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Trump says Mars missions are of interest but not a top priority

by Jeff Foust March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

President Trump says a human mission to Mars is of interest to him but is not a “number one” priority, amid concerns about NASA budget cuts.

Policy & Politics

FCC allows a power boost for SpaceX’s direct-to-smartphone service

by Jason Rainbow March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

Policy & Politics

U.S. halts satellite imagery support to Ukraine in major policy shift

by Sandra Erwin March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

President Donald Trump signs executive orders on February 10, in the Oval Office. Credit: Official White House photo by Abe McNatt

From the Magazine

Regulations are in the crosshairs. But which ones?

by Debra Werner March 7, 2025March 6, 2025

A SAST (Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology) vertical takeoff, vertical landing (VTVL) rocket prototype during a test flight, kicking up dust from the ground. The rocket's engines emit a bright flame, indicating an active and controlled descent. The test was conducted in a desert-like environment under clear skies.

China highlights commercial space sector in government work report

by Andrew Jones March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

TraCSS

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Questions linger about future of TraCSS

by Jeff Foust March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

NASA astronauts

Civil

ISS astronauts reject call for early retirement of the station

by Jeff Foust March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

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Two senators question Air Force nominee’s SpaceX connections

by Sandra Erwin February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

TraCSS

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Office of Space Commerce hit by layoffs

by Jeff Foust February 28, 2025February 28, 2025

Policy & Politics

FCC mulls C-band options, raising prospect of another satellite windfall

by Jason Rainbow February 28, 2025February 28, 2025