Space.comJeff Spry

Time puts Artemis II crew on a 'Back to the Moon' cover

Time magazine put the Artemis II astronauts on a commemorative "Back to the Moon" cover, framing the crewed mission as a potential cultural touchstone. The feature invokes Apollo 8's role in 1968 and suggests Artemis II could exert similar social and symbolic impact today.

2026-02-01T08:03:25.675271-08:00
SpaceNews.comJeff Foust

SpaceX seeks FCC approval for million-satellite 'orbital data center' constellation

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX is seeking FCC approval for a satellite constellation of unprecedented scale intended to function as an orbital data center.

2026-01-31T05:30:03.260205-08:00
SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test

By SpaceNews.com: China launches AlSat-3B for Algeria, further launches delayed ahead of key human spaceflight test China launched a satellite for Algeria late Friday, as signs mount that multiple missions have been delayed amid preparations for a key human spaceflight test.

2026-01-31T02:18:59.333418-08:00
ReutersEcho Wang, Joey Roulette, Milana Vinn

Exclusive: SpaceX generated about $8 billion in profit last year ahead of IPO, sources say

By Reuters: SpaceX's most recent financials, which have not been previously reported, led some banks to estimate that the company could raise more than $50 billion at a valuation exceeding $1.5 trillion, sources say.

2026-01-30T14:09:42.776060-08:00