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Virgin Orbit bankruptcy: why the UK's spaceport industry may still have a bright future

The UK’s space sector has shown a remarkable dynamism in the past few years. According to the latest official figures, the sector’s revenue grew about 5.1% in 2021, outpacing the global space industry. This is even more impressive considering the UK’s economy declined over the same period.

The Conversation

Strongest solar storm in nearly 6 years slams into Earth catching forecasters by surprise

A stealthy solar storm surprised forecasters, causing spaceflight delays and incredible aurora displays as far south as New Mexico.

Space

Rocket Lab launches 2 satellites, returns booster to Earth after delay from surprise solar storm

The strongest solar storm in six years delayed Rocket Lab's early morning launch on Friday, March 24, by 90 minutes, and space weather forecasters didn't see coming.

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Watch Rocket Lab launch 2 satellites, recover booster on March 24 after delay

Rocket Lab plans to launch two satellites early Friday morning (March 24), on a mission that includes a booster recovery at sea. Watch it live here.

Space

Rocket Lab makes first US launch with Virginia liftoff

With 32 launches from New Zealand in the books, Rocket Lab made its first launch from the U.S. on a flight called “Virginia is For Launch Lovers” on Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel

Rocket Lab’s first U.S. launch: Mission details and how to watch

Rocket Lab will soon launch its first rocket from U.S. soil and send radio frequency-monitoring satellites into space.

Inverse

New Zealand MP says Rocket Lab launches could betray country’s anti-nuclear stance

The commercial space company rejects criticism of satellite launches for the US military

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Cathie Wood To The Moon! Ark Invest Loading Up On This Space Company For Its ETFs

Ark Invest and Cathie Wood have bet on several space-related companies over the years. The ETF company also launched its own space ETF in 2021 to tackle the growing industry.

Benzinga

A private mission wants to find alien life on the Solar System's most unrelenting planet

The Venus Life Finder mission wants to find microbes on the place they shouldn't be able to survive.

Inverse

Move over, Mars: This SpaceX rival is going to Venus to search for alien life

Rcoket Lab's planned high-energy Photon mission to Venus could have the potential to expand scientific planetary missions from the private sector.

Inverse

This SpaceX rival may finally force the space industry to deal with its junk

Powerhouses like SpaceX and Rocket Lab are looking into reusable parts for their rockets, which could make above-Earth tourism and research cheaper and more sustainable.

Inverse

Are Rocket Lab's Shares Undervalued?

In comparison with perceived market-leader SpaceX, Rocket Lab USA's (NASDAQ: RKLB) valuation is underwhelming. Given its $2.5 billion market capitalization, Rocket Lab is eclipsed by the $127 billion SpaceX.

Benzinga

US and Australia to launch second joint spy satellite from site in New Zealand

Some in space industry bewildered by Australia’s lack of fanfare about the launch of the satellites, which will be used to collect intelligence for allied nations

The Guardian - AU

NASA loses contact with satellite sent in plan to put astronauts back on Moon

NASA have admitted that they have lost contact with their Capstone satellite that was launched to orbit the Moon with the plan of putting astronauts back on the lunar surface

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Satellite breaks free of Earth orbit and is heading towards moon

It is hoped the satellite will soar past the moon before being pulled back into its orbit

Asharq Al-Awsat

NASA Satellite Breaks from Orbit around Earth, Heads to Moon

A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth on Monday and is headed toward the moon, the latest step in NASA's plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface again. It's been an unusual journey already for the Capstone satellite. It was…

The Independent UK

NASA satellite breaks from orbit around Earth, heads to moon

A satellite the size of a microwave oven successfully broke free from its orbit around Earth and is headed toward the moon

Asharq Al-Awsat

Astronaut Study Reveals Effects of Space Travel on Human Bones

A study of bone loss in 17 astronauts who flew aboard the International Space Station is providing a fuller understanding of the effects of space travel on the human body and steps that can mitigate it, crucial knowledge ahead of potential ambitious future missions. The research amassed new data on…

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NZ and the changing face of space exploration

More than 74 nations and a rapidly growing number of private companies are participating in a burgeoning space economy – including New Zealand, write Mitchell Bruce and Robert G Patman

The Independent UK

NASA hopes New Zealand launch will pave way for moon landing

NASA wants to experiment with a new orbit around the moon that it hopes to use in the coming years to once again land astronauts on the lunar surface

Asharq Al-Awsat

NASA Hopes New Zealand Launch Will Pave Way for Moon Landing

NASA wants to experiment with a new orbit around the moon that it hopes to use in the coming years to once again land astronauts on the lunar surface. So it is sending up a test satellite from New Zealand, with the launch scheduled for late Tuesday. If successful, the…

Orlando Sentinel

Despite 2 failed launches, NASA intends to stick with using Astra Space

Astra Space has gone 0-for-2 in its attempts for success from the Space Coast, with the latest supposed to be the first of three launches this summer for NASA to put several hurricane-tracking satellites into orbit.

Benzinga

Ball Aerospace Picks Rocket Lab To Power NASA's GLIDE Spacecraft

Ball Corp (NYSE:BALL) subsidiary Ball Aerospace has selected Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) to manufacture the Solar Array Panel to power NASA's Global Lyman-Alpha Imager of Dynamic Exosphere (GLIDE) mission spacecraft planned to launch in 2025. GLIDE is a heliophysics mission intended to study variability in Earth's atmosphere. The Solar Array Panel will utilize SolAero…

Inverse

Play it cool: This company is building a cryogenic gas station in space

ETA Space is trying to solve one of the biggest problems with space travel. It might just have a solution.

Radio France Internationale

French satellite constellation tracks criminal 'dark ships' at sea

Brittany-based company Unseenlabs has launched its seventh satellite to monitor so-called "dark ships" – which prefer to go under the radar – from space, boosting the fight against illegal fishing, drug trafficking and marine pollution.

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