05 November 2021
Blue Origin loses NASA lawsuit over SpaceX lunar lander contract
... Blue Origin who subsequently filed protests with the US’s Government Accountability Office (GAO) to lodge their dissatisfaction. “In NASA’s own words, it has made a ‘high risk’ selection,” said Blue Origin back in April “Their decision eliminates...
11 March 2019
NASA outlines future Moon to Mars plans
... U.S. Congress last year. “President Trump’s fiscal year 2020 NASA budget is one of the strongest on record for our storied...on to Mars, and we want the world to come with us. “NASA is everywhere, and we are impacting people’s lives across the globe. ...
25 October 2019
Jim Bridenstine discusses impact of Trump impeachment on NASA plans
...of the country's fiscal 2020 federal budget negotiations. NASA officials have said just over US$500 million of... Bridenstine - Trump's appointee to run the agency - acknowledged that NASA didn't expect to provide those figures until the agency turns in...
29 April 2020
NASA's new solar sail system to be tested on-board NanoAvionics' satellite
... the solar sail during and after deployment. "I'm tremendously proud and excited that NanoAvionics will be part of NASA's effort to validate a new beam-powered propulsion system, eventually leading to more marvelous deep-space missions following...
22 June 2020
Virgin Galactic announces an agreement with NASA for private orbital spaceflight to the ISS
...Virgin Galactic said “We are excited to partner with NASA on this private orbital spaceflight program, which will not... platform, but also offer our space training infrastructure to NASA and other agencies. Based on the unsurpassed levels of ...
23 February 2021
NASA releases first audio recording of Mars and stunning landing video of Perseverance
... how you land on Mars – or why it is so difficult – or how cool it would be to do so – you need look no further,” said acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk. “Perseverance is just getting started, and already has provided some of the most iconic...