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lunedì 19 ottobre 2026
Capitali & contratti· NASA· 19:28NASA Improves Shock, Vibration Analysis
Rockets vibrate, shake, and flex intensely as they climb into space, and spacecraft packed with delicate scientific instruments must survive those forces. Before any rocket leaves the ground, NASA engineers work to predict how those stresses will affect every part of a spacecraft. To do that, engineers in the Dynamic Environments Group with NASA’s Launch […]
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Razzi & test· NASA· 18:11Software
Research teams at NASA’s Glenn Research Center are involved in developing theory and software to predict the noise from aircraft engines. This software helps engineers to design and analyze new and improved aircraft propulsion systems. Copies of our software can be requested from NASA’s Software Catalog. JeNo Development of jet noise prediction codes is multifaceted. […]
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Industria· NASA· 18:08Experimental Facilities
Research teams at the NASA Glenn Research Center perform experiments in world-class facilities such as the 9- by 15-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel (9 x15 LSWT), the Aero-Acoustic Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL), the Small Hot Jet Acoustic Rig (SHJAR), the Nozzle Acoustic Test Rig (NATR), the DGEN AeroPropulsion Research Turbofan (DART), and the Acoustical Testing Laboratory (ATL). […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 18:01NASA’s Simulated Mars Crew Marks One Year Inside Habitat
The four crew members in NASA’s simulated Mars mission have spent the past year living and working in isolation in a confined habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Industria· NASA· 16:37Instrumentation
To measure airflow and sound, research teams at the NASA Glenn Research Center use special instrumentation like particle image velocimetry, hot wire anemometry, Raman spectroscopy, microphones in phased arrays or continuously rotating rakes. The global aviation noise reduction community relies on data from NASA GRC experiments to validate theory and noise prediction software. Rotating Rake […]
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Instrumentation
To measure airflow and sound, research teams at the NASA Glenn Research Center use special instrumentation like particle image velocimetry, hot wire anemometry, Raman spectroscopy, microphones in phased arrays or continuously rotating rakes. The global aviation noise reduction community relies on data from NASA GRC experiments to validate theory and noise prediction software. Rotating Rake […]
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Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 16:31UARX Space troubleshoots anomalies on maiden OTV Flight
SAN FRANCISCO –Spanish startup UARX Space is remedying anomalies identified during the maiden flight of OSSIE-D, an orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) launched Oct. 1 aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-18 mission. At least […] The post UARX Space troubleshoots anomalies on maiden OTV Flight appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 16:22Spacewalk Preps and Advanced Biomedical Research Begin Week
Spacewalk preparations kicked off the week aboard the International Space Station as two astronauts get ready to install a roll-out solar array at the end of October. Biomedical research, including portable biological sampling in microgravity and 3D cell printing, topped the science schedule for the Expedition 75 crew.
Missioni· NASA· 16:03Martian Dawn
NASA’s Curiosity captures the dawn on Mars – as well as elongated ridges formed by wind erosion, or yardangs – in this close-up from a panorama released on Oct. 6, 2026. This is the most detailed view yet of distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs, highlighting features the mission’s scientists have long been waiting to see up […]
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Razzi & test· NASASpaceflight· 15:44Japanese MMX mission set for launch to study Martian moons
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is poised to launch a planetary probe to Mars’s… The post Japanese MMX mission set for launch to study Martian moons appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 14:49US political uncertainty complicates long-term Artemis commitments, Polish minister says
Political and budgetary uncertainty in the United States poses a risk to long-term planning for space exploration programmes, according to a Polish government minister. In a 13 October response to a parliamentary question, Polish Deputy Minister of Development and Technology Michał Jaros said Poland remained interested in participating in NASA’s Artemis programme but raised concerns […] The post U
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Capitali & contratti· NASASpaceflight· 13:35PLD Space begins system-level testing of Miura 5 as first three vehicles take shape
PLD Space has entered a new phase ahead of the first demonstration flight of its… The post PLD Space begins system-level testing of Miura 5 as first three vehicles take shape appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Missioni· ESA· 13:08A Mars-velous decade: Celebrating ten years of TGO
Ten years after arriving at Mars, ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) has grown far beyond its original ambitions. From revealing the martian atmosphere to becoming a vital communications link with the surface, the mission’s story is also one of adaptability, resilience and the people behind it.
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Capitali & contratti· ESA· 12:00Euclid discovers new comet
The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope has discovered its first previously unknown comet, in images taken between 16 and 24 September 2026.
Capitali & contratti· ESA· 09:48Space materials lab marks 10 years of innovation
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Missioni· ESA· 09:12Science and technology for the Moon
Returning to the Moon is about more than reaching the surface. Before we can live and work there long-term, we need to learn how to operate safely and sustainably in the lunar environment, understand its resources and develop the technologies that future explorers will depend on.
Industria· NASA· 04:05APOD: 2026 October 19 – Treble Clef: Unusual X-ray Hot Radio Source
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 19 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Treble Clef: Unusual […]
Industria· NASA· 04:01Autumn Paints Poland’s Bieszczady Mountains
Fall color covers the forested slopes of Bieszczady National Park, while patches of polonina, a type of high-mountain meadow, have turned tan.
domenica 18 ottobre 2026
Capitali & contratti· NASASpaceflight· 22:29Falcon 9 set to launch Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Florida
Following on from the successful Transporter 18 mission at the beginning of the month, SpaceX’s… The post Falcon 9 set to launch Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission from Florida appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Capitali & contratti· SpacePolicyOnline.com· 21:25What’s Happening in Space Policy October 18-24, 2026
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of October 18-24, 2026 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess, […]
- Capitali & contratti· Spaceflight Now· 16:32
Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starfall reentry capsule, 31 customer payloads on Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission
This will be the second launch of SpaceX’s uncrewed reentry capsule, Starfall. Liftoff from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is scheduled during a one-hour window that opens at 6:30 a.m. EDT (1030 UTC).
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Capitali & contratti· NASASpaceflight· 16:31SpaceX working through Starship Flight 15 and 16 milestones
SpaceX is advancing toward its next two Starship missions as the company looks to close… The post SpaceX working through Starship Flight 15 and 16 milestones appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Industria· NASA· 04:05APOD: 2026 October 18 – Sonified: Eagle Nebula Pillars
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Sonified: Eagle Nebula […]
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sabato 17 ottobre 2026
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 20:14NASA Names Stephen Cash Marshall Space Flight Center Director
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has named Stephen Cash director of the agency’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective Monday, Oct. 19. Cash, a veteran NASA engineer and aerospace executive, returns to lead the center where he began his career more than four decades ago. “Marshall contributions to NASA’s missions are historic and it’s […]
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 17:15Crew Unpacks Dragon and Begins Activating New Science Experiments
Five spacecraft are docked at the International Space Station following the arrival of a cargo-packed SpaceX Dragon on Thursday. The Expedition 75 crew members have begun unloading Dragon and are activating new science experiments to benefit life on and off the Earth.
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 16:28Artemis II Heat Shield After Splashdown
Shortly after NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down on April 10, 2026, U.S. Navy divers captured underwater imagery of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield. In the months after, the agency measured whether the thermal protection system effectively safeguarded the crew and Orion systems as the spacecraft reentered Earth’s atmosphere. This rigorous analysis confirmed that the […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 14:24I Am Artemis: Allison Mjoen
As the supercooled propellant flowed into the core stage, and NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket roared to life, Allison Mjoen and her family watched with awe and pride. Mjoen, NASA’s operations manager for the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems program, helped shape the systems and ground operations that will one day send humans back to […]
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Blue Origin to add new Florida launch pads, seeks aggressive increase in New Glenn flight rate
The launch infrastructure improvements also include a substantial manufacturing expansion at Rocket Park and the addition of new landing barges.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 12:54UK to Award £25M Space Surveillance Radar Contract in July 2027
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is expected to award a £25 million contract for a ground-based space surveillance radar in July 2027. The call, published in late September, follows several changes to the government’s procurement plans for the installation. According to the call, the contract will cover the development and manufacture of a high-power radar […] The post UK to Award £25M Space Surveillanc
Capitali & contratti· NASA· 12:42NASA’s Hubble Spies Spiral’s Edge
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image features the edge-on, intermediate spiral galaxy NGC 1827, located roughly 37 million light-years away in the constellation Columba, the Dove.
