After about 130 days of testing, upgrades, and iteration, Starship just launched for the fifth time ever and it was easily the most impressive flight […]
Blue Origin Is Making Progress On New Glenn’s Launch Pad
In the time since the loss of NG-4, teams have been working 24/7 to clear debris and start on major repairs. Blue Origin continues to highlight its intent of launching again this year, which would be an incredibly fast turnaround given the damage the pad sustained. Earlier today, the company released an official 5-phase plan to return to flight. This includes some major changes to the pad's design and how New Glenn integrates with it. Here I will go more in-depth into Blue Origin's progress, pad cleanup, the new design, and more. Cleaning Debris Immediately after the loss of the…
Blue Origin Is Making Progress On New Glenn’s Launch Pad
In the time since the loss of NG-4, teams have…
Blue Origin Is Getting Ready To Land On The Moon
Over the past few months, Blue Origin has been sharing…
Rocket Lab Continues To Prepare For Neutron’s Maiden Flight
Throughout Rocket Lab's various facilities, we're starting to see large…
New Glenn’s Launch Was Just Delayed Again
Earlier this morning, Blue Origin confirmed that the NG-2 mission,…
How New Glenn Plans To Land On A Moving Ship
(Credit: Blue Origin) How New Glenn Plans To Land On…
A Closer Look At Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Launch Vehicle
(Credit: Firefly Aerospace) A Closer Look At Firefly Aerospace's Alpha…
The Future of Space Habitats Is Making Significant Progress
(Credit: Sierra Space) The Future of Space Habitats Is Making…
How Will SpaceX’s Starship Return To Earth From Mars?
How Will SpaceX's Starship Return To Earth From Mars? With…
United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Launch Vehicle
(Credit: ULA) United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Launch Vehicle One…
SpaceX Was Just Approved For Starship Flight 5
After 128 days of prep, testing, and work both on the vehicle and Stage 0 infrastructure, SpaceX is officially ready to launch Starship Flight 5 […]
SpaceX Just Installed The Starship Flight Termination System
Given what we’re seeing it now seems very likely that Flight 5 will occur on October 13th in only a few days. Yesterday we began […]
The Falcon Heavy Europa Clipper Mission Has Officially Been Delayed
Up until a few days ago, the Europa Clipper mission was scheduled to liftoff atop a Falcon Heavy on October 10th, only two days away. […]
We Now Know Starship’s Flight 5 Flight Profile & Possible Date
Despite a launch license date estimate from the FAA of late November, SpaceX is trying to make a push toward Flight 5 of Starship. In […]
The FAA Has Decided It Won’t Investigate Vulcan’s Anomaly
Yesterday morning on the second-ever Vulcan launch the vehicle experienced an anomaly early in the flight with one of the Solid Rocket Booster nozzles being […]
A Closer Look At ULA’s Booster Anomaly On Second Vulcan Launch
Earlier this morning ULA launched the second Vulcan carrying mainly an inert payload apart of the vehicle’s second certification flight. However, about 40 seconds into […]
Firefly’s Moon Lander Is Almost Ready For Falcon 9 Integration
In only a few months from now, Firefly Aerospace, a relatively small U.S. company, will attempt to touch down on the Moon’s surface. For the […]
The First Commercial Space Station Is Running Into Problems
Back in 2020, NASA selected Axiom Space to provide at least one habitable commercial module to be attached to the International Space Station. At the time […]
Why Is The FAA Fining SpaceX $633,009 In Penalties?
Earlier this morning the FAA released a statement that highlighted two different safety requirements and the corresponding fines due to SpaceX not complying. While Starship […]