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United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno Resigns After Nearly 12 Years

Tory Bruno, the longtime CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA), has announced his resignation after nearly 12 years at the helm, citing the completion of his mission to develop and launch the Vulcan Centaur rocket. His departure marks a significant shift in leadership for the company as it continues to evolve and compete in the rapidly changing aerospace industry.

2 months ago40/100

United Launch Alliance (ULA)Lockheed MartinBoeing

News

US Space Force Unveils New Service Dress Uniforms, Marking Milestone in Branch Development

The US Space Force has introduced its new service dress uniforms, a significant step in establishing the branch's identity and legitimacy. This development marks a key milestone in the Space Force's ongoing efforts to define its role and capabilities within the US military.

2 months ago20/100

US Space Force

News

Reevaluating Space Cooperation Between the US and China

The Wolf Amendment, enacted in 2011 to prevent collaboration between the US and China in space, has hindered NASA's ability to cooperate with China on space-related projects, but some argue it has outlived its usefulness. As China continues to advance its space program, there are growing calls to repeal the amendment and explore new opportunities for international cooperation.

2 months ago40/100

NASAESACNSA

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Arctic Region Undergoing Rapid Transformation Due to Climate Change

The 2025 Arctic Report Card has revealed that the Arctic is warming at a rate more than twice as fast as the Earth as a whole, resulting in significant changes to sea ice, snow, and ecosystems. This rapid transformation has major implications for global climate patterns and highlights the need for continued monitoring and research.

2 months ago0/100

NOAA

ScienceResearch

Google"s Ambitious Plan for Orbital Data Centers Faces Challenges from Space Debris

Google plans to launch a constellation of 81 satellites into low Earth orbit to power AI data centers, but the mission faces significant challenges from space debris in an already crowded orbit. The project aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional data centers by utilizing solar energy and beaming data back to Earth.

2 months ago60/100

Google

TechnologyEngineering

NASA Engineers Conduct Critical Inspection of Roman Space Telescope's Primary Mirror

NASA engineers have completed a thorough inspection of the Roman Space Telescope's primary mirror in a cleanroom at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, a crucial step towards ensuring the telescope's optics meet the strict standards required for spaceflight. The successful inspection brings the Roman Space Telescope one step closer to its launch in 2025, when it will begin exploring dark energy and discovering new exoplanets.

2 months ago40/100

NASA

TechnologyEngineering

NASA Deploys Advanced Sensor to Identify Critical Minerals in the American West

NASA has initiated a project utilizing the AVIRIS-5 sensor to locate critical minerals in the American West, aiming to identify surface traces of these essential resources used in various technologies. This endeavor is part of the GEMx project, a collaborative effort with the USGS.

2 months ago40/100

NASAUSGS

TechnologyEngineering

China Achieves Record Number of Space Launches in 2025, Advances Crewed Lunar Program

In 2025, China successfully launched over 80 orbital missions, breaking its single-year record, and made significant progress in its crewed lunar program, while also conducting a deep space mission and testing key hardware components. This milestone year for China's space program highlights the country's growing capabilities and ambitions in space exploration.

2 months ago60/100

CNSALandspace

MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA"s Historic Apollo 8 Mission: A Bold Step in Space Exploration

The Apollo 8 mission, launched by NASA in 1968, was the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, marking a historic milestone in space exploration. This achievement not only demonstrated the capabilities of NASA"s Saturn V rocket but also paved the way for future lunar missions, including the upcoming Artemis 2.

2 months ago98/100

NASA

MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Satellite Captures Image of Remote South Sandwich Islands

A NASA satellite has captured an image of the South Sandwich Islands, a remote island chain in the South Atlantic Ocean, providing valuable insights into the region's rugged volcanic terrain and icy shorelines. The image was taken by the Landsat 9 satellite on December 24, 2025, and highlights the importance of satellite technology in studying this inhospitable and rarely visited region.

2 months ago10/100

NASAU.S. Geological Survey

ScienceResearch

China Conducts Second Reusable Launch Attempt with Long March 12A Rocket

China successfully launched its Long March 12A rocket into low-Earth orbit, but the first stage booster failed to recover, marking a partial success in the country"s second reusable launch attempt. The mission highlights China"s ongoing efforts to develop reusable technology and reduce the cost of accessing space.

2 months ago60/100

CNSASpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Russia Develops Patented Space Station Design Capable of Generating Artificial Gravity

Russian state-owned Energia rocket company has secured a patent for a novel spacecraft architecture designed to generate artificial gravity through rotation, which could significantly improve conditions for crews on long-duration space missions. This innovative design has the potential to mitigate the effects of microgravity on astronauts" health.

