landing mission architecture while defending the progress it has made on its Starship lander for Artemis.

Botched test apparently forced the replacement of the Soyuz vehicle for the upcoming ISS mission, according to my sources. FULL STORY: russianspaceweb.com/soyuz-ms-28....

Former NASA administrators call for changes in Artemis lunar lander architecture Two former NASA administrators criticized the agency’s current use of SpaceX’s Starship for the Artemis 3 crewed lunar landing, calling for an urgent redirection to reach the moon before China.

Good thing I didn’t park in the daily garage.

Shutdown could soon slow preparations for Artemis 2 Preparations for NASA’s Artemis 2 launch could soon grind to a halt if the nearly month-long government shutdown continues, one industry executive warned.

ESA outlines plans for space security program ESA has provided more details about the multi-pronged security program it is seeking more than one billion euros for at its upcoming ministerial conference.

Quite the battle royale here.

Astrobotic delays Griffin-1 lander mission to mid-2026 Astrobotic Technology says it now plans to launch its large lunar lander carrying a commercial rover no earlier than mid-2026.

H3 launches first HTV-X cargo spacecraft Japan launched the first of a new generation of cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, with potential applications beyond low Earth orbit.

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, NASA will provide coverage of this weekend's HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft launch from Japan. www.youtube.com/live/G_4TUFQ...

Astrobotic says its Griffin-1 lunar lander is now projected to launch no earlier than next July, carrying Astrolab's FLIP rover and other payloads. www.astrobotic.com/griffin-1-mi...

ESA finalizing ministerial package ESA is putting the final touches on a package of programs worth 22 billion euros for next month’s ministerial conference, despite U.S. budget uncertainty and removal of one mission.

Hungary signs Artemis Accords Hungary has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, outlining norms of behavior for sustainable space exploration.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new joint venture intended to better compete in the global market.

An absolutely incredible image of the International Space Station taken by a *satellite* also in orbit by heospace.com & blacksky.com

Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASA’s acting administrator a day after complaints that the company was behind schedule on its Artemis lunar lander.

When you create a poll about lunar exploration and forget about the 1960s.

Orion installed on SLS as Artemis 2 preparations continue during shutdown The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission has been installed on its Space Launch System rocket as preparations for the circumlunar flight continue despite a government shutdown.

Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition NASA’s acting administrator says he will “open up the contract” SpaceX holds to land astronauts on the moon for the Artemis 3 mission because the company has fallen behind schedule.

Innospace gets license for first orbital launch attempt South Korean launch startup Innospace says it has received government approval for its first orbital launch attempt, which could take place as soon as the end of the month.

German launch startup HyImpulse raises 45 million euros German launch startup HyImpulse has raised 45 million euros ($53 million) as it works to avoid becoming an also-ran in the European space launch race.

As shutdown continues, science community keeps focus on long-term budget concerns As the government shutdown drags on, scientists and advocates remain focused on the long-term effects of proposed budget cuts at NASA and other agencies.

First Ariane 64 launch slips to 2026 Arianespace has confirmed that the first flight of the more powerful version of the Ariane 6 rocket has been delayed until next year.

SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there.

CGST is back, this time with a set of images of the International Space Station taken by on Oct. 1 its Jilin-1 EO fleet. mp.weixin.qq.com/s/ETRllIFt9E...

Artemis Accords nations mark fifth anniversary Five years after the first countries signed the Artemis Accords, a growing group of nations continues to work on how to implement the guidelines contained in the document.

Impulse Space announces lunar lander plans In-space transportation company Impulse Space says it plans to develop a lunar lander to fill what it sees as a gap in missions to the moon.

Rocket Lab launches seventh Synspective radar imaging satellite Rocket Lab launched a spacecraft for one Japanese radar imaging company Oct. 14, just days after signing a contract for additional launches for another.

Asked to predict 10 years out in a on-stage interview at #IAC2025, NASA acting administrator Sean Duffy projects "sustained human life" on the Moon and making "leaps and bounds" for humans to Mars.

Some impressive LEGO models of the solar system and the SLS on display in the convention center lobby for this year’s IAC. #iac2025

NASA Marshall director steps down The director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has abruptly stepped down, becoming the third NASA center director to leave in recent months.

Purdue University to fly dedicated suborbital research mission with Virgin Galactic Purdue University will conduct a dedicated suborbital research flight with Virgin Galactic in 2027 carrying a professor, student and alumni.

Blue Origin to increase New Shepard flight rate and consider new spaceports Blue Origin plans to significantly increase the launch rate of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle and is weighing the addition of new spaceports.

In a talk at an international spaceport forum this (Sunday) morning ahead of IAC in Sydney, Blue Origin's Phil Joyce says the company plans to ramp up New Shepard flights in the next couple of years to once a week, and is considering additional launch sites.

NASA modifies Dream Chaser ISS cargo contract as Sierra Space shifts to defense work Sierra Space and NASA have sharply revised a contract to use the company’s Dream Chaser vehicle to deliver cargo to the ISS as the company pivots to defense applications.

Congrats to Rocket Lab for their breakthrough in subspace communications.