This week, SpaceX is set to take a commanding lead in the launch schedule with as many as four missions using its Falcon 9 rockets. Notably, one of these missions marks the first time since January that the Falcon 9 will fly in an expendable configuration. Additionally, another mission will see the deployment of 29 […]

The upcoming satellite for the Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is on track for its launch on November 4, 2025, aboard an Ariane 6 rocket. The Sentinel-1 fleet is essential for providing radar imagery of the Earth, operating continuously regardless of weather conditions and time of day. This capability is important for a variety of sectors, including […]

In a significant advancement for commercial spaceflight operations along the West Coast, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) has finalized the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) that will facilitate extensive modifications to SpaceX’s launch and landing operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This decision enables the redevelopment of the historic […]

Recent satellite imagery highlights significant changes in the glaciers of Laguna San Rafael National Park in southern Chile, showcasing the dramatic impact of climate change over the past several decades. The park, which spans approximately 17,000 square kilometers along the Pacific coast, is home to the Northern Patagonian Ice Field, a remnant of the expansive […]

Progress continues on the Phoebus project, which seeks to revolutionize the design of hydrogen tanks for Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket. The collaborative initiative between the European Space Agency (ESA), ArianeGroup, and MT Aerospace aims to replace conventional metal tanks with innovative carbon-fibre reinforced plastic tanks. This notable shift could lead to a significant reduction in […]

SpaceX concluded its Block 2 phase on an optimistic note with the successful Flight 11 mission, where both Booster 15-2 and Ship 38 achieved all their predetermined goals. This successful operation was a significant boost for the team, particularly following earlier challenges faced with Block 2’s other flights. The launch took place at 6:23:45 from […]

At the European Space Agency’s (ESA) mission control in Darmstadt, Germany, teams recently engaged in a groundbreaking simulation meant to prepare for the rarest and most severe of space weather events. While these scenarios are usually hypothetical, the exercise recreated the potential fallout from a historic solar storm, one akin to the Carrington Event of […]

Following a successful Starship Flight 11, SpaceX is gearing up for a busy launch schedule, planning to conduct six Falcon 9 missions within a single week. This ambitious lineup includes four missions for the Starlink satellite network, one weather-delayed Kuiper mission for Amazon, and a flight for the Space Development Agency. On the international scene, […]

After completing a sequence of ten flight tests punctuated by extensive static firings and cryogenic proof assessments, SpaceX is set to launch Flight 11, marking the conclusion of operations at the current configuration of Launch Pad 1(A) for the Starship program. This final mission for the Block 1 and Block 2 Starship vehicles aims to […]

The International Space Station (ISS) has recently received crucial deliveries from three cargo spacecraft – Progress MS-32, the Cargo Dragon C211, and Cygnus XL S.S. William C. “Willie” McCool – as part of ongoing support for its seven-member crew on Expedition 73. These missions provide essential supplies, including food, water, clothing, and equipment, while the […]