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spacespace-exploration1 year ago

"SpaceX's Third Starship Test Flight Pushes Boundaries"

SpaceX is preparing for the third test flight of its experimental megarocket, Starship, aiming to achieve several challenging milestones including successful ascent and burn of both stages, opening and closing of Starship’s payload door, and the first-ever re-light of a Raptor engine in space. The company also plans a propellant transfer demonstration and a different trajectory with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The flight, if successful, will demonstrate significant advancements in rocket development and space exploration.

space2 years ago

Ariane 6 Rocket Fails to Deliver Promised Launch Savings for Europe

The development of the European Space Agency's Ariane 6 rocket is running years behind schedule and is unlikely to fly before mid-2024. In addition to the delays, there are concerns that the rocket will not meet its price targets, with projected costs per launch higher than initially predicted. ArianeGroup, the company responsible for manufacturing the rocket, is reportedly seeking a substantial increase in subsidies from the European Space Agency to support the operation of the Ariane 6. This could potentially eliminate any cost savings compared to its predecessor, the Ariane 5.

space2 years ago

"Exclusive: Stunning Photos of Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket at Space Coast Factory"

Blue Origin has provided a rare glimpse inside its factory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, revealing hardware for its new orbital rocket, the New Glenn. The image shared on Instagram showcases rocket stage and interstage components and propellant tank domes, indicating progress towards a test launch. The two-stage rocket, standing at 322 feet tall, will have a reusable first stage and is expected to compete with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Blue Origin has a long-term lease for Launch Complex 36 in Florida and has been signed up by NASA for its fleet of commercial launchers, potentially being used for crewed lunar missions.

space2 years ago

"Unveiling the Secrets: Ariane 6's Transparency Issues and Drastic Cuts in Australia"

The Australian commercial space industry is facing challenges after the government cut a $1.2 billion Earth science program, leading to a loss of confidence and investment. Meanwhile, iRocket has signed an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop rocket propulsion hardware, and Virgin Galactic expects limited revenues from its suborbital spaceplane flights. The development of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket lacks transparency, with the European Space Agency not planning to provide live video of its test-firing. Additionally, the timeline for Russia's "Amur" rocket has been pushed back to 2028-2030, and Sierra Space has won a contract to develop an upper stage engine. The Australian Space Agency has confirmed that an object found on a beach is part of an Indian rocket, and Aerojet Rocketdyne has been acquired by L3Harris. Lastly, SpaceX's Falcon Heavy successfully launched the heaviest commercial communications satellite ever built.

space2 years ago

China's Innovative Strategy for Manned Moonshot in 2030

China has revised its plan for a manned moon landing in 2030, opting to use two Long March 10 carrier rockets instead of the previously planned super-heavy Long March 9. The new plan involves launching a moon surface lander and manned spacecraft separately, which will then dock with each other during moon orbit to complete the landing. The Long March 9 rocket's launch has been pushed back to 2035 as Chinese scientists focus on developing methane-powered engines. Chinese researchers are currently working on the Long March 10, a new generation of manned spacecraft, lunar lander, lunar landing spacesuit, and manned lunar rover.