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space3 days ago•6 min saved

SpaceX Aims for 10,000 Starship Launches a Year by 2030 Amid New Space Policy Push

Elon Musk says SpaceX wants 30+ Starship launches per day (about 10,000 a year) by 2030, a pace far beyond current FAA caps and ahead of a new Trump-backed space policy to accelerate launch site approvals and environmental reviews to feed NASA’s Artemis program. Near-term progress includes a six-engine static fire ahead of Flight 14 (no earlier than Aug 28) and regulatory caps permitting 44 Starship launches/year at Kennedy and 25 at Starbase. The piece also covers Tesla’s China recall fix via stickers and OTA updates, and Europe-bound Tesla Semi production with a Sept reveal at IAA Transportation, plus a move to mechanical door releases by 2027–2029.

via Teslarati|

#artemis #space #space-policy

space7 days ago•6 min saved

NASA's New Reduced-Gravity 737: From Secret Air Force Testbed to Artemis Workhorse

NASA unveiled its newest reduced-gravity research aircraft, a Boeing 737-700 formerly a secret U.S. Air Force flying testbed (N712JM) and now registered N837NA, which will support Artemis lunar-suit validation and crew-system testing through parabolic flights that produce about 20 seconds of near-weightlessness per parabola; the program will also pursue systems-integration research for autonomy and digital sensors, with the Air Force history remaining classified.

via The Aviationist|

#air-force-testbed #artemis #boeing-737-700

technology7 days ago•6 min saved

Chang’e 7 targets the Moon's south pole, igniting a US response and territorial-claims debate

China's Chang’e 7 mission aims for Shackleton Crater at the Moon’s south pole, a move that could outpace NASA and spur a faster Artemis push in the US, while raising questions about whether Beijing would claim territorial rights in the explored region and how Congress will shape NASA’s course.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #change-7 #china-space-program

science7 days ago•87 min saved

America’s rocket cadence climbs as Artemis and Starship push a launch boom

Rockets are launching almost daily in the United States, driven by NASA’s Artemis program, SpaceX and other providers expanding the commercial launch cadence. The FAA projects thousands of launches in the next decade, with Florida and California leading launches and offshore sites being explored to meet growing demand for space missions and satellite deployments.

via Yahoo|

#artemis #faa #rocket-launches

technology9 days ago•8 min saved

US set for a rocket-launching decade as NASA, SpaceX push cadence higher

The FAA forecasts nearly 4,300 U.S. commercial rocket launches from 2026–2036, driven by NASA’s Artemis program, Starlink deployments and a growing private space industry. Florida and California posted record launch years, and officials are exploring regulatory easing and offshore platforms to handle rising demand. Major players like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Firefly Aerospace and ULA are expanding cadence, with Artemis III/IV targeting crewed lunar missions in coming years and plans for a moon base by 2032.

via USA Today|

#artemis #regulation #rocket-launches

space12 days ago•13 min saved

Gateway hardware returns as a cold-weather test bed for Artemis 2028 lunar landings

Northrop Grumman is repurposing HALO-era hardware from NASA’s Gateway program to test how lunar systems cope with the Moon’s extreme cold and shadow near the south pole ahead of a targeted early 2028 Artemis IV landing. The tests focus on assemblies and interfaces under deep cold (down to about -203°C), where batteries, lubricants, and solder joints can fail, informing whether Gateway-derived assets can reduce cost, time, or risk for a future surface habitat rather than implying a flight-ready Moon base.

via Space Daily|

#artemis #gateway #halo

science13 days ago•162 min saved

Astronaut radiation shield in a vest shows promise for Moon and Mars missions, Artemis I study finds

A StemRad AstroRad vest tested on Artemis I phantoms could cut radiation doses from solar particle events by up to ~60%, potentially reducing lifetime cancer risk and enabling safer long-duration space travel. Intended as an emergency countermeasure worn during elevated radiation, the ~57-pound vest complements a storm shelter and could be used in exploration beyond Earth, with further work including space-based manufacturing of shielding components.

