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NASA weighs Mars telecom orbiter plan as 2026 deadline looms
space28 days ago

NASA weighs Mars telecom orbiter plan as 2026 deadline looms

NASA faces a funding-driven fork: choose and award a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter by Sept. 30, 2026, to restore deep-space comms after MAVEN’s loss, with a possible 2028 launch window. Options range from a pure communications relay to a bus that includes scientific instruments, and a competitive procurement is complicated by a Cruz-led bill and potential JOFOC constraints. Bidders include Blue Origin, SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and others, with administrator Jared Isaacman weighing whether to add science payloads or keep the mission strictly telecom.

via Ars Technica|
#commercial-space#mars#nasa
NASA taps Axiom Space for its fifth private ISS mission
space29 days ago

NASA taps Axiom Space for its fifth private ISS mission

NASA has chosen Axiom Space for its fifth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeting a January 2027 launch from Kennedy Space Center and a stay of up to 14 days. Axiom will provide four crew members to NASA for review, and NASA will purchase in‑orbit services from Axiom, including the ability to return cold-stored scientific samples, as part of NASA’s ongoing push to expand commercial activity in low Earth orbit ahead of Artemis missions.

via NASA (.gov)|
#axiom-space#commercial-space#international-space-station
Senate pressure to replace the ISS with private space stations gains momentum
science1 month ago

Senate pressure to replace the ISS with private space stations gains momentum

A Cruz staffer says NASA must accelerate the Commercial LEO Destinations program to ensure continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit and potentially extend the ISS beyond 2030 if CLDs aren’t ready. The effort has been slowed by leadership changes and shifting directives, with NASA delaying the RFP and funding rounds; a decision on an ISS extension would depend on CLD readiness and the private stations’ progress.

via Ars Technica|
#commercial-space#iss-extension#leo
Trump's Executive Order Reshapes Commercial Space Industry and Regulations
science-and-technology6 months ago

Trump's Executive Order Reshapes Commercial Space Industry and Regulations

President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate U.S. commercial space activities by streamlining regulations, expanding launch infrastructure, and shifting some authority from NASA to other federal agencies, aiming to boost innovation and maintain American leadership in space, though it raises concerns about environmental impacts and NASA's authority.

via Space|
#commercial-space#executive-order#nasa
Trump Eases Regulations to Boost Commercial Space Industry
science-and-technology6 months ago

Trump Eases Regulations to Boost Commercial Space Industry

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to streamline regulations and promote competition in the U.S. commercial space industry, aiming to maintain American leadership in space exploration and technology by reducing regulatory barriers, expediting licensing processes, and fostering innovation, building on previous space policy initiatives and achievements like the establishment of the Space Force and commercial crew missions.

via The White House (.gov)|
#commercial-space#regulatory-reform#science-and-technology
Space Mission Failure Results in Loss of Human Remains and Cannabis at Sea
space-exploration8 months ago

Space Mission Failure Results in Loss of Human Remains and Cannabis at Sea

The Exploration Company's Nyx capsule, carrying human remains and cannabis seeds for scientific research, failed to safely reenter Earth after reaching orbit, resulting in the loss of cargo in the Pacific Ocean. Despite the setback, the mission aimed to study microgravity effects on plants and expand commercial space activities, highlighting both the potential and risks of private space ventures.

via Rude Baguette|
#commercial-space#microgravity-research#mission-possible
"Max Space Reveals Plans for Stadium-Sized Inflatable Space Stations"
space-technology1 year ago

"Max Space Reveals Plans for Stadium-Sized Inflatable Space Stations"

Max Space, a startup, plans to develop inflatable modules for space stations and other applications, with the first module scheduled to launch on a SpaceX mission in 2025. The company's expandable modules are designed to be larger and less expensive than alternatives, with a focus on scalability and cost-effectiveness. Max Space aims to supply modules to other companies developing commercial space stations and is currently focused on developing the technology, having raised a "sub-$10 million" seed round to fund the initial module's development and launch.

via SpaceNews|
#commercial-space#expandable-modules#max-space
"NASA Chooses Companies to Develop Lunar Rovers for Artemis Missions"
space-exploration1 year ago

"NASA Chooses Companies to Develop Lunar Rovers for Artemis Missions"

NASA has selected three companies, Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, to develop lunar rover concepts for Artemis missions, with the rovers to be provided as a service. The rovers will transport astronauts and conduct scientific investigations on the lunar surface, with the goal of continued exploration and science after astronauts depart. The companies, including automotive and aerospace industry partners, will refine their designs over the next year, with NASA expecting to select one company for a demonstration task order. The contract emphasizes competition and flexibility, with potential for commercial use of the rovers beyond NASA missions.

via SpaceNews|
#artemis#commercial-space#lunar-rover