Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station
The Starlab commercial space station has fully booked its commercial payload space as the joint venture developing it awaits the next phase of a NASA program.
Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs
The head of NOAA’s satellite division, on administrative leave for more than half a year, warned that workforce reductions and cuts to science programs have “lobotomized” the federal government.
SSTL to build spacecraft for private space telescope
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL), a British company best known for developing small satellites, will help build a large, privately funded space telescope.
First Starship V3 launch slips
SpaceX is pushing back the first launch of the latest version of Starship even as NASA is asking it to accelerate work on a lunar lander version of the vehicle.
Voyager Technologies invests in Max Space
Voyager Technologies is investing in Max Space to help accelerate a partnership between the two companies on developing lunar habitats.
NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage
NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the Space Launch System.
Rocket Lab launches satellite for undisclosed customer
Rocket Lab launched a spacecraft March 5 for a confidential customer, most likely Earth observation company BlackSky.
NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing
The White House’s nominee to be deputy administrator of NASA received bipartisan support at a Senate confirmation hearing March 5.
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The Senate Commerce Committee just wrapped up an uncontentious confirmation hearing for Matt Anderson, nominee to be NASA deputy administrator. No criticism of him or the agency's plans from any senator in attendance.
Jared Isaacman on rebuilding, Artemis and what he’s learned during his first months as NASA administrator
When Jared Isaacman was sworn in as NASA administrator Dec. 18, he hit the ground running — or, perhaps more accurately, hit the air flying. At a town hall the next day, he said he would visit…
Vast raises $500 million for commercial space station development
Commercial space station developer Vast has raised $500 million in its first significant outside investment round.
Third Kairos launch fails
The third launch of a small launch vehicle developed by a Japanese company failed shortly after liftoff March 4, raising questions about the rocket’s future.
Senate committee advances NASA authorization bill that changes Artemis and extends ISS
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a revised NASA authorization bill that implements some of the changes to Artemis sought by the agency while also extending the life of the ISS
The official bill text and all the amendments: www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/3/comme...
(1) HUMAN TISSUE EXPOSURE MISSION.— (A) IN GENERAL.—A study to assess the feasibility, cost, and potential scientific value of a mission to transport and deploy human tissue samples t o the surface of Mars for the purpose of studying biological and environmental effects on human tissue i n the Martian environment i n preparation for future human missions to Mars under the Artemis program.
The NASA authorization act approved by the Senate Commerce Committee today includes a study of a human Mars mission—sort of.
Senate Commerce Committee favorably reported the NASA authorization act on a voice vote. Lots of amendments included in it, which were not discussed during the brief markup.
SLS upper stage helium flow problem fixed
Workers have completed repairs to the helium pressurization system in the upper stage of the Space Launch System, keeping a potential April launch of the Artemis 2 mission on track.
House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC rulemaking on space safety
The leaders of the House Science Committee say the FCC is overstepping its authority with parts of a space licensing rulemaking.
Not too surprising to see SpaceX bring a Starlink sales pitch to #MWC26, including a keynote with president/COO Gwynne Shotwell touting its future V2 service (using different spectrum and larger, Starship-launched satellites); more surprising to see Deutsche Telekom sign up as a V2 carrier partner.
NASA on ‘aggressive’ schedule to complete SLS repairs for April launch
NASA has about three weeks to complete repairs to the Space Launch System’s upper stage to make the next launch window for the Artemis 2 mission in early April.
Rocket Lab delays Neutron debut to late 2026
The failure of a propellant tank during testing in January will delay the first launch of Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket to at least the fourth quarter of this year.
NASA revises plans for future Artemis missions, cancels upgrades to SLS
NASA announced major changes to its Artemis lunar architecture, adding a test flight of lunar landers in low Earth orbit while canceling planned upgrades to the Space Launch System.
The Senate Commerce Committee will mark up a NASA authorization bill next Wednesday.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/3/chair...
Ken Bowersox, NASA associate administrator for space operations, said at the ASCENDx Texas conference just now that he is retiring from NASA. Joel Montalbano will take over.
Valve malfunction blamed for failure of Indian satellite to raise its orbit
India’s space agency says a valve failure prevented a navigation spacecraft launched more than a year ago from raising its orbit.
In a NASA statement, Mike Fincke says he was the astronaut who had the medical issue that caused the early return of Crew-11.
In space traffic coordination, the biggest challenge may be coordination
As the number of satellites in orbit grows, one emerging challenge is the difficulty some satellite operators have contacting counterparts to avoid potential collisions.
Fortunately, people who actually are engineers have come to a different opinion, sir. And the astronauts flying on it have accepted that assessment.
Different spacecraft, different systems and different problems, sir.
