What’s Happening in Space Policy April 27-May 3, 2025
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of April 27-May 3, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in […].
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Astrotech wins $77.5 million contract to accelerate pre-launch satellite processing at Vandenberg
Astrotech, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, is the primary provider of payload storage and satellite-processing services for spacecraft at both Eastern and Western ranges. The post Astrotech wins $77.5 million contract to accelerate pre-launch satellite processing at Vandenberg appeared first on SpaceNews..
China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities
China approved international requests, including from two U.S. universities, to borrow small portions of moon samples collected by its Chang’e-5 mission. The post China to lend Chang’e-5 moon samples to U.S. universities appeared first on SpaceNews..
Musk’s Possible Role in Meink, Isaacman Nominations Continues to Raise Concerns
Troy Meink, President Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of the Air Force, reportedly told the Senate Armed Services Committee that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk sat in on his job interview […].
Firefly Alpha set to launch FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission
Firefly Aerospace is preparing its Alpha small satellite launcher for a flight from Vandenberg Space… The post Firefly Alpha set to launch FLTA006 Message In A Booster mission appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 12-23 mission includes 13 Direct to Cell Starlink satellites. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 10:58 p.m. EDT (0258 UTC). .
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
The Starlink 11-9 mission represents the 50th orbital launch from U.S. soil in 2025, of which 48 are SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets. Liftoff from pad 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base is targeting Sunday, April 27, at 3:41 p.m. PDT (6:41 p.m. EDT, 2241 UTC). .
Firefly Aerospace to launch Lockheed Martin LM400 tech demo satellite on Alpha rocket from Vandenberg
The mission comes after a delay of more than a month due to poor weather, followed by the NRO taking priority on the Western Range. Liftoff is targeting the opening of a roughly one-hour window that begins at 6:37 a.m. PDT (9:37 a.m. EDT, 1337 UTC). .
Earth Science Showcase – Kids Art Collection
On April 16, 2025, the Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley held an Earth Science Showcase to share its work with the center and their families. As part of this event, kids were invited to share something they like about the Earth. These are their masterpieces. Sora U. Age 9. […].
L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors
The Missile Defense Agency confirmed that L3Harris' Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellite prototype met performance targets in tests. The post L3Harris gains edge in race to build Golden Dome missile sensors appeared first on SpaceNews..