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NASA’s Experimental Fabrication Branch Fuels Aircraft Innovation
At NASA, innovation begins well before an aircraft takes flight. The Experimental Fabrication Branch at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, transforms engineering concepts into mission‑ready hardware for research aircraft and technology development. This capability helps the agency deliver advancements that benefit the public by improving aviation safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The branch […]
Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance
China’s secretive spaceplane has released an object into orbit during its ongoing fourth mission, according to space surveillance firm LeoLabs.
NASA’s Chandra Finds Possible Supernova Remnant
Using data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers may have found a supernova remnant – seen in this June 11, 2026, image – in an intriguing neighborhood in the middle of the Milky Way galaxy. Supernova remnants are the expanding remains of exploded stars and provide elements like iron, oxygen, and silicon that are critical […]
NASA to Cover US Spacewalk 95, Host Preview News Conference
NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, June 30, to replace a wrist joint on the orbital complex’s Canadarm2 robotic arm. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at approximately 8 a.m. EDT. Experts from NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will preview the upcoming spacewalk during a news conference at 2 […]
Webb finds clues to ancient origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
The third identified interstellar comet in human history has a surprising chemical makeup, raising questions as to how common, or unusual, conditions in our own Solar System may be.
NASA’s Webb Finds Clues to Ancient, Distant Origin of Comet 3I/ATLAS
As interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS began moving away from the Sun in December 2025, astronomers took the opportunity to turn NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope in its direction and capture detailed measurements of its chemical components. The comet was freshly warmed from its closest pass by the Sun, and its ancient ice had been converted […]
This former hacker saw the light—and now wants to collect all of it
"I don’t know of a bigger question we can answer as humans."
America is about to cede Africa’s space industry to China, and nobody’s talking about it.
If the Trump administration is serious about executing its “America First in Africa” policy and transforming American engagement on the continent, it needs to focus on sectors where it still […]
Astroscale raises funding to support growth strategy
Satellite servicing company Astroscale is working to transition from technology demonstrations to a regular series of missions, bolstered by a recent capital infusion.
ESA Astronaut Tests European Spacesuit Prototype Aboard ISS
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot has tested a European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit prototype aboard the International Space Station (ISS). In addition to testing in space, a second prototype has undergone a water survival test campaign in Marseille. The EuroSuit project was initiated by the French space agency CNES in December 2023, with its development led […]
ESA Open Days 2026 are coming: mark your calendar!
The ESA Open Days season is almost here and our teams across our establishments in Europe are already gearing up, preparing to give thousands of visitors a truly special experience.
Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida
The $4.3 billion observatory will go through about 70 days of prelaunch processing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center before it launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket no earlier than August 30.
What’s Happening in Space Policy June 21-27, 2026
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of June 21-27, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session […]
Astrobotic says sale to Voyager will allow it to scale up
Lunar lander developer Astrobotic decided to sell to Voyager Technologies so it could quickly scale up to meet the projected demands of NASA’s lunar base initiative.
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
The Starlink 17-28 mission is the 58th mission launching the broadband satellites into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base is scheduled for 8:12:16 a.m. PDT (11:12:16 a.m. EDT / 1512:16 UTC).
India’s Jio lays out sovereign LEO constellation plan ahead of IPO
Jio Platforms, which owns India’s largest telco, is looking to lease broadband capacity from satellite constellations to jumpstart its own sovereign LEO network in the country.
NASA Prepares Next Artemis Rocket for Flight
As Artemis III kicks off, NASA continues working to streamline SLS production.
MDA Space to buy Blue Canyon Technologies to gain foothold in U.S. market
MDA Space is buying smallsat manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) for $620 million, giving the Canadian company greater access to the lucrative U.S. government market.
ElevationSpace Secures US $40 Million in Series B Funding, Bringing Total Raised to US $63.5 Million
ElevationSpace Inc. (CEO: Ryohei Kobayashi), a company developing Space-to-Earth transportation as well as a Space Environment Utilization and Recovery Platform, has raised a total of US $40 million in its […]