Crew-12 Launch Delayed To
The Crew-12 launch is being delayed a day due to weather. Now Feb 12 at 5:38 am ET. https://t.co/dE9diCzJMG
Japan Airlines Adds LEO Satellite Wi‑Fi to 787‑9 Fleet
Japan Airlines plans to bring LEO satellite-powered inflight connectivity to both existing and new Boeing 787-9s, as part of a broader plan to refresh the twinjets’ interiors. https://t.co/44fW9OnTt7
Crew‑12 Launch Set for Feb 12 After Weather Delay
From NASA: NASA and SpaceX now are targeting no earlier 5:38 a.m. EST, Thursday, Feb. 12, for launch of the Crew-12 mission to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Mission teams completed a weather review on Monday and elected to waive off a Wednesday, Feb. 11, launch opportunity due...
Europe Needs Will to Achieve Sovereign Space Intelligence
There’s a way forward for sovereign European space intel, but is there the will? https://t.co/XDdwupELW0 https://t.co/WjgzvswSML
CMA CGM Outfits 300 Ships with OneWeb‑linked Terminals
Maritime cargo fleet operator @cmacgm will equip 300 vessels with @Marlink_News XChange NextGen satellite terminals connected to @EutelsatGroup OneWeb satellites. Installation to occur over 9 months. CMA GGM owns 7.46% of Eutelsat's equity. https://t.co/2F9FxpKx3v
Iris2 Satellite Constellation Targets 2029 Launch, 2032 Full Capability
Eur gov, industry players on @defis_eu #Iris2 constellation status: Initial version in 2029, full capability in 2032; final go/no-go decision in April. @esa @SES_Satellites @EutelsatGroup @Hispasat @AirbusSpace @aerospacelab_. #eurospaceconf.https://t.co/YsDZHGlM4L https://t.co/tRb4olZnoV
NASA Updates Artemis II Progress, No Launch Date Set
NASA issued an update this evening (Sunday, Feb 8) on progress with Artemis II, but did not set a date for the next WDR or launch. https://t.co/KR4n5W5P49
NASA Details Artemis 2 Prep After Successful SLS Tank Test
This evening, NASA shared an update on the work being done to prepare for the launch of Artemis 2, offering some additional details following the wet dress rehearsal tanking test of the SLS rocket that concluded on Feb. 2. Full post:...
SpaceX Proposes Million‑satellite Orbital Data Center Network
In a filing with the FCC late Jan. 30, SpaceX proposed an orbital data center constellation of up to one million satellites in low Earth orbit. The satellites would operate at altitudes between 500 and 2,000 kilometers, in 30-degree and...
SpaceX Acquires xAI to Build Orbital Data Centers
In a statement Feb. 2, SpaceX said it acquired xAI, which develops artificial intelligence technologies and operates the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as part of its efforts to develop orbital data centers. https://t.co/NxQmbWiybc
Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Flights for Lunar Focus
Blue Origin announced Jan. 30 that it will halt flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years as it shifts its focus to human lunar exploration. https://t.co/tQGS3qMWtt
SpaceX Begins Big Vent and Static Fire Ahead of Crew‑12
The so-called 'big vent' is underway at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as SpaceX continues to fuel its Falcon 9 rocket. T-0 for the static fire test is anticipated at 3:16 a.m. EST (0816 UTC). This is...
House Science Committee Unanimously Advances NASA Reauthorization Act
The House Science Committee voted 37-0 to favorably report the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, sending it to the full House for consideration after adopting dozens of amendments. The legislation largely reaffirms existing NASA programs and policies. https://t.co/4Km1g6A5Rs
SpaceX Countdown to Falcon 9 Starlink 17‑33 Launch
SpaceX is counting down towards the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket on the Starlink 17-33 mission at 12:58:09 p.m. PST (3:58:09 p.m. EST / 2058:09 UTC) from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Watch live: https://t.co/cWkTUo51Hh
China to Test Mengzhou Abort, Advancing 2030 Moon Goal
China appears set for an in-flight abort test of its new-generation Mengzhou spacecraft next week in a key step for the country's human spaceflight plans. The demonstration will be a crucial step in China's plans to attempt to land astronauts...
Space Force Grants $54.5M for GEO Servicing Vehicle
Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle https://t.co/EDgpAh3l68 https://t.co/2B7dPXaZFG
Russian Spy Satellites Repeatedly Intercepted European GEO Communications
The Russians are causing problems again. It was reported this week that Russian spysats may have intercepted what were supposed to be secure comms from European GEO satellites several times during the past three years. https://t.co/2kQy8PtQwG
Viasat Prioritizes Satellite Launches and Debt Reduction
.@viasat: focus #1: Get final Viasat-3 sats into operation: F2 by May and F3 (if all OK with F2) by September. Priority on cutting debt. Negotiations on #Equatys MSS satellite infrastructure with @space42ai continue, no word on Viasat investment. https://t.co/ERfwbfBgEn
FAA Says Falcon 9 Investigation Still Ongoing, Launch Uncertain
An FAA spokesperson told us within the past hour that Falcon 9 rocket mishap investigation, stemming from the Starlink 17-32 mission, remains ongoing. The FAA didn't speculate as to whether it would be resolved prior to the scheduled launch on...
