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Robert Pearlman
2 days ago
Scott Tingle is the 19th astronaut to be appointed chief, succeeding his former space station crewmate, Joe Acaba.
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Scott Tingle named NASA's new chief astronaut, succeeds ISS crewmate Joe Acaba
NASA has named its 19th chief astronaut. Scott Tingle, who spent 166 days on the International Space Station in 2018 and was next to command the first operational flight of Boeing's Starliner, is succ...
https://www.collectspace.com/news/news-110425a-nasa-chief-astronaut-scott-tingle.html
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2 days ago
White House renominates Isaacman to be NASAÂ 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 agencyâs leadership.
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White House renominates Isaacman to be NASAÂ 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 agencyâs leadership.
https://spacenews.com/white-house-renominates-isaacman-to-be-nasa-administrator/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/ariane-6-launches-sentinel-1d-radar-imaging-satellite/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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President Trump announces he is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator.
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
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Truth Social
Truth Social is America's
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115493839582779089
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3 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/intuitive-machines-to-acquire-lanteris-space-systems/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Rocket Lab
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Wet Dress Rehearsal complete and we are GO for our upcoming launch attempt for âThe Nation God Navigatesâ for iQPS. Launch window opens: đ 8:45 am NZDT, Nov 6 đ 4:45 am JST, Nov 6 đ 19:45 UTC, Nov 5 đ 2:45 pm ET, Nov 5 đ 11:45 am PT, Nov 5
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Josef Aschbacher
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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.
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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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-fourth-bandwagon-rideshare-mission/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Well, pitchers and catchers report in about 100 days.
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5 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/latvia-signs-artemis-accords/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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6 days ago
Semiconductor startup to fly payloads on Falcon 9Â boosters A startup plans to test technology to produce semiconductors in space on a series of Falcon 9 launches using payloads attached to the rocketâs booster.
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Semiconductor startup to fly payloads on Falcon 9Â boosters
A startup plans to test technology to produce semiconductors in space on a series of Falcon 9 launches using payloads attached to the rocketâs booster.
https://spacenews.com/semiconductor-startup-to-fly-payloads-on-falcon-9-boosters/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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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...
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SpaceX on X: "Like many Americans, we are thankful for Mr. Bridenstineâs service leading NASA at one point. He deserves credit for spearheading the creation of the Artemis Program. After departing NASA, he created a lobbying firm called the Artemis Group, representing a host of aerospace" / X
Like many Americans, we are thankful for Mr. Bridenstineâs service leading NASA at one point. He deserves credit for spearheading the creation of the Artemis Program. After departing NASA, he created a lobbying firm called the Artemis Group, representing a host of aerospace
https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1984303647241441296
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6 days ago
Liftoff
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SpaceNews
7 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/blue-origin-test-fires-new-glenn-ahead-of-second-launch/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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SpaceNews
7 days ago
SpaceX defends Starship lunar lander as it works on âsimplifiedâ approach SpaceX says it is developing a âsimplifiedâ lunar landing mission architecture while defending the progress it has made on its Starship lander for Artemis.
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SpaceX defends Starship lunar lander as it works on âsimplifiedâ approach
SpaceX says it is developing a âsimplifiedâ lunar landing mission architecture while defending the progress it has made on its Starship lander for Artemis.
https://spacenews.com/spacex-defends-starship-lunar-lander-as-it-works-on-simplified-approach/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Anatoly Zak
7 days ago
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....
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Roskosmos swaps ships for the Soyuz MS-28 mission
Soyuz MS-28 mission
https://russianspaceweb.com/soyuz-ms-28.html
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SpaceNews
8 days ago
Former NASA administrators call for changes in Artemis lunar lander architecture Two former NASA administrators criticized the agencyâs current use of SpaceXâs Starship for the Artemis 3 crewed lunar landing, calling for an urgent redirection to reach the moon before China.
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Former NASA administrators call for changes in Artemis lunar lander architecture
Two former NASA administrators criticized the agencyâs current use of SpaceXâs Starship for the Artemis 3 crewed lunar landing, calling for an urgent redirection to reach the moon before China.
https://spacenews.com/former-nasa-administrators-call-for-changes-in-artemis-lunar-lander-architecture/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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9 days ago
Shutdown could soon slow preparations for Artemis 2 Preparations for NASAâs Artemis 2 launch could soon grind to a halt if the nearly month-long government shutdown continues, one industry executive warned.
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Shutdown could soon slow preparations for Artemis 2
Preparations for NASAâs Artemis 2 launch could soon grind to a halt if the nearly month-long government shutdown continues, one industry executive warned.
https://spacenews.com/shutdown-could-soon-slow-preparations-for-artemis-2/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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SpaceNews
9 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/esa-outlines-plans-for-space-security-program/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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12 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/astrobotic-delays-griffin-1-lander-mission-to-mid-2026/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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SpaceNews
12 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/h3-launches-first-htv-x-cargo-spacecraft/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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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...
