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Relativity, Amazon, and NASA continue work on Cape infrastructure

In addition to SpaceX’s work, Cape Canaveral has been busy with Relativity Space focusing on… The post Relativity, Amazon, and NASA continue work on Cape infrastructure appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

Why NASA Is a Great Place to Launch Your Career

Recently recognized as the most prestigious internship program by Vault.com, NASA has empowered countless students and early-career professionals to launch careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. NASA interns make real contributions to space and science missions, making it one of the best places to start your career.  “NASA internships give students the […].

How real is this European space startup that aims to launch astronauts?

"I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy.".

Blue Origin launches ninth crewed New Shepard suborbital mission

Blue Origin flew six people, including a pair of repeat customers and a science communicator, on the latest New Shepard suborbital spaceflight mission Nov. 22. The post Blue Origin launches ninth crewed New Shepard suborbital mission appeared first on SpaceNews..

DirecTV calls time on plans to merge with Dish

DirecTV is walking away from plans to buy Dish Network over a failed debt-exchange offer, although some analysts expect the satellite TV providers will return to the deal table given the potential for billions of dollars in synergies. The post DirecTV calls time on plans to merge with Dish appeared first on SpaceNews..

Texas A&M Breaks Ground at NASA Johnson for Giant Leap in Space Innovation

The future of human space exploration took a bold step forward at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Nov. 15, 2024, as Texas A&M University leaders’ broke ground for the Texas A&M University Space Institute. Texas state officials, NASA leaders, and distinguished guests participated in the ceremony, held near the future development site of […].

Week in images: 18-22 November 2024

Week in images: 18-22 November 2024.

Media invitation: Sentinel-1C pre-launch media briefings

Media invitation: Sentinel-1C pre-launch media briefings .

ESA Awards Hemeria €9.8M Contract for Space Weather Nanosatellite

The European Space Agency has awarded a €9.8 million contract to French aerospace and defence firm Hemeria to design, build, and operate the agency’s first space weather nanosatellite. Called Swing (Space Weather Ionosphere Nanosat Generation), the space weather nanosatellite will be tasked with monitoring the Earth’s ionosphere. This layer of the Earth’s atmosphere is of […] The post ESA Awards Hemeria €9.8M Contract for Space Weather Nanosatellite appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Rocket Report: Next Vulcan launch slips into 2025; Starship gets a green light

"Constellation companies and government satellite operators are desperate.".