Rev's Q3 Income Rises, Secures Japan ISR Contract
.@skyperfectv: Rev, operating income up for 9M to Dec 31, contract to operate future Japan ISR constellation expected this month. #constellr @SpeQtral_Space @QPS_Inc @synspective @SpaceCompassCo1. https://t.co/yi02Jb63Ce
CZ-10A Test Stage Readied for Feb 11 Max‑Q Abort Flight
Mengzhou atop of the CZ-10A test stage. Grid fins and recovery hooks visible at the top of the stage, with people offering perspective of scale. Low-altitude test flight and abort test at maxQ scheduled for Feb. 11. https://t.co/oht5CPXIVu https://t.co/7E3tRMolAk
NASA Greenlights Two $355M Earth Observation Missions
NASA announced two Earth observation missions for continued development as part of its Earth System Explorers Program. STRIVE (Stratosphere Troposphere Response using Infrared Vertically-resolved light Explorer) and EDGE (Earth Dynamics Geodetic Explorer) will go through confirmation review in 2027 and,...
NASA Confirms Crew‑12 Still Set for Feb 11
Asked NASA this afternoon (Feb 5) whether they're still targeting Feb 11 for Crew-12. Here's their reply, which basically is yes, but... (and is pretty much what they said at Tuesday's post-WDR presser, too). https://t.co/icHWwDZ4aI
Space Force Must Adapt to Crowded, Contested Frontier
The future of the Space Force in a competitive, congested and contested space environment https://t.co/mdoxUaVypX https://t.co/0CobrnTYUE
Europe’s Launcher Woes Stem From Internal Issues, Not SpaceX
Europe's coming launcher struggle is not with @SpaceX Starship, but with itself. @esa @defis_eu @CNES @DLR_en @ASI_spazio @Arianespace @Avio_Group #EuropeanSpaceConf. https://t.co/Iy7puQTY19 https://t.co/4iJM7xnTOp
SpaceX Deploys Giant Crane to Dismantle Crew Access Arm
SpaceX set up a Leibherr LR 13000 crane alongside the crew access tower at Launch Complex 39A. The company appears to be readying the removal of the crew access arm. Watch live: https://t.co/tm2wZQn8Lb https://t.co/oXRoyniGM8
HSST Passes NASA Authorization Bill, Rejects Drone Detection Amendment
HSST unanimously adopted (37-0) the NASA auth bill, HR 7273, as amnded. List of adopted amndmnts: https://t.co/DpUjGFOTeA. One (Rep Stevens) rejected by recorded vote (18-19) to improve NASA's ability to detect drones entering its airspace. Opponents said not right bill...
EU Nears Security Accreditation for Galileo PRS Service
.@defis_eu says @GalileoGNSS secure PRS service to get EU security accreditation 'soon;' @DLR_en preparing service to geo-locate global GPS/Galileo interference. #EuropeanSpaceConf. @GrudlerCh. https://t.co/BEoAxMEwVU https://t.co/CtsfxxkoYt
Congress Orders Study on Boosting ISS Post‑Operations
At ongoing markup, HSS&T just adopted a Whitesides/Begich amndmt requiring an analysis of viability/costs of boosting ISS at end of ops instead of deorbiting it. No mandate to do that, or $, just an analysis so can understand options. Babin...
Rep. Beyer Proposes, Then Withdraws Discovery Transfer Amendment
At HSS&T markup of NASA auth bill right now, Rep Beyer (D-VA) offered amndmt abt transferring shuttle Discovery to Houston. Wld have req info about cost and protecting vehicle from harm. Offered to withdrew after commitment from cmte chair Babin...
NASA Addresses TSMU Leaks After SLS Wet Rehearsal
Following the wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket on Feb. 2, NASA leadership discussed, among other aspects of the test, the leaks that cropped up connected to the tail service mast umbilical (TSMU), and the next steps towards launch. Full...
Asteroid Has 1‑in‑23 Chance to Strike Moon in 2032
This asteroid has a 1 in 23 chance of hitting the Moon in 2032! Astronomers just ran simulations to figure out what happens if it does… #space #asteroid #nasa #astronomy #astrokobi
Crew‑12 Launch Moves to Feb 11 Amid Artemis Delay
Not so good news for Artemis II is good news for Crew-12, which can launch on Feb 11 now. One wrinkle, tho, could be Falcon 9 second stage “off nominal” performance yesterday on the Starlink launch. NASA’s Amit Kshatriya said...
