Tag: spaceflight
SpaceX Cancels Starship Test Launch at Final Moment Due to Engine Issues
SpaceX aborted the 13th Starship test flight immediately before launch after problems were detected with the booster’s 33 Raptor engines.
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SpaceX Completes Full Engine Test on Super Heavy Booster Ahead of Imminent Starship Launch
SpaceX successfully fires all 33 engines of the Super Heavy V3 booster in a key test, signaling an imminent Starship launch from Texas.
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SpaceX Conducts First Static Fire Test of New Starship Ahead of 13th Test Flight
SpaceX completed the initial static fire test of the new Starship’s upper stage, marking a key milestone before the 13th test flight.
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Ariane 6 Launches Its Most Powerful Configuration, Deploying Amazon LEO Satellites
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched in its heaviest setup, deploying 36 Amazon LEO satellites from French Guiana.
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Chinese Lunar Module Design Emphasizes Enhanced Crew Safety Over Historic U.S. Models
Chinese engineers highlight their Lanyue lunar module’s multiple-engine design as a safety improvement over one-engine Apollo modules.
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Japan Successfully Launches H3 Rocket in Lightest Configuration
Japan’s H3 rocket was launched in its lightest setup, expanding capabilities for light and medium payloads into space.
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AST SpaceMobile Schedules Launch of Three BlueBird Broadband Satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9
AST SpaceMobile will deploy three BlueBird satellites via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to expand direct mobile broadband coverage globally.
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NASA Reveals Artemis 3 Crew for Upcoming Space Mission
NASA has announced the astronauts for the Artemis 3 mission, featuring a diverse team of space veterans and a first-time flyer.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explosion Provides Key Data for Launch Safety Protocols
The New Glenn rocket explosion offers valuable insights into methane-fueled rocket blast zones and launchpad safety measures.
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NASA Streamlines Nuclear Spacecraft Development for 2028 Mars Mission
NASA accelerates development of a nuclear-powered spacecraft to meet the ambitious 2028 Mars launch deadline by simplifying research and testing stages.
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Blue Origin Aims to Resume New Glenn Flights Within Six Months Despite Skepticism
Blue Origin plans to restart New Glenn rocket flights in six months, a timeline met with doubt amid industry expectations for a 2028 return.
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NASA Chief Doubts New Glenn Rocket Flights Will Resume Before 2028, Impacting Blue Origin’s Lunar Ambitions
After a major explosion at Cape Canaveral, NASA signals New Glenn rocket flights from Blue Origin may not restart until 2028, affecting lunar program plans.
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