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As Vandenberg Space Force Base looks to build the “Spaceport of the Future,” it’s bringing back a squadron that was deactivated in 2018. The 4th Space Launch Squadron was first activated in 1994 and oversaw Titan, Delta and Atlas rocket launches before it was deactivated. According to Colonel James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta … Read more
The scintillating cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across parts of Greenland, Iceland, northern Russia, Spain and Portugal on August 12. It’s the first of three eclipses anticipated over Spain in the next two years. The best way to prepare for safe viewing of the stellar lineup … Read more
The Starlink 17-52 mission lifts off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX launched its next batch of Starlink satellites from California on Friday night, four days later than original planned. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space … Read more
It took seven months to confirm that NASA’s Opportunity rover was dead. The U.S. space agency’s little robotic probe had stopped communicating with Earth back on June 10, 2018—after being engulfed by a severe Martian dust storm then blanketing the entire Red Planet. It’s taken years, but physicists now have some idea about why exactly … Read more
Exercise is one of the most important countermeasures against the effects of spaceflight. Without Earth’s constant gravitational pull, astronauts experience losses in bone density, muscle mass and cardiovascular fitness. Even though these changes are temporary, they can affect an astronaut’s well-being, performance, and overall safety in orbit. To help maintain their health, astronauts train daily … Read more
Starlink V3 Captures View Of Starlink V3 | Aviation Week Skip to main content Irene Klotz July 31, 2026 Credit: Starlink SpaceX released images taken by Starlink Version 3 (V3) satellites that conducted 20-min. inflight demonstrations as part of the July 24 Starship-Super Heavy flight test. Pictures posted on X July 30 show next-generation Starlink … Read more
Topline A few northern states may be able to see the northern lights tonight, according to the latest forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which also suggests these states may be able to see the aurora over the weekend. A handful of states may be able to see the northern lights tonight. ( … Read more
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab has won another contract from Japanese radar imaging company iQPS for multiple launches of its Electron rocket. Rocket Lab announced July 30 it signed a contract for three Electron launches of iQPS radar-imaging satellites starting in late 2027. The launches will take place from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 1 in New … Read more
Technology Industry leader aims to insulate US space program from China influence Elon Musk-led SpaceX is instructing partners across its vast global supply chain not to assign or employ Chinese nationals at facilities producing products for the company. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images and ) CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI TAIPEI — U.S. rocket … Read more
FAA proposal sparks debate over environmental rules for commercial space launches BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A new proposal from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could remove hurdles for commercial space companies by waiving some environmental requirements for launch licenses and permits. The U.S. Department of Transportation said this would eliminate “needless delays.” “The launch providers … Read more