NASA

Orion hatch ‘blemish’ delays launch day rehearsal for Artemis 2 astronauts

December 4, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The hatch issue caused NASA to modify its prelaunch preparations within the Vehicle Assembly Building but it continues to target an early February launch of the mission to carry four astronauts on a loop around the Moon.

Jared Isaacman makes second appeal for NASA administrator position

December 3, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

This will be the second hearing for the commercial astronaut, billionaire and entrepreneur following his first go around in April. This hearing is scheduled for Dec. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. EST (1500 UTC).

NASA, Boeing pivot Starliner-1 mission from 4-person astronaut flight to cargo-only

November 24, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

The change comes days after the mission’s previous commander was promoted to lead NASA’s Astronaut Office. NASA and Boeing are also reducing the required number of missions to the International Space Station from six down to four.

Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

November 13, 2025 William Harwood

Blue Origin launched its second heavy-lift New Glenn rocket Thursday, putting two small NASA satellites onto a long, looping course to Mars to learn more about how the sun has slowly blown away the red planet’s once thick atmosphere.

Launch preview: Blue Origin to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE following scrubs from clouds, space weather

November 13, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

Blue Origin was able to secure permission from the Federal Aviation Administration for a daytime launch attempt while the emergency order constraining commercial launches remains in place even after the end of the government shutdown. Liftoff is scheduled during an 88-minute-long window that opens at 2:57 p.m. EST (1957 UTC).

NASA scrubs ESCAPADE launch due to ‘highly elevated solar activity’

November 11, 2025 Will Robinson-Smith

Blue Origin was able to secure permission from the Federal Aviation Administration for a daytime launch attempt while the emergency order constraining commercial launches remains in place during the government shutdown. However, the solar storms are forcing Blue Origin and NASA to find a new launch opportunity.

Orion hatch ‘blemish’ delays launch day rehearsal for Artemis 2 astronauts

Jared Isaacman makes second appeal for NASA administrator position

NASA, Boeing pivot Starliner-1 mission from 4-person astronaut flight to cargo-only

Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

Launch preview: Blue Origin to launch NASA’s ESCAPADE following scrubs from clouds, space weather

NASA scrubs ESCAPADE launch due to ‘highly elevated solar activity’

President Trump renominates commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator

Former NASA Administrators urge space agency to rethink plans for Artemis Moon lander

Report argues NASA is illegally using President’s Budget Request to circumvent Congress’ budgeting process

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser debut mission delayed again, no longer docking to station