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Commercial space’s critical role in the race to outpace adversaries
WEBSep 30, 2024 · The Commercial Space Strategy is a promising pivot that helps the Space Force sharpen its plan to stay ahead of China, Russia and other adversaries in space. It emphasizes resilience and ...
China launches mystery reusable spaceplane for third time
WEBDec 14, 2023 · China has revealed no details of its experimental reusable spacecraft project. No images of any of the launches have been published. The suspected spaceplane is launched vertically on a Long March ...
What future for the Space Launch System? - SpaceNews
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · The NASA Space Launch System (SLS) performed a successful first test flight on November 16, 2022. This article discusses the future of the SLS program, its impact on United States spaceflight, and ...
Starship survives reentry during fourth test flight - SpaceNews
WEBJun 6, 2024 · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX conducted the fourth test flight of its Starship launch system June 6, with both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage making it back to the surface ...
SpaceX planning rapid turnaround for next Starship flight
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Credit: SpaceX. WASHINGTON — SpaceX hopes to conduct the next launch of its Starship vehicle as soon as early May, a schedule that will depend on how quickly it can get an amended launch license ...
China may need to adjust its approach toward SpaceX
WEBJun 24, 2024 · It may be prudent for China to adopt an approach toward SpaceX characterized by strategic despise and tactical emphasis. For China’s aerospace sector, it’s necessary to evaluate SpaceX’s ...
Falcon 9 returns to flight with Starlink launch - SpaceNews
WEBJul 27, 2024 · Credit: SpaceX. WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched a set of Starlink satellites early July 27 on the first flight of the vehicle since an upper stage anomaly 15 days earlier ...
Starship cleared for Nov. 18 launch - SpaceNews
WEBNov 15, 2023 · HAMBURG, Germany — SpaceX received the final regulatory approvals Nov. 15 that allow the company to proceed with the second integrated Starship/Super Heavy launch, scheduled for as soon as the ...
Space Force eyes a future of speed and agility in orbit
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Opinion. Space Force eyes a future of speed and agility in orbit. The Space Rapid Capabilities Office co-sponsored this year’s Hyperspace Challenge to get more insight into commercial ...