space NASA Cancels $450 Million VIPER Rover Mission to the Moon The VIPER project, initially estimated to cost around $450 million, was set to launch in late 2023 but faced several postponements, eventually pushing the launch date to fall 2025.
space SpaceX to Launch the Starlab Private Space Station Using Starship The decision to use Starship underscores its unmatched capacity to accommodate Starlab's substantial eight-meter diameter in a single launch, minimizing on-orbit assembly risks and streamlining operations.
space NASA Invites Public to Send Their Names to the Moon Aboard Its VIPER Rover "Send Your Name with VIPER" is an opportunity for space enthusiasts to be part of a historic lunar exploration mission and contribute to the understanding of the moon's resources and environment.
space Startup Varda Space Launched Its First In-Orbit Space Factory The spacecraft was deployed into orbit by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. It will remain at an altitude of approximately 1,000 kilometers for about a month before altering its trajectory and returning to Earth.