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Razzi & test· Arstechnica· 10:00Blue Origin is going all in on the New Glenn rocket
The infrastructure is designed to support multiple flights per week by the end of the decade.
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Missioni· ESA· 08:05Small lunar missions, big ambitions
Europe is preparing for a future in which astronauts, robots and scientific instruments work on and around the Moon. While major missions often capture the headlines, smaller missions can move faster, test new ideas and provide essential support to larger missions.
Capitali & contratti· ESA· 08:00Earth from Space: West Antarctica
From the ESA Blogs.
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APOD: 2026 October 16 – Chasing the International Space Station
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 16 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. To view this […]
Industria· NASA· 04:00Isaias Dims the Gulf Coast
High-definition images of nighttime lights show where the hurricane knocked out power along the Florida Panhandle and how quickly the lights came back.
Razzi & test· NASASpaceflight· 03:49Carbon Fibre Troubles Force Rocket Lab to Delay Neutron Debut to No Earlier Than 2027
Rocket Lab has delayed its Neutron launch vehicle once again after carbon fibre manufacturing problems… The post Carbon Fibre Troubles Force Rocket Lab to Delay Neutron Debut to No Earlier Than 2027 appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Capitali & contratti· SpacePolicyOnline.com· 00:14JAXA’S MMX Mars Mission Readies for Launch with Two NASA Instruments
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is getting ready to launch its Martian Moons eXploration mission early next week. The spacecraft will collect samples of Phobos, one of the moons […]
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giovedì 15 ottobre 2026
Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 20:41Oct. 29: Applying AI to the GEOINT Mission
Join us for a conversation on how machine learning is transforming the GEOINT mission across different markets The post Oct. 29: Applying AI to the GEOINT Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
- Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 20:41
Oct. 29: Applying AI/SI to the GEOINT Mission
Join us for a conversation on how machine learning is transforming the GEOINT mission across different markets The post Oct. 29: Applying AI/SI to the GEOINT Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
Missioni· NASA· 19:58NASA to Help Unlock Mysteries of Mars’ Moons in Upcoming Mission
NASA is playing an important role in JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) MMX (Martian Moons eXploration) mission, to advance our understanding of Mars’ moons and build on the agency’s long history of exploring the Red Planet. The mission aims to characterize and determine the origin of Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos and deliver a sample […]
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for U.S. Space Force
Liftoff from pad 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, at 4:57 p.m. PDT (7:57 p.m. EDT / 2357 UTC).
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Industria· NASA· 17:59NASA Satellites Observe Historic 2026 El Niño
A phenomenon rarer than a solar eclipse and more powerful than any single storm system is unfolding this fall, and NASA is tracking it closely. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that emerges roughly every two to seven years marked by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific. NASA scientists are keeping […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 17:30Power Up: Roll Out Solar Arrays Boost Space Station Power Supply
From the International Space Station’s unique position 250 miles above Earth, the Sun is a vital source of energy. Solar power supports the station’s life support systems, daily activities, and hundreds of research investigations that improve life on Earth and prepare humans for deep space exploration. Over the past five years, NASA augmented the station’s […]
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Missioni· NASA· 16:42NASA to Conduct Low-Altitude Flights Over Texas Farmland
A NASA Dynamic Aviation A200 aircraft will conduct low-flying research flights over farmland near Transit, Texas, from Thursday, Oct. 22, through Monday, Nov. 9. These flights will measure gaseous and particulate emissions from animal feeding operations. Agricultural emissions represent an important and understudied part of Earth’s land and atmosphere systems. The FarmFlux mission will deploy […]
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NASA Welcomes All Ages, Experience Levels for Space Apps Challenge
Registration is open for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge, a two-day global event on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, where teams work to create solutions inspired by NASA’s most ambitious exploration goals and making use of the agency’s free and open data. The annual challenge, often called a hackathon, is an intensive, […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 15:57NASA Awards Enable Research, Technology to Build Future Workforce
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to receive $12 million to accelerate academic research and technology development in support of the agency’s priorities for exploring the Moon, Mars, and deep space. Through NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) initiative, selected institutions will each receive up to $1 million […]
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Capitali & contratti· ESA· 15:49New NAVISP activities support resilient transportation in Europe
On 14 October, at the NAVISP Industry Days in Rome, Italy, the European Space Agency (ESA) signed new contracts with three European companies that will support the development of innovative technologies for resilient rail transportation and aviation.
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Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 15:14How NASA is thinking about a moon base
In this episode, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss talks with NASA’s Shatel Bhakta, the principal systems engineer for Moon Base, about what’s needed between now and 2028 and the incremental steps to […] The post How NASA is thinking about a moon base appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 14:57Rigorous Analysis Confirms NASA’s Artemis II Heat Shield Performance
NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts around the Moon and brought them safely back to Earth, laying a foundation for crewed flights to the Moon’s surface. Additional engineering data analysis of the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield confirmed initial data showing the heat shield performed as expected. In particular, NASA measured whether the thermal protection […]
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 14:33SpaceX Dragon Docks with Science, Supplies, and Roll-Out Solar Arrays
At 11 a.m. EDT, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module, delivering more than 6,300 pounds of food, supplies, and equipment for the Expedition 75 crew.
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Industria· NASA· 14:19Chandra Finds Possible Origin of ‘Treble Clef’ Waves
A formation of radio waves looks remarkably like a treble clef in this Oct. 14, 2026, image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Researchers used Chandra to find that the Treble Clef is likely caused by an outburst from a supermassive black hole, followed by a collision of two galaxy clusters. Read more about this discovery. […]
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 13:03SpaceX Dragon Cargo Mission Approaching Station
NASA is streaming live coverage as it prepares for the docking of SpaceX’s 35th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for the agency.
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Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 12:00Agile Space Industries Expands to Seattle Area with New Bellevue Office
BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 15, 2026 — Agile Space Industries, a leading provider of in-space chemical propulsion solutions, has expanded into the Seattle metropolitan area with the opening of a new […] The post Agile Space Industries Expands to Seattle Area with New Bellevue Office appeared first on SpaceNews.
Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 10:50Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Following Reported Turbopump Fix
Arianespace has announced that the next Ariane 6 launch will take place no earlier than 23 November, marking the rocket’s return to flight after ground testing reportedly revealed an issue with one of its turbopumps. The flight will carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites aboard an Ariane 64, the rocket’s four-booster configuration. It will be the […] The post Arianespace Targets 23 Nov Ariane 6 Return Fo
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Missioni· ESA· 09:49Trace Gas Orbiter — Facts and figures
From the ESA Blogs.
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Missioni· ESA· 09:24Drilling down for the Moon
From the ESA Blogs.
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Capitali & contratti· ESA· 07:57Act for more sustainable space
From the ESA Blogs.
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Capitali & contratti· ESA· 07:50Swarming robots to tackle space debris
From the ESA Blogs.
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Industria· NASA· 04:05APOD: 2026 October 15 – The Milky Way over Manhattan
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 15 – The… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. The Milky […]
Industria· NASA· 04:01Fires Arrive in the Amazon Rainforest
During El Niño, a cascade of fires across the tropics begins in equatorial Asia and continues in the central and eastern Amazon.
mercoledì 14 ottobre 2026
Razzi & test· NASASpaceflight· 22:36Artemis III SLS teams prepare short stack for pad tanking test
With both solid rocket boosters fully stacked and all four RS-25 engines now installed on… The post Artemis III SLS teams prepare short stack for pad tanking test appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com.
