DARPA says decreasing launch costs, new analysis led it to cancel DRACO nuclear propulsion project
A DARPA official said the agency canceled a space nuclear propulsion project it was jointly developing with NASA in part
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17:23
Introduction of EU Space Act marks start of debate on regulations
The European Union has unveiled a long-anticipated space law, but details of how its space sustainability and other provisions will
Jeff Foust
15:32
Technology safeguards agreement enables Firefly launches from Sweden
An agreement between the United States and Sweden brings Firefly Aerospace one step closer to launching its Alpha rocket from
Jeff Foust
15:25
Blue Origin launches third New Shepard mission within three months
Blue Origin launched its third crewed suborbital flight in under three months June 29, flying a group that included a
Jeff Foust
08:23
Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours
Jeff Foust
02:23
Rocket Lab launches HawkEye 360 satellites
Rocket Lab launched a set of satellites for HawkEye 360 June 26 in the first of back-to-back launches from its
Jeff Foust
02:21
New SLS booster design suffers anomaly during test
A new version of the solid rocket booster being developed for the Space Launch System experienced an anomaly during a
Jeff Foust
10:23
ESA signs agreement for potential use of Orbital Reef
The European Space Agency has signed an agreement regarding potential use of Orbital Reef as it refines its strategy for
Jeff Foust
10:23
ESA and EU emphasize good relationship as they press forward on imaging constellation
The European Space Agency and European Commission say their relationship is closer than ever as they embark on a new
Jeff Foust
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Portal Space Systems to build larger factory for Supernova vehicle
Portal Space Systems will create a second factory to scale up production of high-performance in-space vehicles as it gears up
