Italy’s plan to buy Starlink data deals a serious blow to European space network
"We are strong if we remain united and defend our infrastructure."
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NASA defers decision on Mars Sample Return to the Trump administration
"We want to have the quickest, cheapest way to get these 30 samples back."
Nearly two years after its radical pivot, Fidelity slashes Relativity’s valuation
But a Silicon Valley billionaire might bail the company out.
Annual power ranking of US launch companies finds a shake-up at the bottom
No. 1 should come as no surprise, but we bet you won't guess no. 10.
Outgoing NASA administrator urges incoming leaders to stick with Artemis plan
"I was almost intrigued why they would do it a few days before me being sworn in."
Elon Musk: “We’re going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.”
What to make of Musk's comments that are critical of NASA's lunar plans?
Rocket Report: Avio named top European launch firm; New Glenn may launch soon
"We are making it simpler for new competitors to get consistent access to the spectrum they need."
Russia just launched the 2,000th Semyorka rocket—it’s both a triumph and tragedy
The R-7 family of rockets originated from an ICBM developed to carry nuclear weapons.
A Cold War mystery: Why did Jimmy Carter save the space shuttle?
Ars solves the mystery by going directly to a primary source—the president himself.
After 60 years of spaceflight patches, here are some of our favorites
It turns out the US spy satellite agency is the best of the best at patch design.
After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
Also on Friday, the company obtained a launch license for New Glenn launch attempts.
How might NASA change under Trump? Here’s what is being discussed
"Elon get those rocket ships going because we want to reach Mars before the end of my term."
Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer
ULA's Vulcan rocket is at least several months away from flying again, and Stoke names its engine.
US Space Force warns of “mind-boggling” build-up of Chinese capabilities
Russia and China "have developed and demonstrated the ability to conduct war fighting in space."
Solar power from space? Actually, it might happen in a couple of years.
From Robinhood to slinging photons.
