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17'Crew-12' Returns to Earth After 237 Days and 100 Million Miles
The 'Dragon Freedom' capsule splashed down off the coast of Los Angeles carrying the four-astronaut 'Crew-12' team, following a 237-day mission spanning more than 3,792 orbits.
"Nuri" Succeeds in Its Fifth Mission and Launches 15 Satellites
South Korea successfully launched the "Nuri" rocket on its fifth mission from the Naro Space Center, carrying 15 satellites, including five "NEONSAT" satellites that form the country's first domestically launched constellation.
NASA Nears Bulk Rocket-Purchase Deal for a $30 Billion Lunar Base
NASA is nearing the announcement of a bulk launch rocket purchase deal to support a permanent lunar base costing $30 billion, while Morgan Stanley reiterates a price target of $300 for SpaceX.
Europe and Vast Sign Agreement for Post-ISS Era
The European Space Agency signs a new memorandum of understanding with the American company Vast, covering potential flights for European astronauts to the Haven station.
China Opens Its Space Station to the World, First Foreign Astronaut Expected This Year
China's first astronaut, Yang Liwei, says his country's station will become a globally open platform, with the first foreign astronaut expected to join this year.
SMILE mission begins its scientific operations and releases its first images of the aurora
The joint Europe-China SMILE mission begins its scientific operations and releases its first images, including an ultraviolet panorama of the northern aurora.
NASA Engineer Explains How 'Data Gaps' Guide Moon Base Planning
A NASA engineer explains that a catalog of 'data gaps' helps identify what scientists do not know about the Moon and Mars, guiding the architecture of the Moon base.
Crew-12 Return Postponed to October 7 as Station Command Transfers
Command of the International Space Station transfers from NASA astronaut Jessica Meir to Roscosmos cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov, and the return of 'Crew-12' is postponed to October 7.
SpaceX Cancels Last-Minute Launch of 21 Satellites for Space Development Agency
SpaceX cancels the Falcon 9 launch carrying 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Development Agency at the last minute, setting October 6 as an alternative date.
Crew-13 Docks with International Space Station in Fastest Dragon Docking
The Dragon Grace capsule docks with the International Space Station approximately 7 hours and 55 minutes after launch, marking the fastest Dragon docking to date.
SpaceX Launches Crew-13 to the International Space Station on Fastest Dragon Flight
SpaceX launches the Crew-13 mission toward the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral carrying four astronauts, in a trip that could be the fastest for a Dragon spacecraft following weeks of delays.
Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time and Deploys 26 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX's Starship vehicle reaches orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight, deploying 26 third-generation Starlink satellites.
NASA Reportedly Awards SpaceX $946 Million Contract for 3 Additional Space Station Missions
NASA has reportedly awarded a $946 million contract modification to SpaceX, covering three additional Crew Dragon missions to the International Space Station, reinforcing the private company's role in human space exploration programs.
European Space Agency reportedly awards Exploration Company €760 million contract for station cargo services
The European Space Agency (ESA) has reportedly awarded a €760 million contract to startup Exploration Company to provide cargo delivery services to the International Space Station, in a move that boosts European competition in the commercial space services market.
European Space Agency awards The Exploration Company €760 million for space station cargo services
The European Space Agency has awarded The Exploration Company a €760 million contract to provide cargo services to the International Space Station, marking a major institutional validation for the European commercial space sector.
SpaceX Wins $4 Billion NASA Contract to Develop Lunar Lander
NASA has awarded SpaceX a $4 billion contract to develop a lunar lander under the Artemis program, in a step that boosts efforts to return to the Moon by 2027.
Rocket Lab Makes Progress in Securing FCC Approval for Iridium Services
Rocket Lab is making progress in securing FCC approval for its project with Iridium, a step that removes regulatory barriers to completing the partnership in the commercial space sector.