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The Chinese Space Station project was approved in 1992 as part of a human spaceflight program.

PlanValue 3.0Feb 18, 2021China assembling rocket to launch first space station module

The first European Service Module is undergoing final integration with the Lockheed Martin–built Orion spacecraft for Artemis 1, an uncrewed test flight slated for later 2021 to certify the spacecraft and the Space Launch System rocket for human spaceflight.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 4, 2021Airbus awarded €650 million contract to build three more Orion service modules

The satellite relay system will provide continuous communications for human spaceflight.

CapabilityValue 2.2Feb 1, 2021SpaceLink Satellite Relay Operator Builds Out Team, Highly Experienced Key Executives to Drive Company’s Success

The capsule included modifications for human spaceflight, such as seats, new communications systems, and environmental control systems.

CapabilityValue 3.2Jan 14, 2021Blue Origin launches New Shepard vehicle intended for crewed flights

China’s human spaceflight project to develop long-term crewed presence in low Earth orbit was approved in 1992.

PlanGeneralValue 2.5Jan 7, 2021China gears up for space station, cargo and crewed mission launches

India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight project was delayed from December 2021 to no earlier than 2022 and requires additional work before the two planned uncrewed robotic launches in 2021.

PlanGeneralValue 4.0Dec 17, 2020India launches CMS-01 communications satellite

India’s Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is slightly delayed and ISRO was targeting August 2022 for the mission to mark the 75th anniversary of Indian independence.

PlanGrowthValue 3.2Oct 14, 2020Japan, India set to resume launch activities in November

Crew Dragon and CST-100 Starliner were designed to offer lower costs compared to the space shuttle for human spaceflight and to attract other customers.

GeneralValue 1.5Jun 9, 2020Crew Dragon likely to support extended space station stay

The Space Force currently only supports NASA human spaceflight operations.

GeneralValue 2.0Jun 1, 2020Space Force rescue units prepare for ‘new era’ of commercial human spaceflight

The Gaganyaan human spaceflight program was formally announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2018 with a goal of launching Indian astronauts into orbit by August 2022.

PlanValue 4.0Jan 1, 2020India confirms plans for second lunar lander mission

Soyuz-2 will continue to be used for human spaceflight and for launching smaller satellites.

PlanValue 3.0Nov 10, 2019Soyuz-5 rocket to enter service in mid-2020s

The Long March 5B test flight will carry an uncrewed next-generation human spaceflight spacecraft that succeeds the 7.8-metric-ton Shenzhou, will feature partial reusability, and will have a maximum launch mass of around 23,000 kg.

PlanCapabilityValue 5.0Sep 11, 2019Chinese space station core module passes review but faces delays

Bill Gerstenmaier was reassigned to a special advisor role on 2019-07-10 after serving as the longtime head of NASA’s human spaceflight division.

GovernanceValue 4.0Aug 21, 2019Search continues for new NASA human spaceflight leader

With the end of Tiangong-2, China entered a period without a spacecraft capable of hosting human spaceflight missions for the first time since 2011.

GeneralValue 2.0Jul 19, 2019China’s Tiangong-2 space lab reenters over South Pacific

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is working with colleagues on a new NASA authorization bill intended to direct the future of NASA’s human spaceflight program.

LegalPlanValue 2.0Jul 12, 2019Senators working on “bold” new NASA authorization bill

The 12 LEO commercialization studies produced diverging views on the size of the market for commercial human spaceflight in low Earth orbit.

GeneralPlanValue 1.5May 31, 2019LEO commercialization studies show wide range of markets and demand

Mike Gold, chairman of the NASA Advisory Council’s regulatory and policy committee, stated that current times have changed significantly in terms of human spaceflight and private sector involvement.

GovernanceLegalGeneralValue 2.0Apr 26, 2019Committee to review NASA planetary protection policies

India’s human spaceflight program has a goal of launching a crewed spacecraft into orbit by 2022.

PlanValue 3.0Apr 7, 2019NASA resumes cooperation with ISRO after ASAT test

The Blue Origin study was part of a series of study contracts that NASA awarded in August to study future concepts to support commercial human spaceflight in low Earth orbit.

RelationshipsPlanValue 3.6Mar 21, 2019Blue Origin studying repurposing of New Glenn upper stages

The central provision of the Advancing Human Spaceflight Act authorizes extension of International Space Station operations from 2024 to 2030.

LegalPlanValue 4.0Feb 27, 2019Senate bill seeks extension of the space station
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