Space Force awards SpaceX $1.6 billion contract for 18 launches
Posted: Sat, Aug 1 10:30 AM ET (1430 GMT)
The Space Force selected SpaceX for 18 Falcon 9 launches to deploy military satellite constellations. The Space Force announced Wednesday it awarded two task orders...

Proposed FAA rule would waive environmental regulations for launch licensing
Posted: Sat, Aug 1 10:28 AM ET (1428 GMT)
A proposed FAA rule would exempt commercial launches from many environmental regulations. The proposal, published Thursday in the Federal Register, would waive requirements from 13...

Starship launches in 13th test flight
Posted: Sun, Jul 26 7:38 AM ET (1138 GMT)
SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle on its 13th test flight Friday. Starship lifted off from Starbase, Texas, at 6:51 pm EDT (2251 GMT) after...

Long March 3B launches despite lightning strike
Posted: Sun, Jul 26 7:26 AM ET (1126 GMT)
A Long March 3B successfully launched a data relay satellite despite being struck by lightning during its ascent. The Long March 3B lifted off at...

FCC approves satellite spectrum, licensing changes
Posted: Sun, Jul 26 7:21 AM ET (1121 GMT)
The FCC approved on Wednesday satellite spectrum changes and licensing reforms. Commissioners approved an order that sets up an auction next July of 160 megahertz...

Relativity Space to expand rocket production to Florida
Posted: Sun, Jul 26 7:19 AM ET (1119 GMT)
Relativity Space will expand production of its Terran R rocket in Florida. The company and Space Florida announced a deal Tuesday where the state will...

Northrop Grumman takes additional charge on Vulcan booster problems
Posted: Sun, Jul 26 7:17 AM ET (1117 GMT)
Northrop Grumman is taking another charge related to redesign of the solid rocket motor it produces for United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur. The company...

Skyroot Aerospace reaches orbit on first Vikram-1 launch
Posted: Sun, Jul 19 3:38 PM ET (1938 GMT)
Indian launch startup Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its first Vikram-1 rocket Saturday. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 2:...

SpaceX scrubs Starship launch attempt
Posted: Sun, Jul 19 3:20 PM ET (1920 GMT)
SpaceX called off a Starship launch attempt Thursday night because of engine problems. The launch of Starship on its 13th suborbital test flight was scheduled...

Swissto12 raises $70 million
Posted: Sun, Jul 19 3:13 PM ET (1913 GMT)
Swissto12 has raised $70 million to expand production of its small geostationary orbit satellites. The company announced Thursday the Series C round from undisclosed investors....