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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.

A Long March 3B rocket lifts off at night from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, illuminating the surroundings with bright flames and smoke. The rocket is positioned on the launch pad with its structure and scaffolding visible, silhouetted against the dark sky.

China expands secretive satellite series with launch of TJS-15

by Andrew Jones March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

Civil

Tracking DOGE’s impact on space and the federal workforce

by Mike Gruss March 9, 2025March 8, 2025

Falcon 9 Group 12-20 booster

Fuel leak blamed for Falcon 9 booster loss after landing

by Jeff Foust March 8, 2025March 8, 2025

Space Development Agency’s satellite program pushes launch timeline

by Sandra Erwin March 7, 2025March 9, 2025

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

Star Catcher lands Space Florida support for satellite power beaming tests

by Jason Rainbow March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

U.S. military spaceplane completes 7th mission, including advanced orbital maneuvers

by Sandra Erwin March 7, 2025March 7, 2025

IM-2 landing

IM-2 lunar lander mission ends

by Jeff Foust March 7, 2025March 7, 2025