NASA's Lunar Traffic Cops Prevent Collisions in Orbit
A small NASA team is preventing collisions between a growing number of spacecraft orbiting the Moon, as a near-miss last year highlighted the rising risks.
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Firefly Aerospace Alpha Rocket Achieves Orbit in Key Test
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket has successfully reached orbit in a crucial test flight, marking a comeback after two significant failures in the previous year.
#Firefly Aerospace#Rocket Launch#Alpha Rocket
Firefly Scrubs Alpha Rocket Launch Due to High Winds
Firefly Aerospace has postponed the return-to-flight mission of its Alpha rocket, citing unfavorable high winds at its California launch site.
#Firefly Aerospace#Alpha Rocket#Space Launch
Space Stocks Tumble After Deep Financial Losses
Space infrastructure firm Redwire and launch provider Firefly Aerospace saw their stocks fall over 20% after reporting deep financial losses for Q3 2025.
#Space Industry#Redwire#Firefly Aerospace
SpaceX IPO Could Trigger Major Space Sector Investment Shift
A potential SpaceX IPO could reshape the space industry's investment landscape, driving institutional capital and triggering a wave of new IPOs and consolidations.
#SpaceX#IPO#Space Industry
Space Force Delays Victus Haze Mission to 2026
The U.S. Space Force's Victus Haze mission, a key test of rapid satellite launch capabilities, has been postponed to 2026 due to rocket issues with a provider.
#Space Force#Victus Haze#Aerospace
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.
#SpaceX#Starship#Launch Industry
Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTec for $855M Amid Rocket Setbacks
Firefly Aerospace is acquiring defense tech firm SciTec for $855 million to expand into national security, even as it faces technical setbacks with its Alpha rocket.
#Firefly Aerospace#Aerospace#National Security
Space Leaders Address Mars Economy and Lunar Power Needs
Space industry leaders discussed the future of Martian commerce, the critical need for lunar power, and the rising influence of China's space program at a recent summit.
#Space Economy#Mars#Moon
Firefly to Acquire SciTec in $855 Million Defense Deal
Firefly Aerospace plans to acquire defense contractor SciTec for $855 million, a strategic move to combine its launch capabilities with SciTec's missile defense software.
#Firefly Aerospace#SciTec#Acquisitions
Firefly Alpha Rocket Explodes During Test in Texas
A Firefly Aerospace Alpha rocket exploded during a pre-flight static fire test at its Texas facility. The company confirmed no injuries and has begun an investigation.
#Firefly Aerospace#Rocket Explosion#Alpha Rocket