SpaceX launched 30 satellites Dec. 21 on the second in a series of dedicated rideshare missions to mid-inclination orbits. The post SpaceX launches second mid-inclination rideshare mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

A Rocket Lab Electron successfully launched a radar satellite for Synspective Dec. 21, days after that Japanese company lifted off on the stock market. The post Rocket Lab launches sixth Synspective radar imaging satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

A defunct military weather satellite has broken up in orbit and created more than 50 pieces of debris, the latest in a series of similar incidents. The post Retired military weather satellite breaks up appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — Startup Turion Space has been awarded a $32.6 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to launch three small satellites designed to monitor and track objects such as The post Turion Space secures $32.6 million military contract for in-orbit space surveillance appeared first on SpaceNews.

Imagine building a shield in orbit to protect Earth against environmental destruction — a fleet of cooperative satellites forming a massive umbrella that reduces solar energy reaching Earth, mitigating the The post The case to build a new ISS: the International Solar Sunshade appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an updated license for the next flight of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle, clearing the way for a launch likely in the first half The post FAA updates Starship launch license for next flight appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — Delays in the completion of a new Crew Dragon spacecraft will extend the stay of astronauts on the International Space Station by a month, including two who have The post Next Crew Dragon mission delayed a month appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Galactic Energy conducted its fourth sea launch early Thursday as China continued its recent high launch cadence. The Ceres-1 solid rocket lifted off at 5:18 The post China nears record launch year with Ceres-1 and SAR satellite missions appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — California-based satellite manufacturer K2 Space has secured a $30 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to launch its first Mega Class satellite, a milestone for the startup The post K2 Space lands $30 million military contract for “Mega” satellite mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — Commercial space station developer Vast Space has signed a deal with SpaceX for two private astronaut missions to the International Space Station, pending NASA approval. Vast announced Dec. The post Vast signs agreement with SpaceX for private astronaut missions to the ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.