Two Ariane 6 Rocket Stages Arrive at French Guiana
The central core of the European Space Agency (ESA) Ariane 6 launch vehicle has arrived at the spaceport in French Guiana after journeying from Europe.
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Why Doesn’t NASA Reuse Its Rockets?
Since companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin reuse their rocket boosters, why isn’t the method standard for all space launches? We have the answer in the premiere of FLYING’s new video series.
NASA Marks 60 Years Since the First Chimp in Orbit
Sixty years ago this week, humanity sent its bravest into Earth’s orbit—a chimpanzee named Enos. In the midst of the Cold War, the U.S. had set its sights on the moon, but strapping yourself to a rocket wasn’t exactly as common as it is today. So, in the early 1960s, NASA sent dozens of animals […]
Who Will Be Aboard the Upcoming Blue Origin Flight?
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has announced two of four crew members for its next manned launch set for October 12. New Shepard’s 18th mission, NS-18, will be carrying former NASA engineer and Planet Labs Co-Founder Dr. Chris Boshuizen and Vice Chair of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Glen de Vries, alongside two unannounced crew members. The […]
