Long-Awaited Ariane 6 Rocket Faces Tough Odds in First Launch
The hot firing of the development model of the solid fuel rocket motor at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 16 July, 2018.Photo: ESA/CNES The highly anticipated first flight of…
Crucial Rocket Parts End Up Crushed in a Landfill, Imperiling Satellite Mission
The final mission of the European Space Agency’s Vega rocket has encountered a bizarre setback. Key propellant tanks required for its last flight were found damaged in a landfill, jeopardizing…
Europe’s Next-Gen Rocket Performs Successful Full-Scale Rehearsal Ahead of Inaugural Flight
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully conducted a full-scale rehearsal of its new Ariane 6 rocket at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a significant step towards the launch…
Trek to the Stars With October’s Most Compelling Spaceflight Images
Photo: NASA This year, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida wasn’t just a launchpad for rockets—it also witnessed a record-breaking 13,935 sea turtle nests, 639 more than the previous year…
Two Cubesats Likely Lost in Latest European Rocket Mishap
Vega flight VV23 launched on October 8.Photo: Arianespace Arianespace’s latest Vega mission failed to deploy two of its payloads to orbit, likely due to a failure with the release mechanism…
Launch of Miura 1 Rocket Signals Europe’s Overdue Leap Into Commercial Spaceflight
Private Spanish firm PLD Space launched its Miura 1 rocket this past Friday on a suborbital flight that lasted for five minutes, marking a significant milestone for Europe’s nascent spaceflight…
It’s Been a Rough Week for Rockets
It was an unfortunate week for the rocket industry, with three distinct setbacks occurring and challenging the plans of three different aerospace companies across the globe. Vizio’s Latest TVs Go…
Launch Uncertainty Lingers as Ariane 6 Rocket Undergoes Engine Test
Following numerous delays and technical hiccups, the Ariane 6 rocket is undergoing a series of tests that could finally determine a launch period for the heavy-lift launch vehicle at some…
Key to Europe’s Space Ambitions, Ariane 6 Rocket Delayed to 2024
The highly anticipated debut of the Ariane 6 rocket will not happen this year as the European Space Agency (ESA) grapples with getting its heavy-lift launch vehicle off the ground.…
Failed Vega-C Test Sparks Investigation as Europe’s Rocket Woes Worsen
Following a series of setbacks that has hindered the next-generation Vega launcher, the European Space Agency (ESA) is looking into what caused the rocket’s motor to fail during a recent…