2 months ago60/100

EnergiaNASAVast

TechnologyEngineering

Protecting Space Travelers from Cosmic Rays: A Critical Challenge for Deep Space Missions

As NASA plans to send astronauts to the moon and Mars in the coming decades, protecting them from cosmic rays has become a major concern due to the potential health risks associated with deep space radiation exposure. Understanding and mitigating these risks is crucial for the success of future long-duration space missions.

2 months ago60/100

NASA

MissionsSpace Exploration

Unsettled Space Weather May Bring Northern Lights to High Latitudes This Christmas

A coronal mass ejection from the sun may cause the northern lights to be visible at high latitudes on December 24-25, offering a rare opportunity for stargazers to witness this phenomenon. The event is expected to be a minor geomagnetic storm, with solar wind speeds reaching up to 500 miles per second.

2 months ago10/100

NOAAU.K. Met Office

News

New NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Prioritizes Acceleration of Key Programs

Jared Isaacman has been sworn in as the new NASA administrator, emphasizing the need to accelerate programs such as Artemis, with the goal of returning humans to the moon by 2028 and establishing a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. This shift in focus is expected to have significant implications for the broader aerospace industry.

2 months ago40/100

NASA

Policy & RegulationRegulation

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Displays Unprecedented Wobbling Jets in Sun-Facing Tail

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery of wobbling jets in the sun-facing anti-tail of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, providing new insights into its composition and rotation. This finding marks the first time such a phenomenon has been observed in an interstellar comet.

2 months ago60/100

ScienceResearch

Blue Origin Achieves Milestone with First Wheelchair User in Space

On December 20, Blue Origin successfully flew its New Shepard suborbital vehicle with a crew of six, including the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space, reaching a peak altitude of about 106 kilometers. This achievement marks a significant step towards greater accessibility in space exploration.

2 months ago80/100

Blue OriginEuropean Space AgencySpaceX

LaunchesOrbital Operations

Indian LVM3 Rocket to Launch AST SpaceMobile"s Record-Breaking BlueBird 6 Satellite

On December 23, 2025, an Indian LVM3 rocket is scheduled to launch the BlueBird 6 satellite, built by AST SpaceMobile, which will feature the largest communication array in low Earth orbit. This launch marks a significant milestone for both AST SpaceMobile and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), with implications for the broader aerospace industry.

2 months ago60/100

AST SpaceMobileIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

LaunchesOrbital Operations

NASA"s Artemis 2 Mission Prepares for Historic Crewed Journey to the Moon

The Artemis 2 mission, scheduled to launch in early 2026, will mark the first crewed mission of the program, testing critical systems and procedures for future lunar landings. The mission will feature a 10-day journey around the moon, leveraging NASA"s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft.

2 months ago80/100

NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)

MissionsSpace Exploration

SpaceX Starlink Satellite Malfunction and Demise Observed from Orbit

A SpaceX Starlink satellite has suffered an anomaly, resulting in a loss of communication and tumbling, with the spacecraft expected to incinerate in Earth's atmosphere within weeks. The event was documented by Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft, which imaged the stricken satellite from a distance of 150 miles.

2 months ago10/100

SpaceXVantor

SafetyEngineering

Innospace"s Debut Orbital Launch Ends in Failure Due to Post-Liftoff Anomaly

South Korean startup Innospace experienced a setback with its first orbital launch attempt, as the Hanbit-Nano rocket failed to reach orbit due to an anomaly occurring about a minute after liftoff. The incident occurred on December 22, 2025, at the Alcantara Space Center in Brazil.

2 months ago10/100

InnospaceBrazilian Space AgencyBrazilian Air Force

SafetyEngineering

Rocket Lab Completes Record-Breaking Year with Successful Launch of Japanese Earth-Observing Satellite

On December 21, 2025, Rocket Lab launched its 21st and final mission of the year, successfully sending a private Japanese Earth-observing satellite to orbit. This achievement marks a new single-year record for the company, highlighting its growing capabilities in the aerospace industry.

2 months ago40/100

Rocket LabiQPS

LaunchesOrbital Operations

NASA Safety Panel Review Highlights Concerns Over Starliner Incident Response

A recent review by NASA's safety panel has determined that the agency should have taken more serious action in response to issues encountered during Boeing's Starliner spacecraft crew test flight, which experienced problems with its maneuvering thrusters and helium leaks. The incident ultimately led to astronauts being forced to stay on the International Space Station for an extended period due to safety concerns.

2 months ago40/100

NASABoeing

SafetyEngineering

NASA"s Artemis II Astronauts Conduct Launch Rehearsals Ahead of Historic Lunar Mission

NASA"s Artemis II astronauts have successfully rehearsed launch-day activities, marking a crucial step towards the mission"s scheduled launch in 2026. The rehearsal, which took place on December 20, 2025, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is part of the preparations for the first human mission to the moon in over 50 years.

2 months ago60/100

NASACanadian Space Agency (CSA)Boeing

MissionsSpace Exploration

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