California-based space company Rocket Lab is all set to launch more hypersonic test vehicles for the U. S. Military. This comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to invest heavily in hypersonic technology. Rocket Lab, known for its workhorse Electron launcher, is part of a team led by def
Last week, SpaceX's Starship rocket faced a major setback. It didn't reach its intended target and instead broke apart mid-flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has now grounded the rocket. Why? Because there were reports of property damage on the Turks and Caicos islands in the Caribbea
On January 16, 2025, SpaceX's Starship megarocket took to the skies for its seventh test flight. The mission started smoothly, with the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper-stage spacecraft separating as planned. However, things took a turn when the Ship spacecraft encountered issues over the Atlantic
Thursday morning, Blue Origin, a company started by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, made a big step. They launched New Glenn, their first rocket strong enough to send satellites into space. This happened at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The rocket took off after 2 a. m. ET and carried a piece
Space enthusiasts were thrilled for Sunday's grand event: the launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. However, their excitement quickly turned into anticipation as technical issues caused repeated delays. Hosts Ariane and Denisse did their best to keep spirits high, but the situation was clearly c
Blue Origin, the space company, announced plans on Monday to attempt another launch of its New Glenn rocket early Thursday morning. The initial launch scheduled for Monday was called off due to ice buildup on a critical component. This delay, however, didn't stop Blue Origin from aiming for a Tuesda
Rocket Lab has expressed disappointment with NASA's decision to prolong studies on the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission. The company has proposed a cheaper and faster approach using its technologies. NASA is currently examining two new architectures for MSR, one involving a sky crane landing system
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, had to cancel the first launch of its giant New Glenn rocket. The rocket, standing at 320 feet (98 meters), was set to blast off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida before dawn on Monday. However, a last-minute technical issue forc
Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' space company, had big plans to launch their New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast at the start of 2025. This 320-foot-tall rocket intended to make its debut flight on January 13, within a three-hour window starting at 1 a. m. EST. However, things didn't go as planned.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, has set his sights on a challenging goal: landing the New Glenn rocket after its first orbital flight. This might seem a bit crazy, as Bezos himself admits, "It's kind of insane to try and land the booster. " Most rocket companies opt for a safer approach, lik
