Space Industry Analysis
Aug 23, 2019
Advances in aerospace vehicles almost always follow advances in propulsion. And propulsion technology continues to advance, creating new opportunities. So what is in store for the future? Attending the AIAA Propulsion & Energy conference in Indianapolis, senior editor Guy Norris and technology editor Graham Warwick discuss possibilities ranging from nuclear rockets to electric aircraft.
Aug 23, 2019
Test schedules now look certain to push first SLS launch for the Artemis 1 mission from next year into 2021.
Aug 23, 2019
WhiteKnightTwo performs simulated space launch flight profiles over New Mexico as Virgin Galactic gears up for tests and operations from Spaceport America.
Aug 23, 2019
With updates and fixes in place, Boeing is targeting first Starliner flight within two months, while SpaceX aims for flight carrying crew to ISS by year-end.
Aug 16, 2019
Virgin Galactic has declared its new base at Spaceport America operationally ready as the company sets its sights on the long-anticipated start of commercial sub-orbital space flights from the New Mexico facility in 2020.
Aug 16, 2019
New techniques reduce risk for SLS as NASA steps up test campaign for Europa Clipper cargo version.
Dec 21, 2022
The Russian spacecraft experienced a leak on the external cooling loop of its instrument compartment on Dec. 14.
Dec 21, 2022
Possession of the licenses puts Virgin Orbit back on course to launch in January.
Dec 20, 2022
The additional money includes $442 million for the U.S. Space Force to buy one Wideband Gapfiller Satellite for high-data rate military communication services.
Dec 19, 2022
The 7-hr. excursion by NASA astronauts Frank Rubio and Josh Cassada is scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. EST.
Dec 19, 2022
The samples are being carefully preserved for terrestrial analysis with the latest laboratory technologies.
Dec 19, 2022
Pyongyang claims to have successfully tested a large solid-fuel engine, which could be used to power an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Dec 19, 2022
The deal adds one of the U.S. government’s most important propulsion, space and missile system suppliers to industry’s self-titled trusted disruptor.
Dec 16, 2022
Telesat of Ottawa has finished testing its Phase 1 low-Earth-orbit demonstration satellite.