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Marking the end of an era, the original Vega rocket made its final flight on September 4th. Avio’s Vega has been launching for over a decade and although the new …
Vega Launches for the Final Time; Vega C Takes Over Read More
Launched on a Falcon 9 on August 11, the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission is a military/commercial endeavor with a few “firsts” of note. The two ASBM satellites host various payloads …
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Launches with Historic Partnerships Read More
Between the CZ-5B and CZ-6A (Long March 5B and Long March 6A respectively), China has been in the news for less-than-desirable reasons. The latest, space debris from a CZ-6A upper …
China’s Rocket Woes Highlight Growing Space Debris Threat Read More
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their satellite operations, according to the Financial Times and Reuters. This potential deal is seen as a pivotal moment for Europe’s …
Airbus and Thales Eye Satellite Merger Read More
The successful launch of Ariane 6 on 9 July, 2024 from Kourou, French Guiana has effectively brought Europe back to the table as a go-to launch provider. Originally, Arianespace had …
Ariane 6 Soars, Propels Europe Back into the Competitive Space Race Read More
Poland officially entered the space age on July 3rd, successfully breaching the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space at 100 kilometers altitude. The historic launch took place …
Poland Breaks Space Barrier with Eco-Friendly Rocket Read More
The H3 launch vehicle launched its second successful mission after a failed inaugural launch that resulted in the loss of the ALOS 3 spacecraft in 2023. With this launch, the …
H3 Launches its Second Successful Mission Read More
Ariane is poised for its first flight in July thus bringing Europe back to the medium-lift market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and technical issues, the inaugural launch of Ariane 6 had …
Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket set for July launch Read More
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are in discussions with sending an Indian Astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS). The astronaut is planned to launch to the …
Indian Astronaut Headed to ISS as Nation Ramps Up Space Program Read More
On April 23, 1967 the first of a prolific series of spacecraft launched into the cosmos. Doubts swirled around the circle of cosmonauts about the safety of the craft; however, …
From Tragedy to Triumph, the Story of the Soviet Soyuz Capsule Read More