Defense

BAE Systems buys Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion, expanding defense and space capabilities

Ball Aerospace becomes the new Space & Mission Systems business of BAE Systems, Inc.

Defense

Nuclear Weapons in Space: A Cold War Threat Heats Up

Russia's potential violation of Outer Space Treaty raises concerns about space debris and global impacts

Defense

US Space Force Budget Soars to $30 Billion

Funding targets reliable launch options, tracking systems, and secure data transport in low earth orbit

Civil

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.

Commercial

Space tourism then and now

Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, and Axiom Space Offer Adventures for the Everyday Astronaut (with Deep Pockets)

Commercial

Vulcan soars on inaugural flight, peregrine’s moon mission in doubt

New launch vehicle replaces Atlas V and Delta IV, BE-4 engine makes debut

Defense

Mystery in the sky: the secret world of space planes

Classified missions and mysterious objects raise questions about China's Shenlong and the US's X-37B

Civil

Hubble seeing the end?

Orbit boost potential expands, extending the life of the iconic telescope

Civil

Europe needs launch capability

Ariane 6 poised for 2024 launch, panel highlights need for multiple launch sites, diverse subcontractors