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space1 year ago

Florida Ramps Up Starship Launch Preparations

SpaceX is ramping up preparations for Starship launches at Kennedy Space Center's Pad 39A, with significant construction activity observed, including a new orbital launch mount design. The Roberts Road facility is expanding, potentially becoming a new Starship production site. Meanwhile, SpaceX's Falcon 9 continues its high launch cadence, and other companies like Stoke Space and Relativity are advancing their launch site developments in Florida, aiming for future launches.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
#kennedyspacecenter#launchpad#space
space1 year ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Poised for Imminent Launch

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set to launch before the end of 2024, with its first mission, NG-1, planned from Cape Canaveral. The launch will carry the Blue Ring payload, replacing the NASA ESCAPADE mission to Mars, which was postponed to 2025. The mission will also serve as New Glenn's first National Security Space Launch certification flight. Despite Blue Origin's achievements with the New Shepard rocket, the New Glenn has yet to launch, lagging behind SpaceX's Falcon 9 in orbital missions.

via The Register|
#blueorigin#nasa#newglenn
technology1 year ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Launch by End of 2024

Blue Origin announced that the test payload for its New Glenn rocket is ready, signaling to regulators that the rocket is prepared for launch pending necessary approvals. The company highlighted the rocket's larger payload capacity and advanced capabilities, aiming to expedite regulatory processes for a hot fire test and subsequent launch. Despite previous delays, Blue Origin is pushing for a launch by the end of 2024 under new leadership focused on increasing operational urgency.

via Ars Technica|
#aerospace#blueorigin#newglenn
technology1 year ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn Set for First Launch by Year's End

Blue Origin is on track to launch its New Glenn rocket by the end of 2024, pending regulatory approval for a crucial "hot fire" test of its BE-4 engines. The successful launch of New Glenn is vital for Blue Origin's profitability and Jeff Bezos' vision of reducing space launch costs to move polluting industries into orbit. The rocket's first mission will test a payload for Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital transfer vehicle, and it must complete two certification launches to carry national security payloads. The launch awaits FAA approval.

via TechCrunch|
#blueorigin#jeffbezos#newglenn
technology1 year ago

SpaceX Aims for 400 Starship Launches, Phasing Out Falcon and Dragon

SpaceX is rapidly advancing its Starship program, with plans to launch 400 Starships over the next four years, potentially phasing out the Falcon 9 rocket due to Starship's lower costs and higher payload capacity. This shift could lead to a price war in the space launch industry, challenging competitors like Arianespace and ULA. SpaceX COO Gwynne Shotwell predicts the company's valuation could reach $2.5 trillion, driven by Starship and Starlink developments.

via The Motley Fool|
#elonmusk#falcon9#spacelaunch
space1 year ago

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Prepares for Maiden Launch

Blue Origin has positioned its first flight-ready New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 for final testing, marking a significant step towards its inaugural launch. The company plans a static fire test but has not set a specific date. Originally intended to carry NASA's EscaPADE satellites, the mission will now launch Blue Origin's Blue Ring technology due to delays. Meanwhile, Blue Origin successfully completed its ninth suborbital mission with New Shepard, sending six crew members, including Emily Calandrelli, into space.

via Spaceflight Now|
#blueorigin#newglenn#newshepard
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Peregrine's Inaugural Launch Marks Dawn of Commercial Moon Landings"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket is set to make its debut launch on January 8, carrying the private Peregrine moon lander. This marks the first mission for both the Vulcan rocket and the Peregrine lander, with the latter aiming to be the first private spacecraft to land on the moon. The launch will be broadcast live from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the mission is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. The mission has faced criticism from the Navajo Nation for including human remains as part of the payloads, which they consider a desecration of a sacred space.

via Space.com|
##moonlander#peregrine
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Vulcan Rocket Set for Debut as ULA and NASA Gear Up for Commercial Lunar Journey"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its Vulcan rocket for the first time on January 8, carrying the Astrobotic Peregrine lunar lander and a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight payload. The Vulcan rocket, which has been in development for nearly a decade, will be powered by a combination of solid rocket boosters and methane/oxygen-fueled engines. This launch is a certification mission for ULA, and the success of the Vulcan is critical for future National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program missions. ULA has a busy launch schedule ahead, with plans to increase its launch rate significantly in the coming years.

via Spaceflight Now|
##astrobotic#commerciallunarpayloadservices
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Vulcan Rocket's Inaugural Launch with Historic US Moon Lander Set for Monday"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its inaugural Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8 at 2:18 a.m. EST from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander. This marks the first test flight of the Vulcan Centaur and the first private mission to attempt a moon landing. The launch window extends for 45 minutes, with backup dates on January 9, 10, and 11. The mission will carry six NASA experiments and other payloads, including human DNA samples and cremated remains. The launch can be watched live online through NASA and ULA's webcasts starting at 1:30 a.m. EST. If the launch does not occur within the four-day window, the next opportunity will be on January 23.

