Space

JAXA is still investigating the cause of the failed Epsilon S engine test in November 2024.

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is providing vital tracking, telemetry and command (TT&C) support for Intuitive Machines-2 (IM-2) lunar mission from its Hartebeesthoek ground station.

Flight controllers at Houston-based Intuitive Machines were able to establish communications with their Nova-C lunar lander following its Feb. 26 launch.

Japanese shipping giant NYK Line is exploring the concept of ship-based rocket launch services to meet the growing demands of the space industry.

The service is investing billions to revamp its launch infrastructure as the demand for rides to space continues to balloon.

Scott Pace served as executive secretary of Trump’s National Space Council from July 2017 to January 2021.

In recent hearings in the House and Senate, lawmakers aimed to bring a fresh focus to the longtime debate.

Up to 4.2 million people living in rural areas in select European Union (EU) countries could be served by an LEO satellite constellation by 2030.

Unseen Labs’ satellites pick up radio frequencies emitted by ships.

The funding will add to the S$150 million fund announced by the ministry of trade and industry in 2022.

Threatened Trump administration tariffs risk driving up space industry costs and could particularly encumber startups, space executives argue.

In a close encounter of a new kind Dr. Valery Polyakov peers out of a window from the Mir core module as Discovery approaches within 37 ft. He is due to return to Earth on Mar. 22, after a record 438 days in space.

The Singapore-headquartered company is also looking into new technologies.

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh says there are several contractual protections to ensure industry does not take a bath on the multi-billion-dollar project.

Newcomers in Europe, some born from public institutions, are riding the wave of booming demand for data.

The joint launch of SPHEREx and the four PUNCH suitcase-sized satellites is planned for Feb. 28 at 10:09 p.m. EST.

During the technology trial, a 5G user terminal on Earth successful connected to the OneWeb satellite, Eutelsat said on Feb. 24.

The mission for Intuitive Machines is the fourth in a series of NASA-backed technology development and flight service contracts.

The European space launch service provider said unspecified activities have been addressed.

Scientists at one point gave the asteroid, discovered in late December, a 2.8% collision risk with Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.

Launch of the reusable New Shepard from the company’s Launch Site One near Van Horn, Texas, under a clear blue sky occurred at 10:50 a.m. EST on Feb. 25.

SpaceX has made design changes to the Starship rocket for its next test after the spectacular breakup of the upper stage during its most recent flight.

Viasat filed a lawsuit in September 2024 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Wyche replaces Jim Free, who retired on Feb. 22, an announcement from Acting Administrator Janet Petro said on Feb. 24.

The space agency is contracting the two satellites on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Next program.