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6 days ago
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SpaceX to launch Starship for the sixth time this month | TechCrunch

SpaceX's sixth Starship flight test is set for November 18, building on recent successes and aiming for enhanced reusability.

SpaceX Catches a Falling Starshipa First in Spaceflight History

SpaceX successfully launched Starship and performed a historic catch of the Super Heavy booster using its launch tower's 'chopstick' arms.

This Close-Up Video of SpaceX's Starship Booster Being Caught by a Tower Will Melt Your Puny Earthling Brains

The SpaceX Starship's fifth flight test was a remarkable success, demonstrating advanced rocket technology and landing techniques.

Dramatic Footage Shows SpaceX Starship Exploding After Crashing Into the Ocean

SpaceX's latest Starship flight achieved key objectives despite a dramatic explosion upon ocean splashdown.

SpaceX launches Starship rocket and catches booster in giant metal arms

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight succeeded in catching its booster back at the launch site using innovative technology, marking a major engineering achievement.

SpaceX Launches Its Mega Starship Rocket. This Time, Mechanical Arms Catch It at Landing

SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship rocket booster using mechanical arms, marking a significant engineering milestone.

SpaceX to launch Starship for the sixth time this month | TechCrunch

SpaceX's sixth Starship flight test is set for November 18, building on recent successes and aiming for enhanced reusability.

SpaceX Catches a Falling Starshipa First in Spaceflight History

SpaceX successfully launched Starship and performed a historic catch of the Super Heavy booster using its launch tower's 'chopstick' arms.

This Close-Up Video of SpaceX's Starship Booster Being Caught by a Tower Will Melt Your Puny Earthling Brains

The SpaceX Starship's fifth flight test was a remarkable success, demonstrating advanced rocket technology and landing techniques.

Dramatic Footage Shows SpaceX Starship Exploding After Crashing Into the Ocean

SpaceX's latest Starship flight achieved key objectives despite a dramatic explosion upon ocean splashdown.

SpaceX launches Starship rocket and catches booster in giant metal arms

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight succeeded in catching its booster back at the launch site using innovative technology, marking a major engineering achievement.

SpaceX Launches Its Mega Starship Rocket. This Time, Mechanical Arms Catch It at Landing

SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship rocket booster using mechanical arms, marking a significant engineering milestone.
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Embattled Astra scores DOD contract to develop point-to-point cargo delivery from space | TechCrunch

Astra Space has secured a $44 million contract to develop a next-gen launch system, reviving confidence in the company's potential for future space missions.
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Vulcan Centaur avoids probe over loss of SRB nozzle

The Vulcan Centaur successfully launched despite losing a Solid Rocket Booster nozzle, demonstrating robust engineering and flight control capabilities.

Rocket Test on Remote Scottish Island Ends in Flames

The recent rocket test at SaxaVord ended in a dramatic explosion, reflecting the challenges and unpredictability inherent in developing space launch capabilities.

Europe's first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket marks successful inaugural flight after a decade, aiming for cost efficiency and competitiveness against SpaceX.

Europe launches the Ariane 6, the most powerful rocket in its history

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket aims for independent space access

Europe set to launch Ariane 6 rocket to achieve independence in space

The Ariane 6 rocket launch in Europe marks a substantial advancement in gaining independent access to space, following past challenges.

Vulcan Centaur avoids probe over loss of SRB nozzle

The Vulcan Centaur successfully launched despite losing a Solid Rocket Booster nozzle, demonstrating robust engineering and flight control capabilities.

Rocket Test on Remote Scottish Island Ends in Flames

The recent rocket test at SaxaVord ended in a dramatic explosion, reflecting the challenges and unpredictability inherent in developing space launch capabilities.

Europe's first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket marks successful inaugural flight after a decade, aiming for cost efficiency and competitiveness against SpaceX.

Europe launches the Ariane 6, the most powerful rocket in its history

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket aims for independent space access

Europe set to launch Ariane 6 rocket to achieve independence in space

The Ariane 6 rocket launch in Europe marks a substantial advancement in gaining independent access to space, following past challenges.
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#united-launch-alliance

ULA hasn't given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tug

The Vulcan rocket's second test flight aims to validate its reliability for military satellite launches, crucial for U.S. national security.

