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Nonprofit wants to launch 80,000-year mission to Alpha Centauri in 2029 (video)
The Fermi Explorer Mission plans to launch a small, cheap probe to Alpha Centauri in the next few years, to inspire further exploration and help human...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Kymeta Lands $20M DoD Order for Osprey u8 Satcom Terminals
Kymeta secured an order from a branch within the U.S. Department of Defense for 100 Osprey u8 multi-orbit satcom terminals worth $20 million. The awar...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Telesat Considers Space-to-Ground Optical Coms with Cailabs
Telesat will consider adopting space-to-ground optical communications capabilities through a new strategic collaboration agreement with Cailabs. Under...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast Starship debut
As SpaceX prepares to launch Starship Flight 14 in the coming weeks, work in Florida… The post Launch Site and Facility Progress ahead of East Coast S...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump Orders Study To Establish US Space Academy
Is the US about to add a new service-academy rivalry to college football Saturdays? The post Trump Orders Study To Establish US Space Academy appeared...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
It turns out that Orion's much-maligned heat shield performed really well
Independent safety officials also have high praise for changes by NASA leadership.
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Exclusive: Helogen Plans Two In-Orbit Manufacturing Missions in October
While Helogen has flown subsystems in the past, the missions will mark the first flights of the entire HEL-IOS platform. The post Exclusive: Helogen P...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Despite Delays, China Could Gain Ground in the Space Race
While the U.S. still holds considerable advantages gained through its earlier lunar explorations, China’s planned mission could provide it with a cruc...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Fermi Explorer Wants to Reach Another Star for $15M
The Starcloud cofounders announced the Fermi Explorer mission, launching humanity’s first mission to Alpha Centauri by 2029, on a $15M budget. The pos...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
PLD Space Adds €108 million to Series C Funding Round
Spanish launch services provider PLD Space has secured an additional €108 million in funding, extending the Series C round to €288 million. The compan...
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Without new landers or rovers, it's helicopters or bust for NASA's Mars program
NASA's cost estimate for SR-1 Freedom is $2.1 billion, but that doesn't include the helicopters.
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri
"We could really be facing the great filter."
Sep 01, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail