NASA has issued a request for information to identify a U.S. state to host the new United States Space Academy, a non‑military institution aimed at training scientists, engineers, astronauts, and warfighters. The agency seeks proposals by October 26, 2026, with the first class of 300 students slated to begin in 2028. A temporary campus will serve the initial cohort, while a permanent facility—complete with academic, residential, and recreational buildings—is targeted for operational status by 2031. The academy’s establishment follows [...]

SpaceX has scheduled the 14th Starship test flight for September 22, aiming to achieve the vehicle’s first orbital mission. Unlike the 13 prior sub‑orbital attempts, Flight 14 will place Starship into a 275‑kilometre orbit, completing roughly six Earth revolutions over ten hours before a deorbit burn directs it to splash down in the Pacific west of Chile. The launch window opens at 7:15 a.m. Central time from Starbase, Texas, and remains open for 75 minutes pending FAA approval. The [...]

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launched from Cape Canaveral on Aug. 30, has secured a 22‑year science life span thanks to a lighter-than‑planned build and an exceptionally efficient launch‑to‑L2 engine burn. The spacecraft weighed 17,760 lb instead of the 21,605 lb design limit, allowing full fuel tanks and a 14‑year baseline. A precise three‑minute burn used only 40 lb of fuel, saving 10% of the budgeted 441 lb and adding roughly four years. Subsequent course corrections will further extend the mission [...]

President Donald Trump highlighted the Space Force’s surveillance of Iran, citing “the greatest cameras in the world” focused on the country. Gen. Douglas Schiess confirmed the Space Force’s close ties to the National Reconnaissance Office, providing capabilities for the president, intelligence community, and combatant commanders. As satellite data volume grows, commercial imagery and AI tools from companies like Danti are increasingly used to contextualize and rapidly analyze space‑based intelligence, shifting the advantage from data access to swift [...]

Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) reports a net loss of $582.81 million on $179.57 million in revenue, while its competitors generate $2.36 billion in revenue and $396.81 million in net income. The company’s price‑to‑earnings ratio of 0.50 places it far below rivals’ average of 8.87, suggesting a lower valuation. Insider ownership stands at 63.2%, markedly higher than the industry average of 12.9%. Analyst consensus rates Gemini as a “Buy” with a 125.29% upside target, contrasting with mixed ratings for peers.

The United States confirmed, for the first time, that it has deployed a space-based weapon in Earth’s orbit. Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink announced the deployment at the Air, Space and Cyber Conference, citing the need to protect U.S. forces and maintain dominance in space. He did not disclose the weapon’s capabilities or launch date, but suggested it could be kinetic, a jammer, or a directed‑energy system. The announcement follows years of speculation about U.S. [...]

Planetarium Negara director Mohd Zamri Shah Mastor emphasized that Malaysia’s space ambitions hinge on reshaping public perception before launching rockets or satellites. He described the planetarium as a “mind‑setting” platform to educate Malaysians about space technology and exploration, aiming to build acceptance and investor confidence. The director noted that while infrastructure such as a launch pad is essential, public understanding must precede it. Challenges include maintenance costs and content development, yet the goal remains to foster a future space economy [...]