Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, has successfully launched on its maiden flight. Liftoff occurred…
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As many as four SpaceX Falcon 9 missions and the long-delayed inaugural flight of Ariane…
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Throughout the last few weeks, several events in Chinese spaceflight have created international headlines. After…
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Moving into the second half of 2024, the first week of July has already begun…
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Concluding a rare week that was void of any launches and riddled with scrubs, the…
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China’s Chang’e 6 landed on and sampled the far side of the Moon while the…
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The joint European-Japanese EarthCARE satellite has begun its mission to improve our understanding of Earth’s…
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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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Boeing’s crewed Starliner spacecraft and China’s first Chang Zheng 6C rocket faced delays this week due to technical issues. The launch of Starliner, scheduled to be the first crewed launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station since the Apollo era, was delayed due to an issue with an oxygen relief valve. The launch is now expected to take place on May 17. On the other hand, the Chang Zheng 6C rocket successfully launched after Starliner’s originally scheduled time
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