Three Giant Rockets Launch Soon, Expanding Moon Access
If schedule holds, these 3 giant rockets will launch in the next 3 weeks. From left to right: New Glenn - satellite launch now, planned for the Moon Starship - test flight 12 now, planned for the Moon Artemis - to the Moon and back with 4 crew aboard Pushing the very edge of our capability as we learn how to more safely & cheaply reach space, to explore all that exists beyond. nasa spacex @blueorigin
Space42 AI Secures 2,800‑Sat Constellation Deal
.@space42ai: Builder of 2,800-sat #Equatys D2D constellation selected, contract imminent; service by 2029; will add average 5% to users' mobile phone bill; 'massive scaleup' in @iceye_global radar capacity planned. @Viasat.https://t.co/JMPykYBVMH https://t.co/pe20Y6y8LT
ESA Director Discusses Key Shifts in Artemis Program
Interesting interview with ESA DG Josef Aschbacher by Space News' Emma Gatti about the Artemis changes. https://t.co/NxnFdhnSos
NASA's Zero-Gravity Arms Master Delicate to Heavy Grips
NASA’s Zero-Gravity #Robotic Arms Master Delicate, Heavy, and Irregular Grips by @tweetciiiim #Tech #TechForGood #EmergingTech https://t.co/0GYmLH3Zxd
Carl Sagan Reveals Birth of Humanity’s Golden Record
We Are Singing Stardust – Carl Sagan on the story of humanity's greatest message and how the Golden Record was born https://t.co/K4225zBiea
Passionate Take on NASA's Latest Announcements – Patreon Exclusive
I have a whole lot of strong feelings about last week's NASA announcements. I wrote them down and recorded them for our latest episode of EVSN, now available to our $1 and up Patrons. Want a teaser? Check out: https://patreon.cosmoquest.org/posts/nasa-rewrites-154274759?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
In‑flight Wi‑Fi Fails; Hoping for Starlink Everywhere
I wanted to vibe code for 12 hours on this Korean Air flight but the internet is truly bad. Can't wait for @Starlink on all international flights.
NASA Halts Second Mobile Launch Tower Over Mismanagement
During a news conference today NASA's Shawn Quinn confirmed that a stop work order has been issued for the second Mobile Launch tower at Kennedy Space Center. This was a massively mismanaged program completely unnecessary for landing on the Moon,...
RKLB: The Only Viable
The Ashlee Vance book is phenomal on the rocket companies $RKLB is the only serious player outside of the billionaire companies Hoping it gets back to a cheaper multiple again
Aer Lingus Launches Starlink Wi‑Fi on Dublin‑NY Flight
Aer Lingus passengers traveling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 today are the first to experience the carrier’s new Starlink inflight Wi-Fi https://t.co/aReJBNtST7 #paxex #pressrelease https://t.co/1ks7572jJ8
More Ring Shots, Featuring Ghostly Jane for Reference
You guys liked the last batch of Ring photos so much, here’s a couple more from another angle. Standard Sam wasn’t in frame, so we’ve added in Ghostly Jane for reference. https://t.co/a5vqFxvfgc
Edge Computing in Space Cuts Data Transfer Overhead
Generically, it’s an IT arch that distributes computing so processing is closer to where the data is generated, which makes data xport more efficient and versatile. In this case, it means processing data in space, on the Ring, vs dumping...
Discussing Artemis II and Florida Launch Experience on Bloomberg TV
Joining @BloombergTV This Weekend at 9:45amET to talk about Artemis II and my trip to Florida/KSC @davidgura @EenaRuffini @LisaMateoTV
Two Artemis II Live Events Today: Crew Talk & Update
Two Artemis II media events today (Sunday, Mar 28): 11:30 am ET with the crew, 2:00 pm ET status update. Watch on NASA's YouTube channel.
NASA Announces $20 B Moon Base and Nuclear Mars Ship
Now @NASA Unveils Its $20 Billion Moon Base Plan—and a Nuclear Spacecraft for Mars by @EddyTheGent https://t.co/2xGqkZeZyd https://t.co/N24jKsM0AN
Starlink’s Growth Falls Short of Optimistic Commercial Forecasts
Pumpers desperately want this not to be true because it would destroy their preferred narrative. But of course there's a commercial ceiling for Starlink, the only Q is where. And we are now starting to get enough data on growth...
