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…
Amazon’s First Internet Satellites Successfully Reach Orbit
The Atlas 5 booster stage. Photo: ULA Update: Tuesday, October 10, 9:12 a.m. ET: United Launch Alliance launched the first two prototype satellites, KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2, on an Atlas V…
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…
Watch Live as Amazon’s First Internet Satellites Launch to Orbit
The Atlas 5 booster stage. Photo: ULA Amazon is finally getting ready to launch its Project Kuiper prototype satellites following multiple delays and rocket troubles. Top 5 Shopping Tips for…
Amazon Prepares to Challenge SpaceX’s Starlink With Maiden Satellite Launch
The Bezos-Musk rivalry intensifies this week as Amazon gears up for the launch of two demo internet satellites. This marks the beginning of the Amazon billionaire’s 3,236-satellite-strong megaconstellation that might…
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…
Lawsuit Blasts Amazon’s Choice of Bezos’ Blue Origin for Project Kuiper
An Amazon shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the company’s founder Jeff Bezos and its board of directors for allegedly exercising bad judgement and not acting in good faith when…
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.…
Get up close to Ariane 5 rocket’s final launch in this 360-degree video
Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket lifted off for the final time last month, bringing to a close 27 years of reliable service. The European Space Agency (ESA), which oversaw the mission,…