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National lab visit boosts NASA’s confidence in space nuclear propulsion mission
Successful development would enable faster and more efficient travel to distant planets and celestial bodies.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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Launch schedules, scrubs, anomalies, and new vehicle debuts across every operator and spaceport on Earth.
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
This launch will bring the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to over 4,400.
Spaceflight Now11 Aug 20261 min read
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SpaceX increasing footprint in missile defense
The expansion marks a significant shift in the company's role in national security space programs.
SpaceNews11 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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H3 launches navigation satellite
The successful launch marks a major recovery for Japan's space program after a previous failure.
SpaceNews11 Aug 20261 min read
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Chinese LM-7A Rocket Fails
This failure may impact upcoming Chinese space missions that rely on the Long March 7A rocket for deployment.
SpacePolicyOnline.com11 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
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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
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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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Launch Into a New School Year With NASA
NASA's educational programs and resources support students and educators in exploring space and STEM fields.
NASA10 Aug 20261 min read
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Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
This launch marks the 72nd Starlink mission this year, expanding the constellation's global internet coverage.
Spaceflight Now10 Aug 20261 min read
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Chinese Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after liftoff
This failure may delay China's ambitious space exploration plans and affect the country's satellite launch schedule.
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
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Launch Preview: Chinese failure opens busy international launch salvo
The upcoming launch salvo features a diverse range of spacecraft and launch vehicles from multiple countries and organizations.
NASASpaceflight10 Aug 20261 min read
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Tank problem delays first RFA launch
The delay poses a challenge to meeting the company's ambitious launch schedule for the year.
SpaceNews10 Aug 20261 min read
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Ariane 6 Lightweight Upper Stage, Future Upgrades Cancelled
This decision affects the long-term competitiveness of European launch vehicles in the global market.
Space Scout8 Aug 20261 min read
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Live Coverage: SpaceX West Coast launch surge continues with Starlink mission
This launch marks the latest in a series of deployments aiming to enhance global satellite internet connectivity.
Spaceflight Now8 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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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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