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JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Launch
YouTube video by NASA
https://www.youtube.com/live/G_4TUFQytQo
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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...
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Griffin-1 Mission Update | Astrobotic
Griffin-1 continues to gain momentum on the path to deliver Astrolabâs FLIP (FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform) rover, Astroboticâs own CubeRover, and
https://www.astrobotic.com/griffin-1-mission-update/
14 days ago
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14 days ago
ESA finalizing ministerial package ESA is putting the final touches on a package of programs worth 22 billion euros for next monthâs ministerial conference, despite U.S. budget uncertainty and removal of one mission.
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ESA finalizing ministerial package
ESA is putting the final touches on a package of programs worth 22 billion euros for next monthâs ministerial conference, despite U.S. budget uncertainty and removal of one mission.
https://spacenews.com/esa-finalizing-ministerial-package/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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SpaceNews
15 days ago
Hungary signs Artemis Accords Hungary has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, outlining norms of behavior for sustainable space exploration.
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Hungary signs Artemis Accords
Hungary has become the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, outlining norms of behavior for sustainable space exploration.
https://spacenews.com/hungary-signs-artemis-accords/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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SpaceNews
15 days ago
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses Three of Europeâs largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new joint venture intended to better compete in the global market.
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses
Three of Europeâs largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new joint venture intended to better compete in the global market.
https://spacenews.com/airbus-leonardo-and-thales-agree-to-combine-space-businesses/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Harry Stranger
14 days ago
An absolutely incredible image of the International Space Station taken by a *satellite* also in orbit by
heospace.com
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blacksky.com
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SpaceNews
16 days ago
Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASAâs acting administrator a day after complaints that the company was behind schedule on its Artemis lunar lander.
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Musk criticizes Duffy amid NASA leadership debate
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk hurled insults at NASAâs acting administrator a day after complaints that the company was behind schedule on its Artemis lunar lander.
https://spacenews.com/musk-criticizes-duffy-amid-nasa-leadership-debate/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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17 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/orion-installed-on-sls-as-artemis-2-preparations-continue-during-shutdown/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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17 days ago
Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition NASAâs acting administrator says he will âopen up the contractâ SpaceX holds to land astronauts on the moon for the Artemis 3 mission because the company has fallen behind schedule.
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Duffy says NASA will open Artemis 3 lander contract to competition
NASAâs acting administrator says he will âopen up the contractâ SpaceX holds to land astronauts on the moon for the Artemis 3 mission because the company has fallen behind schedule.
https://spacenews.com/duffy-says-nasa-will-open-artemis-3-lander-contract-to-competition/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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18 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/innospace-gets-license-for-first-orbital-launch-attempt/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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20 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/german-launch-startup-hyimpulse-raises-45-million-euros/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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21 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/as-shutdown-continues-science-community-keeps-focus-on-long-term-budget-concerns/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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21 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/first-ariane-64-launch-slips-to-2026/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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21 days ago
SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceXâs proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there.
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SpaceX wins approval for increased Falcon launches from Vandenberg
The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceXâs proposal to double its launch rate at Vandenberg Space Force Base and begin using a second launch pad there.
https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-approval-for-increased-falcon-launches-from-vandenberg/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Andrew Jones
22 days ago
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...
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22 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/artemis-accords-nations-mark-fifth-anniversary/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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24 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/impulse-space-announces-lunar-lander-plans/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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23 days ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/rocket-lab-launches-seventh-synspective-radar-imaging-satellite/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Asked to predict 10 years out in a on-stage interview at
#IAC2025
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about 1 month ago
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Some impressive LEGO models of the solar system and the SLS on display in the convention center lobby for this yearâs IAC.
#iac2025
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
NASA Marshall director steps down The director of NASAâs Marshall Space Flight Center has abruptly stepped down, becoming the third NASA center director to leave in recent months.
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NASA Marshall director steps down
The director of NASAâs Marshall Space Flight Center has abruptly stepped down, becoming the third NASA center director to leave in recent months.
https://spacenews.com/nasa-marshall-director-steps-down/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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about 1 month ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/purdue-university-to-fly-dedicated-suborbital-research-mission-with-virgin-galactic/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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about 1 month ago
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.
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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.
https://spacenews.com/blue-origin-to-increase-new-shepard-flight-rate-and-consider-new-spaceports/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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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.
about 1 month ago
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about 1 month ago
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 companyâs Dream Chaser vehicle to deliver cargo to the ISS as the company pivots to defense applications.
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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 companyâs Dream Chaser vehicle to deliver cargo to the ISS as the company pivots to defense applications.
https://spacenews.com/nasa-modifies-dream-chaser-iss-cargo-contract-as-sierra-space-shifts-to-defense-work/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Congrats to Rocket Lab for their breakthrough in subspace communications.
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about 1 month ago
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