The rocket explodes. Photograph: AP By Oliver Holmes, Published by The Guardian, 30 March 2025 Uncrewed Spectrum test rocket’s failure seconds after blast-off said to have produced extensive data nonetheless A test rocket intended to kickstart satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded less than a minute after takeoff from
One of Rocket Lab's current Electron rockets launched a satellite for the US Air Force's Space Force division from Mahia. Photo / Rocket Lab Published by RNZ, 29 March 2025 Rocket Lab, which launches from Mahia and from the US, has won into a Pentagon contract, with up to $NZ10
An artist’s conception shows Gravitics’ Orbital Carrier with payloads ready for deployment. (Gravitics Illustration) By Collins Eshiet, Published by Orbital Today, 28 March 2025 The new Gravitics orbital carrier project is proof that the US Space Force is exploring new ways to protect its country from outer space. This new project has
Published by Shetland News, 27 March 2025 SAXAVORD Spaceport in Unst and the West of Scotland Space Cluster have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing Scotland’s position as a global leader in space exploration and technology. A spokesperson said the agreement should “foster collaboration, promote joint R&D [research and
Image: Iron Dome By Dave Lindorff, Published by Counter Punch, 26 March 2025 Impressed with the success of Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ missile defense against a attack by Iranian missiles and drones, President Trump has ordered the US war department to begin research on developing what he calls a ”Golden Dome” defense system
An artist’s conception shows Gravitics’ Orbital Carrier with payloads ready for deployment. (Gravitics Illustration) By Alan Boyle, Published by Geek Wire, 26 March 2025 The U.S. Space Force has chosen Marysville, Wash.-based Gravitics to build and fly an orbital carrier that could deliver maneuverable space vehicles to the final frontier
Air Force Art By Matthew Gault, Published by Gizmodo, 25 March 2025 The military wants to use rockets to move supplies around the world ‘lightning fast.’ The U.S. Air Force announced on Monday that it intends to build two landing pads on a remote island in the Pacific. It wants
By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 25 March 2025 WASHINGTON — Congress earmarked $40 million for commercial surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking services in the recently passed fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution spending bill. Col. Richard Kniseley, director of the Space Force’s Commercial Space Office, said the funding represents a vote