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 20:13NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks to complete solar array installation and power augmentation of the International Space Station during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA will stream the event through a variety of platforms. Learn where to watch online: https://www.nasa.gov/live NASA participants […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 19:12NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
Students in Florida will hear from NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney as they answer prerecorded STEM questions while aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space call will begin at 12 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 16, and will stream live on the agency’s Learn With NASA YouTube channel. This event is hosted by Sally Ride Elementary School […]
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 17:52Crew Preps for Dragon’s Arrival During Vision and Robotics Research
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is orbiting Earth on its way to the International Space Station for a docking on Thursday.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 13:10Spain Approves Early Release of €65.8 Million in PAZ 2 Spy Satellite Funding
The Spanish government has approved a request from satellite operator Hisdesat to bring forward €65.8 million of a €1 billion loan for the PAZ 2 spy satellite programme to cover payments due earlier than originally anticipated. Published in Spain’s official gazette on 3 September, the adjustment increases the funding scheduled for 2026 from €179.8 million […] The post Spain Approves Early Release
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martedì 13 ottobre 2026
Approfondimenti· NASA· 15:45Dragon Launches New Cargo as Crew Works Biomedicine, Advanced Space Tech
The seven-member Expedition 75 crew awaits the arrival of an uncrewed SpaceX Dragon that launched on Tuesday carrying new cargo for delivery on Thursday. When Dragon reached orbit the lab residents were midway through their day filled with biomedical research and advanced space innovations.
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SpaceX launches NASA science and cargo to the International Space Station
The sunrise launch on Oct. 13 was the 35th SpaceX flight under the Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 10:54SpaceX Dragon Lifts Off for Thursday Cargo Delivery
At 6:33 a.m. EDT, more than 6,300 pounds of scientific investigations and cargo launched to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft as part of the company’s 35th commercial resupply services mission for NASA.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 10:18SpaceX Dragon Counts Down to Launch for Station Resupply Mission
NASA is streaming live coverage as it prepares for the launch of the 35th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station for the agency.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 06:32Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad
The Norwegian government has detailed plans to finance a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport, an initiative the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry first announced on 30 September. In its proposed state budget, published on 7 October, the government allocated NOK 323.3 million (€30 million) towards the project in 2027. NOK 223.5 million […] The post Norway Details Funding Allocation
venerdì 9 ottobre 2026
Approfondimenti· NASA· 17:01Cygnus XL Cargo Spacecraft Released from Station by Canadarm2
At 12:44 p.m. EDT, Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL was released from the Canadarm2 robotic arm after it detached from the Earth-facing port of the International Space Station’s Unity module. At the time of release, the space station was flying about 260 miles above the Pacific Ocean.
Approfondimenti· NASA· 16:35Cygnus XL Cargo Spacecraft Departing Station Soon on NASA+
NASA is streaming live coverage of Northrop Grumman’s Commercial Resupply Services-24 mission departure from the International Space Station.
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giovedì 8 ottobre 2026
Approfondimenti· NASA· 15:36NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Dragon Splashes Down at 11:34 a.m. EDT
At 11:34 a.m. EDT (8:34 a.m. PDT), the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carrying Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev splashed down off the coast of Los Angeles, California. Teams aboard the recovery ship, including two fast boats, are securing the SpaceX Dragon and ensuring the spacecraft is safe for the recovery effo
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 14:56NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12: SpaceX Dragon Completes Deorbit Burn
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev completed its deorbit burn as expected ahead of splashdown. Four minutes before splashdown, the drogue parachutes will deploy at about 18,000 feet in altitude while Dragon is moving approximately 350 mph. Less than a minu
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 14:21NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Prepares for Deorbit Burn
Live coverage is underway as NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev are almost an hour away from splashing down aboard their SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. The deorbit burn is scheduled to begin around 10:46 a.m. EDT. Splashdown remains targeted for approximately 11:34 a.m.. […]
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mercoledì 7 ottobre 2026
Approfondimenti· NASA· 12:48NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Undocks in Dragon for Ride Home
At 8:05 a.m. EDT, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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Dragon Undocks from Station to Bring NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Home
At 11:05 a.m. EDT, NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev undocked from the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 11:47NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Gets Ready for Undocking LIve on NASA+
NASA is streaming live coverage as it prepares for the undocking and departure of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission from the International Space Station.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 10:21NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Closes Dragon Hatch, Preps for Departure
At 9:20 a.m. EDT, the hatch closed between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station, marking the start of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 return operations.
