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Axiom Space Opens 2027 Summer Internship Applications for Commercial Space Station and Lunar Programs

Axiom Space Opens 2027 Summer Internship Applications for Commercial Space Station and Lunar Programs

Axiom Space Opens 2027 Summer Internship Applications for Commercial Space Station and Lunar Programs
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Axiom Space Files Lawsuit Against Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Work

Axiom Space Files Lawsuit Against Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Work

Axiom Space Files Lawsuit Against Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Work
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Axiom Space Sues Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Documents

Axiom Space Sues Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Documents

Axiom Space Sues Vast Space Over Alleged Misuse of NASA Mission-Planning Documents
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SpaceX Aims for Full Starship Reusability with Ambitious Orbital Test Flight

SpaceX Aims for Full Starship Reusability with Ambitious Orbital Test Flight

SpaceX is preparing for its most ambitious Starship test flight to date, aiming to achieve full reusability of both the Starship upper stage and the Super Heavy booster. The flight, potentially launching as early as November 13, 2026, will attempt to launch Starship into Earth orbit, deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, and then land both stages back at Starbase, Texas. The Super Heavy booster is designed to return to the launch pad for a safe landing, a maneuver successfully demonstrated three times previously. For the first time, the Starship upper stage is also planned to return to Starbase for a soft landing on a separate pad. This mission follows the 14th flight in September, which experienced engine problems and did not complete a full orbit, despite reaching an orbital trajectory. If successful, this 15th flight would mark the first fully orbital flight for Starship and a significant step towards SpaceX's goal of dramatically lowering space launch costs through rapid reusability.
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SpaceX targets 'Holy Grail of rocketry' with Starship flight 15

SpaceX targets 'Holy Grail of rocketry' with Starship flight 15

SpaceX plans to catch both stages of its Starship rocket in a significant first during the next launch, known as flight 15, in South Texas.
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Xcel Energy Seeks Transmission Planning Engineers for Power System Development

Xcel Energy Seeks Transmission Planning Engineers for Power System Development

Xcel Energy Seeks Transmission Planning Engineers for Power System Development
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Axiom Space Seeks Finance Accounting Support Specialist Amidst Commercial Space Expansion

Axiom Space Seeks Finance Accounting Support Specialist Amidst Commercial Space Expansion

Axiom Space Seeks Finance Accounting Support Specialist Amidst Commercial Space Expansion
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NASA Contractor Seeks Project Engineer for Deep Space Exploration Initiatives

NASA Contractor Seeks Project Engineer for Deep Space Exploration Initiatives

Amentum, a major engineering solutions provider for NASA, is actively recruiting a Project Engineer for Flight Projects in Houston, Texas. This role, advertised through its teammate company Barrios, is crucial for supporting NASA's ongoing deep space exploration efforts. The position requires individuals passionate about human space exploration and understanding the universe's origins. Responsibilities include developing project documentation, maintaining status of drawings and procurements, working with design teams, inspecting hardware, and assisting with data analysis of test results. The Project Engineer will also be involved in developing test procedures for flight certification of hardware and working with the International Space Station (ISS) community on integrated operation concepts. This recruitment highlights the continuous need for specialized engineering talent to advance U.S. space exploration goals.
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FAA Proposes Five New Rules to Streamline Commercial Space Launch Licensing

FAA Proposes Five New Rules to Streamline Commercial Space Launch Licensing

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on October 6, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing five new rules aimed at streamlining and modernizing regulations for commercial space launch and reentry licensing. These proposals, published in the Federal Register on October 5, 2026, seek to amend various provisions within 14 C.F.R. Part 450, which is the performance-based framework governing FAA licensing for commercial space operations. The rules were developed in conjunction with the recently established DOT Space Policy Administration, Coordination, and Execution (SPACE) Task Force, marking its initial effort to reduce regulatory burdens on the commercial space industry. The proposed changes include moving to an electronic filing system, offering operators more flexibility in demonstrating compliance with safety standards, and reducing redundant safety analyses. These actions align with the Trump Administration's broader goal to overhaul Part 450 and si...
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SpaceX aims to catch Starship for 1st time on flight 15. Here's when

SpaceX aims to catch Starship for 1st time on flight 15. Here's when

During a launch targeted for Nov. 13, SpaceX will for the first time attempt to return and 'catch' an upper stage of its Starship rocket.
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NASA Awards $10 Billion in Lunar Contracts for Moon Base Development

NASA Awards $10 Billion in Lunar Contracts for Moon Base Development

NASA has announced up to $10 billion in new contracts aimed at establishing a moon base for astronauts by 2032. The announcement, made during the agency's 'Max Power' air show event at Kennedy Space Center, includes a new $10 billion Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) framework, dubbed CLPS 2. Additionally, approximately $1.3 billion in funding has been allocated for the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) program, and plans for a nuclear-powered 'PROMISE' rover on the moon were revealed. Eight companies, including Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Lockheed Martin, have been selected to compete for the CLPS 2 missions. The existing CLPS contract ceiling has also been increased from $2.6 billion to $4.2 billion to support 'Phase One' Moon Base objectives. These initiatives are part of NASA's broader strategy to build infrastructure on the moon before Artemis astronauts return to its surface.
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NASA Astronaut Anil Menon and CSA Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Complete ISS Solar Array Installation

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon and CSA Astronaut Joshua Kutryk Complete ISS Solar Array Installation

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk successfully completed a six-hour, 59-minute spacewalk on November 5, 2026. During this spacewalk, designated U.S. Spacewalk 101, they installed and deployed the eighth and final International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA) on the 3B channel of the space station. This achievement marks the completion of the power augmentation upgrades for the ISS, a process that began in February 2021. The installation of these eight arrays has increased the station's power generation capacity from 160 kilowatts to approximately 215 kilowatts. This spacewalk was Menon's fifth and Kutryk's second, and it was the 286th spacewalk in support of ISS assembly, maintenance, and upgrades.