Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on the launch pad, China's launches increase space junk, and various space tech developments.
SpaceAINASA announces several lunar missions, including three Moon Base missions, to prepare for the 2028 crewed Artemis landing, featuring various landers, rovers, and scientific payloads.
BREAKINGAIChina launched Shenzhou 23 with three astronauts, including Lai Ka-ying from Hong Kong, to its Tiangong space station. One astronaut will stay for a year to study long-duration spaceflight effects.
SpaceAISpaceX scrubbed the first launch of its third-generation Starship rocket system from Starbase, Texas, due to issues with launchpad systems. The company plans another attempt for Friday, a crucial test amid SpaceX's expected IPO.
SpaceAINASA confirmed Thursday that the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) is experiencing atmospheric leaks again, a problem previously thought resolved. The leaks, caused by microscopic cracks in the PrK module, are being managed by reducing pressure, with no immediate impact on station operations or astronauts.
SpaceAINASA has released a $700M contract solicitation for a Mars Telecommunications Network orbiter, sparking debate over its 'full and open competition' status. The requirement for bidders to have previously proposed a Mars Sample Return orbiter favors companies like Rocket Lab, potentially linked to Senator Roger Wicker's interests.
SpaceAINASA's Artemis III mission, now set for low-Earth orbit in 2027, will test Orion spacecraft capabilities with SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 2 landers, delaying lunar landing preparations amid concerns over lander maturity.
