Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Reaches Orbit on Debut Flight
Massive rocket successfully makes it to orbit on its inaugural launch, marking a pivotal moment for Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight venture.
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Blue Ghost Mission 1: What to Watch For
Mission, dubbed ‘Ghost Riders in the Sky’ by Blue Ghost manufacturer Firefly Aerospace, will attempt to land the lunar lander on the moon.
Blue Origin Sets New Target for New Glenn Rocket Maiden Voyage
Inaugural mission, NG-1, was originally scheduled to launch January 10 but was delayed and ultimately scrubbed when ice formed on one of the power units.
Battle Underway in California to Keep Drones Out of Blaze-Affected Zones
Fire officials have reported ‘multiple, unauthorized drones’ within the TFRs, according to the FAA.
Rocket Lab Takes Jab at NASA With Release of Mars Sample Return Plan
Company outlines its proposed architecture to return Martian rock and dust samples to Earth for research.
Toyota ‘Exploring Rockets’ With $44M Investment in Japanese Firm
Funding will support Interstellar Technologies as it develops a reusable, orbital class launch vehicle.
Maker of World’s Largest Plane Tapped for Hypersonic Test Campaign
Stratolaunch’s ‘Roc’ boasts a longer wingspan than the ‘Spruce Goose,’ but the military is also interested in its Talon-A testbed.
FBO Atlantic Aviation Gets in on Vertiports
With the acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports, the FBO network will add takeoff and landing infrastructure to complement electrified terminals.
NASA Set to Launch a Blue Ghost to the Moon
Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander will deliver a suite of NASA science equipment to the moon’s Mare Crisium basin.
NASA: More Time Needed To Plan Mars Sample Return
Space agency is weighing two options to return samples from the Red Planet—one using NASA-proven technology and another that seeks help from the industry.
