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SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion

On January 21, SpaceX successfully launched a batch of 21 Starlink satellites from the Kennedy Space Center. This marks the first mission since the recent Starship test flight incident. The Falcon 9's first-stage booster executed a precision landing on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas'.

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

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Trump's Space Policy: NASA's Future at a Crossroads

2025-01-20T05:28:07.209969-08:00

gazette.com

US Presidential Shift Prompts Space Command Relocation Costs Review

2025-01-20T12:45:41.401331-08:00

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Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit on Maiden Launch Despite Booster Recovery Failure

2025-01-15T23:25:38.574898-08:00

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SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion On January 21, SpaceX successfully launched a batch of 21 Starlink satellites from the Kennedy Space Center. This marks the first mission since the recent Starship test flight incident. The Falcon 9's first-stage booster executed a precision landing on the droneship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas'.

2025-01-20T15:20:23.449390-08:00

SpaceX Launches 21 Starlink Satellites Post-Starship Explosion

gazette.com

US Presidential Shift Prompts Space Command Relocation Costs Review A new presidential administration may influence the redistribution of Space Command, potentially altering its budget and affecting military and industry stakeholders. Strategic decisions regarding cost implications could impact local military infrastructure and the surrounding aerospace industrial complex.

2025-01-20T12:45:41.401331-08:00

US Presidential Shift Prompts Space Command Relocation Costs Review

Space.com

Trump's Space Policy: NASA's Future at a Crossroads As the Trump administration assumes power, NASA is poised for potential shifts in space exploration priorities. Key recommendations emphasize a commitment to science and redefining NASA's decades-long mission, which could significantly impact the agency's trajectory and influence future policy directions.

2025-01-20T05:28:07.209969-08:00

Trump's Space Policy: NASA's Future at a Crossroads

defence-industry.eu

NRO and SpaceX Launch NROL-153 on 9 January The National Reconnaissance Office, alongside Space Force Space Launch Delta 30 and SpaceX, executed the successful launch of the NROL-153 on 9 January 2025. This mission marks the first satellite deployment by the NRO for the year, emphasizing strategic collaboration in space operations.

2025-01-18T09:32:07.008935-08:00

NRO and SpaceX Launch NROL-153 on 9 January

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites in First Mission Since Starship Explosion SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Falcon 9. This marks the first mission since the Starship explosion. The newly optimized Starlink V2 Mini satellites are 22% lighter, promising enhanced scalability for SpaceX's satellite constellation.

2025-01-18T08:32:21.394487-08:00

SpaceX Launches 27 Starlink Satellites in First Mission Since Starship Explosion

Politico

Controversial Ex-Space Force Officer Lohmeier Named Air Force Undersecretary Matthew Lohmeier, previously dismissed from the Space Force, is set to join Air Force leadership as undersecretary. Lohmeier's firing was notable due to his claims about Marxism spreading in the military, sparking debates on ideology within defense circles.

2025-01-17T18:48:34.719256-08:00

Controversial Ex-Space Force Officer Lohmeier Named Air Force Undersecretary

Universe Today

Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit on Maiden Flight Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit from Cape Canaveral on January 16. Despite reaching orbit, the booster did not complete its landing on a barge. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in reusable rocket technology for commercial space exploration.

2025-01-17T16:00:43.179421-08:00

Blue Origin's New Glenn Achieves Orbit on Maiden Flight

independent.com

USAF Considers Doubling Launches at Vandenberg Amid Sonic Boom Concerns The U.S. Air Force is conducting an environmental study to evaluate the implications of increasing rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base, as local residents express concerns regarding sonic booms. Public feedback is being gathered to assess potential impacts and inform future planning.

2025-01-17T11:44:11.479067-08:00

USAF Considers Doubling Launches at Vandenberg Amid Sonic Boom Concerns

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