Space Industry Analysis
Jul 10, 2019
Engineers inspired by Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk are devising ways to help humans survive in the future.
Jul 10, 2019
From the original spacesuits in 1920s to the advancements of technology in 2019 looking at Mars, we examine the evolution of the spacesuits and what is to come in the future.
Jul 09, 2019
Astronaut Michael Collins speaks with Aviation Week Space Editor Irene Klotz about the meaning of his time on the Moon, his thoughts on the current space program, what he would like to see transpire 50 years from now and more.
Jul 09, 2019
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine discusses how the U.S. can reach the Moon and Mars and the need for a more international mindset when it comes to environmental concerns.
Jul 09, 2019
Since the mid-2000s, the Kremlin has rekindled the Soviet-era idea of putting humans on the lunar surface—a goal that is still beyond reach.
Jul 09, 2019
Leaders such as President John F. Kennedy inspire by pointing out that humans push for exploration not because they are easy, but because they are hard.”
Nov 28, 2022
China is also welcoming astronauts from other countries to enter its Tiangong space station and conduct experiments there.
Nov 28, 2022
SpaceX’s 26th NASA-contracted Dragon cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station autonomously docked with the seven-person orbital laboratory’s U.S. segment Harmony module at 7:39 a.m. EST on Nov. 27.
Nov 26, 2022
NASA’s Artemis I Orion spacecraft successfully executed a second major maneuver using propulsion from the capsule’s European Space Agency-provided service module on Nov. 25.
Nov 23, 2022
The European Space Agency’s ministerial council concluded with a €16.9 billion ($17.2 billion) budget for the coming years, a 17% increase and the highest ever thanks to a broad agreement on most of the proposed programs.
Nov 23, 2022
The Vega-C light launcher is set to perform its first mission for Arianespace, which will see Avio’s upgraded rocket place two Airbus Pleiades satellites into orbit.
Nov 22, 2022
Europe’s three leading countries in space launchers have issued a joint statement that sets the stage for further cooperation on Ariane, Vega and micro-/mini-launcher programs within the framework of the European Space Agency.
Nov 22, 2022
Startup Rosotics has raised $750,000 in “pre-seed funding” to develop a rapid induction metal 3D printer for making large aerospace parts.
Nov 22, 2022
NASA’s frontline personnel are giving their Artemis I test flight high marks so far.