Tag Reusability

Physical characteristics of the new Shepard Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft has become somewhat of a sensation not just for its technical prowess and aspirations to democratize space travel, but also for its unmistakable physical resemblance to, well, let’s just say, a rather risqué object. The shape of a rocket is a complex confluence of […]

Mechazilla, a marvel of engineering and robotics, is the cornerstone of SpaceX’s ambitions to revolutionize space travel with its Starship program. This enormous launch tower, specifically designed for the Starship system, serves as both a launch platform and a recovery solution, showcasing SpaceX’s innovative approach to reusability in space vehicles. At its core, Mechazilla is […]

SpaceX’s Strategic Launch Decision On a thrilling Monday morning, SpaceX accomplished a remarkable feat in the sphere of space exploration. The launch of the Europa Clipper marked a pivotal moment in NASA’s ongoing quest to unlock the mysteries of our solar system, particularly regarding one of its most intriguing bodies: Europa. This mission is significant […]

As Firefly Aerospace forges ahead in the space industry, the focus on the Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) highlights the company’s ambition to enhance its launch capabilities significantly. The MLV, with its impressive height of 55.7 meters, dwarfs the Alpha rocket, which stands at 29.5 meters. This leap in scale reflects Firefly’s intent to tap into […]

Monster booster recovery details In a stunning display of ingenuity and daring, SpaceX has recently achieved a monumental milestone in rocket recovery by successfully retrieving components of Booster 11 from the depths of the ocean. This ambitious endeavor was made possible with the help of the Hornbeck Orbital Offshore Services vessel, aptly named Ridgewind. A […]

The recent ESA-EU Space Summit held in Seville, Spain, brought attention to the evolving future of the European Space Agency (ESA) and European spaceflight. The summit highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in Europe’s space ambitions, particularly in relation to the gap between Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 launch vehicles. The focus was on […]