Space News

Human Spaceflight & Space Stations Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Washington Post • Taz Ali

NASA opens recruitment campaign for next generation of astronauts

NASA has opened recruitment for its next generation of astronauts. The announcement signals a new intake into the agency’s human-spaceflight workforce, though the available report provides no details on application requirements, timing or the number of candidates sought.

Also: collectSPACE

2 Sources

2026-11-08T12:04:29.461030-08:00

Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions Workforce & Skills Development NASA

Payload • Victoria Woodburn

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

By Payload: NASA rolled out a stack of Moon Base awards Saturday during MAX POWER, ranging from new lander contracts to a recycled Mars rover.

Leonard David

Wanted: Innovative Ideas – NASA’s Moon Base Contest

NASA

NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

Also: nasawatch.com, Scientific American and orlandosentinel.com

7 Sources

2026-11-08T08:34:52.957524-08:00

China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

By The Hill: Opinion > Opinions - Technology The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The Hill China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon by Mark R.

1 Source

2026-11-08T07:28:15.673235-08:00

Europe ESA Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Robert Z. Pearlman

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

By Space.com: On Nov. 8, 2005, Europe launched its first mission to Venus. Here's why Venus Express mattered.

1 Source

2026-11-08T08:19:09.455903-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

New York Times • Eli Saslow, Hilary Swift

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

By New York Times: Kelly Holley-Bockelmann was one of the top astrophysicists in the country until President Trump’s policies affected every part of her work.

1 Source

2026-11-08T03:29:38.860394-08:00

Space Exploration & Science Missions

Space.com • Keith Cooper

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

By Space.com: By modeling how a planet without life develops its atmosphere, astronomers hope to be able to better distinguish rocky planets without life from those that are inhabited.

1 Source

2026-11-08T03:10:37.946364-08:00

Moon Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Exploration & Science Missions NASA

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

2026-11-07T17:49:05.962200-08:00

Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

By SpaceNews.com: Blue Origin confirmed that the return to flight of its New Glenn rocket will slip into next year as it continues work rebuilding the vehicle’s launch pad.

Also: spacecoastdaily.com

2 Sources

2026-11-07T13:45:39.841836-08:00

NASA opens recruitment campaign for next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

Wanted: Innovative Ideas – NASA’s Moon Base Contest

NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

NASA proceeds with plans to convert Mars rover engineering model into a lunar rover

NASA's Moon Base plan gains a PROMISE

NASA awards lunar transportation and lander contracts

Blue Origin pushes back New Glenn return to flight to early 2027

NASA opens recruitment for its next generation of astronauts

NASA Unveils Moon Base Awards at MAX POWER

On this day in space! Nov. 8, 2005: Europe launches Venus Express, its first mission to Venus

China reveals how it intends to beat NASA back to the moon

Top Astrophysicist Leaves U.S. After Trump Policies Affect Her Work

Scientists simulate an Earth without life to help hunt for aliens and inhabited worlds

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

NASA announces search for new astronauts

SpaceX sets Nov. 13 date for Starship launch and catch

'I think we will prevail': NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Artemis, China and the new moon race (exclusive)

AST SpaceMobile plans 20-ton Blackbird rocket, tapping Firefly engines in $1.3 billion deal

Starship Flight 15 targets Nov. 13 for first attempt to catch both stages at Starbase

NASA opens astronaut applications through Dec. 3 and plans aerospace exhibition to rival Paris Air Show

ISS astronauts install eighth and final iROSA, completing five-year power upgrade

The day’s aerospace signal, in one email.

More in Space

Houston, we have a wardrobe problem

Blue Origin unveils heavy-lift capability for New Glenn with third stage

On this day in space! Nov. 7, 1992: NASA launches Mars Global Surveyor, its 1st Mars mission in 20 years at the time, to map the Red Planet like never before

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235

Starship Flight 15, a dual catch attempt, awaits FAA green light

Stoke Space evaluating expansion of Cape site for second Nova pad

SpaceX Director Resigns From Board One Day After US Election

'We got it done!' Spacewalking astronauts finish installing next-gen ISS solar arrays