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New EU sanctions target leaders of Russia’s space industry
JOHANNESBURG — The European Union has sanctioned the head of a Roscosmos subsidiary developing a synthetic aperture radar satellite system for the…
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NASA Selects Companies to Provide Payload Processing Services
NASA has selected four companies to provide payload processing facilities under the Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract on‑ramp provision. The…
NASA3w ago1 min read
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Firefly promote next block of Alpha amid Eclipse progress
This parallel development approach could accelerate the company's expansion into the commercial launch market.
NASASpaceflight3w ago1 min read
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U.S. defense agencies tap three companies for satellite disposal study
This effort aims to mitigate the growing risk of orbital debris in increasingly congested environments.
SpaceNews4w ago1 min read
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Blue Origin overviews plan for dual pad ops at Cape Canaveral
The expansion will increase the company's launch capacity and flexibility at the Eastern Range.
NASASpaceflight4w ago1 min read
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Rocket Lab advances via series of announcements
Expansion into European markets may increase the company's launch opportunities and customer base.
NASASpaceflight4w ago1 min read
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Blue Origin outlines plans for second Cape Canaveral launch pad
Expansion will enable launches of the New Glenn rocket's larger configuration.
SpaceNews14 Aug 20261 min read
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Rocket Report: Rocket Lab shows off its flexibility; Blue Origin's two-pad plan
Launch demand continues to outpace supply amid growing satellite constellations.
Arstechnica14 Aug 20261 min read
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Rocket Lab Establishes German Subsidiary
This expansion increases Rocket Lab's global presence and capabilities in the European market.
European Spaceflight12 Aug 20261 min read
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Firefly increases vehicle production even as launches lag
Increased production may help the company meet future demand and address current launch delays.
SpaceNews12 Aug 20261 min read
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Firefly Aerospace pushes debut of Alpha Block 2 rocket to the fourth quarter of 2026
The revised timeline affects the company's plans for commercial launch services and technology demonstrations.
Spaceflight Now11 Aug 20261 min read
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First Neutron launch may slip to 2027
Delays could impact Rocket Lab's competitive position in the launch market.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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Window for 2026 launch debut of Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket ‘is narrowing’ as development continues
Delays could impact the company's competitive position in the emerging commercial launch market.
Spaceflight Now10 Aug 20261 min read
Commercial Space
Rocket Lab builds deployable infrastructure for Electron launches
This modular system enables launch operations from remote locations with minimal site preparation required
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
Commercial Space
Kepler books Neutron for 2028 optical relay launch
This launch will support higher bandwidth connectivity services for Kepler's government and commercial customers.
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
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Blue Origin working engine resolutions and dual pad future
Resolving engine issues is crucial for the company's commercial launch ambitions and upcoming New Glenn rocket
NASASpaceflight8 Aug 20261 min read
Commercial Space
Relativity Space engine integration milestone for Terran-R first stage
This achievement brings the company closer to its goal of launching a fully reusable rocket.
NASASpaceflight7 Aug 20261 min read
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Blue Origin identifies engine issue behind New Glenn explosion
The finding marks a crucial step towards resolving the setback for the New Glenn rocket program's development timeline.
Spaceflight Now6 Aug 20261 min read
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