Infrastructure
Space infrastructure, like its terrestrial counterpart, is an invisible backbone for services used by people all over the world. Like terrestrial infrastructure, space infrastructure is increasingly relied upon for convenience, services, and national security/defense. If there was an emerging trend, it is that space infrastructure is increasingly stressed while benefiting from the sources of that stress: commercially driven services and technologies.
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International Space Station moved twice to dodge orbital debris
Crews have maneuvered International Space Station twice in one week…
With commercial spacewalk, Polaris Dawn makes history
September’s five-day Polaris Dawn mission included an altitude record and…
New missions, better warnings aim to mitigate solar storms
The strongest solar storm in two decades struck the planet…
Commercial space stations trekking new paths to orbit
As NASA prepares to deorbit the International Space Station, four…
Europa Clipper begins journey to search for life
The Europa Clipper mission launched in October to study the…
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SNAPSHOT: Space Force improves detection for hypersonic missiles
As the United States develops hypersonic capabilities, the Space Force…
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NASA cheers SpaceX Starship test as lunar deadline looms
NASA leaders cheered SpaceX’s successful fifth Starship test flight on…
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FAA grounds Falcon 9 after failed landing
The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Falcon 9 launches…
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Increased launches lead to greater focus on space sustainability
The rate of orbital launches has never been higher. Neither…
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Lunar rovers paving the way for an economy on the Moon
As private companies continue to outpace governments in orbit, national…
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2024 launch pace easily exceeds 2023’s record midyear mark
Global launches through June 30 were up nearly 30% from…
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NASA cancels VIPER Moon rover amid budget concerns
After $450 million and six years of work, NASA will…
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NASA, Boeing extract lode of data amid Starliner’s extended stay in space
Boeing Starliner Commercial Crew Module deemed safe to return astronauts…
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Ariane 6, Europe’s long-awaited launch vehicle, makes maiden flight
Ariane 6, the launch vehicle designed to ensure the European…
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