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China is gearing up for additional testing of its Mengzhou crew capsule following a promising splashdown exercise conducted last month. In tandem with these developments, both commercial operators and state-run launch providers are progressing towards achieving propulsive landings for their first-stage boosters, marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to secure its initial successful […]

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 […]

After a few months of extensive preparations in Mega Bay 2, SpaceX’s Ship 39, the inaugural vessel of the V3 series, has moved to Masseys for a critical phase of cryogenic proof testing. This progress marks a significant step toward the upcoming Flight 12, with Booster 19 concurrently undergoing engine installation in preparation for future […]

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 […]

NASA is preparing to potentially move the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This decision comes in response to an unexpected interruption in the helium flow within the rocket’s interim cryogenic propulsion stage (ICPS), which was detected overnight on […]

Following a stark evaluation from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman regarding the Boeing CST-100 Starliner program, Boeing has responded, asserting that the insights will bolster their ongoing improvements for the crewed spacecraft. Isaacman’s remarks highlighted not just technical issues but deeper systemic failures in leadership and decision-making that might jeopardize the safety culture within NASA’s human […]

NASA has begun its second Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) for the Artemis II mission, having previously encountered hydrogen leaks during the first attempt. The Space Launch System (SLS) vehicle remained on Launch Complex 39B for this rehearsal, allowing engineers to conduct necessary adjustments without rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building, thus aiming to avoid […]

SpaceX has made significant strides in its launch preparations by successfully completing a full test of the water-cooled top deck on the Orbital Launch Mount (OLM) located at Pad 2. Conducted on Monday, this test is an essential step towards ensuring that the infrastructure can withstand the intense power generated by the 33 Raptor 3 […]

SpaceX and NASA are gearing up for the much-anticipated launch of Crew-12, the latest mission under the Commercial Crew Program, which marks the 12th operational crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for liftoff at 5:15 AM EST (10:15 UTC) on February 13, the Crew-12 team will launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket […]