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Ground truth: Why the lunar program needs its Earthbound network

Ground truth: Why the lunar program needs its Earthbound network

SpaceNews November 13, 2025
As the world prepares to return to the moon, much of the attention remains fixed on the visible frontier: the rockets, landers and orbital stations t...
Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare

Airspace closure suggests China is preparing for a Shenzhou landing after debris impact scare

SpaceNews November 12, 2025
China issued an airspace closure notice, suggesting preparations for a spacecraft landing days after a suspected debris strike delayed the planned ret...
European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026

European companies to fly commercial microgravity mission in 2026

SpaceNews November 12, 2025
Two European companies will cooperate on a mission launching next year to demonstrate microgravity research and manufacturing capabilities. The post ...
Live coverage: Blue Origin targets Nov. 12 New Glenn launch following weekend weather scrub

Live coverage: Blue Origin targets Nov. 12 New Glenn launch following weekend weather scrub

Spaceflight Now November 11, 2025
Blue Origin was able to secure permission from the Federal Aviation Administration for a daytime launch attempt while the emergency order constraining...
HTV-X Arrives at ISS For the First Time

HTV-X Arrives at ISS For the First Time

Space Scout November 11, 2025
After its launch from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center on October 26th at 9:00 AM JST, Japan’s HTV-X1 resupply miss...
Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures

Top Science Committee Democrat calls for halt to Goddard facility closures

SpaceNews November 11, 2025
The top Democrat on the House Science Committee is demanding that NASA halt efforts to close facilities at the Goddard Space Flight Center, arguing i...
‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here

‘House of Dynamite’ and where U.S. missile defense goes from here

SpaceNews November 11, 2025
A new shock-and-awe movie might sharpen public concern about American vulnerability to nuclear attack and defense against it. The fictional ”House...
US Government Calls EU Space Act Regulations “Unfair and Unwarranted”

US Government Calls EU Space Act Regulations “Unfair and Unwarranted”

European Spaceflight November 11, 2025
The US State Department has issued a formal response to the European Union’s proposed EU Space Act, warning that it would impose “unacceptable reg...
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral

Spaceflight Now November 10, 2025
This is the sixth consecutive year of increasing orbital launches from the Sunshine State. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-87 mission from pad 40 at Cape Ca...
Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE

Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn launch of ESCAPADE

SpaceNews November 9, 2025
Blue Origin called off its first attempt at the second launch of its New Glenn rocket Nov. 9, citing weather and other issues. The post Blue Origin s...
Blue Origin Readies Second New Glenn Mission With Two Mars Cubesats Onboard

Blue Origin Readies Second New Glenn Mission With Two Mars Cubesats Onboard

SpacePolicyOnline.com November 9, 2025
If all goes according to plan, Blue Origin will launch their New Glenn rocket for the second time tomorrow, Sunday, at 2:45 pm ET and land the first s...
Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches

Blue Origin seeking exemption from FAA order restricting commercial launches

SpaceNews November 8, 2025
Blue Origin says it is working with the government for additional opportunities for the upcoming New Glenn launch of a NASA Mars mission, given new F...
Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission

Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission

NASASpaceflight November 8, 2025
Following a successful first flight in January, Blue Origin is set to launch its heavy-lift… The post Blue Origin set to launch ESCAPADE on second ...
Live coverage: Blue Origin to launch NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE mission

Live coverage: Blue Origin to launch NASA’s Mars-bound ESCAPADE mission

Spaceflight Now November 8, 2025
This will be the second launch of a New Glenn rocket and NASA's first mission to Mars since 2020. Liftoff from pad 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force St...
ATMOS to Launch Demonstration Mission Aboard Baguette One Rocket

ATMOS to Launch Demonstration Mission Aboard Baguette One Rocket

European Spaceflight November 8, 2025
German space logistics company ATMOS Space Cargo has signed a memorandum of understanding with French launch services provider HyPrSpace to carry out ...
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

Spaceflight Now November 7, 2025
The mission will be SpaceX’s 560th Falcon 9 rocket launch to date. It’s targeting liftoff from pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 3:30 a....
Copernicus Sentinel-1D journey to space

Copernicus Sentinel-1D journey to space

ESA November 7, 2025
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite has joined the Sentinel-1 mission in orbit. Launch took place on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (18:02 local time) ...
Insects on the space menu

Insects on the space menu

ESA November 7, 2025
Long before humans reached orbit, insects had already shown they could handle the hurdles of spaceflight. Light, highly adaptable and nutritionally ri...
FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane

FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane

SpaceNews November 6, 2025
A member of the Federal Communications Commission warned that declining American influence could make it harder to secure support for key satellite i...
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB

Spaceflight Now November 6, 2025
Following deployment, SpaceX will have launched a total of 2,600 Starlink V2 Mini satellites so far this year. Liftoff of the Starlink 11-14 mission f...