Chinese Long March launch tests grid fins for safely, future reusability
HELSINKI — Launch of a Long March 2C from Xichang last week included a first use of grid fins by China to minimize the threat posed by the spent first stage to populated ...…
11 Must-see space movies for anyone serious about space
To help commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, SpaceNews asked readers to weigh in on the must-see realistic space movies for anyone serious about space...…
NASA warns commercial crew delays create uncertainty in ISS operations
ATLANTA — As NASA praises the increased amount of research being performed on the International Space Station, the station’s manager cautions that uncertainty about ...…
Intelsat pins Intelsat-29e failure on external event, readies replacement order
WASHINGTON — Intelsat says a micrometeoroid impact or an electrostatic discharge coupled with a “harness flaw” are the most likely reasons its first high-throughput ...…
Blue Origin and SpaceX among winners of NASA technology agreements for lunar landers and launch vehicles
ATLANTA — Blue Origin and SpaceX have secured multiple agreements with NASA intended to support the development of technologies for launch vehicles and lunar landers.
The ...…