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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FAA grounds Falcon 9 after failed landing
The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Falcon 9 launches…
Increased launches lead to greater focus on space sustainability
The rate of orbital launches has never been higher. Neither…
Lunar rovers paving the way for an economy on the Moon
As private companies continue to outpace governments in orbit, national…
2024 launch pace easily exceeds 2023’s record midyear mark
Global launches through June 30 were up nearly 30% from…
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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Volunteer crew emerges from year-long NASA Mars simulation
After 378 days, the CHAPEA crew emerged from its Mars…
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SpaceX expanding operations, increasing launches in Southern California
SpaceX is expanding its facility and renewing its lease at…
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GOES-U satellite to help strengthen weather, solar forecasts and climate change analysis
NOAA's GOES-U satellite, the most advanced weather fleet sent to…
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China’s Chang’e 6 mission returns samples from Moon’s far side
China's Chang'e 6 spacecraft landed on the far side of…
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Boeing Starliner accomplishes first crewed launch to ISS
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral with astronauts onboard…
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Japan completes world’s first wooden satellite
A Japanese university and lumber company are working together to…
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SpaceX reaches 50 launches at its fastest pace in three years
The 50th SpaceX Falcon 9 mission of the year launched…
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Rocket Lab launches NASA solar sail test, South Korean observation satellite
Rocket Lab launched two satellites on April 24. One is…
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