🚀 NASA has given the final approval to proceed with the Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan, with a launch scheduled for July 2028 and arrival at Titan in 2034. 💰 The mission’s cost has increased from the originally expected $850 million to $3.35 billion due to delays and supply chain issues during the COVID-19…
🛰️ SpaceX and Vast have partnered for Starlink connectivity on Vast’s upcoming commercial space station, Haven-1. 🚀 Haven-1 is set to launch atop a Falcon 9 rocket no earlier than August 2025 and will utilize Starlink terminals for high-speed communications. 💬 Vast CEO Max Haot emphasizes SpaceX Starlink as the sole option for providing internet…
🚀 NASA has finalized three potential vehicles for the Artemis V moon exploration mission. 🛰️ The selected companies are Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Astrolab. 🌕 These companies will compete to develop a next-generation Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for Artemis V. 💼 Intuitive Machines’ Moon Racer, Lunar Outpost’s Lunar Dawn, and Astrolab’s FLEX are the…
🚀 SpaceX achieved a milestone by launching and landing a Falcon 9 for the 20th time on April 12th. 🛰️ The launch occurred from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, breaking its own turn-around record with just 2 days, 19 hours, and 42 minutes between launches. 🎯 SpaceX aims for 144…
🚀 SpaceX successfully launches new-generation weather satellite for the Department of Defense. 🛰️ The satellite, named WSF-M1, will provide real-time data on ocean surface winds, tropical cyclone intensity, and low Earth orbit solar weather. 🌊 Data from the satellite will also include monitoring of sea ice, snow depths, and soil moisture. 🌍 WSF-M1 was deployed…
🛰️ SpaceX is seeking regulatory approval to expand trials of its cellular Starlink system to other countries. 📝 The filing proposes a 180-day testing period starting from May 1, covering countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. 🌐 Trials will utilize SpaceX’s “Direct to Cell” satellites to deliver internet connectivity directly to unmodified…
⏰ Blue Origin is preparing for its next crewed mission, marking its first with a crew in a year and a half. 🚀 The mission follows a previous launch setback due to a nozzle failure triggering the flight termination system in September 2022. 🛠️ Blue Origin resumed flights after implementing corrective measures and successfully completing…
🚀 Gilmour Space, an Australian-based rocket company, is gearing up to launch its Eris orbital launch vehicle by April 2024. 🛰️ The Eris rocket, a 3-stage vehicle, has been meticulously tested, and it can carry payloads of up to 305 kg (672 lbs) into low Earth orbit, making it comparable to Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket.…
🔥 SpaceX conducted a successful static fire test of Booster 11, igniting all 33 Raptor engines. 🚀 Booster 11 is being prepared for SpaceX’s fourth test flight, potentially scheduled for next month. 📹 SpaceX released a drone video showcasing the power of the Super Heavy booster during the static fire test. 🛠️ Ship 29 is…
🚀 Starliner’s Crewed Flight Test delayed to no earlier than May 1st, 2024. 🛰️ Scheduling conflicts at the International Space Station caused the delay. 🛠️ Boeing began fueling Starliner’s service module and crew capsule, a significant step towards launch. 👩🚀👨🚀 Commander Barry Wilmore and Pilot Sunita Williams will be onboard for the Crewed Flight Test,…