Rocket Lab Signs $515 Million Satellite Contract with Mystery Government Agency
The launch and space systems provider is thought to be working with the Space Development Agency, part of the U.S. Space Force.
The launch and space systems provider is thought to be working with the Space Development Agency, part of the U.S. Space Force.
Previous flights of the X-37B, built by Boeing, were limited to low-Earth orbit, but its seventh mission could reach new heights.
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Airspeed measurement marks an important milestone during a rocket’s ascent.
Challenges persist with spacesuits and lunar lander development, the watchdog agency said.
Saturday’s launch again ended in the loss of both Starship stages, prompting another FAA mishap investigation and potential delays to NASA’s Artemis moon mission program.
Friday’s anticipated Starship launch was delayed due to the need to replace hardware, chief executive Elon Musk said.
We try to answer that question and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.
Musk’s previous predictions haven’t come to fruition, but this time, a fresh launch license backs the SpaceX CEO’s timeline.
We examine that question and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.