ESA Sentinel-2 satellite imagery from Nov. 26, 2023, showing the aftermath of an apparent explosion at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Gobi Desert. Credit: Sentinel Hub EO Browser/CC BY 4.0 HELSINKI — A Chinese launch vehicle maker appears to
[22 Nov 2023] Summary of ERPS General Meeting #506
The meeting began with Michael Wallis providing an update on the Starship launch, including the environmental impact report and the modified launch window. The launch was successful, with the rocket clearing the tower at a slight angle but not as
[21 Nov 2023] NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space By Rahul Rao published about 11 hours ago Fast communications could speed up science on the asteroid mission. Artist’s impression of the Psyche spacecraft. (Image credit:
[18 Nov 2023] SpaceX Performs Starship IFT-2
Well … they did it! SpaceX Video: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=starship-flight-2 Some great shots with the sunrise! All 33 Raptor engines fired for the full duration! And some stunning shots of the “hot-stage” seperation. So … the SH seemed to have negative g’s
[17 Nov 2023] Rocket Lab to Establish Space Structures Complex in Baltimore County
Rocket Lab to Establish Space Structures Complex in Baltimore County to Supply Advanced Composite Products Internally and to Broader Space Industry Senator Ben Cardin, Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski today cut the ribbon at the Middle River,
[15 Nov 2023] IFT-2 Launch License Issued
[15 Nov 2023] White House Reveals Its Mission Authorization Plan For Novel Space Activities
By Marcia Smith | Posted: November 15, 2023 9:02 am ET | Last Updated: November 15, 2023 9:11 am ET Less than an hour before a House committee marks up legislation expanding the Department of Commerce’s regulatory authority for space
[13 Nov 2023] Sale of United Launch Alliance is nearing its end, with three potential buyers
![[13 Nov 2023] Sale of United Launch Alliance is nearing its end, with three potential buyers](https://i0.wp.com/erps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vulcan-to-pad-800x600-3.jpg?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1 "[13 Nov 2023] Sale of United Launch Alliance is nearing its end, with three potential buyers")
The sale would still have to be approved by the Federal Trade Commission. ERIC BERGER – 11/14/2023, 9:09 AM Lockheed Martin and Boeing are close to selecting a buyer for United Launch Alliance, two sources told Ars. The jointly
[13 Nov 2023] SpaceX founding employee successfully moves from rockets to in-space propulsion
![[13 Nov 2023] SpaceX founding employee successfully moves from rockets to in-space propulsion](https://i0.wp.com/erps.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RSLocalFile-67D525B7-F5C8-4531-9372-837F41F40F88.png?resize=750%2C350&ssl=1 "[13 Nov 2023] SpaceX founding employee successfully moves from rockets to in-space propulsion")
A close-up view of the Mira orbiting vehicle. SpaceX launched its ninth “Transporter” mission on Saturday from California, carrying dozens of small- and medium-sized satellites into low-Earth orbit. The upside of these launches for customers is that they can rely
[10 Nov 2023] Radiant could provide safe, portable nuclear energy within the next 5 years
Radiant could provide safe, portable nuclear energy within the next 5 years A render of the Kaleidos microreactor / Radiant Nuclear Radiant Nuclear is developing a microreactor that they call the “world’s first portable, zero-emissions power source.” The idea for