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

A valve problem on the rocket caused the delay of Boeing's first astronaut launch.
The valve issue may have exceeded its lifetime cycles and must be replaced, potentially delaying the launch to the next week.

After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history

United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took its final flight with a classified spy satellite onboard.
The final Delta IV Heavy launch marked the end of the Delta rocket series after 389 missions dating back to 1960.

ULA hasn't given up on developing a long-lived cryogenic space tug

The Vulcan rocket's second test flight aims to validate its reliability for military satellite launches, crucial for U.S. national security.

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

A valve problem on the rocket caused the delay of Boeing's first astronaut launch.
The valve issue may have exceeded its lifetime cycles and must be replaced, potentially delaying the launch to the next week.

After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history

United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took its final flight with a classified spy satellite onboard.
The final Delta IV Heavy launch marked the end of the Delta rocket series after 389 missions dating back to 1960.
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Blue Origin completes second-stage hot-fire test of large new rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket's second stage successfully completed a hot-fire test, marking a significant milestone in its development.

Rocket Factory Augsburg gives update on SaxaVord explosion

Rocket Factory Augsburg's rocket launch failure was due to a fire in an oxygen pump, leading to an explosive end during the ignition phase.

Blue Origin completes second-stage hot-fire test of large new rocket

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket's second stage successfully completed a hot-fire test, marking a significant milestone in its development.

Rocket Factory Augsburg gives update on SaxaVord explosion

Rocket Factory Augsburg's rocket launch failure was due to a fire in an oxygen pump, leading to an explosive end during the ignition phase.
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This Might Be the Most Amazing Video of a Rocket Explosion We've Ever Seen

The Nebula-1 rocket's landing failure was dramatically captured on video, showcasing the challenges of aerospace testing.
Despite the failure, Deep Blue Aerospace achieved significant test objectives and plans further testing.

Relativity Space has gone from printing money and rockets to doing what, exactly?

Relativity Space's recent social media post raised questions due to the payload fairing's origins, revealing inconsistencies about their rocket development.
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Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck

Polaris Dawn mission to achieve private spacewalk and milestones in commercial spaceflight.
Rocket Factory Augsburg's first stage destroyed in fireball during a test-firing.
Anomaly investigation ongoing to assess cause of rocket stage failure.

Rocket Explodes in Epic Fireball During Test

A rocket test by Rocket Factory Augsburg resulted in a major explosion, prompting a thorough analysis and signaling challenges ahead for European vertical rocket launches.

A frontrunner in Europe's private launch industry just lost its first rocket

Rocket Factory Augsburg faced a major setback as the first stage of their RFA One rocket was lost during a test-fire.

Rocket Report: A ULA sale tidbit; Polaris Dawn mission is on deck

Polaris Dawn mission to achieve private spacewalk and milestones in commercial spaceflight.
Rocket Factory Augsburg's first stage destroyed in fireball during a test-firing.
Anomaly investigation ongoing to assess cause of rocket stage failure.

Rocket Explodes in Epic Fireball During Test

A rocket test by Rocket Factory Augsburg resulted in a major explosion, prompting a thorough analysis and signaling challenges ahead for European vertical rocket launches.

A frontrunner in Europe's private launch industry just lost its first rocket

Rocket Factory Augsburg faced a major setback as the first stage of their RFA One rocket was lost during a test-fire.
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#north-korea
from time.com
5 months ago
Science

North Korea Says Its Attempt to Put Another Spy Satellite Into Orbit Failed

North Korean rocket carrying spy satellite explodes midair.

North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket Carrying Satellite, Seoul Says

North Korea launched a rocket to put a military satellite in orbit, defying UN resolutions.

Let's unpack some questions about Russia's role in North Korea's rocket program

Russian President Putin to visit North Korea for potential collaboration on missiles and space programs.

North Korea Says Its Attempt to Put Another Spy Satellite Into Orbit Failed

North Korean rocket carrying spy satellite explodes midair.

North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket Carrying Satellite, Seoul Says

North Korea launched a rocket to put a military satellite in orbit, defying UN resolutions.

