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Space Force is not mad, but just disappointed in ULA's Vulcan delays

5 days ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

The US Space Force is not feeling warm feelings towards its longest partner, ULA, after years of delays with the company’s new Vulcan rocket. While the company struggles to get its launch cadence up, the Space Force has been moving its missions to SpaceX for quick and seamless launches. Unsatisfactory report card. Major General Stephen G.
White House pulls Jared Isaacman’s NASA nomination: What’s next?

1 week ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

In what is a shocking development, the White House will pull Jared Isaacman’s NASA Administrator nomination for unknown reasons ahead of its full Senate vote next week. This opens the door for another individual to step into the role that has been left vacant for over 100 days in one of the most troubling times in the agency’s existence. In what would have been an easy vote, Jared Isaacman’s confirmation will no longer take place next week.
Was Starship Flight 9 a success or failure?

1 week ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

Last night, SpaceX launched its ninth Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas. While this time the rocket made it further than the previous two, it was far from perfect. So, was the mission successful or another straight-up failure? Don’t bother coming home. Booster 14, a first-time reflyer for the Starship program, performed flawlessly during the ascent of Starship Flight 9.
Starship Flight 9: SpaceX gears up for launch week

1 week ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

Tomorrow SpaceX will attempt its next Starship suborbital flight test dubbed Starship Flight 9. The mission is once again a repeat of the previous two and plans to hopefully solve the problems that plagued Flight 7 and Flight 8 earlier this year. Cleared. The FAA has cleared SpaceX to launch its ninth Starship test flight after closing out its mishap investigation into Flight 8.
Petition begins to stop White House's massive NASA Science cut

1 week ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

The Planetary Society has begun a petition to help stop the White House’s 47% budget cut to NASA’s science programs. The advocacy group has a goal of gathering as many as 5,000 signatories before sending it to Congress. The White House’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2026 proposes a shocking 47% cut in funding for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD).
Starship Flight 9: Is next week launch week?

3 weeks ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

Monday, SpaceX static fired its next Starship vehicle at a test stand in Starbase, Texas, for a third time. This time, SpaceX confirmed a successful static fire, making both stages now ready for Starship Flight 9. Could that be next week? Maritime/Air Restrictions Say Yes: Both maritime and air restrictions are scheduled for next week in support of Starship Flight 9. These are common and happen for all launches to ensure the public inside US territory is safe.
The National Space Council may not be dead

3 weeks ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

Politico reports that the National Space Council may return under the second Trump Administration after it was believed dead, thanks to lobbyists from SpaceX. However, its scale and goals are unknown given the White House’s new focused mission on space exploration. The council, which was rebirthed during President Trump‘s first term, was used during the last two presidencies as their lead advisor on planning future space initiatives.
Starship Flight 9: SpaceX shows off Ship 35 heading for testing

3 weeks ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

SpaceX showed off some new aerial footage of Ship 35, the next Starship segment that will fly to space, or at least attempt to, in SpaceX’s Starship program. We’re still waiting on concrete evidence of when Starship Flight 9 will fly, but some recent testing could give a hint. Read more: Starship Flight 9: Is next week launch week? Ship 35 will be the next Block 2 Starship to fly and hopefully complete its suborbital test flight.
Japan's next lunar lander has entered orbit around the Moon

4 weeks ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

iSpace will soon be making its next lunar landing attempt after its Hakuto-R lander took the long way to arrive at the Moon. The lander completed a major milestone this week by entering the Moon’s orbit after a long, multi-month trip. Launched alongside Firefly’s successful first lunar lander, Firefly, iSpace’s second Hakuto-R lander named “Resilience” entered orbit Tuesday.
When might Starship reach 25 flights a year?

1 month ago | spaceexplored.com | Seth Kurkowski

This week, the FAA approved SpaceX‘s request to increase its Starship launch limit from Starbase from five launches to 25. A great step towards full operation, but will SpaceX even reach that goal this year? So far, SpaceX has launched two Starship rockets in 2025. While initially a much faster cadence than 2024, it has come to a halt as the company tackles back-to-back launch failures in a similar fashion. However, that hasn’t stopped Starbase from pumping out hardware.