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The Final Vega Rocket Blasts Off
The European Space Agency (ESA) launched its final Vega rocket this week, lofting a Sentinel-2C Earth observation satellite into orbit.…
Japan's New H3 Rocket Successfully Blasts Off
Japan successfully tested its new flagship H3 rocket after an earlier version failed last year. The rocket lifted off from…
SpaceX Tested Its Starship Again. Successful Launch But Both Vehicles Were Destroyed
SpaceX has completed its second orbital launch test; and once again, the results were a bit mixed!
40th Rocket Lab Electron Mission, “We Love The Nightlife”, Launches From New Zealand with Reused Engine
Private space company, Rocket Lab, launched its 40th Electron mission on their lauded Electron rocket, dubbed “We Love The Nightlife”,…
Watch a SpaceX Fairing's Fiery Re-Entry Through the Atmosphere
During the recent ViaSat-3 launch on a Falcon Heavy rocket, SpaceX released the protective spacecraft fairing at the highest altitude…
SpaceX Starship Effectively Grounded by FAA After in-Flight Explosion
After the Starship's orbital flight test ended in an explosion, SpaceX is grounded while the FAA performs an assessment.
Will the Starship be Ready for an April Launch?
SpaceX is gearing up for an orbital launch test this month, putting them one step closer to regular launches with…
Kazakhstan Seizes Russia's Launch Facility at Baikonur
The government of Kazakhstan has seized Baikonur Cosmodrome and Russian space assets, putting their efforts in space on pause.
Success and Failure: Relativity Space Launches its Terran 1, but the Rocket Fails to Reach Orbit. However, the Launch Photos are Incredible
This past week was a mixed bag for Relativity Space and their 3D-printed methane-fueled rocket engine. While the company’s Terran…
Spectacular Night Launch Sends SpaceX Crew 6 to the Space Station
The NASA/SpaceX Crew 6 members are now on their way to the International Space Stations after a spectacular nighttime liftoff…