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Two cube-shaped satellites rendezvous is black space. A visualization of the ELSA-M space junk collector and its target, a satellite from the OneWeb megaconstellation.

Astroscale's space debris removal demo mission funded for 2026 launch

By Tereza Pultarova published

Astroscale's ELSA-M demo space junk collector will remove a defunct OneWeb satellite from orbit in 2027.

Satellites
an astronaut in flight suit floats in front of the camera during a parabolic flight. in behind are numerous other astronauts in flight suits spinning in different directions

How spaceflight’s 'parastronaut program' could improve health-care practices here on Earth

By Elizabeth Howell published

ESA reserve astronaut John McFall's story inspired a study suggesting that the space community's inclusion efforts should be used in other fields, especially medicine.

Human Spaceflight
a well-dressed woman shakes hands with a bald man in a suit while a well-dressed woman looks on

Former astronaut Mark Kelly on shortlist for Harris' VP pick

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a former NASA astronaut, is on Vice President Kamala Harris' shortlist to be her running mate as she pursues becoming the next president of the United States.

Human Spaceflight
white frost-like material builds up around a cone-shaped rocket nozzle as it glows orange

SpaceX finds cause of Falcon 9 failure, eyes return to flight as soon as July 27

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX has fixed the problem that caused its Falcon 9 rocket to fail during a July 11 launch, according to the company, which is eyeing a July 27 return to flight.

Launches & Spacecraft
a cone-shaped spacecraft above the earth at night. streaks of light indicate a time exposure image and movement

50 days after launch to ISS, Boeing Starliner astronauts still have no landing date

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing's Starliner does not have a landing date yet, but the troubleshooting is making progress. Engineers plan a "hot fire" test this weekend to see how the spacecraft does in orbit.

Human Spaceflight
headshots of six smiling people — four men and two women — are displayed in two rows.

Next Blue Origin space tourism flight will launch youngest woman above the Kármán line

By Andrew Jones published

Blue Origin has announced the six crewmembers for its next space tourism flight. One of them will become the youngest woman to cross the Kármán line.

Private Spaceflight
China test-fires a YF-75E engine for its planned Long March 10 crewed moon rocket.

Watch China test-fire engine for new crewed moon rocket (video)

By Andrew Jones published

China has test-fired a new engine for its planned Long March 10 rocket, which is designed to take astronauts to the moon.

Launches & Spacecraft
illustration of debris in orbit around Earth

Space is becoming an 'unsustainable environment in the long term,' ESA says

By Jackson Ryan published

"Overall, the report is full of bad news that is good news."

Satellites
white frost-like material builds up around a cone-shaped rocket nozzle as it glows orange

SpaceX rocket failure highlights need for multiple launch options: 'Falcon 9 is not invulnerable'

By Mike Wall published

SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 is one of the most reliable and prolific rockets ever flown. But it's not invulnerable, as we saw earlier this month.

Launches & Spacecraft
illustration showing seven satellites orbiting earth

Florida startup Star Catcher snags $12 million to help develop 1st off-Earth energy grid

By Mike Wall published

Star Catcher Industries just snagged $12.25 million to develop its planned constellation of power-beaming satellites, which will service other orbiting spacecraft.

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