Tag: orbital mechanics

Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method for Fuel-Efficient Multi-Asteroid Missions

Researchers solve the complex challenge of planning multi-asteroid missions with minimal fuel by accounting for their dynamic orbits.

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Fails to Deliver AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 to Intended Orbit

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket placed AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 7 satellite in a lower orbit than planned, leading to its planned return to Earth.

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NASA Entrusts Commercial Firm with Saving Orbiting Swift Observatory

NASA contracts Katalyst Space to launch a servicing mission aimed at boosting Swift Observatory’s orbit before it deorbits later this year.

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SpaceX Halts Falcon 9 Launches Following Upper Stage Anomaly

SpaceX suspends Falcon 9 flights after an upper stage failure during a recent Starlink deployment, putting upcoming missions at risk.

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