Latest articles by Dan Leone
Congress Considers Nixing NASA Asteroid Mission
A House Science space subcommittee bill would direct NASA astronauts back to the moon.
Orbital Sciences Hired To Build Stratolaunch Rocket
Stratolaunch has contracted Orbital Sciences Corp. to build the world's largest air-launched space rocket.
Boeing Unveils New Line of Smaller, Cheaper Satellites
The aerospace giant hopes to tap a multibillion market in the years ahead.
Private Space Taxi Plan Safe from Sequester, NASA Chief Says
NASA chief Charles Bolden says that the sequester will have no impact to the agency's private space taxi plan.
NASA Planetary Science Bracing for Brunt of Sequester Cuts
NASA's planetary science projects may lose some or all of hard-won $200 million budget increase.
Former NASA Contractor Arrested On Way to China
Former NASA contractor Bo Jiang was arrested while trying to take a flight to his native China on Monday (March 18).
NASA's Sequester Plan Targets Private Space Taxi Funds and Tech
NASA is facing a looming $900 million budget hit if Congress fails to act by March 1.
NASA Deal May Put Inflatable Private Module on Space Station
The space agency has signed a contract with Bigelow Aerospace for an inflatable habitat.
Recovered SpaceX Capsule Arrives at California Port
The private Dragon spacecraft was recovered and brought back to port after its first official cargo delivery mission.
Private Rocket's 1st Launch Pad Trek Delayed by Glitch
The rollout has been rescheduled for Saturday (Sept. 29).
NASA Dropped ATK's Private Space Taxi Proposal over Technical Concerns
ATK's Liberty Transportation System was not awarded NASA funding for the agency's private space taxi program.
NASA Clears SpaceX for Private Cargo Delivery Missions
The next SpaceX launch to the space station blasts off in October.
NASA Spacecraft to Leave Huge Asteroid Vesta on Sept. 4
Dawn will leave Vesta and begin the journey to the huge asteroid Ceres.
NASA to Propose Flagship Astronomy Mission in 2015
The new flagship astronomy mission could be one giant spacecraft or a fleet of smaller probes.
Private Spaceflight Industry, FAA to Start Safety Talks Next Month
Private spaceflight leaders will begin safety discussions with FAA officials in August.
GEMS Spacecraft Team Appeals NASA Cancellation Decision
NASA has canceled the black hole-studying GEMS X-ray observatory.
NASA Budget Cuts Draw Threat of Presidential Veto
The White House wants NASA's commercial crew program funded at a higher level.
Details Emerge on SpaceX's Proposed Texas Rocket Launch Site
SpaceX may one day launch rockets from its own Texas spaceport.
NASA Extends 9 Space Observatory Missions
The Hubble Space Telescope, Kepler planet-hunting observatory and more made the final list.
NASA Completes 1st Robot Servicing Demo at Space Station
NASA executed a demonstration of its Robotic Refueling Mission at the space station.
NASA Poised to Close Shuttle Contract Worker Pension Shortfall
The agency must help its contractor USA pay space shuttle workers' pensions.
