The Network · 2026-03-27 17:57:26 · Ars Technica
NASA's ambitious blueprint for the next decade in spaceflight, unveiled at its 'Ignition' event, has hit a major point of friction. While plans for a Moon base and streamlined regulations were welcomed, the agency's core strategy for replacing the International Space Station with commercial outposts is running into ser...
The Network · 2026-04-02 00:57:07 · Japan Times
NASA's Artemis moon program has become a critical proving ground for the viability of the agency's traditional aerospace partners. The high-stakes mission is testing whether the established, contractor-built systems of the 'old guard' can compete and integrate within a space industry now dominated by the rapid, commerc...
The Lab · 2026-04-02 20:57:01 · TechCrunch
NASA's Artemis II mission marks a pivotal turning point in space exploration, representing the final crewed lunar flight before the agency cedes operational control to private industry. The pressure is now shifting decisively from the government to the commercial sector, with SpaceX and Blue Origin poised to shoulder t...
The Lab · 2026-04-10 12:22:26 · Ars Technica
A Chinese rocket designed as a reusable, Falcon 9-style workhorse has failed on its third flight, dealing a significant blow to the country's commercial space ambitions. The LandSpace Zhuque-2 rocket, a methane-fueled launcher central to China's push for cost-effective, reusable launch capabilities, reportedly experien...