via Space.com|
##astrobotic#moonlander
science-and-technology2 years ago

"United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Rocket Primed for Inaugural Launch Amid Historic Moon Mission Buzz"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) has rolled out its first Vulcan rocket to the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, marking a significant milestone after a decade of development. The 202-foot-tall rocket is scheduled for its inaugural flight on Monday at 2:18 am EST, carrying a commercial robotic Moon lander developed by Astrobotic. The Vulcan is set to replace ULA's Atlas and Delta rockets and has already secured over 70 missions before its first flight, including contracts with the US military and Amazon for its Project Kuiper broadband network. This launch is critical for ULA as it puts its record of 100 percent mission success on the line.

via Ars Technica|
##capecanaveral#rocketlaunch
science-and-technology2 years ago

"NASA and SpaceX Gear Up for Crew-8 Astronaut Launch to the Space Station"

NASA invites digital content creators to apply for a chance to attend the SpaceX Crew-8 mission launch to the International Space Station, part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The event includes viewing the launch, touring Kennedy Space Center, and meeting experts. Registration is open from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9, exclusively for U.S. citizens, with selection notifications by Jan. 17. Attendees must cover their own expenses and meet specific social media engagement criteria. The event is a unique opportunity for space enthusiasts to share the experience with their audience using #NASASocial and #Crew8.

via NASA|
##crew8#nasa
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Vulcan Centaur's Inaugural Launch: U.S. Returns to Moon with Private Lander"

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket is set for its inaugural launch on January 8, carrying the private Peregrine moon lander, which aims to be the first private spacecraft to achieve a soft lunar landing. The launch is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, supporting the Artemis program's goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the moon. The mission will also carry scientific payloads and commercial cargo, despite some controversy over the inclusion of human remains. The Vulcan Centaur, which faced delays due to engine development issues and an upper stage explosion during testing, is poised to become ULA's future workhorse, replacing the Atlas V and Delta IV launchers.

via Space.com|
##moonlanding#peregrinelander
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Vulcan's Maiden Voyage and SpaceX Rivalry Intensify as Moon Landings Loom"

The upcoming week features several notable space launches, including the maiden flight of ULA's Vulcan rocket carrying the Peregrine lunar lander, two SpaceX Falcon 9 launches deploying Starlink satellites, and three Chinese launches with varying degrees of information available. ULA's Vulcan is set to launch on Jan. 8, while SpaceX's missions are scheduled for Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 from Florida and California, respectively. Additionally, a new Chinese private venture, Orienspace, will attempt a sea-launch of its first vehicle, Gravity-1, on Jan. 9. The week will also see the launch of ExPace's Kuaizhou 1A rocket with an unknown payload and CAS Space's Kinetica-1 on its third flight.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
##chinesespacemissions#science-and-technology
science-and-technology2 years ago

"ULA's Vulcan Centaur Debut: Launching a New Era of Commercial Lunar Missions"

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is set to launch its new Vulcan Centaur rocket on January 8, 2024, carrying Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander as part of NASA's Artemis program. The Vulcan rocket, which will replace the Delta IV and Atlas V rockets, is ULA's first new launch vehicle since 2006 and features BE-4 engines developed by Blue Origin. Despite a setback with a Centaur V upper stage test article being destroyed during a test, the mission is proceeding with a replacement Centaur V stage. The inaugural flight will also carry payloads for scientific experiments on the Moon and a Celestis Memorial Spaceflight capsule containing cremated remains and DNA samples, including those of Star Trek legends.

via NASASpaceflight.com|
##artemisprogram#peregrinelander
science-and-technology2 years ago

"SpaceX's Inaugural 2024 Falcon 9 Launch: Direct-to-Cell Starlinks Set for Tuesday Liftoff"

SpaceX is set to launch its first Falcon 9 rocket of 2024, carrying 21 Starlink satellites, including the first six with direct-to-cell (DTC) capabilities, from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The launch, which was delayed from December due to undisclosed issues, is part of SpaceX's ambitious plan to deploy around 840 DTC satellites within six months to provide global communication services, even in remote or disaster-stricken areas. The service will utilize T-Mobile's mid-band PCS spectrum in the U.S., allowing phones to connect directly to satellites when no other networks are available. The mission's first stage booster will attempt a landing on the droneship shortly after liftoff.

via Spaceflight Now|
##directtocell#falcon9