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Embry-Riddle Researchers Launch Rockets for a Deeper Look at Ionized Clouds That Disrupt CommunicationsDaytona Beach FL (SPX) Aug 09, 2025 Embry-Riddle researchers recently shot two 46-foot-tall rockets into clouds high in the Earth's atmosphere to learn more about the complex dynamics that affect critical communications and radar oper ... more 
SpaceX Crew-10 return delayed due to weather at splashdown siteWashington DC (UPI) Aug 7, 2025 SpaceX and NASA delayed the return of Crew-10 astronauts to Earth that was originally scheduled to begin on Thursday afternoon. ... more
Northrop Grumman speeds innovation in solid rocket motor development with second SMART Demo successLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2025 Northrop Grumman has completed its second full-scale static firing of a new solid rocket motor under the Solid Motor Annual Rocket Technology Demonstrator (SMART Demo) program, achieving the milesto ... more 
Rocket Lab expands iQPS satellite network with successful Electron launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 06, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has completed its 69th Electron mission, successfully deploying another satellite for the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The launch marks t ... more |
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Intuitive Machines wins funding to advance orbital logistics vehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2025 Intuitive Machines has secured a $9.8 million government contract to progress its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) through Critical Design Review, the final engineering phase before manufacturing begi ... more 
4D images show heat shield damage goes below the surfaceUrbana, IL (SPX) Aug 01, 2025 Rather than completely burning up when a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere, its heat shield's outer surface is sacrificed to protect the rest of the vehicle. The carbon fibers decompose, dissip ... more 
SpaceX Dragon delivers Crew-11 to International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Aug 2, 2025 The four Crew-11 crew members joined seven other astronauts in the International Space Station early Saturday morning following a 15-hour journey from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more 
Eris rocket debut signals new chapter for Australia's launch ambitionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 30, 2025 Gilmour Space Technologies has conducted the inaugural test launch of Eris, Australia's first domestically developed orbital rocket, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's path toward sovereign sp ... more |
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US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satelliteWashington (AFP) July 30, 2025 A formidable new radar satellite jointly developed by the United States and India launched Wednesday, designed to track subtle changes in Earth's land and ice surfaces and help predict both natural and human-caused hazards. ... more |
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SpaceX scrubs static fire test of Falcon 9 due to issueWashington DC (UPI) Jul 29, 2025 SpaceX scrubbed a static fire test for a Falcon 9 rocket that will carry the Crew-11 team to the International Space Station due to an error. ... more
SpaceX launches satellites from California, Florida day after scrubsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 23, 2025 SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets with satellite payloads after they were scrubbed less than a minute before liftoff one day earlier in Florida and California. ... more 
New MachLab rocket test site launches UK into next phase of space engineeringLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 23, 2025 A Cold War-era bunker near Scotland's Mull of Kintyre has been repurposed into a state-of-the-art rocket testing and training facility. Known as MachLab, the site has officially opened at a business ... more 
SpaceX scrubs launch of 2 SES mPOWER satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 21, 2025 SpaceX scrubbed the launch of two O3b mPOWER satellites for Luxembourg-based SES on Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Station. ... more |
Boeing looks for Starliner fixes despite costs, ISS ageWashington DC (UPI) Jul 18, 2025 The Boeing Company has confirmed it continues to look for solutions to problems with its Starliner spacecraft that have left the over-budget project unable to carry passengers. ... more  |
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SpaceX sends Starlink satellites to polar orbit in late night launchWashington DC (UPI) Jul 19, 2025 SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites late Friday from California into low-Earth orbit. ... more 
SpaceX launch adds dozens of satellites to Amazon's broadband networkWashington DC (UPI) Jul 16, 2025 Amazon's Project Kuiper broadband network got a literal boost from SpaceX Wednesday as a Falcon 9 rocket put several Kuiper satellites into orbit. ... more 
New drop tests advance Space Rider precision landing systemParis, France (SPX) Jul 18, 2025 Space Rider, ESA's reusable orbital vehicle, has taken a major step forward in validating its precision landing system. The spacecraft, roughly the size of two minivans, is designed for missions ran ... more 
Rocket Lab partners with Bollinger Shipyards to transform Neutron sea recovery platformLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has selected Bollinger Shipyards to execute the transformation of its ocean recovery vessel 'Return On Investment', a vital component of its Neutron reusable ro ... more |
NASA issues challenge for public design of ejection systemWashington DC (UPI) Jul 16, 2025 Dreaming of designing part of a rocket for NASA? ... more 
Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to EarthWashington (AFP) July 15, 2025 A SpaceX capsule carrying astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the United States splashed down off the California coast Tuesday, completing Axiom Mission 4 and capping 20 days in space. ... more
Axiom-4 astronauts return to earthWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2025 The Axiom-4 space crew undocked from the International Space Station on Monday morning as it prepares to return to Earth. ... more
SpaceX launches highly secret Israeli communications satelliteWashington DC (UPI) Jul 13, 2025 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Sunday carrying an Israel Aerospace Industries communications satellite, a payload that had been kept largely secret until liftoff. ... more |
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Six Chinese universities to launch new low altitude space major this fallTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 14, 2025 In a concerted push to support China's rapidly expanding low-altitude space sector, six leading universities will introduce an undergraduate major in the field this fall. The program, approved in Ap ... more 
PLD Space selected as leading contender for ESA sovereign launch initiativeElche Spain (SPX) Jul 11, 2025 PLD Space has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) as a preselected participant in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), a major initiative designed to strengthen Europe's independent lau ... more 
Competing wave patterns may unlock turbulent secrets in hypersonic vehicle designTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 09, 2025 Recent progress in hypersonic aerodynamics has shed light on one of the field's longest-standing puzzles: the unpredictable transition from smooth to turbulent airflow around blunt-nosed vehicles. T ... more 
Orbex advances as UK contender in ESA launcher competitionLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 Orbex, a UK-based provider of orbital launch services, has been pre-selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for participation in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), marking a significant reco ... more |
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Wave-tested airbag system boosts safety for ocean spacecraft landingsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 As space agencies and private companies ramp up reusable spacecraft and deep-space missions, returning safely to Earth-especially via ocean splashdowns-has become a pressing challenge. A new study f ... more |
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International deep space alliance launched in Hefei China Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 The International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), the first global scientific body solely focused on deep space initiatives, was officially inaugurated Monday in Hefei, Anhui province. ... more 
K2 Space validates satellite systems in orbit and fires record-breaking thrusterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 K2 Space Corporation has marked two major milestones as it advances toward its first full satellite launch, the GRAVITAS mission, set for early 2026 to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). The company su ... more 
Gilmour Space again delays launch of Australia's first orbital rocketWashington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2025 The Australian aerospace firm Gilmour Space has again delayed the launch of its Eris 1 rocket, the country's first orbital rocket. ... more
China launches international association to boost global access to deep space researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 02, 2025 China will inaugurate the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) next Monday, marking its first international academic body dedicated to aerospace. Based in Hefei, Anhui province, ... more |
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