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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..

Lunar Space Station for NASA’s Artemis Campaign to Begin Final Testing

NASA continues to mark progress on plans to work with commercial and international partners as part of the Gateway program. The primary structure of HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrived at Northrop Grumman’s facility in Gilbert, Arizona, where it will undergo final outfitting and verification testing. HALO will provide Artemis astronauts with space to live, […].

Searching for the Dark in the Light

Written by Eleanor Moreland, Ph.D. Student Collaborator at Rice University  Perseverance has been busy exploring lower “Witch Hazel Hill,” an outcrop exposed on the edge of the Jezero crater rim. The outcrop is composed of alternating light and dark layers, and naturally, the team has been trying to understand the makeup of and relationships between […].

Blue Origin test fires second stage and continues preparations for New Glenn’s second flight

Blue Origin recently test-fired the second stage for New Glenn’s second flight, while other preparations… The post Blue Origin test fires second stage and continues preparations for New Glenn’s second flight appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

Axiom Space names new CEO

Commercial space infrastructure developer Axiom Space has named its chief revenue officer, Tejpaul Bhatia, as its new chief executive. The post Axiom Space names new CEO appeared first on SpaceNews..

GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare

CSIS in its 2025 Space Threat Assessment concludes that space is becoming “a more dangerous place.” The post GPS disruption and satellite maneuvers now hallmarks of modern warfare appeared first on SpaceNews..

Axiom Space’s Chief Revenue Officer tapped as new CEO

The announcement comes nearly nine months after Axiom Space’s previous CEO, Mike Suffredini stepped down from the position “for personal reasons.” The company’s Executive Chairman and co-founder, Kim Ghaffarian, has been serving as interim-CEO since early August. .

Hubble Visits Glittering Cluster, Capturing Its Ultraviolet Light

As part of ESA/Hubble’s 35th anniversary celebrations, the European Space Agency (ESA) shared new images that revisited stunning, previously released Hubble targets with the addition of the latest Hubble data and new processing techniques. ESA/Hubble released new images of NGC 346, the Sombrero Galaxy, and the Eagle Nebula earlier in the month. Now they are revisiting the star cluster Messier 72 […].