Tag: spaceflight
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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China Launches New Crew to Tiangong Space Station, One Astronaut to Stay for 12 Months
China’s Shenzhou-23 spacecraft docked with Tiangong station; mission includes a crew member staying aboard for a year.
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Starship V3’s Maiden Flight Demonstrates Resilience Despite Ending in Explosion
Starship V3 completed most flight objectives in its first launch, showcasing improvements ahead of SpaceX’s planned public offering.
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Blue Origin Cleared to Resume Launches of New Glenn Rocket Following Incident Investigation
Blue Origin has received FAA approval to restart launches of its New Glenn rocket after completing an incident investigation from a previous flight.
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SpaceX Conducts First Flight of Starship V3 and Super Heavy Booster Despite Engine Failure
SpaceX successfully launched the new Starship V3 and Super Heavy V3 booster, overcoming an engine shutdown during the mission.
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SpaceX’s Starship V3 Launch Halted at Final Countdown Due to Ground Equipment Issue
SpaceX’s planned maiden flight of the upgraded Starship V3 was aborted seconds before liftoff due to a ground support system failure.
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SpaceX Reschedules Starship V3 Maiden Flight to May 21
SpaceX has shifted the debut launch of its Starship V3 rocket to May 21, after two earlier postponements.
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SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Maiden Flight to May 20
SpaceX has postponed the inaugural test launch of its Starship V3 rocket to May 20 from its Texas Starbase facility.
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SpaceX Dragon Successfully Delivers Supplies to the ISS on 34th Mission
SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft completed its 34th mission, autonomously docking with the ISS and delivering critical cargo and equipment.
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LINK Service Satellite Completes Tests, Supports Swift Observatory Rescue Mission
The LINK satellite passed tests at Goddard, advancing plans to save the Swift Observatory from deorbiting with a Pegasus launch in mid-2026.
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SpaceX Completes Full Engine Test of Super Heavy Booster Version 3 Ahead of Starship Launch
SpaceX successfully conducted a full static fire test of all 33 Raptor 3 engines on its new Super Heavy booster, advancing Starship V3 preparations.
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SpaceX Reaches 50 Orbital Launches in Four Months, Deploys 25 Starlink Satellites with Falcon 9
SpaceX has completed its 50th orbital launch in 2026, deploying 25 Starlink satellites with a veteran Falcon 9 rocket stage.
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