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Approfondimenti· NASA· 10:01NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Saying Farewell, Closing Dragon Hatch Soon
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev will close the hatch at approximately 6:20 a.m. EDT between the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and the International Space Station.
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martedì 6 ottobre 2026
Approfondimenti· NASA· 17:57Crew-12 Ready to Depart as New Residents Begin Advanced Health Research
Four Expedition 75 crew members are in their final full day aboard the International Space Station as they prepare to undock aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft and return to Earth. Their departure will leave seven residents aboard the orbital outpost to continue advanced space research and lab maintenance.
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Capitali & contratti· Arstechnica· 16:00Why is NASA bringing 7,500 contractors back to work as civil servants?
"The administrator's directive is a coherent and necessary vision for the future."
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- Capitali & contratti· NASA· 21:00
NASA Awards Orbital Safety Analysis Support Services Contract
NASA has awarded a contract to Omitron Inc. for the acquisition of orbital safety analysis services, which provide for critical protection of NASA spaceflight assets and astronaut lives. This indefinite-delivery contract is valued at approximately $23.5 million over a five-year period of performance and entails conjunction assessment screening services for all NASA uncrewed spacecraft, support […]
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 20:08NASA Adds Blue Origin New Glenn 9×4 to Launch Services Contract
In accordance with a contract on-ramp clause, NASA has added Blue Origin’s New Glenn 9×4 launch service to the NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract. The New Glenn 9×4 launch service will be available to NASA’s Launch Services Program Office to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with an […]
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Capitali & contratti· ESA· 10:48ESA investigates potential future European-led orbital outpost
As part of the preparation for the end of utilisation of the International Space Station (ISS), the European Space Agency (ESA) awarded a contract to two European industrial consortia to conduct preliminary studies assessing the feasibility to develop a future European-led orbital outpost. These studies are part of the options currently explored by ESA for the post-ISS era, building on Europe's in
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 06:00ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million in New Funding for SaxaVord Operations
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) a contract amendment that will provide the company with €2.7 million in additional co-funding to support the build-out of the company’s launch and testing infrastructure at SaxaVord in Scotland. According to the agency, RFA is expected to resume preparations for static fire tests of […] The post ESA Awards RFA €2.7 Million
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Capitali & contratti· SpacePolicyOnline.com· 02:01Swift Rescue Mission May Not Have Succeeded, But No Regrets
The bold mission to extend the lifetime of NASA’s Swift observatory is coming to an end in the next 24 hours. Almost exactly one year after NASA signed a contract […]
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mercoledì 23 settembre 2026
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Capitali & contratti· NASA· 16:02NASA Awards SpaceX Three Crew Flights to Space Station
To continue regular crew transportation to the International Space Station, NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional missions through a contract modification.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 07:41ESA Awards €20M in Contracts to Study Future IRIS2 Services
The European Space Agency has awarded 18 contracts worth a combined €20 million to study potential future evolutions of the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications service. Signed on 17 September, the contracts bring together nearly 80 European companies to study new satellite-based secure connectivity services and associated mission concepts. According to ESA, the solutions will […] The post
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giovedì 17 settembre 2026
Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 08:32EnduroSat Raise Pushes European NewSpace Funding Above €1 Billion for September
Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat has secured $205 million (€178 million) in new funding, pushing the total raised by European NewSpace companies in September above €1 billion. Announced on 16 September, EnduroSat’s new funding round was co-led by US investment firms Riot Ventures and Atreides Management, with participation from the European Innovation Council, among others. It […] The po
Capitali & contratti· ESA· 08:07ESA starts next phase of IRIS² evolution through Low-LEO activities
The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed 18 consolidation contracts bringing together nearly 80 companies to study new secure and resilient connectivity services. The contracts also cover associated mission concepts and aim to shape the future of the EU's secure connectivity constellation – IRIS² – which will provide Europeans with resilient communications, when and where it matters most.
