Tag Uncrewed

The Sentinel-6B, a collaborative satellite designed to monitor ocean conditions, successfully launched on Sunday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The mission took off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:21 p.m. Pacific Time, marking a significant milestone in international efforts to track environmental changes. This satellite is the second in the Jason […]

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, an ambitious spaceplane reminiscent of NASA’s now-retired shuttle, is forging ahead with significant advancements despite a somewhat ambiguous future. The company aims to launch its uncrewed cargo vehicle, Tenacity, into low Earth orbit in the fourth quarter of 2026. In an update provided to NASASpaceflight.com, Sierra Space confirmed it’s making […]

This week, SpaceX is set to take a commanding lead in the launch schedule with as many as four missions using its Falcon 9 rockets. Notably, one of these missions marks the first time since January that the Falcon 9 will fly in an expendable configuration. Additionally, another mission will see the deployment of 29 […]

Russia has successfully launched the Bion-M No.2 research satellite, marking a significant milestone in its enduring commitment to probing the mysteries of the cosmos and the biological responses of life in microgravity. The launch occurred at 17:13 UTC on August 20, deploying from the renowned Baikonur Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz-2-1b rocket. This satellite is the […]

The final flight of Japan’s H-IIA rocket marked a significant milestone in the nation’s space exploration efforts. On Saturday, the H-IIA F-50 rocket soared into the sky, carrying the GOSAT-GW satellite into orbit. This launch took place at precisely 16:33:03 UTC from the Tanegashima Space Center, an iconic site for Japan’s space missions, amidst a […]

The Biomass mission, a cornerstone of the European Space Agency’s Earth Explorer initiative, has embarked on a pivotal journey to deepen our understanding of global forests and their crucial role in regulating Earth’s climate. This unprecedented mission sets out with several ambitious objectives, all underpinned by cutting-edge technology that marks a significant evolution in Earth […]

The highly anticipated maiden flight of Blue Origin’s New Glenn, a semi-reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, was set for January 13, 2024, at 1:00 AM EST (06:00 UTC). After years of rigorous development and testing, there was palpable excitement surrounding this launch, which was seen as a significant milestone for the company founded by Jeff […]

The Origins of Our Universe and Cosmic Evolution Imagine a universe so vast that it contains more stars than grains of sand on all the beaches of Earth combined. The Great Cosmic Tapestry is woven from threads of mystery, with each star and galaxy holding clues to our origins and the very nature of reality. […]

Firefly Aerospace is making significant strides in expanding its launch capabilities by establishing new sites in both Virginia and Sweden, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s journey and the broader landscape of small satellite launches. The construction of these launch pads is not just about geographic expansion; it symbolizes Firefly’s commitment to meeting the […]

Falcon Heavy took off from LC-39A at the Kennedy Space Center at 5:26 PM EDT (21:26 UTC) on June 25, carrying the GOES-U satellite. The two-hour launch window opened at 5:16 PM EDT (21:16 UTC), but liftoff occurred ten minutes later as the weather conditions improved to 70% favorable. GOES-U will be placed into a […]