Space Industry Analysis
Oct 09, 2019
Partners signing up to join NASA Gateway initiative.
Oct 08, 2019
New demo flights, potential purchases of BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System, MDA urged to adapt existing missiles for hypersonic threat, NASA spacewalkers and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
Oct 04, 2019
Production orders from BAE, North Korea test-fires a new type of submarine-launched ballistic missile, new orders for E-2D Hawkeyes, U.S., Russian, UAE Crew Returns from Space Station and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
Oct 03, 2019
Pratt & Whitney reducing F-35 engine costs, Italian Air Force research with Virgin Galactic, operational near-space drones, the second phase of the Iris development program, aerospace acquisitions and more. A roundup of aerospace, space and defense news.
Oct 03, 2019
The engine is intended to be flown at least 50 times, but no more than three years are allowed for development.
Oct 03, 2019
The DF-17 has much the same configuration as the DARPA Falcon HTV-2. Its gliding vehicle should extend range and challenge defenses with maneuvers.
Jan 11, 2023
German satellite launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has declared plans to conduct its first launch from the UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport.
Jan 11, 2023
The next Soyuz spacecraft, designated MS-23, will launch uncrewed on Feb. 20.
Jan 11, 2023
The parachute-assisted splashdown occurred Jan. 11 at 5:19 a.m. EST in the Atlantic waters north of Cape Canaveral.
Jan 10, 2023
The U.S. Space Force wants terminals that will operate between two GEO spacecraft.
Jan 10, 2023
The launch was the 16th devoted to deploying OneWeb’s initial 648-member constellation into low Earth orbit.
Jan 10, 2023
Each recipient is to assess the physical potential for their concepts, a road map for ongoing development and implementation, and potential limitations.
Jan 10, 2023
Virgin Orbit said its data suggested that an anomaly occurred during the Newton 4 second-stage engine burn as the rocket travelled at 11,000 mph.
Jan 10, 2023
About 1 hr. 6 min. after takeoff, Virgin Orbit confirmed that an anomaly had prevented the LauncherOne rocket from reaching orbit.