SpaceX’s Starship/Super Heavy vehicle during a recent countdown rehearsal. SpaceX is targeting a launch no earlier than March 14. Credit: SpaceX WASHINGTON — SpaceX is planning a more ambitious set of in-flight tests of its Starship vehicle on its next
[06 Mar 2024] China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026
Landspace’s Zhuque-3 VTVL-1 test article during a first hop test, Jan. 19, 2024. Credit: Landspace HELSINKI — China’s main state-owned contractor plans test flights for two new large diameter reusable rockets in the next couple of years, despite existing commercial
[05 Mar 2024] Blue Origin targets 2025 for cargo lander’s inaugural moon trip, with humans to follow
An artist’s conception shows Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mark 1 lander on the moon. (Blue Origin Illustration) Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture is aiming to send an uncrewed lander to the surface of the moon in the next 12
[02 Mar 2024] Russia acknowledges continuing air leak from its segment of space station
Roscosmos says specialists are monitoring leak, which poses no danger to crew or station. The International Space Station is one of the last remaining areas of collaboration between Russia and the west. Photograph: AP Russian space officials have acknowledged a
[01 Mar 2024] Rocket Lab pushing for first Neutron launch in 2024
An illustration of Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket. Credit: Rocket Lab WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab says it could launch its first Neutron rocket before the end of the year as it outlines a long-term vision for the company that involves its