US newsfromArs Technica1 month agoAfter first operational launch, here's the next big test for ULA's Vulcan rocketSuccessful launch of ULA's Vulcan rocket underscores its new operational capabilities but does not eliminate concerns about future performance.
SciencefromWIRED2 months agoChina Has Attempted What Might Be the First-Ever Orbital Refueling of a SatelliteTwo Chinese satellites, SJ-21 and SJ-25, have docked in geosynchronous orbit, indicating the first attempt at orbital refueling.
SciencefromArs Technica2 months agoChina jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in spaceSJ-21 and SJ-25 satellites merged in geosynchronous orbit, marking a potential milestone in orbital refueling technology.