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First Images, Data from James Webb Space Telescope Reveal Early Universe
The James Webb Space Telescope’s first images delivered a look at the universe as it appeared 13.1 billion years ago. Among the results: evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of a planet 1,000 light years from Earth.
Read MoreStarliner’s success adds to record 2022 launch tempo
By The Space Report research@spacereport.org NASA’s launch of the Boeing Starliner space capsule on Friday to deliver astronauts and gear to the International Space Station added another highlight to 2022’s launch tempo, the most rapid ever seen. The Starliner capsule reached the ISS on Saturday after launching from Florida atop an Atlas V from United…
Read MoreBlue Origin Enters the “Roaring Twenties” with First Space Tourist Launch of 2022
The six NS-20 crew members stand on the launch tower during their training. Credit: Blue Origin By Zoe Hobbs zhobbs@spacefoundation.org Dubbed the “Roaring Twenties” mission, Blue Origin completed its 20th successful launch of New Shepard on Thursday, flying six tourists on a brief trip to space after a two-day weather delay. The vehicle lifted off…
Read MoreProposed U.S. Budget Includes nearly $9 Billion Boost in Space Spending
By Tom Roeder troeder@SpaceFoundation.org Space programs would get an $8.9 billion boost under a budget proposal offered by the Biden Administration on Monday, with an extra $1.9 billion for NASA programs and a $7 billion increase for the Space Force, including a $4 billion hike in research and development. The plan covering the fiscal year…
Read MoreActive Space Telescopes
At the end of 2021, the highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) became the latest telescope to make its way to space. Including JWST, there are 29 currently active spacecraft with telescopes.
Read MoreU.S. Joins Allies in Space Operations ‘Vision’
By Tom Roeder troeder@spacefoundation.org A shared space operations vision accord now binds the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand, the Pentagon announced Tuesday. The Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 accord commits the seven nations to a code of conduct in space, including a mission to “generate and improve cooperation, coordination,…
Read MoreState of Space 2022: Industry Enters ‘Era of Access and Opportunity’
By Tom Roeder troeder@spacefoundation.org The space industry has entered what Space Foundation CEO retired Navy Rear Adm. Tom Zelibor dubbed “the era of access and opportunity,” during an annual “State of Space” presentation this month on the foundation’s Symposium 365 online platform. Zelibor was joined by several industry leaders during the presentation, highlighting how satellites…
Read MoreNew Commercial Satellites Promise More Advanced Weather, Climate Data
As world leaders focus on Earth’s changing climate, a commercial satellite venture set to orbit in 2022 promises the most comprehensive data from space . . .
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