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NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for Mars Sample Return

NASA has awarded a contract to Rocket Lab to study alternative concepts for Mars Sample Return (MSR), joining several other efforts to improve the cost and schedule of the program.

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

A multispectral composite image showing the far-reaching destructive impact of Helene Sept. 27 across the United States, which continued to suffer power and communication outages long after the storm passed.

From the Magazine

Backing the Backups: Ensuring satellites are ready to restore communications when ground systems fail

by Jason Rainbow October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Miura Next Heavy

PLD Space unveils plans for larger launch vehicles and crewed spacecraft

by Jeff Foust October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Seraphim chooses 11 startups for 14th space accelerator

by Jason Rainbow October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Impulse Space wins $34.5 million contract for U.S. Space Force missions

by Sandra Erwin October 4, 2024October 4, 2024

Charter begins beta testing software platform

by Debra Werner October 3, 2024October 4, 2024

U.S. Air Force to study use of Sierra Space ‘Ghost’ spacecraft to deliver cargo from orbit

by Sandra Erwin October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

All.Space gets $44 million to debut multi-orbit terminal

by Jason Rainbow October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

mPower wins Airbus contract for solar power modules

by Debra Werner October 3, 2024October 2, 2024

Radar satellite companies sharpen focus on military market

by Sandra Erwin October 2, 2024October 2, 2024