Japan’s third-generation liquid hydrogen-powered rocket, H3, is nearing closer to its first launch. The H3 rocket is co-developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), succeeding the H-II family, which provided satellite launches and International Space Station cargo resupply missions for two decades.
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ArtemisBoeing/Starliner
NASA looking to confirm certification objectives as SLS Core Stage completes second static fire
by Philip SlossNASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program and Core Stage prime contractor Boeing conducted the second…
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Development and flight qualification for United Launch Alliance’s new rocket, Vulcan, remains on track and…
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Firefly has announced that they have received the AS9100 Quality Certification. This will allow Firefly…
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Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) is delivering new RS-25 rocket engine hardware from its U.S. facilities to…
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NASA is looking at deferring some programmatic certification activities until after the Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1)…
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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is progressing through a series of parachute drop tests, refining the technology…
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The effort to certify the Space Launch System RS-25 engines for the first launch will…
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In a recent conference with its industry partners, NASA outlined the next phase of its…
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In a recent presentation to the human exploration and operations committee of the NASA Advisory…
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NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) have written to Administrator Charles Bolden with their latest…
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The first Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) geosynchronous (GEO-1) satellite is enjoying its on orbit…
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NASA managers met on Wednesday to pour over the latest wind tunnel results, ahead of…
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CommercialISSSpaceX
SpaceX’s 30th resupply mission uses new access tower at SLC-40 for the first time
by Martin SmithSpaceX has debuted a new capability on their 30th cargo resupply mission to the International…
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ChineseInternationalISSRussianSpaceXUncrewed
Launch Roundup: two missions to the ISS, including first Dragon 2 from SLC-40
by John SharpSpaceX is preparing to launch three Falcon 9s, including two Starlink missions. Additionally, launching this…
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Blue OriginCommercialISSNorthrop GrummanSNC/Dream Chaser
Sierra Space tests upcoming in-space habitat as other commercial space stations continue development
by John SharpOn Jan. 21, Sierra Space performed an “ultimate burst pressure test” on a full-scale model…
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The combined Ariane 6 launcher task force, consisting of ESA, CNES, and ArianeGroup, has reported…
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Artemis
While Artemis II schedule remains uncertain, NASA EGS preparing to be ready and waiting for stacking
by Philip SlossAt the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program continues to prepare…
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ChineseCommercialInternationalVulcan
Launch Roundup: Vulcan’s maiden flight, SpaceX continues launching Starlink
by John SharpThe week of Jan. 4 to Jan. 10 saw the long-awaited maiden flight of the…
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ChineseOtherRussianSpaceXUncrewed
Launch Roundup: SpaceX on pace to hit 100 launches in 2023, Soyuz to launch Bars-M
Following a busy week for SpaceX with the launch of two Starlink missions and the…