SpaceX's Starship Achieves Orbital Speed and In-Space Refueling Milestone Before Loss

SPACE 03.15.2024 00:30 AM

SpaceX made strides in an hourlong test flight of its Starship rocket on its third attempt Thursday but lost contact as it neared splashdown in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading for more details.

FAA Authorizes SpaceX's Starship Rocket Test Flight from Texas, Potential Pre-Sunrise Launch

03.14.2024 06:14 AM

SpaceX secured a license for Starship launch, possibly liftoff before sunrise, scheduled at the Texas launch site early Thursday. Read the article for more details.

SpaceX Targets Mid-March for Starship Test Launch, Aiming for Martian Colonization

03.07.2024 00:08 AM

Elon Musk's SpaceX sets March 14 for the third Starship test launch, expressing hopes for a successful mission to advance Mars colonization. Read the article for more details.

World's Largest Rocket: SpaceX Released Images From Its Third Starship Launch Rehearsal

03.06.2024 01:10 AM

SpaceX reveals breathtaking Starship launch rehearsal photos, loading over 10 million pounds of propellant, as Elon Musk targets an orbital mission. Read the article for more details.

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha Rocket Mishap Investigation Report Out; Failure Due to Software Error

02.21.2024 02:40 AM

Firefly Aerospace wrapped up its investigation over the mishap of the Alpha rocket in December. Continue reading to learn more.

SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Internet Satellites Onboard Falcon 9 Rocket

01.08.2024 00:58 AM

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/SpaceX) SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Internet Satellites Onboard Falcon 9 Rocket SpaceX added more Starlink satellites to space over the weekend.

NASA Achieves Record Thrust with Innovative Rocket Engine, Marking a Leap Towards Mars Exploration

01.04.2024 02:02 AM

NASA achieves thrust record with RDRE, advancing Mars exploration. Check out more details of this 3D-printed innovation as it marks milestones in interplanetary travel.

Rocket Debris from China's Satellite Launch Narrowly Misses Inhabited Areas, Fiery Landing Captured on Camera

01.02.2024 22:56 PM

Two rocket boosters from China's Dec. 25 satellite launch fell and exploded near homes in southern China. Check out this article for more details.

Will Ariane 6 Finally Launch? ESA Says the Rocket Is 'Ready To Go' Despite Its Aborted Upper Stage Performance Test

12.21.2023 00:50 AM

ESA confirms Ariane 6's mid-2024 launch on track despite aborted upper stage test, marking progress for the long-delayed rocket. Check out more details in this article.

Blue Origin Resumes Spaceflights: Watch Live as New Shepard Launches First Mission in Over 15 Months

12.18.2023 06:37 AM

Blue Origin plans New Shepard rocket launch on December 18, marking its return after a mid-launch failure on September 2022. Continue reading to learn how to watch it live on Monday.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch of X-37B Space Plane for U.S. Space Force Delayed For Another 24 Hours

12.11.2023 22:58 PM

SpaceX Falcon set was set to launch secretive X-37B space plane on December 11 but will delay it for another 24 hours. Continue reading to learn more details.

Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Sets June 2024 Launch Date for Debut Mission with NASA Satellites Onboard

12.03.2023 22:51 PM

ESA announced a mid-2024 debut launch for Ariane-6, Europe's upcoming heavy-lift rocket, after the successful tests in Kourou, French Guiana. Read the article for more details.

SpaceX Auroras: De-orbiting Rockets Create Bright 'Holes' in Upper Atmosphere, Prompting Unrecognized Concerns Among Scientists

11.29.2023 02:02 AM

SpaceX rockets create blood-red 'auroras' by punching ionospheric holes, raising concerns among astronomers about potential impacts on astronomy and communication. Read the article for more details.

SpaceX Launches 23 Starlink Satellites Aboard Falcon 9 Rocket

11.22.2023 04:47 AM

SpaceX sent more satellites into low orbit for Starlink on Tuesday evening. Continue reading to learn more.

Rogue Rocket That Slammed Into Moon’s Far Side Is From China’s Chang’e 5-T1 Mission [Study]

11.17.2023 02:35 AM

A new study concluded that the rocket body that slammed the moon last year was from China's uncrewed Chang'e 5-T1 mission. Continue reading to learn more.

Europe’s Andøya Spaceport Is Operational, Ready for Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum Rocket’s First Test Flight

11.08.2023 03:20 AM

Norway, Andøya and Isar Aerospace just made a huge leap in its space journey by opening the Andøya Spaceport. Continue reading to learn more about Europe's first continental spaceport.

Rocket Launches Leave Air Pollutant in Earth’s Stratosphere; NOAA Warns About Its Effects on Ozone Layer

10.24.2023 08:20 AM

Scientists discovered that the Earth’s stratosphere has become polluted due to the debris left by rocket and satellite launches. Read the article to find out more.

NASA's Psyche Asteroid Mission Successfully Launches Aboard SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Rocket After 1-Year Delay

10.18.2023 06:06 AM

NASA's Psyche mission was finally launched after being delayed for a year. Continue reading to learn more about the mission and why it was delayed.

Spanish Company PLD Space Achieves Europe's First Fully Private Rocket Launch with MIURA1, Joining the Space Exploration Club

10.09.2023 11:06 AM

PLD Space, a Spanish company, conducted Spain's maiden private rocket launch, aiming to join the spacefaring nations' elite club. Check out the full story in this article.

Space Force's Lightning-Fast Satellite Launch: Did It Punch a Hole in the Ionosphere?

09.22.2023 00:13 AM

Rocket launching Space Force satellite with 27-hour notice may have ruptured ionosphere in record-breaking operation. Continue reading to learn more details.

SpaceX To Launch 21 Starlink Satellites on Falcon 9 Rocket Today; How To Watch Live

09.12.2023 03:30 AM

Watch the live telecast of SpaceX launching 21 new Starlink satellites today. Continue reading to learn the details.