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Blue Origin BE-4 engine will power mid-2020 ULA Vulcan booster

Posted in Science on 29th Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller

We are pleased to enter into this partnership with Blue Origin and look forward to a successful first flight of our next-generation launch vehicle, said Bruno.

Europe's Ariane-5 rocket makes 100th flight

Posted in Science on 26th Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller

Europe's Ariane 5 rocket has completed its 100th mission. Tuesday's flight saw it lift two big satellites into orbit from its operating base in French Guiana.

Russia will be stopping the Proton M rocket project as it cannot compete against SpaceX and China

Posted in Hardware on 1st Sep, 2018
by Alex Muller

Russia cannot compete with SpaceX or China in launch costs.

SpaceX vows manned flight to space station is on track

Posted in Science on 18th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller

SpaceX vowed Monday to send its first astronauts into orbit on schedule next year.

SpaceXs Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket looks no worse for wear after 2 launches

Posted in Hardware on 13th Aug, 2018
by Alex Muller

SpaceXs first Falcon 9 Block 5 booster has returned after the rockets second successful launch, likely the first of countless reuses.