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Chinese commercial launch company LandSpace marked a significant achievement with the inaugural flight of its Zhuque-3 rocket, designed to be reusable and powered by methalox fuel. This vehicle, which stands approximately 66 meters tall, is comparable in scale to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. While LandSpace reported successful orbital insertion, the rocket’s first-stage booster fell short of […]

A fierce battle for the coveted role of NASA Administrator is currently taking shape, putting billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman in direct competition with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The stakes are high, as the outcome of this nomination process, solely in the hands of President Donald Trump, could significantly influence the direction of America’s space […]

NASA’s Acting Administrator, Sean Duffy, announced that the agency is reopening the bidding process for the first American crewed lunar landing in over five decades, encouraging submissions from companies beyond SpaceX’s Starship. This strategic decision is aimed at expediting the Artemis III mission, ensuring that U.S. astronauts set foot on the Moon prior to China’s […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has entered into a €40 million agreement with Avio, an Italian aerospace firm, to develop a reusable upper stage rocket aimed at enhancing Europe’s ability to conduct sustainable space missions. This significant partnership was announced during the 2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held in Sydney and has already ignited discussions […]

As SpaceX accelerates its efforts towards making the Starship a key player in global spaceflight, significant developments at Florida’s spaceports are reshaping the future of launches from the East Coast. The dual-venture progressing at Space Launch Complex 37 (SLC-37) and Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) stands testament to SpaceX’s commitment to expanding its horizons beyond Texas’s […]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted SpaceX the green light to proceed with its 10th test flight of the Starship rocket, tentatively scheduled for August 24. This approval marks a significant milestone following a thorough investigation into the anomalies encountered during the previous Starship mission, known as Flight 9. The FAA’s determination, announced on […]

Jim Lovell’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of space exploration, representing an embodiment of courage, resilience, and leadership. His journey from a naval aviator to the legendary commander of Apollo 13 is a testament to the human spirit and its unyielding quest for discovery. Lovell’s career was marked by a series of groundbreaking […]

On July 24, a significant milestone was achieved for the UK’s burgeoning space industry when Skyrora obtained the country’s first vertical launch license for a domestic rocket firm. This groundbreaking approval, announced by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on August 5, comes nearly three years after Skyrora’s initial application. It marks a pivotal moment not […]

Boeing has made significant strides in the development of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), a pivotal component set to improve NASA’s Artemis program. The first thrust structure for the EUS has recently been completed, marking an important milestone in the journey toward providing the necessary thrust capabilities for future lunar missions. Unlike the Interim Cryogenic […]