Space – Page 2 of 92

Image from Orion: Thrusters in foreground to the left, Earth in center of image

Apr 9, 2026, 9:07 PM

Artemis 2’s trip around the moon enters the home stretch — here’s how to watch the splashdown

Sen. Maria Cantwell talks to the astronauts about Washington state’s connection to milestone test mission, and invites them to visit. Read More

Illustration: Portal's Starburst and Supernova space vehicles in orbit

Apr 9, 2026, 6:00 AM

Portal Space Systems raises $50M as it gets set to launch its first orbital vehicle made for rapid maneuvers

Startup gears up to build Starburst and Supernova spacecraft for defense and commercial applications at facilities in Bothell. Read More

Wide-angle view of Earthset during Artemis 2 lunar flyby

Apr 7, 2026, 12:17 PM

Earthset and eclipse, oh my! NASA releases magnificent images from Artemis mission’s moon flyby

High-resolution views of Earth, the moon and a solar eclipse rekindle the spirit of round-the-moon missions from decades ago. Read More

Illustration: Starfish Space Otter space vehicle in orbit with Earth's full disk in background

Apr 7, 2026, 6:00 AM

Starfish Space raises $110M to scale up its satellite servicing missions

Fresh funding will boost Seattle-area company as it gets set for its first operational space mission. Read More

Earthset picture from Artemis 2: Crescent Earth dips beneath lunar horizon

Apr 6, 2026, 8:04 PM

‘Moon joy!’ Artemis 2’s crew sets a distance record, documents lunar far side and heads back toward Earth

The first humans to travel around the moon in more than 50 years experience hours of scientific wonder — and moments of deep emotion. Read More

Model of the inner solar system with sprays of light teal representing newly discovered asteroids

Apr 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

Rubin Observatory team discovers 11,000 new asteroids, with help from University of Washington software

Advanced algorithms speed up the search for small solar system objects, and astronomers say there’s much more to come. Read More

Apr 1, 2026, 4:37 PM

‘Let’s go!’ NASA launches humanity’s first moon voyage in nearly 54 years

Artemis 2 mission will send four astronauts around the moon during the ‘opening act’ of a new age of discovery. Read More

Sen. Maria Cantwell and L3Harris program manager Brent Urke looking at model of Orion crew vehicle

Mar 31, 2026, 8:52 AM

Milestone moon mission is getting a push from Pacific Northwest tech

As NASA prepares for Artemis 2 launch, senator tours hotspots in the ‘Silicon Valley of space.’ Read More

Mar 30, 2026, 5:04 PM

Portal Space’s ‘Mini-Nova’ payload goes into orbit to test technologies for maneuverable space vehicles

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket provides a piggyback ride for Portal’s instrument package and more than 100 other payloads. Read More

Mar 30, 2026, 4:00 AM

Orbital AI: Seattle-area startup Starcloud hits $1.1B valuation to build space-based data centers

Redmond, Wash., startup Starcloud has raised $170 million and hit a $1.1 billion valuation building solar-powered data centers that operate in space. Read More

Mar 21, 2026, 3:37 PM

51,600 more satellites? Blue Origin adds another twist to the data center space race with Project Sunrise

Jeff Bezos’ space venture seeks FCC’s go-ahead for a constellation that would complement TeraWave network — and set up another rivalry with SpaceX. Read More

Illustration: Starburst and Supernova spacecraft in orbit, both equipped with Triton hardware

Mar 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

Got space junk? Portal and Paladin team up to create an orbital trash disposal service

Partnership will pair Portal’s maneuverable spacecraft with Paladin’s space debris collector for missions starting as early as 2027. Read More

Mar 2, 2026, 10:31 AM

Total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon red — but will the skies be clear enough to see it?

March weather could turn your chance to see a blood-red moon into an iffy proposition. Read More

Mar 2, 2026, 10:17 AM

Bay Area-based Aetherflux to join Seattle space race with new hub for satellite development

Founded in 2024 by CEO Baiju Bhatt, the billionaire co-founder of the trading platform Robinhood, Aetherflux is currently focused on creating an orbital data center satellite. Read More

Feb 27, 2026, 10:44 AM

NASA overhauls Artemis moon program — and Blue Origin’s lander may be given a bigger role

NASA is reworking its Artemis moon program to add a test mission for commercial lunar landers in low Earth orbit… Read More

Illustration: Data alerts indicated in night sky with Rubin Observatory in the mountains below

