When It Comes to Exploring Space, We’re Still Stuck in the Stone Age
We’re rapidly approaching the quarter mark of the 21st century, but instead of being at the brink of a radical transformative stage, such as the futuristic vision akin to Arthur…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes—Twice—and More Top Moments in Spaceflight for 2023
It’s time to look back at spaceflight in 2023, a real “two steps forward, one step back” kind of year, filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. China’s Plan…
The Soaring Highs and Stark Lows of 2023 in Spaceflight
It’s time to look back at spaceflight in 2023, a real “two steps forward, one step back” kind of year, filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. China’s Plan…
The Soaring Highs and Stark Lows of Spaceflight in 2023
It’s time to look back at spaceflight in 2023, a real “two steps forward, one step back” kind of year, filled with highs, lows, and everything in between. China’s Plan…
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…
Virgin Orbit rocket company shuts down
Rocket company Virgin Orbit has officially shut down after it failed to find a buyer to save its satellite-launch business. Virgin Orbit paused operations and furloughed all 750 of its…
Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles
Virgin Orbit has laid off most of its staff after failing to secure a funding lifeline to continue with the development of its space solutions business. In comments reported by…
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
The future of Virgin Orbit is hanging in the balance as it continues to seek a cash injection to avoid bankruptcy. The California-based company has been trying to make a…
Virgin Orbit successfully launches its first night mission
Virgin Orbit launched seven satellites using its LauncherOne system last night, Friday, July 1, in its first nighttime launch.
Virgin Orbit in final prep for its first night-time rocket launch
Virgin Orbit is gearing up for Wednesday’s Straight Up mission as it seeks to take on the likes of SpaceX and Rocket Lab for small-satellite deployments.