A realistic and cost-effective path for the United States to advance the exploration and development of the moon, and to keep our nation in the forefront of that enterprise, is to dramatically increase robotic exploration efforts and to focus with urgency on a comprehensive campaign to collect and return geologic samples from a wide range […] The post Accelerate U.S. lunar exploration with a robotic sample return campaign appeared first on SpaceNews.
05/11/2025 14:00In space policy today, Republican views dominate. The party holds majorities in the House and Senate, while the White House is stretching — or breaking — the limits of executive power. Democratic views on space are largely couched in terms of opposition to White House initiatives, such as proposed cuts in NASA’s budget or efforts […] The post Crafting a Democratic space policy in the Trump era appeared first on SpaceNews.
05/11/2025 14:00Deloitte’s ‘Silent Shield’ payloads will test cyber defenses in orbit The post The race to defend satellites from cyberattacks appeared first on SpaceNews.
05/11/2025 13:00German satellite manufacturer Reflex Aerospace has raised 50 million euros ($57.4 million) as it rides a growing wave of interest and investment in European space systems. The post Reflex Aerospace raises 50 million euros appeared first on SpaceNews.
05/11/2025 12:52China’s human spaceflight agency has delayed the scheduled return to Earth of a crewed Shenzhou spacecraft due to a suspected space debris impact. The post China delays Shenzhou-20 crew return after suspected space debris impact appeared first on SpaceNews.
05/11/2025 10:32The White House said Nov. 4 it is renominating Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator, the latest twist in an unprecedented saga over the agency’s leadership. The post White House renominates Isaacman to be NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.
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