Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated2024 shaping up to be an exciting year for spaceflight communityAstroscale launched a satellite to approach and inspect space junk in orbit.
Elon Musk's recent all-hands meeting at SpaceX was full of interesting newsSpaceX had a successful year in 2021 with 96 flights of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets and the first two test flights of the Starship rocket.In 2024, SpaceX aims to launch more than 140 missions of the Falcon rocket family and up to 10 test flights of the Starship rocket this year.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?SpaceX's next Starship test flight is delayed as they focus on booster recovery upgrades and await FAA approval.Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for a lunar lander mission under new CEO Jason Kim.
SpaceX and California Are Clashing Over Rocket LaunchesCalifornia Coastal Commission denied SpaceX's request for more launches, citing environmental concerns and Musk's social media activities.
Rocket Report: A Chinese launch you must see; Vulcan's stunning debutVulcan and Gravity-1 had successful launches in the beginning of the year.The European Space Agency plans to launch the Vega C rocket on November 15, 2023.
NASA is ready to start buying Vulcan rockets from United Launch AllianceULA's successful Vulcan rocket test allows competition for NASA contracts, ending SpaceX's sole big mission rights.
Rocket Report: Starliner launch preps; Indian rocket engine human-rated2024 shaping up to be an exciting year for spaceflight communityAstroscale launched a satellite to approach and inspect space junk in orbit.
Elon Musk's recent all-hands meeting at SpaceX was full of interesting newsSpaceX had a successful year in 2021 with 96 flights of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets and the first two test flights of the Starship rocket.In 2024, SpaceX aims to launch more than 140 missions of the Falcon rocket family and up to 10 test flights of the Starship rocket this year.
Rocket Report: Blue Origin flies six to space; when will Starship launch again?SpaceX's next Starship test flight is delayed as they focus on booster recovery upgrades and await FAA approval.Firefly Aerospace is gearing up for a lunar lander mission under new CEO Jason Kim.
SpaceX and California Are Clashing Over Rocket LaunchesCalifornia Coastal Commission denied SpaceX's request for more launches, citing environmental concerns and Musk's social media activities.
Rocket Report: A Chinese launch you must see; Vulcan's stunning debutVulcan and Gravity-1 had successful launches in the beginning of the year.The European Space Agency plans to launch the Vega C rocket on November 15, 2023.
NASA is ready to start buying Vulcan rockets from United Launch AllianceULA's successful Vulcan rocket test allows competition for NASA contracts, ending SpaceX's sole big mission rights.
Amazon Hires Elon Musk's SpaceX for Three Rocket LaunchesAmazon has hired SpaceX to conduct three rocket launches for its satellite-internet division.This marks the first time Amazon is turning to SpaceX for its satellite internet plans.
2023 has been another year with a record number of orbital launchesWorld's launch providers have set a new record for the number of rockets and payloads launched in 2023.SpaceX is leading the way with the most orbital launches, followed by China and Russia.Launch activity has been steadily increasing over the past five years.
Amazon Hires Elon Musk's SpaceX for Three Rocket LaunchesAmazon has hired SpaceX to conduct three rocket launches for its satellite-internet division.This marks the first time Amazon is turning to SpaceX for its satellite internet plans.
2023 has been another year with a record number of orbital launchesWorld's launch providers have set a new record for the number of rockets and payloads launched in 2023.SpaceX is leading the way with the most orbital launches, followed by China and Russia.Launch activity has been steadily increasing over the past five years.