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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
The much-awaited Boeing Starliner (CST-100) mission, Boeing Crew Flight Test (Boe-CFT), was scrubbed on the night of May 6 due to a valve issue on the Lockheed Martin Centaur upper …
Boeing Starliner Launch Delayed by Valve Issue on Centaur Upper Stage Read More
The European Galileo constellation is now two satellites stronger with a Falcon 9 launch on April 28. Galileo is now comprised of 30 satellites with a further eight to launch …
Europe’s Galileo Gains Two More Satellites Read More
Ferrying astronauts, cosmonauts and cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) has been carried out by a myriad of spacecraft over the life of the station. From Soyuz to the …
Starliner Set to Launch in May Read More
NASA’s Mars Sample Return program is looking for fresh ideas to bring precious Martian samples home, opening up opportunities for commercial space companies to join the challenge. “Mars Sample Return …
Mars Sample Return Mission Might Have a Commercial Aspect Read More
The legacy of the Delta program stretches back six decades, but on April 9th, 2024, a chapter in spaceflight came to a close. United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched the final …
Final Launch of Delta Heavy; The Era of Vulcan Fast Approaches Read More