What’s Happening in Space Policy February 23-March 2, 2025
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week plus a day of February 23-March 2, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and […].
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ESO’s VLT reveals inner wind layers of distant exoplanet
Using data from the four telescopic units of the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large… The post ESO’s VLT reveals inner wind layers of distant exoplanet appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..
KBR wins $176 million contract to modernize U.S. space surveillance site
The seven-year agreement covers operations, equipment maintenance, and upgrades to legacy space sensors. The post KBR wins $176 million contract to modernize U.S. space surveillance site appeared first on SpaceNews..
Propellant leak blamed for Falcon 9 upper stage uncontrolled reentry
SpaceX said that a Falcon 9 upper stage that reentered over Europe earlier this week suffered a propellant leak that prevented a controlled reentry. The post Propellant leak blamed for Falcon 9 upper stage uncontrolled reentry appeared first on SpaceNews..
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
The Starlink 12-13 mission includes 13 satellites that have Direct to Cell capabilities. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is set for 11:42 p.m. EST (0442 UTC). .
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from California
The Starlink 15-1 mission mission will launch to a 70 degree inclination, which was previously used for Starlink missions in Group 2 and Starshield missions for the NRO. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is set for 5:38 p.m. PST (8:38 p.m. EST, 0138 UTC). .
China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang
HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite into geosynchronous transfer orbit Saturday to replace the aging ChinaSat-10 spacecraft. A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at 7:11 a.m. Eastern […] The post China launches ChinaSat-10R communications satellite from Xichang appeared first on SpaceNews..
SpaceX Confirms Falcon 9 Second Stage Reentry Over Europe Following Anomaly
SpaceX Confirms Falcon 9 Second Stage Reentry Over Europe Following Anomaly.
PLD Space Signs Agreement to Launch Miura 5 from Oman
Spanish launch provider PLD Space has signed an agreement with Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport, securing it as the company’s second launch site for the Miura 5 rocket. Miura 5 is a 35.7-metre, two-stage rocket that will, once operational, be capable of delivering up to 1,080 kilograms to low Earth orbit. The rocket will initially be launched […] The post PLD Space Signs Agreement to Launch Miura 5 from Oman appeared first on European Spaceflight..
NASA selects SpaceX to launch NEO Surveyor
NASA picked SpaceX for the launch of a space telescope dedicated to searching for near Earth objects. The post NASA selects SpaceX to launch NEO Surveyor appeared first on SpaceNews..