First AI-Enhanced Edge Computing Space Cruiser Rolls Out
It is our new, high mobility, multipurpose, edge computing, AI enhanced space cruiser. This unit is the first one coming off the assembly line
Ula Delays Amazon Leo 5 Launch Due to Weather
ULA is postponing the Amazon Leo 5 launch because of weather. New date is pending. https://t.co/MQEPFIZOJC
SpaceX Juggles Starlink Cash vs Amazon Competition
SpaceX has to balance two considerations: relying on Starlink revenue in the near term vs trying to undermine Amazon's desire to compete in the satellite broadband market
Atlas 5 Launch Delayed Due to Weather, Vehicle Healthy
ULA is delaying tomorrow's Atlas 5 launch from the Cape because of predicted poor weather. "The launch vehicle and spacecraft are healthy. A new launch date will be provided upon finalization of range approvals and deconfliction with the NASA Artemis...
Blue Ring Highlights GEO-Interplanetary Spacecraft Carrier Glory
Ok. Here she is in all of her GEO-Interplanetary Class, Spacecraft Carrier, glory. The Blue Ring… https://t.co/5iAPBEBKPG
Blue Ring 1 Advances, Clears Safe‑to‑Mate Test
Blue Ring 1 is coming together nicely and is passing through Safe to Mate testing. Any interest in pictures?
NASA Reveals Details of Mike Fincke’s ISS Evacuation
NASA released details of the ISS medical evacuation of astronaut Mike Fincke in January 2026 #space #astronomy #science https://t.co/Juis0InB8P
Starlink's India Commercial Launch Imminent, Defense Potential Discussed
I was told by several people at the SatShow this week that Starlink's commercial launch in India is imminent (next few weeks). I wonder about defense applications too
SpaceX Paid per Active Users, Not Subscription Count
Silly numbers, especially when you can see that SpaceX gets paid on the number of users (currently 10M per month) not on the number of mobile subs with access to the service (>10x that number)
Plesetsk Launch Planned Early April to 63° Inclination
Local warnings and at least one NOTAM indicate an upcoming launch from Plesetsk between April 1 and 15 to an orbit with an inclination 63 degrees toward the Equator: https://t.co/EhSC0xsQVM https://t.co/E7nBV3xpBV
Boom Engine Stands Out Amid Claims of Uniqueness
Boom engine review today. Surprised how often I hear “we just did something no one has done before.” Remarkable engine, designed in a remarkable fashion. https://t.co/0cVuJ4YIFk
Oman Leases Astranis Satellite to Avoid Costly Del
'It's extremely expensive to wait,' Oman's #MBGroup says, explaining its lease of @Astranis satellite, to launch this year. Omani government meanwhile struggles to retain rights to its GEO slot. @ITUradiocomms @AirbusSpace.https://t.co/PAHVXkavCl https://t.co/v1KIYhPa33
This Week's Space Highlights:
In this week's Rocket Report: • Artemis II on track for launch next week • Russia reopens gateway to ISS • Space Force could move more payloads off Vulcan • Russia's Starlink takes flight • Isar scrubs launch attempt https://t.co/QKQhAwmre4
Artemis II Crew Arrives at KSC for Media Q&A
Artemis II crew is enroute to KSC. Expected to land abt 2:30 pm ET. NASA's Jared Isaacman and CSA's Lisa Campbell will be there to greet them. Crew then will answer questions from the media. Full list of public...
Shiyan‑33’s Low Orbit Raises Questions on CZ‑2C Capacity
Shiyan-33 tracked in a 485 x 505 km x 97.5 deg, 1030 LTDN SSO. With the CZ-2C/YZ-1S launch vehicle and such a low orbit, this must be a fairly massive satellite - anyone know the capacity of CZ-2C/YZ-1S to this orbit?
Critics Slam NASA's Controversial Commercial Space Station Plan
No one, it seems, is happy with NASA's new idea for commercial space stations. https://t.co/SVhXpYQAnK
AST SpaceMobile Seeks to Double Satellite Fleet Beyond 243
"AST SpaceMobile, is seeking permission to more than double its satellite fleet size. Currently it has authorisation to orbit 243 satellites." via Advanced Television https://t.co/opYjPXyR2l
Starlink Eyes FCC AWS‑3 Spectrum Auction Bid
NEWS SpaceX/Starlink is one of the potential bidders for the FCC's AWS-3 spectrum auction https://t.co/GMuJdS7YBy
ArianeSpace Eyes 7‑8 Launches, Ariane 6 Upgrade Mid
.@Arianespace: 7-8 flights still doable this yr; #Ariane6 block 2 upgrade by mid-year; assessing demand signals for 2029-30 from @defis_eu #Iris2, @bundeswehrInfo #SatComBw4, @Amazonleo.https://t.co/JWo6B0KcJk https://t.co/bMUkosjHQJ
China Launches Shiyan‑33 Test Satellite on CZ‑2C/YZ‑1S
LAUNCH at 0411 UTC Mar 27 of a CZ-2C/YZ-1S from Jiuquan with the Shiyan 33 test satellite ( 试验三十三号卫星 ). Orbit not yet known.
