Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after launch
(phys.org)
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, dealing a blow to the continent's bid to build a new space economy.
The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, dealing a blow to the continent's bid to build a new space economy.
First orbital rocket launched from Europe crashes after launch
(theguardian.com)
A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded less than a minute after takeoff from a Norwegian spaceport on Sunday, in what the German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test.
A test rocket aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe fell to the ground and exploded less than a minute after takeoff from a Norwegian spaceport on Sunday, in what the German startup Isar Aerospace had described as an initial test.
Fundamental miscalculation in the design of Starship V2 and its engine section
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Long-time advocate of SLS rocket says it's time to find an "off-ramp"
(arstechnica.com)
The lights may be starting to go out for NASA's Space Launch System program.
The lights may be starting to go out for NASA's Space Launch System program.
Mere weeks after Starship's breakup, the vehicle may soon fly again
(arstechnica.com)
A little over a month after SpaceX's large Starship launch ended in an explosion over several Caribbean islands, the company is preparing its next rocket for a test flight.
A little over a month after SpaceX's large Starship launch ended in an explosion over several Caribbean islands, the company is preparing its next rocket for a test flight.
The dream of offshore rocket launches is finally blasting off
(technologyreview.com)
Sea-based launches are hitting their stride. That could lead to a lot more space missions with a lot less red tape.
Sea-based launches are hitting their stride. That could lead to a lot more space missions with a lot less red tape.
ULA's Vulcan rocket still doesn't have the Space Force's seal of approval
(arstechnica.com)
With a Space Force review still ongoing, ULA is removing its next Vulcan rocket from the launch pad.
With a Space Force review still ongoing, ULA is removing its next Vulcan rocket from the launch pad.
SpaceX's Starship test flight ends in failure after spacecraft is destroyed
(theguardian.com)
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight on Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.
After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
(arstechnica.com)
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket.
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket.
SpaceX hits 400 launches of Falcon 9 rocket
(theregister.com)
SpaceX has unlocked an impressive achievement – 400 launches of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
SpaceX has unlocked an impressive achievement – 400 launches of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
Study reveals Starship's sound levels; shows differences between SLS, Falcon 9
(nasaspaceflight.com)
When SpaceX launched Starship and Super Heavy for its first flight test in April 2023, the rocket became the most powerful ever flown, mostly due in part to Super Heavy’s 33 Raptor engines.
When SpaceX launched Starship and Super Heavy for its first flight test in April 2023, the rocket became the most powerful ever flown, mostly due in part to Super Heavy’s 33 Raptor engines.
Rocket Lab signs first Neutron launch customer – SpaceNews
(spacenews.com)
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab says it has signed the first customer for its Neutron launch vehicle as the company pushes towards a mid-2025 first launch of the vehicle.
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab says it has signed the first customer for its Neutron launch vehicle as the company pushes towards a mid-2025 first launch of the vehicle.
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX's Starship
(arstechnica.com)
Based on its latest specifications, the Long March 9 rocket will have a fully reusable first stage powered by 30 YF-215 engines, which are full-flow staged combustion engines fueled by methane and liquid oxygen, each with a thrust of approximately 200 tons.
Based on its latest specifications, the Long March 9 rocket will have a fully reusable first stage powered by 30 YF-215 engines, which are full-flow staged combustion engines fueled by methane and liquid oxygen, each with a thrust of approximately 200 tons.
China's long-term lunar plans now depend on developing its own Starship
(arstechnica.com)
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
The New Glenn rocket's first stage
(arstechnica.com)
Blue Origin took another significant step toward the launch of its large New Glenn rocket on Tuesday night by rolling the first stage of the vehicle to a launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Blue Origin took another significant step toward the launch of its large New Glenn rocket on Tuesday night by rolling the first stage of the vehicle to a launch site at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Rocket Lab Begins Installation of Large Carbon Composite Rocket-Building Machine
(rocketlabusa.com)
Long Beach, California. August 8, 2024. – Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has begun installation of the largest automated fiber placement (AFP) machine of its kind into the Company’s Neutron rocket production line in Middle River, MD.
Long Beach, California. August 8, 2024. – Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has begun installation of the largest automated fiber placement (AFP) machine of its kind into the Company’s Neutron rocket production line in Middle River, MD.
Starship is Still Not Understood (2021)
(wordpress.com)
Starship matters. It’s not just a really big rocket, like any other rocket on steroids. It’s a continuing and dedicated attempt to achieve the “Holy Grail” of rocketry, a fully and rapidly reusable orbital class rocket that can be mass manufactured.
Starship matters. It’s not just a really big rocket, like any other rocket on steroids. It’s a continuing and dedicated attempt to achieve the “Holy Grail” of rocketry, a fully and rapidly reusable orbital class rocket that can be mass manufactured.
SpaceX's "chopstick" launch tower arms have caught its Super Heavy booster
(theverge.com)
SpaceX’s “chopstick” launch tower arms have caught its Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX’s “chopstick” launch tower arms have caught its Super Heavy booster.
SpaceX's next Starship launch–and first catch–could happen this weekend
(arstechnica.com)
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket.
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket.
SpaceX grounds its Falcon rocket fleet after upper stage misfire
(spaceflightnow.com)
SpaceX’s Falcon rocket fleet was grounded for the third time in three months after a second stage problem occurred Saturday following the successful launch of a Dragon Capsule carrying two crew to the International Space Station.
SpaceX’s Falcon rocket fleet was grounded for the third time in three months after a second stage problem occurred Saturday following the successful launch of a Dragon Capsule carrying two crew to the International Space Station.
Rocket Lab Satellite Launch Puts SpaceX Challenger Back on Track
(bloomberg.com)
Rocket Lab USA Inc. launched its small-satellite Electron rocket, getting the company back on track after it aborted a previous attempt during the final countdown.
Rocket Lab USA Inc. launched its small-satellite Electron rocket, getting the company back on track after it aborted a previous attempt during the final countdown.
Blue Origin has ignited an orbital rocket stage
(arstechnica.com)
Twenty days after it rolled out to Blue Origin's launch site in Florida, the second stage of the massive New Glenn rocket underwent a successful hot-fire test on Monday.
Twenty days after it rolled out to Blue Origin's launch site in Florida, the second stage of the massive New Glenn rocket underwent a successful hot-fire test on Monday.