SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, has once again embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor. On March 14th, a new video surfaced on the internet showcasing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket booster being caught dramatically mid-air by a gigantic net aboard a drone ship, named ”Of Course I Still Love You.” This momentous feat ushers… Continue reading SpaceX’s Dramatic Rocket Catch Brings Interplanetary Travel One Step Closer
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rocket retirement
In an unprecedented move, both Planet and Astra, two leading private space exploration companies, have announced layoffs and a retirement for their flagship rocket, Max Q. It marks a major setback for the highly competitive space exploration industry. The layoffs of 393 Planet and Astra employees came after purported financial losses from the unsuccessful launch… Continue reading rocket retirement
rocket retirement
It has been a tumultuous week for aerospace startup Planet and its subsidiary Astra. In a double setback for the companies, they have announced both the ending of a major rocket project and a substantial round of layoffs. The project in question is the Max Q rocket, a two-stage booster that was intended to launch… Continue reading rocket retirement
Latest Design Tweaks Reshape Rocket Lab’s Upcoming Neutron Rocket
Rocket Lab, the innovative aerospace manufacturer, has unveiled a host of design tweaks to its upcoming Neutron rocket. The changes to the engine, materials, and manufacturing processes are expected to greatly enhance the rocket’s performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The Neutron is Rocket Lab’s next-generation large launch rocket, capable of carrying a maximum payload of 8,000… Continue reading Latest Design Tweaks Reshape Rocket Lab’s Upcoming Neutron Rocket
SpaceX’s Starship rocket receives clearance for launch
SpaceX announced that its Starship rocket has received clearance from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch from its Texas test site. The launch, which will be the rocket’s first flight test from US soil, is scheduled for later this month. The Starship rocket, designed by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, is an ambitious project… Continue reading SpaceX’s Starship rocket receives clearance for launch
Max Q: This is not a drill!
Max Q, the moment of greatest stress during a rocket launch into space, is an event that Astronauts and engineers wait anxiously for. When the engines of the rocket are used at maximum thrust during the ascent, the pressure and temperature of the air around the rocket reach dangerously high levels. This is the moment… Continue reading Max Q: This is not a drill!
New Zealand’s Wicked Spaceplane Approved for Suborbital Test Flights
New Zealand’s dreams of space exploration have taken a huge step forward, with the first flight of their revolutionary spaceplane receiving the official green light from authorities. The aerospace company Rocket Lab recently announced that their Electron Reusable Rocket has been approved to undertake suborbital test flights from their Facility in Foveaux Strait in New… Continue reading New Zealand’s Wicked Spaceplane Approved for Suborbital Test Flights
Rocket Lab reveals big supplier deal with mystery mega constellation customer
Rocket Lab, the pioneering aerospace company, has announced a major supplier deal with an unidentified mega constellation customer. The firm, which specializes in small and medium-sized payloads, has announced the multimillion-dollar agreement which will see them supply parts and services to the mystery customer. The collaboration is expected to greatly increase their customer base, as… Continue reading Rocket Lab reveals big supplier deal with mystery mega constellation customer
The Venture-Backed Rocket Industry Is Finally Coming Back to Earth
The venture-backed rocket industry is in a state of flux with many companies shifting their focus toward a more real-world approach. Following their meteoric rise to success over the past few years, companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin are now looking to become less reliant on private investments and embrace sustainability as they look… Continue reading The Venture-Backed Rocket Industry Is Finally Coming Back to Earth
Rocket Lab May Bail on Using Helicopters to Catch Falling Rockets
Rocket Lab, an American aerospace manufacturer and launch service provider, is consider dropping its current strategy for recovering spent rockets by using helicopters. The dramatic and innovative technique of using helicopters to recover the rockets has been seen as a cost-effective way to reduce costs associated with launching payloads into space. However, the company is… Continue reading Rocket Lab May Bail on Using Helicopters to Catch Falling Rockets