Tag Falcon 9

Recent developments have marked a significant achievement for Vast as the company moves closer to launching its first private commercial space station. The completion of testing for the Haven-1 qualification article in Mojave, California, represents a pivotal step in realizing Vast’s ambitious plans for low-Earth orbit (LEO) operations. The successful testing of the Haven-1 qualification […]

This week in the sphere of space exploration, the launch activities are buzzing with excitement and innovation! Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket has successfully completed a mission that simulated lunar gravity, while the iconic Russian Soyuz rocket is preparing for a significant return in 2025. The cadence of launches is increasing, and it is a […]

This week, Blue Origin is set to launch the New Shepard NS-29 mission, a significant undertaking that will transport 30 payloads focused on experimentation under simulated lunar gravity conditions. Scheduled for launch from Blue Origin’s Launch Site One in West Texas, the mission is particularly important for NASA’s Artemis program, which aims for sustainable exploration […]

SpaceX is set to embark on an innovative venture by beta testing Direct-to-Cell (DTC) Starlink satellites, a significant leap in satellite communications that promises to revolutionize how mobile phones connect to cellular networks globally. This groundbreaking initiative will enable mobile users to access cellular services from virtually any location on the planet, a feat previously […]

As SpaceX shifts its focus back to launching Starlink satellites following the recent advancements with its Starship program, the company is set for an exciting week ahead. With four launches on the schedule, the emphasis on expanding the Starlink constellation is clear. This week marks a significant return to action after a brief pause and […]

SpaceX has experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, launching a record-breaking 138 missions, including 134 with its Falcon family of rockets. This remarkable achievement cemented its position as the most active launch operator globally, accounting for over half of all launches conducted worldwide. Notably, the company’s launch cadence saw a nearly 40% increase compared to […]

2024 has been a historic year for space exploration, marked by an astonishing 259 orbital launches—more than double the figures from just a few years ago. This surge can largely be attributed to the relentless pace of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets, which alone accounted for a staggering 132 of these missions. The Falcon 9’s consistent […]

SpaceX has once again demonstrated its prowess in the aerospace sector with the successful launch of the Bandwagon-2 rideshare mission, marking a significant milestone in satellite deployment from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch took place on December 21, 2024, at 3:34 AM PST (11:34 UTC), employing the reliable Falcon 9 rocket. This […]

The upcoming space launch schedule is shaping up to be an electrifying showcase of innovation and ambition, with major players like SpaceX and Rocket Lab gearing up for significant missions. SpaceX, the trailblazer in the commercial space industry, has laid out plans for an impressive array of launches, including five customer missions that highlight its […]

This week, the cosmos will be abuzz with excitement as ten space missions are lined up for launch, each carrying unique payloads aimed at illuminating our understanding of the universe and enhancing our capabilities here on Earth. The highlight of this week is undoubtedly the delayed launch of the Sentinel-1C satellite and the innovative PROBA-3 […]