NASA “really looking forward” to next Starship test flight
As SpaceX prepares for the test flight of its Starship vehicle, NASA is closely watching as it waits for the
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Jeff Foust
17:08
NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for Mars Sample Return
NASA has awarded a contract to Rocket Lab to study alternative concepts for Mars Sample Return (MSR), joining several other
Jeff Foust
13:26
Falcon 9 launches ESA’s Hera asteroid mission
A Falcon 9 successfully launched a European asteroid mission Oct. 7 in a partial return to flight for the rocket.
Jeff Foust
11:25
FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission
The FAA has granted approval for the Falcon 9 launch of ESA’s Hera asteroid mission, but is keeping the vehicle
Jeff Foust
15:45
Brightness of first Chinese broadband constellation satellites alarms astronomers
The first satellites of a Chinese broadband constellation are significantly brighter than those of Western systems, posing a new challenge
Jeff Foust
13:53
Vulcan competes second flight despite SRB anomaly
United Launch Alliance’s second Vulcan Centaur lifted off Oct. 4 on a test flight needed to certify the vehicle for
Jeff Foust
13:50
Vega C ready for return to flight after second motor test
A second successful test of a redesigned rocket motor clears the way for Europe’s Vega C rocket to return to
Jeff Foust
19:08
NASA selects X-ray and far-infrared space telescope concepts for study
NASA has selected proposals for X-ray and far-infrared space telescopes for additional study as part of a new line of
Jeff Foust
11:35
ULA set for second Vulcan launch
United Launch Alliance is ready for a second test flight of its Vulcan Centaur rocket as it gears up for
Jeff Foust
11:33
ESA continues Hera launch preparations amid Falcon 9 grounding
The European Space Agency is proceeding with preparations for the launch of an asteroid mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9