Senate Commerce Reschedules Satellite Bills After Democratic No‑Show
Senate Commerce will try again tomorrow morning (Mar 27) 10:00 am ET to pass those bills that were to be considered on Wed., incl two satellite related, but couldn’t be bc no Democrats were in attendance. https://t.co/zjaGR3ggpt
NASA to Unveil Under‑Budget Roman Space Telescope April 21
NASA will unveil the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope -- which Nicky Fox cheers as under budget and ahead of schedule -- at Goddard Space Flight Center on April 21. Press bfg at 4:00 pm ET will be on YouTube....
New Glenn Capacity Cut by ~20% From 61 Satellites
A ~20% reduction in New Glenn capacity compared to the originally expected 61 satellites... https://t.co/H4l2vyx0DP
Starlink Needs Far Fewer Satellites Than Expected
I agree this is the most significant statement, an acknowledgement of the reality that Starlink demand is not unlimited. 20K V3 BB sats is enough for 200M+ users worldwide, 1200 V2 DTC satellites may be sufficient for occasional use by...
Open Cosmos Accelerates Ka‑Band Satellite Build for ITU Deadline
.@Open_Cosmos @RafelJorda, under September @ITU deadline for Ka-band constellation: 'We're building satellites like there's no tomorrow, 24/7, at our four sites.' @esa @TesatSpacecom @trans_celestial. https://t.co/25uSLtzteI https://t.co/avruEhlyux
NASA Ignition Site Adds Tuesday PowerPoints, Fact Sheets
NASA's new "Ignition" website (https://t.co/hkp5h15SSN) now has the Powerpoints from Tuesday. Keep scrolling down past "media resources" to each topic. Fact sheets and links to the RFIs/RFPs are there too.
Sharing Apollo 12 Gem, Seeking Lost TV Transmissions
Writing a talk that includes this gem from Apollo 12 so thought I’d share it! Also if you know where those TV transmissions might live let me know, Google has truly become crap as a search engine. #author #history #space...
Soyuz‑5 Launch Delayed to March 29, Flight Early April
The rollout of the first Soyuz-5 rocket to launch pad Site 45 in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, was postponed from today to March 29, in turn, pushing its inaugural flight to April 2, at the earliest, according to Kazakh media. Context: https://t.co/DBcHRiQe36 https://t.co/S8p6AAE3IL
AI Supercomputers May Soon Orbit Earth for Power
The future of AI infrastructure may move off the planet entirely as space offers continuous solar energy and a natural vacuum for radiating massive GPU heat. If launch costs continue to fall the biggest supercomputers will no longer sit in...
MNOs Embrace Neutral-Host Satellite Constellations
.@MDA_space CEO @MGreenley details status of @Telesat Lightspeed, @Globalstar's 17-sat replacement order and Globalstar's 50+ satellite C-3 constellation and a 'neutral host' constellation idea that MNOs seem to like. @Apple.https://t.co/QiIcACD0Zf https://t.co/EJDK27EjeF
All Back LEO Launch Extension, Except SpaceX
Amazon to FCC: Everyone Supports a Leo Satellite Launch Extension, Except SpaceX https://t.co/mzYuITGCAw #SpaceEconomy https://t.co/9rYGlrjkES
European Space Power Backs Ignition Lunar Base Plan
One of the three major space powers in Europe signals its strong support for the Ignition plan to develop a sprawling lunar base over the next decade.
NASA Prepares Artemis II Lunar Flyby Launch Next Week
NASA Gears Up for Artemis II Launch Around the Moon a Week From Now https://t.co/EkQMgSOIZJ
Two Siwei Gaojing Imaging Satellites Launch via CZ‑2D
LAUNCH at 2251 UTC Mar 25 of the Siwei Gaojing 2-05 and 2-06 commercial imaging satellites by CZ-2D from Taiyuan
