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What time is SpaceX's Starship Flight 10 launch on Aug. 24?
tmalik@space.com (Tariq Malik) , Tariq Malik, Space.com
SpaceX is aiming to launch its Starship Flight 9 test mission no earlier than Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT), but only if conditions allow.
Aug 23, 2025, 12:25 PM
Trump signs executive order to boost commercial space — and shift NASA's balance of power
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
The executive order directs multiple federal agencies to streamline launch licensing, fast-track spaceport construction and better support emerging in-space industries.
Aug 14, 2025, 2:48 PM
Who's a good robot dog? Bert and Spot explore Mars-like surface with help from AI and astronaut in space
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com
"We have now achieved all the technical requirements for controlling complex robotic missions on Mars — and for a future permanent lunar research station."
Aug 7, 2025, 6:00 PM
NASA aiming to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
NASA is accelerating its plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, aiming to establish such a power outpost by 2030, according to Politico.
Aug 5, 2025, 7:48 PM
Artemis 2 astronauts stress importance of their moon mission as NASA faces budget, workforce cuts: 'We have to move the needle.'
brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley) , Brett Tingley, Space.com
NASA's next moon astronauts underscored the importance of their upcoming Artemis 2 mission despite a turbulent time for the space agency full of budget cuts and workforce reductions.
Jul 30, 2025, 8:00 PM
Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters
Chris Vagasky, Space.com
Satellite data allows meteorologists to keep track of the location, structure and intensity of severe weather, helping to keep people safe. Now they're losing access to these satellites.
Jul 27, 2025, 12:00 PM
NASA losing nearly 4,000 employees to Trump administration's 'deferred resignation' program
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
Nearly 4,000 NASA employees have chosen to accept the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" option, reducing the agency's workforce by more than 20%.
Jul 26, 2025, 4:24 AM
Senegal becomes 56th country to sign Artemis Accords for peaceful space exploration
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com
Senegal has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 56th nation — and the fourth African country — to commit to a shared vision for peaceful and transparent space exploration.
Jul 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
NASA or the Space Force: Who should protect Earth from dangerous asteroids?
Leonard David, Space.com
NASA currently leads the nation's planetary defense efforts, but some are calling for the Space Force to take control.
Jul 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
'NASA is under attack.' Space agency employees and lawmakers protest mass layoffs, science cuts amid budget turmoil
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
NASA employees and allies protested sweeping science cuts they say are gutting the agency from within. As Congress pushes back on NASA leadership, workers warn the damage is already underway — and the future of U.S. space exploration is at risk.
Jul 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
Spain offers 400 million euros to revive Thirty Meter Telescope as Trump suggests cancelling project
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
"Spain wants and can be the home of the future of astronomy and astrophysics."
Jul 24, 2025, 8:00 PM
Space Force's Golden Dome chief says space-based missile interceptors are possible today. 'We have proven every element of the physics'
brett.tingley@futurenet.com (Brett Tingley) , Brett Tingley, Space.com
The head of the Trump administration's Golden Dome program says the technologies needed to create such an ambitious space-based missile defense system already exist.
Jul 23, 2025, 5:23 PM
Nearly 300 NASA scientists sign 'Voyager Declaration' to protest Trump space science budget cuts
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com
Nearly 300 current and former NASA employees — including astronauts, engineers and scientists — have signed the "Voyager Declaration," a formal statement raising alarm over recent actions and steep budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration.
Jul 22, 2025, 3:00 PM
Europe tests largest-ever Mars parachute in the stratosphere above the Arctic (video)
tereza.pultarova@futurenet.com (Tereza Pultarova) , Tereza Pultarova, Space.com
"We are happy to confirm that we have a parachute design that can work on Mars — an ambitious system with the largest parachute ever to be flown outside Earth"
Jul 22, 2025, 2:00 PM
NASA workers plan 'Moon Day' protest on July 20 to oppose mass layoffs, budget cuts. 'This year has been an utter nightmare that has not stopped.'
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
Workers from within NASA will protest the space agency leadership's "preemptive over-compliance" of the White House's proposed budget, gutting science and eliminating jobs.
Jul 18, 2025, 12:00 PM
NASA won't publish key climate change report online, citing 'no legal obligation' to do so
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
NASA will not host the U.S. government's primary climate assessment reports on its website after all, despite a White House claim that they would be available via the space agency.
Jul 16, 2025, 9:00 PM
The largest Mars rock on Earth is up for auction in NYC — it could be yours for $4 million (or more)
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
The largest Mars rock on Earth will soon be auctioned off in NYC, and could sell for at least $2 million.
Jul 15, 2025, 1:00 PM
Senators push back on Trump's proposal to cut NASA science funding by 47%
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
The Senate appropriations committee initially voted in favor of a bill rejecting Trump's NASA budget cuts, but discussions are still ongoing.
Jul 10, 2025, 8:09 PM
Trump names Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim NASA administrator
jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com
Trump abruptly announced the appointment of Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy as acting NASA Administrator as the U.S. Senate reviews the space agency's proposed budget.
Jul 10, 2025, 1:42 PM
Every living former NASA science chief opposes Trump's proposed budget cuts in letter to Congress
Stefanie Waldek, Space.com
The letter warns that the proposed FY2026 budget would halt dozens of missions, gut future programs and threaten U.S. leadership in space science.
Jul 9, 2025, 5:00 PM
Trump explains why he pulled Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA chief
mwall@space.com (Mike Wall) , Mike Wall, Space.com
President Donald Trump says he withdrew the nomination of Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator after learning of his donations to Democratic political candidates.
Jul 8, 2025, 9:00 PM
Could NASA's Mars Sample Return be saved? New $3 billion private plan would haul home Red Planet rocks (video)
andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones) , Andrew Jones, Space.com
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new proposal to take over NASA's beleaguered Mars Sample Return mission for less than half the current cost while achieving key science goals.
Jul 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
How Trump's budget cuts could affect 2 iconic space telescopes: Hubble and James Webb
Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com
At the 246th American Astronomical Society meeting in Alaska last month, scientists discussed how Trump's budget cuts could affect operations for the Hubble Space Telescope and JWST.
Jul 8, 2025, 1:00 PM
US military cuts climate scientists off from vital satellite sea-ice data
Keith Cooper, Space.com
In the latest attack on science by the Trump administration, researchers at the National Snow and Ice Data Center will no longer receive data from a fleet of military satellites.
Jul 6, 2025, 2:00 PM
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