Russian Proton Rocket Suffers Launch Failure By Space News Staff An unmanned heavy-lift Proton rocket malfunctioned Saturday.
Space Remains a Priority for Leaner US Military By Space News Staff The Pentagon sees space capabilities as vital to the U.S. defense effort.
NASA Tentatively Approves Plan for Private Spaceship to Visit Space Station By Space News Staff NASA and SpaceX have unofficially agreed to combine the two remaining test flights of SpaceX's Dragon capsule.
European Gravity Probe Returned to Normal Orbit By Space News Staff A European gravity-measuring spacecraft has returned to its planned orbit after a computer glitch this summer.
White House Objects to Satellite Imagery Provision in Defense Bill By Space News Staff White House officials are objecting to a Senate defense bill provision that would restrict the military's imagery purchases from commercial satellites.
New Robot Moon Landing Idea Studied in Europe By Space News Staff A new robot moon landing mission is being designed for the European Space Agency.
Air Force General Tapped to Lead U.S. Space Command By Space News Staff U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. William Shelton has been nominated to serve as commander of Air Force Space Command.
Big Price Drop for Suborbital Spaceflights Foreseen By 2014 By Space News Staff By 2014, a ticket for suborbital flight is likely to cost between $50,000 and $100,000 as the industry develops to offer hundreds or even thousands of flights annually, experts say.
NASA Chief of Staff Stepping Down By Space News Staff George Whitesides, chief of staff to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, is stepping down.
India Boosts Space Budget By Space News Staff India's Parliament has increased the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) budget for 2010 by about 38 percent over last year.
NASA Chief: New Space Policy Will Stress Cooperation By Space News Staff NASA Administrator Charles Bolden pledged to boost Israeli participation in the U.S. space program during a five-day visit to Israel.
Japan's New GX Rocket Targeted for Cancellation in 2010 By Space News Staff Japan’s medium-lift GX rocket has been targeted for cancellation.
NASA to Spend $50 Million to Spur Commercial Spacecraft By Space News Staff NASA has set aside $50 million in stimulus cash to spur commercial vehicles for human spaceflight.
U.S. Navy Shoots Down Target Missile in Space By Space News Staff The U.S. Navy successfully shot down a target missile in space in a July 30 test.
Confirmation Hearing for New NASA Chief to Begin July 8 By Space News Staff The Senate confirmation hearing for NASA's new chief is slated to begin on July 8.
Backup Space Tourist Begins Training By Space News Staff A former U.S. ambassador to Finland is training to fly aboard a Russian spaceship as a backup space tourist.
NASA Delays Next Moon Probe's Launch to June By Space News Staff NASA has delayed the launch of its next moon probe until June.
Iran Sets its Space Sights Higher After Satellite Launch By Space News Staff Iran is hoping to build on the spaceflight success of its Omid satellite launch.
House Approves $600 Million for NASA in Economic Stimulus By Space News Staff The House of Representatives included $600 million for NASA in stimulus funds.
Russia Downplays Danger of Leaking Nuclear Satellite By Space News Staff Russia is downplaying the potential risk of a leaky nuclear-powered satellite.
NASA Postpones Decision On Hubble Standby Shuttle By Space News Staff NASA is holding off on Hubble shuttle rescue plan changes to aid its Ares rocket test.
SpaceX Assembles New Rocket for Launch Debut By Space News Staff SpaceX has assembled the first Falcon 9 rocket at its Florida launch site.
Obama Adds Three More To NASA Transition Team By Space News Staff U.S President-elect Barack Obama has added a Virgin Galactic adviser and two more former NASA officials to the team leading the transition at the U.S. space agency.
