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US firm’s reconfigurable space station could fly to orbit in a single Falcon 9 launch

Unlike other space stations, the Thunderbird doesn't require multiple rocket launches to be fully operational in Earth's orbit.
Futurism

Head of Russian Space Program Touches Down in Texas

As US-Russia relations deteriorate — with president Donald Trump escalating his economic policy threats to force a ceasefire deal with Ukraine — the two countries’ intertwined space exploration ...
Scientific American

Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine

As president, Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for a U.S. rapprochement with Russia, in distinct contrast with the policies of previous administrations. On June 16, for instance, he ...
Space.com

China's rising influence in space prompts Senate to call for new US research institute in post-ISS era

As the International Space Station nears retirement, a bipartisan senatorial group proposed a National Institute for Space Research for U.S. microgravity research. When you purchase through links on ...
Space.com

Giving Gemini its due: 'Apollo 13' author Jeffrey Kluger honors 'forgotten' NASA program with new book (exclusive interview)

"I felt like it was time to give the Gemini program its due. It was an opportunity not to be missed." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
The New York Times

Russian Launch Site Mishap Shows Perilous State of Storied Space Program

The ability of Russia to launch astronauts to the International Space Station remains in limbo after an incident last week at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan. By Kenneth Chang The launchpad Russia ...
The Washington Post

Why U.S. and Chinese satellites are ‘dogfighting’ in orbit

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The American patrol satellite had the targets in its sights: two recently ...