Space exploration, satellites, and aerospace technology
NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the Space Launch System. The post NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage appeared first on SpaceNews.
As NASA invites the public to follow the Artemis II mission as a crew of four astronauts venture around the Moon inside the agency’s Orion spacecraft, people around the world can pinpoint Orion during its journey using the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW). During the approximately 10-day mission, NASA will test how the spacecraft’s systems […]
Thank you to Archana Dharni, Event Director of Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), for this powerful contribution on International Women’s Day (IWD). AIX will take place on 14-16 April in Hamburg Germany. Aviation is such an innovative and collaborative space, and fresh ideas and different viewpoints are what keep it moving forward,” says Lauren Kenealy, Marketing... The post Flying forward: the women shaping BizJet interiors appeared first on Runway Girl.
March 6, 2026 – Washington, D.C.—The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is pleased to welcome Leolabs, the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR), and SurgeStreams. Together, these organizations strengthen […] The post Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir trims the hair of fellow NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway in this March 1, 2026, image. Meir uses an electric razor attached to a vacuum that collects loose clippings to keep the station’s atmosphere clean in microgravity. Crew on the International Space Station also use weekends to complete housekeeping tasks. Learn more […]
The Portuguese National Space Authority (ANACOM) has issued the first license in Europe for the performance of a… The post Portugal issues first space re-entry license in Europe for Azores Spaceport appeared first on AeroTime.
With an 8,200 NM range, this aircraft has cutting-edge tech and a luxury cabin, redefining the ultra-long-range business jet space.
Amid the explosive growth surrounding telecommunications megaconstellations, orbital data centers and next-generation payloads, the space ecosystem is entering a period of rapid and irreversible change. Announcements and filings for satellite constellations numbering in the tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands and now even 1 million-plus are becoming commonplace. The waves that even a fraction of […] The post Hyperscalers are coming to an orbit near you. Power will decide the winners.
Spanish space company PLD Space has closed a €180 million Series C funding round led by Mitsubishi Electric… The post Spain’s PLD Space raises €180 million Series C round led by Mitsubishi Electric appeared first on AeroTime.
Rocket Lab launched a spacecraft March 5 for a confidential customer, most likely Earth observation company BlackSky. The post Rocket Lab launches satellite for undisclosed customer appeared first on SpaceNews.
WARSAW — Polish chemical propulsion startup Liftero has signed a deal with India’s commercial in-orbit servicing specialist OrbitAID where Liftero will supply green chemical propulsion for OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing spacecraft. Under the contract, Liftero will supply two multi-thruster BOOSTER configurations for an upcoming OrbitAID mission expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The mission will […] The post Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID
The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5. The post NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing appeared first on SpaceNews.
TACP Benefits Foundation for disruptive technologies: Placing emphasis on transformative concepts lays the groundwork for revolutionary advancements in aviation. Accelerated innovation in aerospace: Developing next-generation engineering methodologies and digital tools enables faster, more efficient design, testing, and certification processes. Strong collaborative ecosystem: TACP fosters partnerships among NASA, academia, industry, and government, creating a powerful network […]
IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2026 — Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company and a leading satellite solutions provider, announced today the appointment of Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing […] The post Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations appeared first on SpaceNews.
How NASA’s HL-10 lifting body proved wingless reentry and runway landings were possible, shaping future space shuttle design.
Space agency partners with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to recruit private sector workers for temporary roles.
LONDON – In-orbit services provider Infinite Orbits announced plans March 3 to acquireLondon-based in-orbit servicing and manufacturing startup Lunasa, marking a step in the company’s expansion into the United Kingdom. The acquisition, the value of which the companies didn’t disclose, will bring together the Infinite Orbits’ and Lunasa’s investments into complementary spacecraft rendezvous and life […] The post Infinite Orbits acquires UK startup Lunasa to expand satellite servicing capabi
The Moon appears red during a total lunar eclipse over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, on March 3, 2026. This “blood moon” occurs during a total lunar eclipse, as Earth lines up between the Moon and the Sun. When this happens, the only light that reaches the Moon’s surface is from the edges […]
In this episode of Space Minds, Jeff Foust moderates a panel at AIAA AscendxTexas on the role Texas is playing in the space economy. With a series of industry leaders they […] The post Texas as a strategic space hub appeared first on SpaceNews.
For decades, space has served as humanity’s most demanding testing laboratory, where only the most resilient technologies survive the vacuum, radiation and temperature extremes beyond Earth’s protective embrace. Today, we stand at an inflection point where artificial intelligence is poised to fundamentally transform how we explore, understand and operate in space. But making AI-powered space […] The post Unlocking AI in space: the case for greater industry and space agency collaboration appeared