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This week marks another exciting chapter in China’s space exploration efforts with the launch of three taikonauts headed for the Tiangong space station. Set to lift off on Thursday, April 24, at 09:17 UTC from Site 901 at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, this mission represents China’s 15th crewed flight into space and is the […]

As the space industry continues to evolve at Cape Canaveral, the bustling activity at various launch sites reflects a significant paradigm shift in the technological capabilities and ambitions of launch providers. This surge in activity is primarily driven by preparations for two of the most anticipated rockets: SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn. Here’s […]

As SpaceX enters 2025, the company demonstrates a remarkable pace in its Falcon 9 program while grappling with recent challenges in its Starship development. This juxtaposition highlights both the rapid advancements in reusable rocket technology and the complexities of engineering at the frontier of space exploration. In the first quarter of this year, SpaceX has […]

The week ahead in space exploration is brimming with excitement, featuring a series of rocket launches poised to advance our understanding of technology and the cosmos. Key players in the aerospace sector are set to make headlines, including Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha, Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum, Rocket Lab’s Electron, and SpaceX’s Falcon 9, each contributing to the […]

This week promises to be an exhilarating period within the scope of space exploration, with multiple launches scheduled from various corners of the globe. Highlighting the list is the renowned SpaceX, which is gearing up for a series of missions that aim to expand our understanding of the cosmos and improve global communications. The missions […]

As SpaceX shifts its focus back to launching Starlink satellites following the recent advancements with its Starship program, the company is set for an exciting week ahead. With four launches on the schedule, the emphasis on expanding the Starlink constellation is clear. This week marks a significant return to action after a brief pause and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In a week filled with anticipation and excitement within the space exploration community, the launch schedule stands out as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless drive to push boundaries beyond our planet. The ZhuQue-2E rocket from Landspace is poised for its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone in China’s burgeoning space program. Meanwhile, […]