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NASA Tests Key Spacesuit Parts Inside This Icy Chamber

A JPL facility built to support potential robotic spacecraft missions to frozen ocean worlds helps engineers develop safety tests for next-generation spacesuits. When NASA astronauts return to the Moon under the Artemis campaign and eventually venture farther into the solar system, they will encounter conditions harsher than any humans have experienced before. Ensuring next-generation spacesuits […].

China Report: Debris risks, startup funding and previewing Space Day

China’s megaconstellation launches spark debris concerns; commercial space expands; Lightyear Explorer raises funds; key updates expected during China’s Space Day and Shenzhou-20 launch. The post China Report: Debris risks, startup funding and previewing Space Day appeared first on SpaceNews..

NASA Orbiter Spots Curiosity Rover Making Tracks to Next Science Stop

The image marks what may be the first time one of the agency’s Mars orbiters has captured the rover driving. NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has never been camera shy, having been seen in selfies and images taken from space. But on Feb. 28 — the 4,466th Martian day, or sol, of the mission — Curiosity […].

Fear, greed and glory with Lori Garver

In this week's episode of Space Minds, Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator sits down with host David Ariosto. Garver describes what drives spaceflight-and what that means for the agency's shifting priorities. The post Fear, greed and glory with Lori Garver appeared first on SpaceNews..

2025 EGU Hyperwall Schedule

EGU General Assembly, April 27 – May 2, 2025 Join NASA in the Exhibit Hall (Booth #204) for Hyperwall Storytelling by NASA experts. Full Hyperwall Agenda below. MONDAY, APRIL 28 TUESDAY, APRIL 29 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 THURSDAY, MAY 1.

NASA Engineering Sparks Innovative New Battery

Nickel-hydrogen technology is safe, durable, and long-lasting – now it’s affordable too..

Hidden and hampered: elevating the Office of Commercial Space Transportation

Winning the new space race with China is contingent on the competitiveness of the United States commercial space industry. While the Chinese space program enjoys the full financial and regulatory […] The post Hidden and hampered: elevating the Office of Commercial Space Transportation appeared first on SpaceNews..

Hovering over Europe’s flattest floor with AI

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Okapi raises 13 million euros to expand space traffic management suite

SAN FRANCISCO – German space traffic management startup Okapi:Orbits raised 13 million euros ($14.75 million) in a seed funding round announced April 24. With the new investment, Okapi will expand […] The post Okapi raises 13 million euros to expand space traffic management suite appeared first on SpaceNews..

Katalyst Space acquires Atomos to accelerate in-space services

Arizona-based Katalyst completed the acquisition of Colorado-based Atomos in March for an undisclosed amount. The post Katalyst Space acquires Atomos to accelerate in-space services appeared first on SpaceNews..