NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy distribution, management, and storage as part of the agency’s Watts on the […]
Artemis
NASA, Boeing optimizing vehicle assembly building high bay for future SLS stage production
NASA is preparing space at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for upcoming assembly activities of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket core stage for future Artemis missions, beginning […]
Nokia and Axiom Space to enable high-speed cellular network capabilities in next-gen lunar spacesuits
Nokia has partnered with Axiom Space to integrate advanced 4G/LTE communication capabilities into the next-generation spacesuits that will be used for the Artemis III lunar mission. Together, Nokia and Axiom […]
L3Harris marks Artemis III + IV jettison solid rocket motor milestones
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully casting the jettison motor, a key component of the Launch Abort System (LAS) for NASA’s Orion spacecraft, for Artemis III […]
NASA ends VIPER project, continues Moon exploration
Following a comprehensive internal review, NASA announced Wednesday its intent to discontinue development of its VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) project. NASA stated cost increases, delays to the launch […]
Rocket Lab is in the chip$ as Preliminary Terms of up to $23.9M under CHIPS Act expands production of semiconductors for spacecraft and satellites
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), provider of launch services and space systems, announces the signing of a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) with the Department of Commerce that […]
SpaceX Starship still on schedule for fourth flight test June 5
SpaceX is ready to launch their fourth flight test of Starship on June 5, after approval from the proper agencies. “The fourth flight test turns our focus from achieving orbit […]
SpaceX may launch fourth flight test of Starship by June 5
The fourth flight test of Starship could launch as soon as June 5, pending an updated Federal Aviation Administration license and regulatory approval. A live webcast of the flight test […]
NASA inspector alarmed by extensive damage to heatshield of astronaut moon vehicle
In November 2022, NASA launched its first uncrewed Moon-orbiting mission, Artemis I — kicking off the agency’s greater ambitions to return humans to the lunar surface. The journey, which saw […]
NASA tech grants to advance Moon to Mars space exploration
NASA has awarded nearly $1.5 million to academic, non-profit, and business organizations to advance state-of-the-art technology that will play a key role in the agency’s return to the Moon under […]