NASA Earth science director to retire
WASHINGTON — The longtime director of NASA’s Earth science division, who in recent years provided a steadying hand amid budget concerns while seeking to take advantage ...…
Nominations now open for the SpaceNews Awards for Excellence & Innovation
The 2nd annual SpaceNews Awards for Excellence & Innovation honor excellence and innovation among space professionals, companies, programs and organizations during ...…
Proton Medium, International Launch Services’ answer to Falcon 9, put on “indefinite hold”
WASHINGTON — Russia has suspended development of the Proton Medium rocket that U.S.-based International Launch Services (ILS) began marketing two years ago as its ...…
ISS leak highlights concerns about orbital debris and station operations
WASHINGTON — As the crew of the International Space Station worked Aug. 30 to fix, at least temporarily, a minor air leak, the incident illustrated the growing orbital ...…
Air Force soon to announce decision on future launch vehicles
Launch Service Agreement contracts are projected to be announced in September, according to the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center.
WASHINGTON — The Air ...…