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NASA OTD: Space Shuttle Projects
The Apollo program demonstrated that men could travel into space, perform useful tasks there, and return safely to Earth. But space had to be more accessible. This led to the development of the Space Shuttle. The Shuttle's major components are the orbiter spac…
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Apr 15, 2026
Policy
White House releases space nuclear policy
The White House released a policy April 14 directing NASA, the Pentagon and DOE to develop space nuclear power systems that could launch as soon as 2028. COLORADO SPRINGS — The White House released a policy April 14 directing NASA, the Pentagon and the Department of Energy to develop space nuclear power systems that could launch as soon as 2028.
NASAU.S. Department of Defense
Launch
Blue Origin moves toward launch at Vandenberg
Blue Origin moves toward launch at Vandenberg COLORADO SPRINGS – Blue Origin moved a step closer to launching New Glenn rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base with a U. S. Space Force decision to conduct final negotiations of a lease for Space Launch Complex (SLC)-14. "By taking the next steps to further develop heavy and super-heavy space launch capabilities at SLC-14, we're continuing to unleash our capacity to execute full-spectrum space operations for the nation," Col.
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New Glenn
Science
SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of 2026 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched its 1,000th Starlink satellite so far in 2026 with an early morning Falcon 9 rocket launch Tuesday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Starlink 10-24 mission will send 29 broadband internet satellites into low Earth orbit. This was SpaceX's 37th dedicated Starlink mission of the year and with a successful payload deployment about an hour after liftoff, the company has sent 1,002 Starlink satellites to orbit this year alone.
SpaceXKennedy Space Center (KSC)
Falcon 9Starlink
Launch
West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California Tuesday night. The rocket carryied another 25 satellites for its Starlink internet service. Liftoff from Space Launch Complex 4 East happened at 9:29:49 p.m. PDT (12:29:49 a.m. EDT / 04:29:49 UTC).
SpaceX
Falcon 9Starlink
Science
NASA’s Juno Mission Redefines Size, Shape of Jupiter - NASA Science
Data from NASA's Juno mission has revealed that the solar system's largest planet is slightly smaller and more "squashed" than previously NASA Science Editorial Team Data from NASA's Juno mission has revealed that the solar system's largest planet is slightly smaller and more "squashed" than previously believed.
NASAJet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Launch
From launch to lunar flyby to splashdown, Artemis II has delivered a defining moment for human spaceflight. @NASA's Orion spacecraft, built
From launch to lunar flyby to splashdown, Artemis II has delivered a defining moment for human spaceflight.
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