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Blue Origin narrowing in on root cause of catastrophic rocket accident
Understanding the failure is crucial for the engine's certification and future use in various launch vehicles.
Arstechnica6 Aug 20261 min read
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Funding rounds, contract awards, launch market share, and the companies quietly becoming infrastructure.
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Three companies building the tech to grow crops on the moon
Successful lunar crop growth would significantly enhance the sustainability of future long-duration space missions.
SpaceNews6 Aug 20261 min read
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Rocket Lab launches 8th iQPS satellite
This launch marks a return to flight operations after a brief pause for Rocket Lab.
SpaceNews6 Aug 20261 min read
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Chinese launch startup Orienspace targets IPO, secures funding for reusable Gravity-2 rocket
The funding will support development of Orienspace's reusable launch vehicle technology.
SpaceNews6 Aug 20261 min read
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New Glenn explosion linked to rocket engine valve
The finding will inform design modifications to prevent similar incidents during future tests and operational flights.
SpaceNews5 Aug 20261 min read
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Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking technologies
The contracts support development of a space-based sensor system to detect and track airborne threats.
SpaceNews4 Aug 20261 min read
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NASA Provides Updates on Moon Base Cargo Landers, Tech Demonstrations
Commercial lander deliveries will support NASA's plans for sustained human presence on the lunar surface.
NASA4 Aug 20261 min read
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U.S. Air Force expands Blue Origin rocket cargo contract
The expanded contract supports development of a potential new logistics capability for the US military
SpaceNews2 Aug 20261 min read
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Blue Origin continues rebuilding LC-36, prepares testing alternatives for New Glenn second stage
Rebuilding efforts and testing alternatives are crucial for the New Glenn program's return to flight schedule.
NASASpaceflight31 Jul 20261 min read
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Rocket Lab wins another launch contract from Japan’s iQPS
This deal expands Rocket Lab's presence in the Asian market for small satellite launch services.
SpaceNews30 Jul 20261 min read
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L3Harris delays missile business IPO to 2027 despite surging defense demand
The delayed IPO reflects the company's wait for a more favorable market valuation of its missile business.
SpaceNews29 Jul 20261 min read
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Blue Origin to test New Glenn upper stages at Stennis
The testing arrangement supports Blue Origin's development timeline for the New Glenn launch vehicle.
SpaceNews27 Jul 20261 min read
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Rocket Lab to open Alaska launch site under $266 million Space Force deal
This new facility expands Rocket Lab's US launch presence and capabilities for national security missions.
SpaceNews27 Jul 20261 min read
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Blue Origin to conduct New Glenn second stage hot fires on Stennis B-2 stand
This testing is a crucial step towards the New Glenn's maiden flight and certification for commercial crew missions.
NASASpaceflight24 Jul 20261 min read
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NASA to Support Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Testing, Advance Artemis
The partnership will help accelerate the development of private lunar landers and enhance NASA's Artemis program.
NASA24 Jul 20261 min read
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