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rocketlabcorp.com

Rocket Lab completes 83rd mission, deploys confidential smallsat to 470 km LEO as DIU hypersonic test boosts defense prospects

Rocket Lab completed its 83rd mission, launching an Electron from Māhia to deploy a single commercial satellite into 470 km LEO for a confidential customer — its second successful launch in under a week. The flight, linked to a DIU hypersonic test, bolsters Rocket Lab's defense prospects and eases Neutron concerns.

2026-03-05T17:21:28.784579-08:00
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing

By SpaceNews.com: The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5.

Also: Space Policy Online, Space Policy Online and nasawatch.com
2026-03-05T15:15:28.851667-08:00
Space Exploration & Science Missions   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
Associated Press

NASA: Asteroid 2024 YR poses no risk of impacting the Moon in 2032

By Associated Press: NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032. The space agency had been predicting a 4.3% chance of a direct hit.

Also: Space.com, The Independent, NBC News, Times of India and 12 more
2026-03-05T10:14:05.128308-08:00