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martedì 15 settembre 2026
Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 20:20Open Cosmos Raises €300 Million as Investors Back Europe’s Space Push
UK-based satellite maker Open Cosmos announced on 14 September that it had closed a €300 million funding round. The company said it would use the new funding to expand its manufacturing capacity and accelerate the deployment of its Earth observation and communications constellations. The €300 million raise represents the company’s first major publicly announced funding […] The post Open Cosmos Rai
Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 06:00Iceye’s global presence expands to address sovereign demand
Since raising more than $1 billion in a Series F funding round, Iceye has moved rapidly to address growing demand for sovereign space capabilities. In quick succession, the Finnish synthetic […] The post Iceye’s global presence expands to address sovereign demand appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 13:51ESA Awards The Exploration Company a €760M Space Station Cargo Contract
The European Space Agency has awarded The Exploration Company a €760 million contract under the second phase of its European cargo return programme, covering an initial demonstration of its Nyx spacecraft and options for two additional flights. ESA announced that it had awarded The Exploration Company (TEC) the Phase 2 contract on 10 September during […] The post ESA Awards The Exploration Compan
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 13:05Aerospacelab, Thales Alenia Space Secure €5.4 Billion in IRIS2 Contracts
Aerospacelab and Thales Alenia Space have secured IRIS2 contracts expected to total more than €5.4 billion, covering satellite platforms and communications payloads for the European Union’s secure communications constellation. While the company didn’t disclose the contract value, Airbus has been selected to build and integrate the first 66 satellites in the constellation’s low Earth orbit […] The
Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 10:55The Exploration Company Books Ariane 6 Flight for Nyx Demo Mission
The Exploration Company has signed a contract with Arianespace to launch an initial demonstration mission of its Nyx cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. While neither company has publicly announced the contract, the French Presidency published an official list of agreements alongside the International Space Summit being held in […] The post The Explorati
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mercoledì 9 settembre 2026
Capitali & contratti· NASA· 20:11NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R launch service will be available to NASA’s launch services to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts […]
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Capitali & contratti· European Spaceflight· 13:28UK to Leave Launch to “Germany and Other Allies”
The UK government published its long-awaited Space Strategy, clarifying what it means by “assured access to space,” nearly a year after the phrase began replacing references to a sovereign British launch capability. The strategy does not, however, answer what the government intends to do with the bulk of its still-unallocated European Launcher Challenge funding, including […] The post UK to Leave
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Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 23:02Golden Dome chief touts progress as funding questions loom
Guetlein joins North Dakota senators in making the case for the missile defense program The post Golden Dome chief touts progress as funding questions loom appeared first on SpaceNews.
Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 22:51Elve qualifies millimeter-wave amplifiers for spaceflight
SAN FRANCISCO – California startup Elve has qualified its 100-watt millimeter-wave Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier platform for spaceflight. With U.S. Space Force Small Business Innovation Research funding, Elve “didn’t just […] The post Elve qualifies millimeter-wave amplifiers for spaceflight appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 22:01Golden Dome faces 2027 funding cliff
Gen. Michael Guetlein says Congress must find a way to finance the next phase as most initial funding is already committed The post Golden Dome faces 2027 funding cliff appeared first on SpaceNews.
Capitali & contratti· SpaceNews· 18:00Golden Dome money starting to reach contractors, but long-term funding still unclear
Pentagon contractors are beginning to book Golden Dome related work, but much of it is flowing through established programs The post Golden Dome money starting to reach contractors, but long-term funding still unclear appeared first on SpaceNews.
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