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US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration
The nation's involvement in space is critical for lots of reasons.
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NOAA previews $8B services vehicle's 'Weather' domain
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration takes the next step in wrapping up all of the awards for its ProTech 2.0 small business vehicle.
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Move over Roscosmos; NASA and ESA form ExoMars agreement
After the Russian exit due to war, the mission with the delayed Rosalind Franklin rover gets a new lift
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NASA greenlights bids for $444M facility support recompete
The aptly named COSMIC contract covers work at a pair of hubs focused on rocket engine testing and space structure manufacturing.
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From Tragedy to Triumph, the Story of the Soviet Soyuz Capsule
The tragic end of Soyuz 1 highlighted the risks of the early space race
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Boeing Starliner launch delayed by valve issue on Centaur Upper Stage
The Centaur Upper Stage suffered an anomaly, but the mission is now expected to proceed in late May after repairs
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NASA doesn't know if its spacecraft have adequate cyber defenses, GAO warns
The agency encourages its spacecraft programs to use an optional best practices guide when it comes to implementing cybersecurity requirements.
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Europe’s Galileo gains two more Satellites
Launch on SpaceX Falcon 9 bolsters European navigation system, with next-generation upgrade on the horizon.
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Starliner poised for first crewed flight, set to launch in May
Boeing's capsule to join SpaceX's Dragon in ferrying astronauts to the ISS, potentially ending reliance on Russia's Soyuz
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Bipartisan bill seeks to grow NASA program using drones to fight wildfires
New legislation attempts to improve NASA’s Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program so firefighters can more effectively use drones.
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Pentagon eyes Starship, designed for Mars, for military missions somewhat closer to home
After a successful, if abbreviated, third test flight, SpaceX’s reusable mega-rocket might be ready before the U.S. military is.
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Rocket Lab won’t be ready to launch its new rocket by year’s end, documents suggest
This likely means a delay for the Pentagon’s effort to boost competition for rocket launches.
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Senators take bipartisan shot at preventing space jams
Senate legislation seeks to make “basic-level” space data, analytics and other services available to help maintain U.S. dominance in the space sector.
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National Archives tees up new rules for UFO records
New legislation mandates a governmentwide repository of records dealing with "unidentified anomalous phenomena."
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The flexibility of rockets: Cygnus ready for a new ride
Antares, the rocket previously used for Cygnus missions, is undergoing upgrades to replace its Russian-built engines.
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Hubble seeing the end?
Orbit boost potential expands, extending the life of the iconic telescope
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Europe needs launch capability
Ariane 6 poised for 2024 launch, panel highlights need for multiple launch sites, diverse subcontractors
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