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Vega C

Vega C successfully returns to flight

A Vega C successfully launched an Earth observation satellite Dec. 5 in the rocket’s first flight since a failure nearly two years ago.

by Jeff Foust December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Artemis 2 crew and Orion

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NASA further delays next Artemis missions

by Jeff Foust December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, surrounded by smoke and flames, against a backdrop of green vegetation and blue sky. The rocket's red-and-white design stands out as it carries the European Proba-3 mission into orbit.

PSLV rocket launches Europe’s Proba-3 mission to mimic solar eclipses

by Andrew Jones December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Lockheed Martin challenges narrative on GPS vulnerability

by Sandra Erwin December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Andrius Kubilius

Policy & Politics

New EU space commissioner outlines priorities

by Jeff Foust December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

Nighttime launch of the Long March 12 rocket from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site, illuminating the sky with bright flames and plumes of smoke

China launches first Long March 12 from new commercial spaceport in boost for country’s lunar plans

by Andrew Jones November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

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Lockheed Martin unveils solar power array for Artemis program

by Sandra Erwin November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

NanoMagSat signing

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ESA, OpenCosmos sign contract for NanoMagSat mission

by Jeff Foust November 29, 2024November 29, 2024

A Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang carrying the 59th and 60th Beidou navigation satellites into orbit, Sept. 19 (UTC), 2024.

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China to launch next-generation Beidou satellites in 2027

by Andrew Jones November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

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VERITAS Venus mission seeks to avoid further delays

by Jeff Foust November 27, 2024November 27, 2024