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NASA • Abbey Interrante

NASA's Van Allen Probe A to make uncontrolled re‑entry March 10 after nearly 14 years in orbit

NASA’s Van Allen Probe A, a 1,300‑lb scientific satellite launched nearly 14 years ago, is expected to make an uncontrolled re‑entry March 10 after mission end. Agency estimates the probability of causing harm on the ground is low — approximately 1 in 4,200.

2026-03-09T13:13:21.963557-07:00
Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

EchoStar’s Ergen backs $1-trillion-plus SpaceX valuation; NSIL sues for contract breach

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — EchoStar Corp. Chairman Charles W. Ergen covered SpaceX with praise in September….

2026-03-09T13:41:17.204792-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Designing Next‑Generation GEO Satellites: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk on Flexible Payloads and Sovereign Space

By Via Satellite: Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk joins On Orbit to talk about the company’s cutting edge payload technology how its approach to smaller, more flexible GEO satellites fits in with the issue of sovereign space.

2026-03-09T13:53:00.218450-07:00
China   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations  
Space.com • Andrew Jones

China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side

By Space.com: "It offers a diverse landscape of volcanic plains and ancient highlands, allowing astronauts to sample everything from volcanic ash erupted from the deep lunar interior to debris from massive ancient impacts within a single traversable area.".

2026-03-09T09:14:23.131560-07:00