As many as four SpaceX Falcon 9 missions and the long-delayed inaugural flight of Ariane…
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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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As the month of May transitions into June, a European Space Agency (ESA) mission to…
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There are two launches from China to start this week, the first of which will…
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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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The second week of April saw several notable launches in the world of space exploration. The highly anticipated final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket took place at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This marked the end of an era for the Delta IV Heavy rocket family, as it will be replaced by the Vulcan rocket in the future.
Russia also conducted a test flight of its Angara rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. After two failed attempts, the
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SpaceX, the pioneering aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has made significant strides in the first quarter of 2024, achieving record-breaking feats and setting new standards in the industry. The company’s Falcon family of rockets completed an astounding 31 launches, putting SpaceX on track to complete a total of 125 launches by the end of the year. SpaceX also introduced a new crew access tower for its Dragon spacecraft and successfully launched two more crew flights to the International Space Station.
One of the standout accomplishments
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Spaceflight enthusiasts have a thrilling week ahead as SpaceX, China, and Roscosmos prepare for multiple launches. SpaceX has two Starlink missions scheduled, China is gearing up for two payloads on the Chang Zheng 5 (CZ-5) rocket, and Roscosmos is ready to launch Russian-built satellites using the Soyuz rocket.
SpaceX began the week with the successful launch of the Starlink Group 7-15 mission on February 22. The mission carried 22 Starlink v
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SpaceX has set a new record by successfully launching and landing 10 rockets in January, despite weather delays. However, ongoing weather challenges and logistical issues may prevent the company from repeating this feat by the end of February. SpaceX has several upcoming missions planned, including delivering communication satellites, removing space debris, and supporting crew rotations to the International Space Station (ISS). The Falcon 9 rocket recently completed its 300th mission and achieved its 200th successful landing. SpaceX also came close to launching three
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