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It is no surprise that Starship development is moving faster than the regulatory process.

The SLC-40 upgrade has been spurred by SpaceX’s plans to launch the Starship Super Heavy from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, but NASA had concerns.

Frank Calvelli, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, spoke at Aviation Week’s A&D Programs conference on Nov. 7.

CVN 73 aims to shake off its reputation from prolonged maintenance and bring new capabilities to the Pacific.

SpaceX’s internet-beaming Starlink satellite division has reached cash flow breakeven, CEO Elon Musk says.

Draper Associates is an early-stage venture capital company led by investor Tim Draper that has funded companies including SpaceX and Tesla.

Venture capital firms invested $135.3 billion in 4,744 defense technology deals from 2016-2022 amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The Space Force has assigned 21 launches for fiscal 2024 under the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 launch service procurement contract.

Two years after its public debut on a major stock index, additive manufacturing startup Velo3D is reportedly considering a sale or other fundraising options.

“We arrived at strategic business decisions regarding our spectrum allocation,” Michelle Parker, vice president, Boeing Space Mission Systems, wrote.

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Scientists suspect a metal asteroid the mission will explore may be the remnant of early planet.

SpaceX says the FAA’s review process, exacerbated by a technical staff shortfall , has left it waiting for a month to launch an integrated Starship-Super Heavy.

The first all-European private astronaut crew is working toward a planned 14-day visit aboard the ISS to carry out science and technology investigations.

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket making a debut mission for NASA sent the Psyche spacecraft on a mission to explore a planetary body made mostly of metal.

The company plans to develop a fully autonomous docking system for the Cygnus.

The European Space Agency and Axiom Space have agreed to collaborate.

NASA plans a pair of International Space Station (ISS) spacewalks in October that will feature three different first-time Expedition 70 spacewalkers.

The U.S. Space Force released its final request for proposals for companies to provide National Security Space Launch services under the Phase 3 program.

JSX is adding direct flights from Dallas Love Field and Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Odessa Airport-Schlemeyer Field starting Jan. 15.

SpaceX’s tussle in Ukraine illustrates the industry’s rising power in modern conflict.

Rocket Lab warned investors on Sept. 26 that it had to lower its financial expectations for the current third quarter ending Sept. 30.

Telesat signed a 14-flight contract with SpaceX to deploy its Lightspeed broadband satellite constellation, the companies said Sept. 11.

SpaceX says it has completed 57 corrective actions required by the FAA prior to a second flight test of the Starship Super Heavy launch system.

Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket passes key tests, looks toward first launch in 2024.