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L3Harris Sells Majority Stake in Space Propulsion and Power Systems Business to AE Industrial Partners

L3Harris has announced the sale of a majority stake in its Space Propulsion and Power Systems business to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million, with the new entity, named Rocketdyne, focusing on the RL10 engine and international expansion. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and will have significant implications for the aerospace industry.

6 days ago40/100
L3HarrisAE Industrial PartnersNASA
Commercial SpaceIndustry

NASA to Conduct Early Return of Four Astronauts from ISS Due to Medical Concern

NASA has decided to return four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than planned due to a medical concern affecting one of the Crew-11 astronauts, who is currently in stable condition but requires more comprehensive care. The early return will be conducted using a SpaceX Dragon capsule, with the Artemis 2 mission remaining on schedule for its February launch.

6 days ago10/100
NASASpaceX
MissionsSpace Exploration

NASA Orders Early Return of Astronauts from International Space Station Due to Medical Issue

A medical situation on the International Space Station has prompted NASA to bring home four of its seven crew members ahead of schedule, with the astronauts set to return on the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. The early return marks a rare interruption to a mission due to health concerns, highlighting the challenges of space travel and the importance of prioritizing crew safety.

7 days ago10/100
NASASpaceX
MissionsSpace Exploration

Vera Rubin Observatory Makes Groundbreaking Discovery of Fastest-Spinning Asteroid

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has discovered the fastest-spinning asteroid on record, completing one rotation every 1.88 minutes, providing new insights into the composition and behavior of asteroids in our solar system. This discovery has significant implications for the field of astronomy and our understanding of the formation and evolution of asteroids.

7 days ago60/100
U.S. National Science FoundationNOIRLabDepartment of Energy
ScienceResearch

Private Funding Secured for Four Next-Generation Telescopes, Including First Privately Funded Space Observatory

A philanthropic organization founded by the former CEO of Google has secured private funding for four next-generation telescopes, including a space-based observatory called Lazuli, which will have 70% more collecting area than the Hubble Space Telescope. This development marks a significant milestone in the application of commercial spaceflight lessons to large-aperture astronomy.

7 days ago72/100
Schmidt SciencesNASA
TechnologyEngineering

Comet 24P/Schaumasse Reaches Perihelion, Offering Insights into Solar System Dynamics

On January 8, Comet 24P/Schaumasse made its closest approach to the Sun, passing within 109.7 million miles of our star, an event that, while not visible to the naked eye due to its magnitude of approximately +10.8, provides valuable opportunities for scientific study and insight into the behavior of comets in our solar system. This perihelion passage is part of the comet's highly elliptical orbit, which extends beyond Jupiter's path before curving back towards the Sun.

8 days ago10/100
NASA
ScienceResearch

ESA Outlines Key Milestones for 2026, Including Major Mission Arrivals and Launches

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced its key milestones for 2026, including the arrival of the BepiColombo mission at Mercury, the launch of the Smile mission to study Earth's reaction to solar particles, and several Earth Observation and Navigation launches. These milestones mark significant steps forward for the ESA in its ongoing efforts to explore space and improve our understanding of the universe.

8 days ago60/100
ESA
MissionsSpace Exploration

Private Investment to Advance Space-Based Telescope Technology

Billionaire Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy have announced a significant investment in private telescope projects, including the Lazuli space telescope, which is expected to launch in late 2028 and begin scientific operations in 2029. This investment aims to push the boundaries of space-based astronomy and potentially pave the way for future breakthroughs in our understanding of the universe.

8 days ago60/100
NASASchmidt Sciences
TechnologyEngineering