Latest articles by Space News Staff
Russian Proton Rocket Suffers Launch Failure
An unmanned heavy-lift Proton rocket malfunctioned Saturday.
Space Remains a Priority for Leaner US Military
The Pentagon sees space capabilities as vital to the U.S. defense effort.
NASA Tentatively Approves Plan for Private Spaceship to Visit Space Station
NASA and SpaceX have unofficially agreed to combine the two remaining test flights of SpaceX's Dragon capsule.
European Gravity Probe Returned to Normal Orbit
A European gravity-measuring spacecraft has returned to its planned orbit after a computer glitch this summer.
New Robot Moon Landing Idea Studied in Europe
A new robot moon landing mission is being designed for the European Space Agency.
Air Force General Tapped to Lead U.S. Space Command
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William Shelton has been nominated to serve as commander of Air Force Space Command.
Big Price Drop for Suborbital Spaceflights Foreseen By 2014
By 2014, a ticket for suborbital flight is likely to cost between $50,000 and $100,000 as the industry develops to offer hundreds or even thousands of flights annually, experts say.
NASA Chief of Staff Stepping Down
George Whitesides, chief of staff to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, is stepping down.
India Boosts Space Budget
India's Parliament has increased the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) budget for 2010 by about 38 percent over last year.
NASA Chief: New Space Policy Will Stress Cooperation
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden pledged to boost Israeli participation in the U.S. space program during a five-day visit to Israel.
Japan's New GX Rocket Targeted for Cancellation in 2010
Japan’s medium-lift GX rocket has been targeted for cancellation.
NASA to Spend $50 Million to Spur Commercial Spacecraft
NASA has set aside $50 million in stimulus cash to spur commercial vehicles for human spaceflight.
U.S. Navy Shoots Down Target Missile in Space
The U.S. Navy successfully shot down a target missile in space in a July 30 test.
Backup Space Tourist Begins Training
A former U.S. ambassador to Finland is training to fly aboard a Russian spaceship as a backup space tourist.
NASA Delays Next Moon Probe's Launch to June
NASA has delayed the launch of its next moon probe until June.
Iran Sets its Space Sights Higher After Satellite Launch
Iran is hoping to build on the spaceflight success of its Omid satellite launch.
House Approves $600 Million for NASA in Economic Stimulus
The House of Representatives included $600 million for NASA in stimulus funds.
Russia Downplays Danger of Leaking Nuclear Satellite
Russia is downplaying the potential risk of a leaky nuclear-powered satellite.
NASA Postpones Decision On Hubble Standby Shuttle
NASA is holding off on Hubble shuttle rescue plan changes to aid its Ares rocket test.
