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Launch Vehicles & Propulsion
Dec 20, 2024
The return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon won’t happen until at least mid-2027, says NASA.
Dec 20, 2024
It is not quite Starlink, but Europe aims to have its own commercial satellite communication mega-ish constellation ready starting in 2030.
Commercial Space
Dec 23, 2024
In February 2024, the U.S. Space Force set up a pilot program called Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT).
Dec 20, 2024
The nomination of entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA may prove to be a turning point.
Satellites
Dec 20, 2024
Poland is buying four microsatellites as it looks to build out its space-based reconnaissance capabilities, with the constellation set to be deployed in 2027.
Dec 20, 2024
It is not quite Starlink, but Europe aims to have its own commercial satellite communication mega-ish constellation ready starting in 2030.
Budget, Policy & Regulation
Dec 20, 2024
The nomination of entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA may prove to be a turning point.
Dec 20, 2024
The return of U.S. astronauts to the Moon won’t happen until at least mid-2027, says NASA.
Operations & Safety
Dec 23, 2024
In 2024, the effort oversaw the launch and execution of 110 science and technology projects across seven crew, resupply and private astronaut missions.
Dec 20, 2024
Poland is buying four microsatellites as it looks to build out its space-based reconnaissance capabilities, with the constellation set to be deployed in 2027.
Space Exploration
Dec 23, 2024
Each commercial contract agreement task order is scheduled to take effect from February 2025 through September 2029, with an option for the five-year extension.
Dec 20, 2024
Among the space sector’s notable developments in 2024 were the flight of new launch vehicles and missions to the Moon and to Mars.