As SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious plans at Starbase, ongoing developments at Orbital Launch Pad B are pivotal for the future of its Starship program. Crews are diligently working to complete the installation of sheet piles for the flame trench area, an essential element in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of launch operations. […]
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Firefly Aerospace is making significant strides in expanding its launch capabilities by establishing new sites in both Virginia and Sweden, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s journey and the broader landscape of small satellite launches. The construction of these launch pads is not just about geographic expansion; it symbolizes Firefly’s commitment to meeting the […]
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The recent spacewalk conducted by the Polaris Dawn crew represents a significant milestone in the journey towards a new era of commercial space exploration. Astronauts Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis made history as they ventured outside the Dragon Resilience spacecraft, marking the first-ever Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) performed by commercial astronauts. This groundbreaking moment not only […]
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The Soyuz MS-26 mission, a remarkable journey into the cosmos, commenced on an extraordinary day, September 11, 2024, at precisely 16:23 UTC. The launch vehicle, a Soyuz 2.1a rocket, was poised at the historic Site 31/6 of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan—a site steeped in the annals of space exploration. As the engines roared to […]
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This week has been nothing short of exhilarating as we witnessed the launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, which marks a pivotal moment in private space exploration. This mission has set ambitious goals, aiming not only to push the bounds of human spaceflight but also to expand our understanding of living and working in space. […]
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The Polaris Dawn mission stands as a groundbreaking achievement in the realm of space exploration, combining audacity with scientific inquiry. As the first mission in the Polaris Program, it marks not only the farthest human journey from Earth since Apollo 17 but also aims to set the stage for future commercial space endeavors. Its objectives […]
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The Boeing Starliner Calypso has made history with its autonomous undocking and descent sequence, marking a significant step in its development as a crew-capable spacecraft. The undocking from the International Space Station (ISS) took place on September 6, 2024, at precisely 6:04 PM EDT (22:04 UTC), following a successful three-month mission that provided crucial data […]
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Booster 12, the Super Heavy booster to be used for Starship Flight 5, was rolled out from Mega Bay 1 to the Orbital Launch Site on Tuesday, July 9. It was lifted onto Pad A’s orbital launch mount by the Mechazilla “chopstick” arms that evening. Testing for Booster 12 commenced with a partial propellant load […]
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Ariane 6, Europe’s new heavy-lift rocket, marks a significant milestone in the continent’s space exploration endeavors. Conceived in the 2010s, this powerful launch vehicle is designed to replace the retired Ariane 5 rocket, halving the launch costs over time while offering the potential for more launches each year. The configuration for Ariane 6’s maiden flight […]
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