Space Industry Analysis
Dec 05, 2014
"Every system on the spacecraft functioned by the book -- from start to finish," NASA's Rob Navias reported from Mission Control
Dec 05, 2014
"It was just magnificent, a dawn launch," said NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, who flew aboard NASA's final space shuttle mission, STS-135, in July 2011. "I'd love to fly on Orion."
Dec 05, 2014
"Very exciting," said Mark Geyer, NASA's Orion project manager. "The launch itself was just a blast. We're looking forward for the rest of the day."
Dec 05, 2014
A precise launch date for the 2018 flight test has not been set, though NASA is expected to determine a new target date by late spring 2015.
Dec 05, 2014
A precise launch date for the 2018 flight test has not been set, though NASA is expected to determine a new target date by late spring 2015.
Dec 04, 2014
"We'll go make sure we have a happy rocket," vowed United Launch Alliance COO Dan Collins. "As soon as we do that, we will get back to the pad and send Orion off to a very successful flight."
May 22, 2021
After a six-month hiatus to resolve electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues, Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo Unity successfully completed a flight…
May 21, 2021
NASA’s major programs face mounting cost and schedule challenges, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s latest annual assessment for Congress.
May 21, 2021
With blessings from the U.S. Space Force, United Launch Alliance (ULA) is shifting the first national security space launch (NSSL) mission planned for a Vulcan Centaur rocket onto an Atlas V, buying time to complete two non-NSSL launches which are needed to certify the new booster for military missions.
May 21, 2021
Looking ahead to the need to build bases on the Moon and Mars, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has conducted experiments with the remote control and automated operation of construction equipment.
May 21, 2021
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei could remain aboard the International Space Station long enough to set a new record for a single U.S. spaceflight, a NASA official says.
May 20, 2021
Aerojet Rocketdyne has agreed to pay a $37,008 fine to the U.S. government and worked to significantly change its hiring practices to include lawful permanent residents at U.S. sites.
May 20, 2021
The European Space Agency has selected two consortia to define an infrastructure to provide commercial communication and navigation services for lunar exploration.
May 20, 2021
Potential issues with the WhiteKnightTwo carrier jet for Virgin Galactic’s air-launched SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane have been resolved, clearing the way for the company to resume flight tests as early as May 22, pending weather and technical checks.