Cargo Dragon Undocks Late Due to GNC Redundancy Glitch
SpX-34 Cargo Dragon has undocked from ISS, 20 minutes later than planned bc of an issue with Dragon's GNC system. Didn't quite catch what the prob was -- something about ensuring redundancy.
JAXA Schedules QZS-7 Launch for August 7
Following the successful H3 test launch last Thursday EDT, JAXA is targeting Aug 7, 04:30 JST (Aug 6, 3:30 pm EDT) for the next one. It's launching the QZS-7 navigation satellite.
H3 Test Launch Rescheduled to June 12 Japan Time
9:53:59-11:52:46 am June 12 Japan Time is new date for H3 test launch (8:53:59-10:52:46 pm June 11 EDT)
NASA Pushes Artemis III Crew Reveal to 11:30 Am ET
NASA just updated the time when it will announce the Artemis III crew tomorrow (June 9): now at 11:30 am ET instead of 11:00 am ET. https://t.co/u9YkZ7dMVe
NASA Reveals Artemis III Crew for Historic Moon Return
Pick of the week is NASA's announcement of the Artemis III crew on Tuesday. What’s Happening in Space Policy June 7-13, 2026 https://t.co/rXZdH6m2P7
ISS Crew Shelters as Russian Module Air Leak Detected
Updated with more info from NASA. Five ISS Crew Members Temporarily Take Shelter Due to Russian Segment Air Leak https://t.co/EpmgwwFNKB
NASA Holds Today’s MAVEN Loss Briefing at 2 PM ET
NASA will have a media bfg TODAY (June 3) at 2:00 pm ET about MAVEN. The Mars orbiter was last heard from on Dec 6 when it didn't reestablish contact after its orbit took it behind Mars. The press...
NASA Abandons Government Module, Defers to Industry
NASA is dropping its proposal to build a govt module to dock with ISS as a first step for cmrcl space stations. Industry didn't like it and NASA now agrees: "The industry position will now shape the path forward as...
NASA Releases Draft RFP for Landsat 10
NASA said today the "2026-2030 Landsat Science Team" met earlier this month in Sioux Falls to discuss future of Landsat incl Landsat 10. https://t.co/a5EQw1tBnh Ystrdy it released Draft RFP for Landsat 10. https://t.co/AKyiXgJWKy
China Launches Shenzhou-23 Crew, Includes Hong Kong Astronaut
It's been so busy (!) I almost missed that China is sending a new crew to Tiangong tmrw, May 24. Shenzhou-23 lifts off at 11:08 pm Beijing Time, which is 11:08 am EDT. https://t.co/dvhX8EgqIr Two men and a woman from...
NASA to Open Competition for JPL Management Contract
NASA also will compete the contract to manage JPL, a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) managed by Caltech since its founding by Caltech rocketeers. (https://t.co/zyxbijHkd1) NASA press release: https://t.co/WBd9Ta3OMq Current contract ends Sept 30, 2028.
SpaceX Reschedules Starship IFT‑12 Launch for Tonight
SpaceX's website says they are "preparing to launch" Starship IFT-12 today, Friday, May 22, after yesterday's scrub. Same launch window (6:30-8:00 pm ET). https://t.co/WmDymzCeJd
NASA Opens Cubesat Slots on Artemis, Deadline June 1
Organizations interested in launching cubesats on any of the next three Artemis missions have until Monday, June 1, to reply to this RFI: https://t.co/q4Npxb5b9r NASA press release: https://t.co/VnqdXPK62d
NASA to Reveal Moon Base Plans on May 26
NASA will have a news conference next Tuesday, May 26, with an update on Moon Base plans. 2:00 pm ET at NASA HQ and online. Watch on NASA+ and Youtube. Isaacman, Glaze, Garcia-Galan. https://t.co/IZ0uMHqdUn
AIAA Releases Third Edition of Orbital Safety Guide
AIAA and partners are out with a third edition of "Orbital Safety Best Practices for Satellite Operators."