Private Chinese launch providers are making significant strides in the realm of rocket reusability, as evidenced by recent high-altitude tests of Vertical Takeoff and Vertical Landing (VTVL) prototype vehicles. This energetic push toward reusability is not only enhancing capabilities but also driving down costs, potentially revolutionizing the landscape of commercial spaceflight. Deep Blue Aerospace and […]
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China’s sixth uncrewed lunar exploration mission, Chang’e 6, landed on and sampled the far side of the Moon. The mission was launched on a Chang Zheng 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on May 3 at 09:27 UTC. The Chang’e 6 vehicle consists of an orbiter, lander, ascent vehicle, and sample return capsule. […]
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SpaceX is set to make a significant push towards its goal of completing 100 launches by the end of the year. This week, the company has four launches scheduled, each carrying a variety of payloads. Meanwhile, China is also making progress in space exploration with the upcoming launch of its 150th Chang Zheng 3B/E rocket. […]
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