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China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission

China’s three Shenzhou-19 mission astronauts are safely back on the ground following a six-month-mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The post China’s Shenzhou-19 astronauts return to Earth after six-month mission appeared first on SpaceNews..

Sols 4522-4524: Up on the Roof

Written by Deborah Padgett, OPGS Task Lead at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth planning date: Friday, April 25, 2025 On Sols 4520 and 4521, Curiosity was supposed to study layered rocks in its workspace, then drive on. Unfortunately, a communications pass didn’t go as expected, preventing this plan from being transmitted. Our rover is fine, […].

Space Force embraces commercial tech in major overhaul of surveillance satellite program

New acquisition strategy opens door to broader industry participation and foreign sales The post Space Force embraces commercial tech in major overhaul of surveillance satellite program appeared first on SpaceNews..

Amazon’s Project Kuiper partners with L3Harris to develop military communication solutions

L3Harris’ Sam Mehta: ‘We can actually get in on the ground floor and help influence some of the requirements since they’re at the beginning of their launch cycle’ The post Amazon’s Project Kuiper partners with L3Harris to develop military communication solutions appeared first on SpaceNews..

HASC Approves Reconciliation Package with $25 Billion for Golden Dome

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) approved the reconciliation package it crafted with the Senate Armed Services Committee to spend an additional $150 billion on defense through FY2034. It is […].

Launch Roundup: Starlink missions fill launch manifest, Biomass and Alpha launch

This week’s schedule includes up to six Starlink launches from Florida and California. Arianespace launched… The post Launch Roundup: Starlink missions fill launch manifest, Biomass and Alpha launch appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle

The FCC unanimously voted April 28 to review its satellite spectrum sharing rules, opening a new front in the power struggle between legacy operators in geosynchronous orbit and non-GSO upstarts. The post FCC opens new battlefront in satellite power struggle appeared first on SpaceNews..

How to Contribute to Citizen Science with NASA

A cell phone, a computer—and your curiosity—is all you need to become a NASA citizen scientist and contribute to projects about Earth, the solar system, and beyond. Science is built from small grains of sand, and you can contribute yours from any corner of the world. All you need is a cell phone or a […].

Robots, Rovers, and Regolith: NASA Brings Exploration to FIRST Robotics 2025

What does the future of space exploration look like? At the 2025 FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, NASA gave student robotics teams and industry leaders a first-hand look—complete with lunar rovers, robotic arms, and real conversations about shaping the next era of discovery.  NASA engaged directly with the Artemis Generation, connecting with more than […].

NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy

Landing on the Moon is not easy, particularly when a crew or spacecraft must meet exacting requirements. For Artemis missions to the lunar surface, those requirements include an ability to land within an area about as wide as a football field in any lighting condition amid tough terrain. NASA’s official lunar landing requirement is to […].