Chinese Startup’s Reusable Rocket Looks Awfully Familiar
The new era of spaceflight is all about reaching orbit in the fastest and cheapest way possible, and reusable rockets have defined the future of the industry. That’s why so…
SpaceX’s Starship Clears Crucial Hurdle in Dramatic Second Flight Test
SpaceX’s latest test flight of the Starship rocket lasted for around eight minutes—twice the length of the previous test. Both the booster and the Starship upper stage were lost, but…
What to Expect During SpaceX’s Second Starship Test Flight
Later this week, SpaceX is poised for a highly anticipated, and undoubtedly exciting, second test flight of its Starship megarocket—provided it receives the final regulatory approvals. Here’s what you need…
With a Small Hop, SpaceX Rival Edges Closer to Developing the World’s First Fully Reusable Rocket
Stoke Space’s Hopper2 during its test on September 17, 2023.Photo: Stoke Space During a 15-second test flight, Stoke Space launched Hopper2 and landed the prototype upper stage in what is…
Latest Design Tweaks Reshape Rocket Lab’s Upcoming Neutron Rocket
California-based Rocket Lab—the company voted most likely to compete with SpaceX—appears to be tinkering with its Neutron blueprints, as new artwork suggests. Samsung Galaxy Fold 5: Hands-on first Impressions of…
SpaceX Completes First Fully Expendable Falcon Heavy Mission
SpaceX’s giant Falcon Heavy rocket successfully delivered three satellites to high Earth orbit on April 30. The launch marked the first time that none of the rocket’s boosters were recovered.…
Watch Live as SpaceX Attempts First Fully Expendable Falcon Heavy Mission After Delay [Update]
SpaceX’s giant Falcon Heavy rocket is on a mission to directly deliver three satellites to high Earth orbit, which means the company won’t be able to recover any of the…
Watch Live as SpaceX Attempts First Fully Expendable Falcon Heavy Mission After Delay
SpaceX’s giant Falcon Heavy rocket is on a mission to directly deliver three satellites to high Earth orbit, which means the company won’t be able to recover any of the three…
This Week in Spaceflight: A SpaceX Falcon Heavy Flies Again and the First Arab Spacewalk
The inaugural launch of SpaceX’s Starship captured our imagination, but the coming week reminds us of the company’s other heavy-lift launch vehicle: Falcon Heavy. We’re also anticipating a historic spacewalk…
Watch Live: SpaceX Attempts First Starship Launch After Valve Mishap
A frozen valve forced a postponement on Monday, but Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is now ready for the do-over. It’s the most anticipated launch of the year, and we’ve…