Space.comSharmila Kuthunur

NASA holds out hope for silent MAVEN Mars orbiter: 'We're still looking for it'

NASA says it has not officially declared the MAVEN Mars orbiter lost and continues efforts to reestablish contact, despite a prolonged outage; mission managers say "we're still looking for it." The agency's search will determine whether MAVEN can resume its role in Mars science and communications relay.

2026-03-20T06:01:03.961296-07:00
Ars TechnicaEric Berger

Rocket Report: Canada makes major space move; US Space Force urges rapid action

By Ars Technica: Our security, our prosperity, and our sovereignty will increasingly extend beyond our atmosphere.".

2026-03-20T04:58:18.516558-07:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Kayhan Space expands orbital-intelligence platform to serve investors and insurers

By SpaceNews.com: Kayhan Space is branching out from providing orbital intelligence used to coordinate satellite fleets with a new software platform that turns that data into business insights for investors and insurers.

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2026-03-20T04:09:52.480314-07:00
European SpaceflightAndrew Parsonson

ESA to Purchase SpaceX Crew Dragon Mission to ISS

By European Spaceflight: ESA plans to purchase a dedicated SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the ISS, offering its astronauts a medium-duration flight opportunity to the station.

2026-03-20T01:50:20.726515-07:00
BloombergJoe Wertz

UK Watchdog Warns Nation Unprepared for Severe Solar Storms That Could Disrupt Power, Aviation and Communications

By Bloomberg: The UK is not fully prepared for a severe space weather event that could disrupt power systems, air travel and mobile networks, causing billions of economic losses, a government watchdog found.

2026-03-19T18:09:47.096843-07:00