By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 4 January 2024 SpaceX alone was responsible for 98 of the 109 launch attempts made by the US in 2023, and 1,937 of the 2,234 US satellites successfully orbited. WASHINGTON — The United States led the world, far surpassing both China and Russia,
(Image credit: Intuitive Machines) By Monisha Ravisetti, published by Space.com, 10 January 2024 Despite anomalies experienced by the Peregrine lunar lander, scientists are looking ahead to upcoming missions under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. NEW ORLEANS — It was only two days ago when Peregrine, the inaugural private lander
The first photo snapped by Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander in space, shared via X on Jan. 8, 2024. (Image credit: Astrobotic via X) By Mike Wall, Published by Space.com, 9 January 2024 But the mission team is squeezing some extra life out of the pioneering probe. The moon dreams of Astrobotic's
By Kit Roberts, Published by Unilad, 6 January 2024 A rocket will be launched into space carrying the remains of a number of famous people. The expedition aims to create a 'permanent memorial' in space, with some of the remains being dropped on the Moon while the rest are taken
By Chris Morris, Published by Yahoo News, 5 January, 2024 Elon Musk might have his eyes on Mars, but as he focuses on the Red Planet, two private aerospace companies are planning to return the U.S. to the moon for the first time since 1972. Pittsburgh’s Astrobotic Technology will send
The Space Force is considering how to create a commercial space reserve fleet that would leverage industry technology in a conflict. (Viasat) By Courtney Albon, Published by Defense News, 5 January 2024 WASHINGTON — The Space Force is “days away” from adopting a strategy for buying and integrating commercial space
By Brett Tingley, Publihed by Space.com, 4 January 2024 With these new opportunities and new ways of doing business, we recognize that some non-NASA commercial payloads can be a cause for concern to some communities.' On Jan. 8, a ULA rocket will send Astrobiotic's Peregrine lander toward the moon. If it lands
By Jeff Spry, Published by Space.com, 4 January 2024 "The act of depositing human remains and other materials, which could be perceived as discards in any other location, on the moon is tantamount to desecration of this sacred space." For better or worse, the moon is officially open for business.
