China's Space Program Investment Surges, Report Warns
A new report finds China's space program is rapidly expanding, with investment soaring to $2.86 billion, challenging the long-standing leadership of the U.S.
#China Space Program#NASA#Space Race
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SpaceX Deploys 28 Starlink Satellites in Pre-Dawn Launch
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, deploying 28 Starlink broadband satellites into low-Earth orbit in a pre-dawn mission.
#SpaceX#Falcon 9#Starlink
Fram2 Mission Shares Possible First X-Ray Image from Space
The commander of the Fram2 mission shared an x-ray image of a hand, potentially the first ever taken in space, as part of a series of scientific experiments.
#Fram2 Mission#Space Exploration#Medical Imaging
Cygnus Cargo Mission to ISS Delayed by Engine Anomaly
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo mission to the ISS is delayed after an engine issue on the new, larger XL spacecraft, which carries 11,000 pounds of supplies.
#NASA#International Space Station#Northrop Grumman
Private Stations to Replace ISS After 2030 Deorbit
The International Space Station is set to deorbit in 2030. NASA is funding private firms like Axiom Space to build commercial replacements, fostering a new economy in low Earth orbit.
#International Space Station#NASA#Axiom Space
SpaceX Sets Predawn Starlink Launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX is scheduled to launch 28 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, with weather conditions rated at 65% favorable.
#SpaceX#Starlink#Falcon 9
Large Asteroid to Make Safe Earth Flyby on September 18
An asteroid the size of a large monument, designated 2025 FA22, will make a safe but close pass by Earth on September 18, offering a live viewing opportunity.
#Asteroid#Near-Earth Object#Astronomy
NASA Confirms 6,000 Exoplanets in Search for New Worlds
NASA has officially confirmed the existence of over 6,000 exoplanets, a major milestone that highlights the rapid acceleration of planetary discovery.
#NASA#Exoplanets#Space Exploration
China Poised to Overtake US in Space Within a Decade
A new report warns China's space program is advancing so rapidly it could surpass the U.S. in aerospace technology within a decade, citing massive investment.
#China Space Program#Commercial Spaceflight#NASA
SpaceX Prepares for 11th Starship Flight with Pad Move
SpaceX has moved its newest Starship vehicle to the launch pad at its Starbase facility, signaling the start of final preparations for its 11th test flight.
#SpaceX#Starship#Rocket Launch
Cygnus Cargo Ship Delays ISS Arrival After Engine Issue
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo ship has delayed its arrival at the International Space Station after its main engines stopped firing sooner than planned.
#NASA#International Space Station#Cygnus Spacecraft
Russia Aims to Build Satellite Internet to Rival Starlink
Russia's space agency confirms plans to build a low-Earth orbit satellite internet service, aiming to challenge the dominance of SpaceX's Starlink.
#Russia#Satellite Internet#Starlink