SpaceX is getting closer to launching its second flight of Starship, with preparations in the final stages. The company is currently awaiting regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The FAA has completed its safety review portion of the license evaluation, but full approval is pending the […]

SpaceX has successfully completed a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) of Ship 25 and Booster 9, along with other systems tests, in preparation for an upcoming test flight. After resolving issues between the ship and booster, SpaceX restacked Ship 25 and conducted a rare Sunday test in which the full stack was loaded with Liquid Nitrogen […]

In the world of space exploration, the week of October 23-30 is set to be an exciting one for low-Earth orbit (LEO). Multiple launches are scheduled, with most of them heading to existing constellations. China and SpaceX are the key players in this eventful week. China is kicking off the week with two launches. The […]

SpaceX and India are gearing up for a busy period in spaceflight with multiple missions scheduled. SpaceX is planning to launch three Falcon 9 rockets carrying Starlink payloads, while India is preparing for the first test flight of its Gaganyaan crew-capable spacecraft. The first Falcon 9 mission, called Starlink 6-23, is set to launch from […]

SpaceX is making significant progress in its Starship development program, with preparations underway for a Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) for Booster 9 and Ship 25. The company has been stacking and destacking Ship 25 off Booster 9, with recent work focused on a photo opportunity involving a Cybertruck towing a Raptor Vacuum engine. A Marine […]

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the launch of the Psyche mission to the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. This groundbreaking mission will provide scientists with valuable information about planetary formation and the composition of planetary cores. Psyche will be the first mission to extensively study a metallic asteroid, offering insights into the formation of […]

In October 2023, NASA’s Psyche mission will embark on a journey to explore asteroid 16 Psyche, one of the largest asteroids in the asteroid belt. Psyche is believed to be rich in metals, but its true nature remains largely unknown. Recent research conducted by NASA’s retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) telescope and Ames […]

Florida’s Space Coast has been a hub of activity recently, with SpaceX and Blue Origin making strides to enhance their infrastructure and prepare for future testing. At Blue Origin’s manufacturing complex at Exploration Park, there has been a buildup of hardware outside the main production building. This indicates the necessary steps for designing and constructing […]

In the world of space exploration, this week is packed with exciting launches and missions. United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for its second Atlas V launch of the year, while Amazon’s subsidiary, Kuiper Systems LLC, is preparing to place its first Kuiper demonstration satellites into orbit. Meanwhile, China has already kicked off the […]

SpaceX is set to conclude the third quarter of 2023 with its 70th launch of the year. The upcoming mission, Starlink Group 6-19, is scheduled to take off this Friday, September 29th. This launch will mark another milestone for SpaceX as it continues to break records and push boundaries in the space industry. The weather […]