launch vehicle
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Blue Origin Finally Ready to Launch New Shepard Rocket After Last Year’s Fiery Anomaly
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ private space venture, is ready to fly its New Shepard rocket again after over a year of being grounded. The company this week announced the rocket’s first cargo mission since its booster went up in flames in a liftoff malfunction back in September 2022. On Tuesday, Blue Origin revealed that it’s…
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Europe’s Next-Gen Rocket Performs Successful Full-Scale Rehearsal Ahead of Inaugural Flight
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully conducted a full-scale rehearsal of its new Ariane 6 rocket at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a significant step towards the launch vehicle’s first flight. Ground controllers performed the full-scale wet dress rehearsal on Thursday, November 23, according to an ESA press release. The exercise (carried out…
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Blue Origin Announces Next-Gen Space Tug for In-Space Deliveries
Blue Origin revealed plans for a new spacecraft platform with the potential to reshape in-space logistics, offering unprecedented maneuverability and a host of advanced capabilities. In an effort to expand its presence and capabilities in space, Blue Origin announced on Monday that it’s developing Blue Ring—an advanced spacecraft platform designed for orbital logistics and delivery,…
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Beyond SpaceX: The Rising Stars of the Rocket Industry
While traditional giants like Northrop Grumman and United Launch Alliance continue to contribute to space exploration with decades of experience, a new wave of ambitious and pioneering companies is rising. Over the past two decades, space exploration has shifted from being a government-dominated endeavour to one that increasingly includes significant private-sector participation and innovation. For…