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This week is poised to be significant for space exploration, with five anticipated launches on the schedule. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to carry out four separate missions deploying Starlink satellites from facilities in both Florida and California. Meanwhile, Japan’s private space venture, Space One, is preparing to initiate a third launch attempt of its […]

Firefly Aerospace is poised to resume flights of its Alpha launch vehicle with the upcoming FLTA007 mission, set to take place on March 1 from California’s coast after a nearly ten-month hiatus. The launch, titled “Stairway to Seven,” is scheduled for no earlier than 4:50 PM PST (00:50 UTC on March 2) and will use […]

This week, the space sector is brimming with excitement as SpaceX prepares to execute a busy launch schedule featuring seven missions, primarily carried out by its Falcon 9 rocket. Among these missions are five dedicated to the Starlink project, with launches taking place at SpaceX’s facilities in both Florida and California. Additionally, Rocket Lab is […]

Arianespace is poised to make history with the inaugural launch of its most powerful Ariane 6 rocket variant, the Ariane 64, set for February 12th at 16:45 UTC. This launch will take place at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana, during a 28-minute launch window. The Ariane 64, equipped with four solid rocket […]

A busy week in rocket launches is set to take place globally, with eight missions planned from various launch sites starting with a SpaceX Starlink operation on Wednesday. The week’s activities will include a particularly active Thursday, featuring the launches of five different rockets, among them the Vulcan, Proton, and the inaugural Ariane 64 mission. […]

Northrop Grumman announced the successful testing of its Bombardment Attack Missile Motor 29! 2.0, or BAMM29! 2.0, solid rocket motor at its Promontory, Utah facility. The testing marks a significant milestone for the aerospace and defense contractor, reflecting an innovative approach to rapid development and manufacturing in the industry. The BAMM29! 2.0 was developed in […]

NASA is currently training its latest group of astronaut candidates at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. This extensive training program, spanning almost two years, commenced in September and includes four men and six women selected as part of Astronaut Group 24. Among the candidates is Anna Menon, who previously participated in the SpaceX Polaris […]

PLD Space, an innovative private aerospace firm based in Spain, has shared a promising update on the development of its Miura 5 orbital launch vehicle. The company is progressing steadily and remains on track for its first demonstration flight, anticipated in 2026 at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana. Miura 5 is a […]

The final week of January is set to feature an active schedule of orbital launches from multiple locations including Florida, California, New Zealand, and potentially China. SpaceX aims to complete the month with the GPS III SV09 mission and possibly three Starlink missions, while Rocket Lab prepares for its “Bridging the Swarm” launch on its […]

Rocket Lab has marked a significant advancement in its preparations for the Neutron rocket’s inaugural launch with the arrival of the unique “Hungry Hippo” fairings at Wallops Island, Virginia. This delivery, taking place just days after the company disclosed a rupture of a first-stage tank during testing, underscores both the challenges and achievements in the […]