When it comes to rockets, a “static-fire engine test,” by definition, means that the rocket should remain on the ground and not move. But during such a test in China on Sunday, that clearly ...

The 28-meter-tall rocket made a clean departure from the launchpad and appeared to be doing well as it roared skyward. But about 18 seconds into its flight, the vehicle lost control before falling ...

The rocket took off from the Pacific Spaceport Complex on Alaska’s Kodiak Island at around 6:27 PM EST. It’s unclear how soon after lift-off the engines failed.

Find out how to watch NASA’s mammoth moon rocket lift off, and why it’s a big deal. by Alan Boyle on August 28, 2022 at 9:52 am August 29, 2022 at 6:16 am. Share 158 Tweet Share Reddit Email.

NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson were expected to launch on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission on Sept. 28. Still on Earth, they spoke about how they're feeling.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket early Monday because of technical trouble. The 320-foot (98-meter) New Glenn rocket was supposed to blast ...

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out its first commercial mission on Thursday, placing a French military satellite into orbit to give the continent a new independent access to space.