Trump Signs FY2026 Funding, 11 of 12 Bills Enacted
This afternoon the House passed and then President Trump quickly signed into law a bill that funds Defense, THUD (incl the FAA and its Office of Commercial Space Transportation) and 3 others for FY2026. Now 11 of the 12 FY2026...
Data Needed Before New WDR; March Delay Triggers VAB Rollback
Post-WDR news conference key takeaways: need to look at data before determining next steps and setting date for new WDR; if can't launch by end of March window, probably have to roll back to VAB to replace batteries in the...
Lori Glaze Named Moon-To
NASA's news conf post-WDR is underway (watch on YouTube). Lori Glaze is introduced as Moon to Mars Mission Manager, not Acting AA for ESDMD. https://t.co/67JSPovRN0
CesiumAstro Secures $270M to Boost Defense Contracts
Spacecom company @CesiumAstro announced that it closed a $270M round of funding—which will help the company to cement further contracts in the defense sector, and build out its natsec business. https://t.co/yg15DTFTWo
Musk's Data Centers Leverage SpaceX Launch and Starlink Economics
The SpaceX-era economy is evolving yet again. Understand the launch and Starlink economics behind Elon Musk’s data center push in our report. https://t.co/mGgSQMqdpH
Artemis Launch Delayed to March for Safety Preparations
Launch delayed 'til March due to hydrogen leaks, a balky hatch, need to launch a crew to Space Station, and geometry with the Moon. Next opportunities: March 6, 7, 8, 9, 11. For the familes & friends it's a big...
NASA Postpones Artemis II Launch Decision Until March
[Reposting bc the time for today's news conf has changed to 1:00 pm ET, not noon.] NASA Will Wait Until March for Artemis II https://t.co/KABsiD8zbg NASA will have a news conference at 1:00 pm today (Tuesday, Feb 3) about the...
CEO's Pitch for Airbus‑Thales Merger Paradoxically Undermines It
.@AirbusSpace @AirbusDefence CEO makes the case for the space merger w/ @Thales_Alenia_S & @LDO_Space, but inadvertently also makes the case against it. #EuropeanSpaceConf @defis_eu.https://t.co/skIuYdw2mr
Three Rockets Ready, Fueling the Next Lunar Race
Quite a moment. Artemis 2, Long March 10A with Mengzhou, and Starship V3 all undergoing preparations, all with big implications for lunar ambitions. https://t.co/ZA0tV6Nrei
NASA Explains Sudden Stop at T‑5:15 Countdown
Here's the latest from NASA on why the terminal count stopped at T-5 minutes, 15 seconds: https://t.co/D3mBeV9dAl
NASA Aborts Wet Dress Rehearsal with 5 Minutes Left
NASA terminated the wet dress rehearsal at T-5 minutes, 15 seconds. The plan originally was to take the count down to T-33 seconds. Standing by for further information from NASA as to why the test ended early. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt https://t.co/oYOBPw51y0
NASA Begins Final Minutes of Wet Dress Rehearsal Countdown
The terminal count is underway with less than five minutes remaining in this launch simulation. NASA will go through just one terminal countdown tonight as part of the wet dress rehearsal tanking test. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5cCGV
Artemis II: Orion Hatches Sealed, Single Terminal Countdown
Latest on the Artemis II WDR. Orion hatches are closed. They'll do a single terminal countdown. https://t.co/LY2imrAIdp
NASA Closes Abort Hatch, Opts for Single Terminal Count
As of 10:30 p.m. EST (0330 UTC), NASA says the Launch Abort System hatch is closed and the closeout crew is going through its final work before leaving the pad. Also, the decision was made to perform one terminal count,...
Corrected NASA Update Shows Current WDR Status
Posted the wrong NASA update. This is where the WDR stands as of 9:51 pm ET: https://t.co/rtQdwNxi2D
Orion Hatch Pressurization Valve Accidentally Vented, Delays Continue
Teams ran into another issue tonight. This time concerning "a valve associated with Orion's hatch pressurization" that was "inadvertently vented." Read the latest statement from the agency below. Watch live: https://t.co/NhtPQ5dawt https://t.co/VGAUhia5fa
Artemis II Countdown Hits T‑10 Hold, Rehearsal Extends Past Window
Artemis II WDR update. At 8:50 pm ET NASA's YouTube stream says countdown has entered T-10 hold. Rehearsal will extend beyond simulated 9:00 pm ET launch window open. Closeout crew work continues in white room.