Feb 25, 2026, 5:51 PM

Rubin Observatory sends out thousands of data alerts with an assist from Seattle astronomers

A software system developed at the University of Washington generates 800,000 alerts about moving asteroids, exploding stars and other celestial changes on its first night of full-fledged operation. Read More

Illustration: Sophia TILE satellite in orbit

Feb 24, 2026, 12:49 PM

Sophia Space raises $10M to accelerate creation of orbital computing systems

Startup plans to start with in-space edge computing, then progress to orbital data centers. Read More

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and other personnel at LC-39B launch pad with SLS rocket in background

Feb 21, 2026, 4:35 PM

Helium problem forces NASA to delay Artemis 2 launch to the moon and roll back the rocket

NASA’s chief says troubleshooting an interruption of helium flow at the launch pad will rule out a liftoff in March. Read More

SLS rocket illuminated by lights on Florida launch pad

Feb 20, 2026, 8:54 AM

NASA completes a smooth rehearsal for historic Artemis 2 moon launch

Countdown goes all the way down to T-minus 29 seconds in preparation for NASA’s first crewed trip to the moon since the Apollo era. Read More

Feb 11, 2026, 9:02 AM

Seattle startup Integrate lands $17M to expand its super-secure project management tool for defense tech

Seattle’s Integrate lands $17 million to broaden the scope of its super-secure project management tool that targets complex operations in defense, space and other sectors. Read More

Illustration: Amazon Leo network connections creating a web around Earth

Feb 10, 2026, 5:25 PM

FCC clears Amazon Leo to boost satellite broadband coverage and cover polar regions

Amazon says its Gen 2 network will be important for big enterprise and government customers; FCC still has to rule on Amazon’s request for more time to put Gen 1 satellites in orbit. Read More

Propellant tank stretching out on Stoke Space's factory floor

Feb 10, 2026, 3:47 PM

Stoke Space adds $350M to funding round as it gets ready for the first launch of its reusable rocket

Additional funding brings Seattle-area startup’s Series D financing to $860 million and total funds raised to $1.34 billion. Read More

Illustration: Cutaway view of lab workspace on Starlab space station

Feb 9, 2026, 11:45 AM

How to design a space station: Meet the Seattle company that’s helping define the look of the final frontier

Teague’s designers help the builders of commercial space stations accommodate the ups and downs of life in zero gravity. Read More

Illustration: Otter spacecraft in geosynchronous orbit with Earth in background

Feb 7, 2026, 2:55 PM

Starfish Space wins $54.5M Space Force contract for another satellite servicing vehicle

Starfish’s Otter spacecraft will conduct maneuvers in geosynchronous Earth orbit, with delivery scheduled in 2028. Read More

Prototype excavator on a rocky test range

Feb 4, 2026, 8:01 AM

Interlune digs into the development of an excavator for helium-3 and construction projects on the moon

Seattle startup takes a wider view of what it can do for NASA’s Artemis moon program in the years ahead. Read More

Starlink satellites with Venus and the Pleiades

Jan 31, 2026, 3:14 PM

SpaceX seeks go-ahead from the FCC to put up to a million data center satellites in orbit

In bullish regulatory filing, SpaceX says huge satellite constellation would be a first step toward ‘ensuring humanity’s multiplanetary future amongst the stars.’ Read More

Atlas 5 rocket lifts off with Amazon Leo satellites

Jan 30, 2026, 8:47 PM

Amazon asks FCC for 2-year extension in Leo satellite deployment deadline, citing a rocket shortage

Amazon says it’s been harder than expected to secure rides for its Amazon Leo broadband internet satellites, and now it’s… Read More

Blue Origin New Shepard rocket ship lifts off

Jan 30, 2026, 2:10 PM

Blue Origin puts space tourism on hold to bet big on the Moon

In a statement Friday, the Kent, Wash.-based company said the move as aligning with U.S. government goals to return astronauts to the Moon and establish a long-term human presence there. Read More

Illustration: Nuclear power plant on the moon

Jan 30, 2026, 9:52 AM

Why NASA is going nuclear for America’s power play on the moon

Almost 60 years after America won the first space race, the moon is once again the focus of a competition… Read More

Illustration: Interlune harvester on the moon

Jan 29, 2026, 10:24 AM

Interlune brings in fresh funding to keep its mission to mine the moon moving forward

Seattle-based Interlune is raising additional investment to support its campaign to identify and extract resources on the moon that can… Read More