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NASA sets new date for James Webb Space Telescope launchNASA sets new date for James Webb Space Telescope launch
NASA’s Perseverance rover finally snatched its first Mars rock sampleNASA’s Perseverance rover finally snatched its first Mars rock sample
NASA’s Perseverance to attempt second Mars soil scoop, hoping rocks don’t ‘crumble’NASA’s Perseverance to attempt second Mars soil scoop, hoping rocks don’t ‘crumble’
SpaceX’s lunar lander contract on hold again pending Blue Origin’s lawsuitSpaceX’s lunar lander contract on hold again pending Blue Origin’s lawsuit
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sues NASA, escalating its fight for a Moon lander contractJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin sues NASA, escalating its fight for a Moon lander contract
NASA’s new space suits are delayed, making a 2024 Moon landing ‘not feasible’NASA’s new space suits are delayed, making a 2024 Moon landing ‘not feasible’
Boeing postpones its Starliner mission after detecting a technical issueBoeing postpones its Starliner mission after detecting a technical issue
Watch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to spaceWatch Boeing launch its astronaut capsule to space
Microsoft director with intelligence background will lead the White House’s space councilMicrosoft director with intelligence background will lead the White House’s space council
Government denies Blue Origin’s challenge to NASA’s lunar lander programGovernment denies Blue Origin’s challenge to NASA’s lunar lander program
Russia blames software glitch for misfired engines that shoved ISSRussia blames software glitch for misfired engines that shoved ISS
After years of turmoil, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set for a do-over

Test-launching its astronaut capsule a second time, Boeing needs a success now more than ever

Joey Roulette
NASA’s Europa Clipper will fly on SpaceX’s Falcon HeavyNASA’s Europa Clipper will fly on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy
‘Huge leap’ for NASA’s Mars helicopter ushers new mission support role‘Huge leap’ for NASA’s Mars helicopter ushers new mission support role
Listen to the sounds of China’s Zhurong rover on the surface of MarsListen to the sounds of China’s Zhurong rover on the surface of Mars
Earth has been trapping heat at an alarming new rate, study findsEarth has been trapping heat at an alarming new rate, study finds
China, Russia aim for first joint astronaut Moon landings in next decadeChina, Russia aim for first joint astronaut Moon landings in next decade
SpaceX ignored last-minute warnings from the FAA before December Starship launch

Elon Musk’s company was told SN8’s launch would violate its FAA license, but SpaceX launched anyway

Joey Roulette
China’s Zhurong rover sends a selfie from MarsChina’s Zhurong rover sends a selfie from Mars
The Senate just advanced the beef between SpaceX and Blue OriginThe Senate just advanced the beef between SpaceX and Blue Origin
NASA’s Juno probe will get close to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede on MondayNASA’s Juno probe will get close to Jupiter’s moon Ganymede on Monday
NASA will send two missions to Venus for the first time in over 30 yearsNASA will send two missions to Venus for the first time in over 30 years
SpaceX signs bulk deal for three private Crew Dragon missionsSpaceX signs bulk deal for three private Crew Dragon missions
NASA’s Curiosity rover has captured amazing images of clouds on MarsNASA’s Curiosity rover has captured amazing images of clouds on Mars
NASA’s Mars helicopter had a midair brain fartNASA’s Mars helicopter had a midair brain fart
Lockheed Martin and GM are working on an electric Moon buggyLockheed Martin and GM are working on an electric Moon buggy
Former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is returning to space — this time, on a private rideFormer NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is returning to space — this time, on a private ride
ZIGBEE ON MARS!ZIGBEE ON MARS!
Thomas Ricker
One of NASA’s Solar Orbiter tools caught its first video of a coronal mass ejectionOne of NASA’s Solar Orbiter tools caught its first video of a coronal mass ejection
NASA chief Bill Nelson talks rockets, Moon plans, and partnerships

Nelson on his first few days on the job: ‘I’m drinking from a firehose’

Joey Roulette
From Texas to Hawaii: SpaceX plans first orbital Starship testFrom Texas to Hawaii: SpaceX plans first orbital Starship test
Proposed bill aims to toss a new wrench in NASA’s Moon lander planProposed bill aims to toss a new wrench in NASA’s Moon lander plan
NASA’s asteroid-punching spacecraft begins its trek back homeNASA’s asteroid-punching spacecraft begins its trek back home
Watch — and hear — NASA’s Ingenuity copter zip around on MarsWatch — and hear — NASA’s Ingenuity copter zip around on Mars
SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts make “flawless” nighttime splashdown in Gulf of MexicoSpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts make “flawless” nighttime splashdown in Gulf of Mexico
NASA suspends SpaceX’s $2.9 billion moon lander contract after rivals protestNASA suspends SpaceX’s $2.9 billion moon lander contract after rivals protest
Acing its fourth flight on Mars, NASA’s Ingenuity will advance to a new testing roundAcing its fourth flight on Mars, NASA’s Ingenuity will advance to a new testing round
Space community mourns the death of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael CollinsSpace community mourns the death of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin protests NASA’s $2.9 billion Moon contract with SpaceXJeff Bezos’ Blue Origin protests NASA’s $2.9 billion Moon contract with SpaceX
Ingenuity takes its third flight on MarsIngenuity takes its third flight on Mars

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