Gravitics wins support from Space Force to create an orbital carrier for space vehicles
The U.S. Space Force has chosen Gravitics to build and fly an orbital carrier that could send up maneuverable military space ...
Air Force Will Soon Test Shipping Cargo Via SpaceX Rockets
The U.S. Air Force announced on Monday that it intends to build two landing pads on a remote island in the Pacific. It wants ...
Does SpaceX Have To Compensate Passengers Who Were Affected By Its Failed Launch?
Do passengers get compensation by the airline? Does SpaceX have to compensate the passengers affected for this reason? The ...
Elon Musk Wants To Ship Humans To Mars. Is The Science On Rocketman's Side?
SpaceX chief Elon Musk is fixated on sending manned missions to Mars and he wants the humanity to colonise the red planet in the coming decades.
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Q&A: Rocket launches are proliferating. What is this doing to the atmosphere?
In 2016, a total of 221 objects were launched into space; in 2023, the number was 2,644. There are now about 10,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit, and thousands more that have stopped working ...
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Rocket set to launch in boost for Europe space ambitions
Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 is set to carry out its first commercial mission on Monday as Europe seeks to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow ...
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Japan's NYK Line Explores Ship-Launched Rocket Platforms
SINGAPORE—Japanese shipping giant NYK Line is exploring the concept of ship-based rocket launch services to meet the growing demands of the space industry. The company established its Advanced ...