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Artemis II Crew Conducts Launch Day Demonstration Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have completed a major pre-launch milestone, participating in a Launch Day Demonstration designed to rehearse crew and ground operations ahead of the agency’s first crewed lunar mission of the Artemis era. The test was conducted at Kennedy Space Center, with flight hardware located inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, where the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft are currently stacked.The demonstration allowed astronauts and launch teams to walk through the sam
Rocket Lab Secures $816M SDA Contract, Expanding Its Role in America’s Next Missile-Tracking Constellation
Rocket Lab has secured its largest single contract to date: an $816 million prime award from the U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) to design and manufacture 18 satellites for the agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3) program, a core element of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).The award consists of an $806 million base contract with up to $10.45 million in options and further cements Rocket Lab’s growing role as a prime contractor in U.S. national security space.This co
Jared Isaacman Sworn In as NASA’s 15th Administrator — A New Era of Ambition and Innovation
In a landmark moment for America’s space program, Jared Isaacman was officially sworn in as the 15th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on December 18, 2025 after a contentious and high-profile confirmation process. Isaacman assumes leadership of NASA at a pivotal juncture in human space exploration, with the Artemis lunar program gearing up for critical missions and the long-term aspiration of sending humans to Mars firmly in view.From Entrepreneur to Space Leade
Electron Delivers STP-S30 to Orbit in Flawless Nighttime Launch
Wallops Island, Virginia — Rocket Lab has successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s STP-S30 mission, with company founder and CEO Peter Beck confirming a 100% mission success following Electron’s ascent from Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.The Electron rocket lifted off during the middle of the night, executing a clean ascent and placing its payload into the targeted low Earth orbit. All mission objectives were met, marking another fla
Rocket Lab Poised for STP-S30 Launch with Innovative DiskSat Demonstrations
Wallops Island, Virginia — Rocket Lab is preparing to launch the U.S. Space Force’s STP-S30 mission aboard its Electron rocket in the early hours of Thursday, December 18, 2025. The launch window opens at 05:00 UTC (12:00 a.m. Eastern / 9:00 p.m. Pacific on Dec. 17) from Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.Dubbed “Don’t Be Such A Square,” this flight marks the company’s 20ᵗʰ Electron launch of 2025 and the 78ᵗʰ mission overall — a sign
Starship Cleared for Florida: SpaceX Begins Building a New Launch Era at Cape Canaveral
A Major Milestone for America’s Next Heavy-Lift Launch SystemIn a landmark decision with wide-reaching implications for U.S. spaceflight, the Department of the Air Force has officially approved SpaceX to redevelop Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for future Starship launches. The announcement, delivered on December 1, 2025, concludes a lengthy environmental and regulatory review and opens the door for Starship–Super Heavy operations from Florida for the firs