SpaceX successfully launched another batch of Starlink satellites on Saturday evening, Oct. 26, from Florida's Space Coast. This latest mission highlights the company’s rapid pace in deploying its ambitious Starlink constellation, which aims to provide high-speed internet across the globe, especially in remote and underserved regions.
More than a month after Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft returned to Earth without its intended crew, NASA officials are working through technical hurdles that delayed Starliner’s first manned mission. Boeing has faced significant setbacks with Starliner’s development, which not only affects its role in NASA’s crew rotation program but also adds to Boeing’s financial challenges as the company considers its future in the space industry.
The Crew-8 astronauts from NASA and Roscosmos were transported to a Florida hospital for medical evaluations shortly after their successful return to Earth on Friday (Oct. 25). Following a pre-dawn splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean, NASA confirmed that the crew was brought to Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, a nearby medical facility, as a precaution.
Washington, D.C. — SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, Endeavour, safely returned to Earth early on October 25 after a record-breaking 235-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft, operated by SpaceX, splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Pensacola, Florida, at precisely 3:29 a.m. Eastern, marking the successful conclusion of the Crew-8 mission.
Washington, D.C. — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on October 24 at 1:13 p.m. Eastern, carrying the NROL-167 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). This launch marks the deployment of the fourth batch of satellites in a groundbreaking imaging constellation designed to enhance the nation’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
Astra, a small satellite launch company, announced on Wednesday that it has been awarded a significant contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) worth up to $44 million. This development comes just months after the company transitioned to private ownership following financial challenges stemming from previous launch failures.
In a bold move toward commercial space tourism, Chinese company Deep Blue Aerospace has unveiled plans to begin ticket sales for a suborbital spaceflight scheduled for 2027. Priced at 1.5 million yuan (approximately $211,000), these tickets will provide passengers with a thrilling five minutes of weightlessness during their journey.
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin marked a significant milestone on October 23 with the inaugural flight of its new model of the New Shepard suborbital vehicle. The uncrewed NS-27 mission launched from Blue Origin's Launch Site One in West Texas at 11:26 a.m. Eastern Time. Although the flight reached a slightly lower altitude than previous missions, the company described the mission as “nominal and on target.”
DOHA, October 22, 2024 — Qatar Airways has marked a significant milestone in aviation history by deploying the world’s first Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 on its Doha (DOH) to London (LHR) route. This initiative not only showcases the airline's commitment to innovation but also establishes it as the first carrier in the MENA region to offer SpaceX's high-speed satellite internet service.
A significant incident in space has unfolded as the Intelsat 33e communications satellite has broken apart in orbit, affecting users across Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. This event contributes to the escalating issue of space debris surrounding our planet.
Kennedy Space Center, FL - NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission has hit a minor setback due to unfavorable weather conditions off the coast of Florida. Mission officials have decided to postpone the undocking of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft to no earlier than 9:05 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope has achieved a significant milestone, successfully completing a rigorous "spin test" designed to simulate the intense gravitational forces encountered during launch. The Outer Barrel Assembly, a crucial component of the telescope, endured the grueling test, demonstrating its resilience and readiness for the challenges of space travel.
