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space2 years ago

Private Moon Lander Launch Delayed to February

The launch of Intuitive Machines' robotic IM-1 mission, a commercial moon lander, has been delayed by a month due to SpaceX launch delays caused by unfavorable weather conditions in Florida. The new launch window is set to open in mid-February. IM-1 aims to be the first commercial mission to land on the moon's south pole, pending the launch timeline of Astrobotic Technology's Peregrine lander. Both missions are part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, which supports future crewed landings under the Artemis program.

via Space.com|
#commercial-mission#launch-delay#moon-lander
space2 years ago

Astrolab's Lunar Rovers Secure Major Payload Deployments on the Moon

Astrolab has announced eight customers who have signed contracts worth over $160 million for its first commercial mission to the moon in 2026. The customers will fly payloads on Astrolab's FLEX lunar rover, which is scheduled to launch in mid-2026. The customers include startups working on technologies related to lunar development, such as water extraction, lunar brick production, and sustainable development experiments. The names of three customers remain undisclosed for now. Astrolab is still seeking additional customers for the mission, which has a payload capacity of 1,500 kilograms.

via SpaceNews|
#astrolab#commercial-mission#lunar-rover
space-tourism2 years ago

Virgin Galactic's Historic First Commercial Spaceflight Launches Live

Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial space tourism flight, Galactic 01, with a three-person crew from the Italian Air Force and National Research Council of Italy. The mission will carry out suborbital science experiments and last for about 90 minutes. Virgin Galactic plans to livestream the launch and aims to offer commercial trips to the edge of space every month for $450,000 per ticket. The company's launch comes at a time when the risks of extreme tourism have been highlighted by the recent tragedy involving the Titan submersible. Virgin Galactic has faced safety concerns in the past, including a fatal crash in 2014.

via Gizmodo|
#commercial-mission#research-experiments#space-tourism
space-tourism2 years ago

Virgin Galactic set for final test flight before launching ticketed space trips.

Virgin Galactic is set to launch its fifth spaceflight, Unity 25, on Thursday, carrying six employees for a short trip to the edge of space. The mission represents a final assessment flight before the company begins commercial passenger flights, with the first expected in late June. Unlike previous spaceflights, this one will not be livestreamed, but updates will be provided on social media. Virgin Galactic has 600 reservations for tickets on future flights, sold at prices between $200,000 and $250,000 each.

via CNBC|
#commercial-mission#space-tourism#spaceflight
business2 years ago

Virgin Galactic's Quarterly Loss Widens Despite Plans for Spaceflight Return.

Virgin Galactic's first quarter loss widened to $159.4 million due to funding its fleet growth, with minimal revenue reported. The company is preparing to launch its VSS Unity spacecraft for the first time since July 2021, with a crew of company employees on a mission to verify its work. Virgin Galactic aims to fly its first commercial mission in "late June."

via CNBC|
#business#commercial-mission#fleet-growth