Johns Hopkins and SpaceNews Launch Future of Space Series

Johns Hopkins University and SpaceNews have partnered to launch a new public discussion series focused on the future of space exploration, technology, and policy.

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Leaked 'Athena' Plan Reveals Power Struggle for NASA's Future
Space Policy

Leaked 'Athena' Plan Reveals Power Struggle for NASA's Future

A leaked 62-page document titled 'Athena' has revealed a high-stakes power struggle for the future leadership and direction of NASA, pitting two different visions against each other.

Nathan PierceNathan Pierce
FIU Positions Itself at the Center of Space Policy Debate
Space Policy

FIU Positions Itself at the Center of Space Policy Debate

Florida International University is leveraging its public policy expertise to address the growing need for space governance, security, and international law.

Nathan PierceNathan Pierce
Interstellar Visitor Mysteriously Brightens Near the Sun
Space Science

Interstellar Visitor Mysteriously Brightens Near the Sun

A rare interstellar object, 3I/ATLAS, has puzzled scientists after it rapidly and unexpectedly brightened during its recent close pass of the Sun.

Leo GallagherLeo Gallagher
Why the New Moon Rush Isn't a Cold War Space Race
Space Policy

Why the New Moon Rush Isn't a Cold War Space Race

Experts argue that comparing the current US-China lunar ambitions to the Cold War is a flawed analogy that ignores key legal and collaborative realities.

Nathan PierceNathan Pierce
UND Summit to Focus on Hypersonics and Space Defense
Space Defense

UND Summit to Focus on Hypersonics and Space Defense

The University of North Dakota's second Space Operations Summit will focus on hypersonics, national security, and the future of commercial space stations.

Marcus ThompsonMarcus Thompson
Europe Unveils New Plan to Defend Earth from Asteroids
Space Defense

Europe Unveils New Plan to Defend Earth from Asteroids

The European Space Agency is expanding its planetary defense program with new missions to detect, study, and deflect potentially hazardous near-Earth asteroids.

Leo GallagherLeo Gallagher
MDA Space Invests $10 Million in Maritime Launch
Space Economy

MDA Space Invests $10 Million in Maritime Launch

MDA Space has announced a $10 million equity investment in Maritime Launch Services, a strategic move to accelerate the development of Spaceport Nova Scotia.

Michael O'ConnellMichael O'Connell
Sidus Space and Lonestar Finalize Orbital Data Center Mission
Space Tech

Sidus Space and Lonestar Finalize Orbital Data Center Mission

Sidus Space and Lonestar Data Holdings have finalized an agreement to launch an orbital data center, integrating a data storage payload into a LizzieSat-5 satellite.

Evelyn ReedEvelyn Reed
Rocket Lab's Mynaric Bid Faces European Sovereignty Scrutiny
Space Policy

Rocket Lab's Mynaric Bid Faces European Sovereignty Scrutiny

Rocket Lab's $150 million bid to acquire German laser tech firm Mynaric is under review by Berlin, raising questions amid Europe's push for sovereign space capabilities.

Marcus ThompsonMarcus Thompson
South Korea Completes Key Spy Satellite Constellation
Space Defense

South Korea Completes Key Spy Satellite Constellation

South Korea has successfully launched the fourth and final satellite for its "425 Project," completing a sophisticated surveillance constellation.

Marcus ThompsonMarcus Thompson
Sacramento's Unhoused Navigate a Maze of Temporary Shelters
Housing

Sacramento's Unhoused Navigate a Maze of Temporary Shelters

In Sacramento, individuals facing homelessness navigate a complex system of shelters and temporary housing, often forced to leave most of their belongings behind.

Aisha RahmanAisha Rahman
Launch Providers Confront the Starship Challenge
Space Economy

Launch Providers Confront the Starship Challenge

Launch providers, from established players like ULA to startups like Stoke Space, are outlining strategies to compete in the era of SpaceX's Starship by focusing on increased launch cadence.

Evelyn ReedEvelyn Reed