Civil aerospace news and insights from Forecast International
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
As exciting as the first landing on the moon was in 1969, another piece of excitement awaited those on Earth with the Apollo 15 mission in 1971. It was that …
A Lunar Rover History and its Future Read More
Space exploration and utilization have historically been fraught with technical challenges. However, as the space economy matures and diverse actors – private companies, national organizations, and militaries – establish a …
Emerging Technologies Within The Space Market Read More
The Cygnus resupply vehicle is set to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Antares, the rocket previously used for Cygnus …
The Flexibility of Rockets: Cygnus Ready for a New Ride Read More
The launch of Yuri Gagarin in 1961 ushered in human spaceflight thus bringing science-fiction to reality. Perhaps almost as groundbreaking was the launch of Dennis Tito in 2001 on …
Space Tourism Then and Now Read More