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Sep 03 • 8 months ago

Fuel supply is a bottleneck for Starship—here’s how SpaceX will get around it

SpaceX has flirted with the idea of propellant generation plants at Starbase before. ...

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Aug 30 • 8 months ago

Rocket Report: SpaceX achieved daily launch this week; ULA recovers booster

Firefly Aerospace reveals why its Alpha booster exploded after launch in April. ...

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Aug 27 • 8 months ago

Under pressure after setbacks, SpaceX’s huge rocket finally goes the distance

This was the first successful flight of SpaceX's second-generation Starship after three failures. ...

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Aug 24 • 8 months ago

Time is running out for SpaceX to make a splash with second-gen Starship

SpaceX is gearing up for another Starship launch after three straight disappointing test flights. ...

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Aug 22 • 8 months ago

US military’s X-37B spaceplane stays relevant with launch of another mission

The X-37B spaceplane is flying missions few would have foreseen when the program began. ...

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Aug 15 • 9 months ago

SpaceX reveals why the last two Starships failed as another launch draws near

"SpaceX can now proceed with Starship Flight 10 launch operations under its current license." ...

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Aug 14 • 9 months ago

Trump orders cull of regulations governing commercial rocket launches

The head of the FAA's commercial spaceflight division will become a political appointee. ...

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Aug 13 • 9 months ago

After first operational launch, here’s the next big test for ULA’s Vulcan rocket

This launch was a big success, but it doesn't necessarily quash anxieties about ULA's ability to deliver. ...

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Aug 12 • 9 months ago

Space Force officials take secrecy to new heights ahead...

This will be the first national security mission to fly on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket. ...

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Jul 30 • 9 months ago

Australia’s first orbital-class rocket stalled seconds after liftoff

"I thought best case was maybe 40 seconds of flight time, but I'll take 14 as a win." ...

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