Reid Wiseman Returns To Md. After Historic Artemis II Flyby
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman returns to Baltimore County after record lunar flyby; sources detail the mission, delays and crater naming.
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SpaceX Starship 40: Why Ocean Recovery Proved Harder Than Landing
SpaceX's Ship 40 survived an intact ocean splashdown, then took 24 days and a semi-submersible ship to haul home, exposing recovery's real challenge.
Florida Rocket Launches Slow as SpaceX Shifts Starlink to Starship
SpaceX ends Falcon 9 Starlink launches from Florida for Starship, cutting Space Coast cadence as 2025's launch record goes unbroken in 2026.
Isar Aerospace Wins €200M ESA Deal as Space Startups Surge
Isar Aerospace lands 200 million euros from ESA as space startups like Starcloud draw record funding and scrutiny.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Streaks Over Southeast as Launch Season Heats Up
A SpaceX Falcon 9 lit up skies over North Carolina and nearby states, part of a busy stretch of global rocket launches.
Starcloud Raises $250M to Build AI Data Centers in Orbit
Starcloud raised $250M at a $2.3B valuation to build Nvidia-powered AI data centers in orbit, part of a broader space startup funding surge.
SpaceX Sets Falcon 9 Reuse Record With 100th Launch of 2025
SpaceX set to break its rocket-reuse record with the 100th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, as Starship plans and rivals' setbacks reshape the launch industry.
China Postpones Chang'e-7 Moon Ice-Hunting Mission Launch
China postponed its Chang'e-7 lunar mission to hunt for south pole water ice, citing weather and safety assessments, with no new launch date set.
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Nears After Bumpy Test Run
SpaceX preps Starship test flight 14 amid stock swings, launch delays, an ocean recovery, and rising competition from a European rocket concept.
NASA Unveils Moon Base Plans as China Delays Chang'e-7
NASA details Moon base rovers, landers and Artemis timelines as China's Chang'e-7 lunar ice mission is abruptly postponed.
Vast Raises $500M as Space Startups Attract Billions in 2026
Vast raised $500M from Jed McCaleb for space stations while cutting jobs, as rivals like Starcloud draw billions for orbital AI data centers.
Starcloud Hits $2.3B Valuation in Space Data Center Race
Starcloud raised $250M at a $2.3B valuation for AI-focused orbital data centers using Nvidia chips.
SpaceX Preps Overnight California Launch, Starship Orbit Next
SpaceX plans an overnight Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg as it also preps Starship's first orbital attempt and tracks other missions nationwide.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Set to Fly Near Arizona Overnight
SpaceX plans an overnight Falcon 9 launch visible near Arizona, part of a busy stretch of Cape Canaveral missions and industry-wide launch activity.
SpaceX Pushes Starship Tower Catch Attempt Back Months
Elon Musk says SpaceX's first Starship tower catch attempt is now months away, denting SpaceX stock amid ongoing test flights.
SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Eyed as Key Growth Milestone
UBS says SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 is pivotal for orbital tests, Starlink V3 launches, and booster recovery after Flight 13's rocky finish.
SpaceX Struggles to Recover Starship After Ocean Splashdown
SpaceX struggles to recover an intact Starship from the Indian Ocean, with Elon Musk warning it may ultimately be lost at sea.
Long March-7A Failure Raises Stakes for China Moon Plans
China's Long March-7A rocket failed 85 seconds after launch, raising concerns for its Chang'e-7 lunar mission and satellite plans.
China's Long March 7A Rocket Explodes 85 Seconds After Launch
China's Long March 7A rocket exploded 85 seconds after launch, destroying a communications satellite, as SpaceX advances Starship testing.
Florida Hits 50th 2026 Launch as SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Splashes Down
Florida logs its 50th 2026 rocket launch as SpaceX's Starship flight 13 ends in a splashdown after weather delays.