As many as four SpaceX Falcon 9 missions and the long-delayed inaugural flight of Ariane…
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Moving into the second half of 2024, the first week of July has already begun…
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Rocket Lab successfully launched its 50th Electron rocket June 20 at 2:13 PM EDT (18:13…
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Concluding a rare week that was void of any launches and riddled with scrubs, the…
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Following an extremely eventful week in Spaceflight, this coming week returns to “business as usual.”…
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After years of anticipation, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner capsule has flown its first crew into space…
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As the month of May transitions into June, a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to…
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The UK space industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, with SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland leading the charge with its recent static fire test of Rocket Factory Augsburg’s RFA ONE rocket. Other spaceports in the UK, such as Sutherland Spaceport and Snowdonia Space Centre, are also making progress towards operational status. Despite challenges like environmental concerns and the need for new launch partners, the UK space industry presents exciting opportunities for competition and innovation. With multiple spaceports and companies
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There are two launches from China to start this week, the first of which will…
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Port and factory expansions are underway on Florida’s Space Coast to accommodate the increase in spaceflight activity. The developments include the construction of new launch pads, upgrades to processing facilities, and expansions to factories and Port Canaveral. These upgrades are necessary to support the upcoming generation of reusable rocket stages, such as SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn. Recent flyovers have provided insight into the progress of these upgrades, with SpaceX and Blue Origin both making significant strides in their respective projects. Other
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