via Space|

#artemis #radiation #science

technology16 days ago•14 min saved

Moon Milestone Goes Awry: SpaceX Upper Stage Crashes While Blue Ghost Lands

SpaceX appears to have reached the Moon via an unintended route after the Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the lunar surface at about 5,400 mph, carving a ~60-foot crater near the Einstein and Bell craters, while Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander successfully touched down. NASA says the impact poses no danger to Earth. Elon Musk shared a video of the crash. On the business side, SpaceX reported strong Q2 revenue (~$7.81 billion) with a small EPS loss, and forecast $1 trillion in annual revenue by decade’s end, as NASA’s Artemis program remains dependent on SpaceX for lunar presence and Musk reiterates Mars ambitions for the next 5–7 years.

via Yahoo Finance|

#artemis #moon #nasa

technology17 days ago•18 min saved

The New Lunar Rivalry: US and China Push for Permanent Moon Settlements

As the Moon becomes the next arena for global power, the US and China race to establish permanent lunar settlements: the US relies on private firms and the Artemis program to return astronauts by the late 2020s, while China pursues a streamlined, top‑down path aiming for taikonaut landings by 2030 and a 2040 lunar base, raising questions about governance, resources, and international law amid limited cooperation.

via CNN|

#artemis #lunar-settlement #moon

science23 days ago•5 min saved

Langley Debuts NASA's First New Wind Tunnel in Four Decades

NASA Langley’s new Flight Dynamics Research Facility opens as the agency’s first updated wind tunnel in 40 years. The $53 million, 25,000-square-foot facility, built by BL Harbert International, will undergo data collection and certification before testing begins; initial flight tests will focus on the X-66 Transonic Truss-Braced Wing, with Langley incorporating components from the center’s historic wind tunnels and supporting Artemis-era programs, including Orion/SLS testing.

via WTOP|

#artemis #flight-dynamics-research-facility #langley-research-center

space24 days ago•130 min saved

Artemis Moon-Suit Training Goes Underwater at NASA's NBL

NASA used its Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory in Houston to train Artemis astronauts for lunar surface missions, with two Artemis geologists in full moonsuits practicing geology tools and a mock lunar payload underwater under low lighting to simulate the Moon’s conditions ahead of Artemis IV.

via space.com|

#artemis #moon #nasa

space28 days ago•14 min saved

NASA taps Advanced Space to fly CAPSTONE 02 and validate lunar rendezvous with twin smallsats

NASA has selected Advanced Space to fly CAPSTONE 02, a pair of 400‑kg small satellites launching in 2027 to demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations near the Moon in a cislunar environment, including autonomous navigation, communications demos, and radiation measurements, as a risk‑reduction step for Artemis missions. The mission, built by Terran Orbital, will test three‑body orbit operations and payload imaging for lunar testing, continuing the CAPSTONE program that began with a 2022 CubeSat mission to validate lunar Gateway‑style navigation and operations.

via SpaceNews|

#advanced-space #artemis #capstone

space29 days ago•160 min saved

Starship Flight 13 Concludes with Soft Splashdown and Starlink Deployment

SpaceX’s Starship Version 3 completed Flight 13 from Starbase, Texas, with the Super Heavy booster suffering engine issues on descent while the Ship upper stage deployed 20 Starlink satellites, re-ignited a Raptors engine in orbit, and achieved a soft splashdown off Western Australia—the first Starship flight to avoid an explosive impact. SpaceX streamed milestones in real time and released dramatic imagery; Flight 14 is planned as the company presses toward operational testing and future Artemis-related goals.

via Space|

#artemis #space #spaceflight

technology29 days ago•6 min saved

Starship Flight 13: Satellite deployment succeeds despite hard booster splashdown

SpaceX’s Starship flew from Starbase on flight 13, with the Super Heavy booster making a hard splashdown in the Gulf after five engines failed to relight, while the upper stage deployed 20 Starlink satellites and completed a soft water landing in the Indian Ocean, marking a key step toward NASA’s Artemis moon missions and future crewed Mars voyages.

via USA Today|

#artemis #nasa #spacex

science1 month ago•2 min saved

NASA psychologist maps crew readiness for Artemis and beyond

Dr. Suzanne Bell, head of NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, describes a disciplined daily routine and her role as principal investigator for Artemis crew health and readiness. Her work analyzes Artemis II data to inform Artemis III as NASA pursues a sustained lunar presence and future Mars missions, while she maintains a health-forward lifestyle, prioritizing family and early bedtimes. The piece highlights the human factors behind long-duration spaceflight, not just the rockets.

via The Guardian|

#artemis #behavioral-health #nasa