A reported close approach between a Starlink satellite and a recently launched Chinese spacecraft highlights the challenges of coordinating spacecraft operations and verifying potential close calls in orbit.

The post SpaceX claims close approach to Starlink satellite by payload from Chinese launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

New analysis suggests that problems with NASA’s MAVEN Mars orbiter may be more serious than a simple communications glitch.

The post MAVEN telemetry shows changes to spacecraft orbit and rotation appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA plans to test SpaceX’s Starshield satellite network, designed primarily for national security customers, to support operations of the agency’s Deep Space Network.

The post NASA to test SpaceX’s Starshield in pilot program appeared first on SpaceNews.

Two space companies have collaborated to demonstrate automated close approaches between spacecraft using a single camera as the primary sensor.

The post Starfish Space and Impulse Space demonstrate autonomous spacecraft proximity operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

A Rocket Lab Electron rocket successfully launched a technology demonstration satellite for JAXA Dec. 13 as the company reshuffles its launch manifest.

The post Rocket Lab launches JAXA tech demo satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX’s chief financial officer has confirmed the company is considering an initial public offering as soon as next year to raise money for projects such as orbital data centers.

The post SpaceX executive confirms interest in an IPO appeared first on SpaceNews.

Intuitive Machines will work with Telespazio on their planned lunar satellite networks to ensure interoperability and improve performance.

The post Intuitive Machines and Telespazio to collaborate on lunar satellite networks appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA has selected a heliophysics mission to move into the next phase of development amid broader concerns about the state of the field.

The post NASA advances heliophysics mission into next phase appeared first on SpaceNews.

The head of NASA’s astrophysics division offered an upbeat assessment of upcoming missions, a stark contrast to the bleak outlook in the agency’s budget proposal six months ago.

The post NASA astrophysics director offers optimistic vision despite budget uncertainty appeared first on SpaceNews.

The search for past or present life should be the top science objective of future human missions to Mars, a new National Academies report concludes.

The post Report identifies science objectives of human Mars exploration appeared first on SpaceNews.