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SpaceX invited to provide input on FAA air traffic control modernization

Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy says he has invited SpaceX to provide input on improving the FAA’s air traffic control system. The post SpaceX invited to provide input on FAA air traffic control modernization appeared first on SpaceNews..

AAC starts work on maritime domain awareness constellation

The INFLECION constellation is designed to enhance maritime security, operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The post AAC starts work on maritime domain awareness constellation appeared first on SpaceNews..

Launch Roundup – Falcon 9 targets first Booster Landing in the Bahamas

Three SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink missions and a Rocket Lab Electron launching from New Zealand… The post Launch Roundup – Falcon 9 targets first Booster Landing in the Bahamas appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

NASA nominee previews his vision for the agency: Mars, hard work, inspiration

Jared Isaacman says NASA should invest a "reasonable amount of resources" in Mars..

Public offerings take the stage as the space industry learns from the SPAC boom and bust

The space industry is preparing for an uptick in stock listings, even as the sour legacy of SPAC deals in the sector continues to leave a bad taste in public […] The post Public offerings take the stage as the space industry learns from the SPAC boom and bust appeared first on SpaceNews..

Trump’s Iron Dome order needs constructive debate to reach its full potential

On January 27, President Trump signed an executive order to establish the “Iron Dome for America.” This directive mandates that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth submit a plan for a […] The post Trump’s Iron Dome order needs constructive debate to reach its full potential appeared first on SpaceNews..

Protected: EU Sets Ambitious Goals for In-Space Operations and Services

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: EU Sets Ambitious Goals for In-Space Operations and Services appeared first on SpaceNews..

Sols 4454-4457: Getting Ready to Fill the Long Weekend with Science

Earth planning date: Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 Curiosity is continuing to make progress along the strategic route, traversing laterally across the sulfate (salt) bearing unit toward the boxwork structures. The team celebrated the completion of another successful drive when we received the downlink this morning, and then we immediately got to work thinking about what’s […].

The pierogi challenge

From the ESA Blogs..

Orbex Betting the Farm on Its European Launcher Challenge Bid

UK-based rocket builder Orbex has revealed that it is counting on a positive outcome from its European Launch Challenge bid to fund the development of its medium-lift rocket, Proxima, citing a “challenging investment climate.” The European Space Agency initiated the European Launcher Challenge in November 2023 to support the development of sovereign launch capabilities and, […] The post Orbex Betting the Farm on Its European Launcher Challenge Bid appeared first on European Spaceflight..