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The PSLV-C62 failure marks a setback for India's space ambitions
Earlier this month India suffered a second failure of its PSLV rocket in as many flights. Ajey Lele examines the implications of the back-to-back fail...
Jan 19, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The successful development of Russia's counterspace activities in LEO and GEO
Russia has embarked on a a variety of projects to disrupt or destroy foreign satellites. Matthew Mowthorpe and Markos Trichas discuss those various co...
Jan 19, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Shenzhou-20 taikonauts make 1st public appearance after safe return following debris incident, recounts details
Jan 16, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Prescriptions for space medicine
For the first time in NASA history, a crewed mission is being cut short because of a medical issue with an astronaut. Jeff Foust reports on the decisi...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Japanese commercial firms as drivers of Japanese space policy
Japan has developed a vibrant commercial space industry in the last several years, with startups pursuing radar imaging satellites, lunar landers, and...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Building empires in the sky: Effectuating off-Earth territorial expansion using existing legal frameworks
The Outer Space Treaty makes clear that countries cannot claim territory on the Moon or other celestial bodies. Camisha Simmons describes how other le...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Safe passage in the stars: The next Bretton Woods
On Earth, control of the seas and thus of trade helped create the current financial system dominated by the US dollar. Alex Li argues that the reserve...
Jan 12, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Isaacman era begins at NASA
Jared Isaacman became NASA administrator last month, ending a convoluted confirmation process that lasted just over a year. Jeff Foust reports on Isaa...
Jan 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Innovative, affordable, and expedited
One of big challenges facing Isaacman is how to speed up a human return to the Moon, or at least keep it from falling further behind schedule. Robert ...
Jan 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Houston deserves a Space Shuttle, but not like this
A provision in last year's budget reconciliation bill effectively directed the transfer of the Space Shuttle Discovery from the Smithsonian to Space C...
Jan 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
The Artemis Accords at five
This fall marked five years since eight countries, including the United States, announced that they were signing the new Artemis Accords, outlining no...
Dec 22, 2025 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
State-owned enterprises and commercial space in China
The Chinese space ecosystem now includes many startups that emulate American entrepreneurial space companies. Owen Chbani examines the role larger sta...
Dec 22, 2025 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail