ULA Sets Vulcan Cert-2 for September Without Dream Chaser
The change comes six weeks after DoD raised concerns about Vulcan’s readiness to fly national security missions after a series of delays.
Launch
Stories about the companies building a ride to space.
NOAA GOES-U Satellite Launches From KSC
As the fourth and final satellite in NOAA’s GOES-R series, it will keep an eye on the eastern side of the Americas
Latitude wins €15M in France 2030 Call for Projects
The company, which closed a $30M Series B in January, plans to use the funding to ramp up their in-house production of turbopumps and avionics.
Scout Space Taps ABL for Tech Demo Launch
Scout needs to get its Owl optical imaging system on orbit to prove it is the right product for information-hungry national security agencies.
Starship Splashes Down Successfully After Fourth Test Flight
The successful journey from Starbase to the Indian Ocean brought SpaceX many steps closer to its goal of reliable Starship flights with reusable hardware.
Europe’s Ariane 6 Gets Its Date With Space
Europe’s long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket will make its debut launch attempt on July 9, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher announced Wednesday at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
Indian Launch Startup Agnikul Notches First Suborbital Flight
Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian rocket startup, successfully launched its Agnibaan SOrTeD vehicle on a suborbital test flight mission Wednesday, marking another win for the Indian space sector that has already had a banner past 12 months.
SpaceX Sets Starship Flight 4 Launch Date and Details Improvements
Another Starship test flight is around the corner.
Pentagon Frets About ULA’s Vulcan Delays
“Currently there is military satellite capability sitting on the ground due to Vulcan delays.”
Rocket Lab Throws in the Towel on 2024 Neutron Launch
“The engine is the primary driver for the move,” CEO Peter Beck said.
Biden Considers Taxes on Commercial Launchers
As the pace of space launch picks up, the Biden administration is reportedly looking at requiring space companies to pay taxes to help pay for the system that keeps their rockets safe.
The State of Launch
The state of the space launch industry is about much more than just rockets.