Let's unpack some questions about Russia's role in North Korea's rocket program

Russian President Putin to visit North Korea for potential collaboration on missiles and space programs.
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Temporary no-fly zone over Laois village due to 'civilian rocket launch'

Temporary restriction on aircraft for rocket launch in Emo, Ireland by ESERO.

Mysterious gold lights streak across Southern California night sky. What do we know?

People in Southern California mistook the Falcon 9 rocket launch for a comet or UFO.
The bright lights seen in the night sky were actually caused by the Falcon 9 rocket launch by Space X.
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from Ars Technica
8 months ago

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket finally makes an appearance on the launch pad

Blue Origin is making progress with the New Glenn rocket, reaching a significant milestone by rolling a full-scale rocket to a launch pad for ground testing.
The first launch of New Glenn is still at least six months away, with a history of delays, but the current developments indicate a shift towards finally achieving a successful launch.
from Ars Technica
4 months ago

Sir Peter Beck unplugged: "Transporter can do it for free for all we care"

Rocket Lab's achievements include Beck's knighthood, 50th Electron rocket launch, and its largest contract with Synspective.

Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket finally makes an appearance on the launch pad

Blue Origin is making progress with the New Glenn rocket, reaching a significant milestone by rolling a full-scale rocket to a launch pad for ground testing.
The first launch of New Glenn is still at least six months away, with a history of delays, but the current developments indicate a shift towards finally achieving a successful launch.

Sir Peter Beck unplugged: "Transporter can do it for free for all we care"

Rocket Lab's achievements include Beck's knighthood, 50th Electron rocket launch, and its largest contract with Synspective.
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The Space Force is changing the way it thinks about spaceports

Ground infrastructure is crucial for successful rocket launches and needs upgrades.
The Biden administration is requesting $1.3 billion to revamp infrastructure at the Space Force's ranges.
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North Korea Launches Rocket With Its First Spy Satellite

North Korea launched a rocket with technological help from Russia in an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite in orbit.
The rocket flew over the sea between the Korean Peninsula and China, leading to concerns about debris falling on neighboring territories.
North Korea received assistance from Russia for its satellite program as part of a package of incentives for providing munitions to help Russia's war in Ukraine.

Five things to watch for when Starship takes off Saturday morning

SpaceX is preparing for a test flight of its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket on Saturday.
The successful test flight will pave the way for future demonstrations and operational flights of the Starship to deliver Starlink satellites into orbit.
The public had the opportunity to get up close to the rocket at SpaceX's South Texas launch site, unlike government launch sites where public access is restricted.

North Korea Launches Rocket With Its First Spy Satellite

North Korea launched a rocket with technological help from Russia in an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite in orbit.
The rocket flew over the sea between the Korean Peninsula and China, leading to concerns about debris falling on neighboring territories.
North Korea received assistance from Russia for its satellite program as part of a package of incentives for providing munitions to help Russia's war in Ukraine.

Five things to watch for when Starship takes off Saturday morning

SpaceX is preparing for a test flight of its Super Heavy booster and Starship rocket on Saturday.
The successful test flight will pave the way for future demonstrations and operational flights of the Starship to deliver Starlink satellites into orbit.
The public had the opportunity to get up close to the rocket at SpaceX's South Texas launch site, unlike government launch sites where public access is restricted.
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SpaceX set for repeat Starship test flight DW 11/18/2023

SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft Starship is set for a repeat test launch after its first attempt ended in an explosion.
The launch pad has been reinforced with a water-cooled steel plate, and corrective measures have been taken to ensure a successful launch.
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Starliner's first crewed flight gets scrubbed just before launch

Boeing Starliner's crewed launch postponed due to ground launch sequencer issue

College Football 25 Doesn't Have NCAA, Does Have NASA

EA Sports College Football 25 includes attention to detail, such as a rocket launch aligning with UCF Stadium's 50-yard line and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Starliner's first crewed flight gets scrubbed just before launch

Boeing Starliner's crewed launch postponed due to ground launch sequencer issue

College Football 25 Doesn't Have NCAA, Does Have NASA

EA Sports College Football 25 includes attention to detail, such as a rocket launch aligning with UCF Stadium's 50-yard line and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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