SpaceX is planning a launch in its Starlink satellite program for April 16th, Spaceflight Now reports. A SpaceX Falcon 9 will send dozens of tiny Starlink satellites into Earth orbit where they will >>
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SpaceX parachute snafu won’t delay Crew Dragon launch
NASA appears to indicate that its planned launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule to the International Space Station is still on track for a launch by the end of May. An issue >>
SpaceX forced to abort Falcon 9 launch at the last possible second
A SpaceX launch was called off after an automatic rocket abort on Sunday. The launch countdown had already finished, and the announcement of liftoff came before it was clear that the rocket wasn’t >>
In rare misstep, SpaceX loses Falcon 9 during landing attempt
In its continued efforts to create a global communications network with its Starlink satellites, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket today, delivering another 60 of the spacecraft into Earth orbit. It was a >>
China hits major milestone with launch of Long March 5 rocket
China’s oft-delayed Long March 5 rocket program hit a major milestone on Friday when it sent a communications satellite into Earth orbit. The rocket is expected to play a major role in China’s >>
Boeing’s Starliner just hit a brick wall in space
“You have got to be kidding me.” – NASA, probably. Today was supposed to be a milestone for Boeing and NASA’s Commercial Crew program. After years of development and delay upon delay, Boeing’s >>
SpaceX is about to reuse a rocket component it’s never reused before
SpaceX is already well ahead of its competition when it comes to reusable rocket technology. The company has proven many times that its hardware can fly, land, and fly again. This lowers cost >>
Japan and Russia are about to fire a pair of spacecraft to the International Space Station
The International Space Station is always a busy place. Astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory perform experiments, make observations, and carry out all manner of scientific work as the spacecraft cruises around our planet. >>
