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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 […]

This past year has been a remarkable chapter for SpaceX, marked by a series of ambitious flight tests that pushed the boundaries of aerospace innovation. The company’s relentless pursuit of excellence culminated in four major test flights of the Starship stack, each iteration designed to enhance upon its predecessors, showcasing advancements in technology, engineering, and […]

In a landmark move for Europe’s space ambitions, ESA recently signed multiple contracts with Avio to ramp up the launch cadence of the Vega-C rocket. This decision is not merely about increasing the number of flights; it represents a significant leap toward enhancing Europe’s capabilities in the global space race. With four launches planned for […]

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 […]

The excitement is palpable at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) as preparations for the highly anticipated Starship launches ramp up significantly. At Pad 39A, the heart of SpaceX’s operations in Florida, there are visible signs of activity that signal a return to the ambitious plans laid out back in 2021. While the massive structure designed to […]

Blue Origin is inching closer to its highly anticipated debut launch of the New Glenn rocket, a vehicle designed for heavy-lift missions to geostationary orbit and beyond. This month marks a significant milestone as the company gears up for a hot fire test, which is pivotal in validating the rocket’s systems before it takes to […]

The International Space Station (ISS) continues to be a hub of scientific discovery as Expedition 72 engages in a variety of groundbreaking experiments and research initiatives. The crew, comprising seasoned astronauts, is involved in studies that span diverse fields, including material science, biology, and Earth observation. One of the standout initiatives currently underway involves Antarctic […]

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 […]