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NASA Hands SpaceX Another $946 Million. Three More Astronaut Missions Will Fly Through 2030.

The new missions will bring SpaceX's total under the contract to 17 operational crew flights.

International Business Times · Sep 21

Europe weighs the cost of sending its own astronauts into space

French President Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to develop its own way of sending astronauts into space within a decade. Europe already builds rockets and satellites and sends astronauts to the International Space Station – but it still relies on American spacecraft to get them there. As the global space sector…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19

Elon Musk’s data center sued for $30 million by family of worker killed at site

The worker plunged to his death from a mezzanine with his family alleging that the area was unsafe, a lawsuit says

The Independent UK · Sep 18

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China's Floating Rocket Launchpad Sends Nine Satellites Soaring 800KM Into Space in Historic First

China's Gravity-1 Y3 rocket launched nine satellites from a floating platform in the East China Sea, setting national records for payload mass and orbital altitude in a sea launch.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

The Moon Puzzle: rare 5.5 kg lunar meteorite sells for $612,500; headed for display in Vietnam

In a stunning auction, a lunar meteorite known as 'The Moon Puzzle,' consisting of six reassembled fragments, fetched an impressive $612,500 after its discovery in Mauritania in 2017. Meanwhile, celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski have offloaded their picturesque solar-powered retreat in Ojai, California, which they acquired for $2.15…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Kosmos 110 Mission: dogs Veterok and Ugolyok endure 21–22 days in orbit; study prolonged weightlessness

In 1966, Veterok and Ugolyok, two Soviet dogs, embarked on a remarkable 22-day mission aboard Kosmos 110, where they faced the challenges of prolonged weightlessness and cosmic radiation. Their journey yielded important insights into the effects of space on living organisms, revealing significant physiological changes upon their return. This historic…

The Times of India · Sep 17

NASA spacecraft discovers a huge new crater on the moon

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance…

France 24 · Sep 14

Little Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected

A new study shows that little, wrinkly Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected

The Independent UK · Sep 10

US military tests first ever orbital ‘dogfighting’ in space

Inaugural live-fly exercise comes amid fears satellites could be used to disable or destroy critical space-based infrastructure

The Independent UK · Sep 10

'Passengers or pilots?' Europe looks to challenge US dominance in space sector with €10 billion plan

Key figures from Europe’s space industry and other international players have converged on Paris to discuss how to advance the continent’s ambitions in a global market dominated by the United States.

France 24 · Sep 9

Two more Artemis II crew retire from spaceflight after historic moon mission

Last month, the Artemis II crew received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from Trump during at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston

The Independent UK · Sep 9

SpaceX Stock Gets a Buy Rating. Pivotal Says Starship Reusability Could Unlock $2 Trillion Valuation.

The call rests on the belief that Starship can become a rapidly reusable launch system capable of transforming the economics of space transportation.

International Business Times · Sep 9

Is It Optimistic Or Far-Fetched To Hold Money Till 2030 In SpaceX Stock, Here’s What You Should Know

Elon Musk is constantly in the news for all the crazy stuff he talks about, but his company SpaceX has also been getting a lot of attention because of its stock price. Nobody can truly predict how valuable a share could be in the future, but these experts are giving…

Bored Panda · Sep 8

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Scottish spaceport receives millions in funding in 'significant vote of confidence'

A Scottish spaceport has been given millions in funding in a move which has been described as a 'significant vote of confidence'

International Business Times · Sep 7

Europe Has Relied On SpaceX To Reach Orbit. A German Startup Just Gave It Another Option

The German startup says its commercial pipeline exceeds €10 billion as Europe pushes to expand its own launch capacity.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

'Beginning of a New Era': Germany's Isar Aerospace Launches First Commercial Rocket Into Orbit From Continental Europe

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket becomes the first commercial rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe, marking a significant milestone for European space independence and strategic autonomy.

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Rescue spacecraft got close to doomed Nasa telescope but was forced to retreat

Katalyst's Link craft got within 15 kilometers (nine miles) of Swift last weekend despite a rescue effort being called off in August

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Space · Sep 3

2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do

After an 8-year trek to Mercury, BepiColombo will finally split into two spacecraft ready to track down the secrets of the least-explored planet in the inner solar system.

Space · Sep 3

'A new mission starting today': 8 years after launch, BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival

After nearly eight years traveling through the inner solar system, the trailblazing BepiColombo spacecraft has finally begun its arrival at Mercury.

Space · Sep 3

Comet McNaught put on a surprise show this summer: Here's how to spot it before it fades

Comet McNaught brightened dramatically during two outbursts around perihelion as it made a close approach to the sun.

The Independent UK · Sep 3

A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyage

Two Mercury-bound spacecraft are in the home stretch of their nearly decade-long voyage

Space · Sep 3

Mesmerizing plasma loops on the sun | Space photo of the day for Sept. 3, 2026

"To see one AND catch it right on the limb AND have it happen on a clear day when I'm home and able to catch it was a real treat."

Space · Sep 3

India sends Earth-imaging satellite toward geosynchronous orbit in milestone launch (video)

India launched an Earth-imaging satellite toward geosynchronous orbit today (Sept. 3) —something it had not previously done successfully.

Space · Sep 3

Rocket issues delay 1st-ever private mission to Venus: 'We are awaiting Neutron readiness'

The first-ever private mission to Venus is still groundbound due to delays with its launch vehicle, Rocket Lab's Neutron. But team members remain bullish on the groundbreaking mission.

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