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## A Week in Space: Delays, Record Launches, and New Spy Constellations This week in space was a whirlwind of activity, with delays, record launches, and new spy constellations taking center stage. Here’s a breakdown of the key events: **Starliner’s Second Attempt:** Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, poised for its first crewed flight test, encountered a delay […]

After years of anticipation, the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule is finally ready to embark on its first crewed mission into space. The Crew Flight Test (CFT) will send astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams on a trajectory to rendezvous with the International Space Station (ISS), where they will spend about a week. This historic mission […]

Every month aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is packed with activity, science, and research, and April was no exception. From astronaut departures to spacewalks and observing a total eclipse, the month was full of exciting events. Let’s take a closer look at all the amazing things that happened on the ISS in April. The […]

SpaceX has achieved another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to revolutionize space exploration. During its 30th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the company successfully launched a Dragon 2 capsule atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This marked […]

SpaceX is gearing up for an eventful week with multiple launches scheduled, including two Starlink missions. This will contribute to SpaceX’s goal of breaking records this year, as the company aims to achieve a total of 10 launches in March alone. One of the highlights of the week will be the first launch of a […]

After a successful handover to the Crew-8 astronauts, Crew Dragon Endurance and the Crew-7 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew-7 astronauts, led by spacecraft commander Jasmin Moghbeli, have spent just over six months in orbit, conducting various experiments and familiarizing the Crew-8 with life on board the […]

The year 2024 is set to be an exciting one for space exploration as NASA and SpaceX prepare for the launch of the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This will be the second time in 2024 that a collection of four humans will fly on a SpaceX rocket and capsule to the […]

SpaceX Sets New Records with 10 Launches in January, Despite Weather Delays Despite multiple delays and weather violations, SpaceX achieved a new record in January by successfully launching and landing 10 rockets in a single month. However, the company is facing ongoing weather challenges and logistical issues that may prevent it from repeating this feat […]

Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser vehicle has successfully completed testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility, bringing it one step closer to its scheduled launch in the first half of 2024. The testing took place at the facility’s vibration chamber, where the vehicle was mated with its cargo module called Shooting Star. This cargo module has […]

This week is a busy one for space missions, with multiple launches scheduled from various countries. SpaceX, in particular, is preparing for four separate Falcon 9 missions, while JAXA and Roscosmos also have significant launches on the horizon. One of SpaceX’s missions is set to launch NASA’s PACE Earth-observation satellite, which aims to provide constant […]