NASA

By Mark Carreau
Recent remarks by NASA’s acting administrator help define his commitment to keeping the U.S. ahead in space by returning Artemis astronauts to the Moon ahead of China and leading the way to the human exploration of Mars.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
NASA and NOAA are planning a rideshare launch of three satellites to help protect astronauts from radiation on their planned Artemis missions.
Satellites

By Mark Carreau
NASA’s 33rd SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply mission to the International Space Station has completed its first “boost kit” propulsion maneuver.
Space Exploration

By Graham Warwick
GE Aerospace has joined forces with startup Beta Technologies to develop a turbogenerator for hybrid-electric advanced air mobility applications.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Matthew Fulco
Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital has launched an advanced materials provider, Canopy Aerospace & Defense.
Supply Chain

By Mark Carreau
A U.S. Senate panel heard adamant testimony Sept. 3 from several space veterans who urged Congress to ensure the U.S. does not fall behind China.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz, Mark Carreau
A rideshare payload launching on an upcoming rocket is due to be the first spacecraft to continuously monitor the space weather environment for solar storms.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
In an executive order, Trump adds NASA employees—53% of which are union members—to a growing list of federal workers exempt from collective bargaining rights.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Guy Norris
Lunar terrain vehicle designer Lunar Outpost lifts the veil on its Eagle vehicle test and development program as NASA’s selection decision looms.
Space Exploration

By Vivienne Machi
U.S. Space Command will move from its current location in Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Sept. 2.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Mark Carreau
Rep. Brian Babin of Texas believes Congress has the bipartisan muscle to sustain the nation’s space lead over China.
Budget, Policy & Regulation

By Graham Warwick
Hydrogen-powered BWB; carbon fiber from algae; understanding lightning hazards; and storing CO2 in concrete.
Emerging Technologies

By Mark Carreau
The work is to commercially support NASA’s Flight Operations Directorate, including the Artemis initiative’s Space Launch System and Orion crew capsule.
Operations & Safety

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Aviation Week Network Staff
Readers write about NASA’s budget, the European defense industry, Lockheed Martin F-35 development, midair close calls and corporate accounting priorities.
Aviation Week & Space Technology

By Guy Norris
JetZero and SHZ Advanced Technologies are working to adapt the French company’s liquid hydrogen storage and distribution technologies to the BWB configuration.
Emerging Technologies

By Irene Klotz
Following a trio of failed flight tests, SpaceX’s new launch system completed a full-duration demonstration.
Launch Vehicles & Propulsion

By Mark Carreau
The International Space Station (ISS) has been a catalyst in firing up a low Earth orbit economy and an asset that must be leveraged to keep that fire lit.
Space Exploration

By Mark Carreau
As NASA closes in on the liftoff of its first Artemis mission to the Moon with astronauts, the agency is prepping for its second year-long simulation of life on the red planet.
Space Exploration

By Ben Goldstein
Reliable Robotics has agreed to sell its Reliable Autonomy System (RAS) to the U.S. Air Force to be integrated and tested beginning mid-2026.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Ben Goldstein
AAM Briefs: Archer, NASA and more.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Mark Carreau
NASA's 33rd SpaceX-contracted Cargo Dragon resupply mission successfully docked to the U.S. segment of the International Space Station early Aug. 25.
Operations & Safety

By Irene Klotz
After 25 travel plan changes, the Escapade spacecraft are being prepared for a fall liftoff.
Space Exploration

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX on Aug. 24 launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral SFS carrying a propellant-heavy Dragon cargo ship to resupply and reboost the International Space Station's (ISS) orbit.
Operations & Safety

By Irene Klotz
SpaceX is expected to add a U.S. capability to boost the orbit of the International Space Station during its latest cargo mission.
Operations & Safety