Tag: space industry

Firefly Aerospace Achieves Successful Alpha Rocket Launch After Previous Setbacks

Firefly Aerospace successfully launched its Alpha rocket from Vandenberg, marking a milestone following earlier launch failures.

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FCC Chair Criticizes Amazon Over Satellite Launch Delays Amid SpaceX Dispute

FCC Chair Brendan Carr rebukes Amazon for slow satellite deployment after Amazon opposes SpaceX’s orbital data center proposal.

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NASA and SpaceX Disagree Over Manual Control in Lunar Landing Plans

NASA and SpaceX differ on the use of manual control during lunar landings as they collaborate on human landing system development.

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China Sets New National Record with Over 90 Space Launches in 2025, Advancing Its Space Ambitions

China achieved more than 90 space launches in 2025, marking a new national record and showcasing key milestones in lunar and Mars exploration.

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NASA to Replace Boeing’s Delayed SLS Upper Stage with Centaur V Under Revised Moon Mission Plans

Amid delays and budget overruns, NASA swaps Boeing’s SLS upper stage for Centaur V to meet accelerated lunar landing target by 2028.

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SpaceX to Begin Regular Starship Launches by Mid-2026, Signals New Era for Cargo Missions

SpaceX plans to start routine cargo missions using its Starship rocket by mid-2026, marking a significant expansion in its space operations.

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NASA Reshapes Artemis Program to Accelerate Lunar Return Amid China Competition

NASA restructures Artemis, delaying lunar landing and scaling back SLS to secure first return to the Moon ahead of China’s advances.

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NASA Classifies Boeing Starliner Flight Incident as Highest Severity, Comparable to Shuttle Disasters

NASA’s latest investigation into Boeing Starliner’s failed crew flight found critical issues, elevating the incident to shuttle disaster severity.

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SpaceX Delays Mars Mission to Focus on Lunar Projects Amid NASA Partnership

SpaceX postpones its Mars mission this year to prioritize lunar efforts aligned with NASA’s current objectives.

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SpaceX Challenges Amazon’s Request for Extended Launch Timeline on Satellite Network

SpaceX contests Amazon’s petition to the FCC for extended deadlines on launching its Project Kuiper satellites, highlighting competitive concerns.

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NASA and Axiom Space Announce Fifth Commercial Space Tourism Mission to ISS in 2027

NASA and Axiom Space will launch a private space tourism mission to the ISS in early 2027, marking their fifth joint commercial flight.

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SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit in 2025, IPO Valuation Could Reach $1.5 Trillion

SpaceX closed 2025 with an $8 billion profit and $15–16 billion in revenue, positioning for a potential IPO valued up to $1.5 trillion.

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