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Rocket Report: SpaceX’s record year; Firefly’s Alpha rocket falls short
Welcome to Edition 6.25 of the Rocket Report! We hope all our readers had a peaceful holiday break. While many of us were enjoying time off work, launch companies like SpaceX kept up the pace until the final days of 2023. Last year saw a record level of global launch activity, with 223 orbital launch…
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How SpaceX plans to hit its 144 launch goal
SpaceX needs to launch 13, not 12, times a month Kiko Dontchev, SpaceX’s Vice President of Launch, has become a good voice for the company for those wanting to follow SpaceX’s insane launch rates. Usually this would always be lead by Elon but in recent years more executives have been able to share what they’re…
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China Completes Launch Pad on Hainan Island, Boosting Space Access and Satellite Constellation Plans
China has achieved a significant milestone in its space endeavors with the completion of the first launch pad at the Hainan Commercial Launch Site on December 29. The newly-completed launch pad is poised to enhance China’s access to space, providing crucial support for national constellation projects and commercial launch initiatives. This development addresses a key…
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Space Norway Completes Telenor Satellite Acquisition
Space Norway has completed its acquisition of Telenor Satellite following approval by the Norwegian parliament. The completion of the deal was announced, Jan. 4. The purchase by Space Norway gives Telenor Satellite an industrial owner with a strategic focus to try and realize the company’s potential in the coming decades. The deal took less than two…
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Elon Musk: SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s
It’s no secret that Elon Musk has big ambitions for SpaceX’s Starship mega-rocket. This is the vehicle that, with plenty of permutations and upgrades, Musk says will ferry cargo and people across the Solar System to build a settlement on Mars, making humanity a multi-planetary species and achieving the billionaire’s long-standing dream. Of course, that…
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Ovzon 3 Satellite Built by Maxar Space Systems Successfully Launched
Maxar Space Systems, a provider company of comprehensive space technologies, announced that the Ovzon 3 satellite is performing as expected after launch. Maxar Space Systems manufactured the satellite for Ovzon at their Palo Alto, California, facility using its modular architecture platform. The satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force…
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National Labor Relations Board Pursues Complaint Against SpaceX Over Employee Firings
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is advancing with a formal complaint against SpaceX, filed by eight former employees who allege they were wrongfully terminated for circulating an open letter within the company. The complaint, issued on January 3, consolidates eight individual cases brought forth by employees who claim their dismissal was in violation of…
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Milestone moon lander mission targets an otherworldly frontier for DNA data storage
Astrobotic’s Peregrine lander is prepared for placement within its launch vehicle’s fairing. (Astrobotic Photo) A mission to send a commercial lander to the moon, set for launch in a couple of days, will bring the fruition of projects that have been in the works for years — including projects that aim to put DNA into…
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With solo vehicle testing complete, Starship’s third flight is getting closer
Preparations for the third flight of Starship are making solid progress after both vehicles completed their respective solo test campaigns. Booster 10 rolled back to the Shipyard for final mods and checkouts before its flight, and Ship 28 wasn’t far behind. Both vehicles are now in their Bays for final work before rolling back to…
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With solo vehicle testing complete, Starship’s third flight is getting closer
Preparations for the third flight of Starship are making solid progress after both vehicles completed their respective solo test campaigns. Booster 10 rolled back to the Shipyard for final mods and checkouts before its flight, and Ship 28 wasn’t far behind. Both vehicles are now in their Bays for final work before rolling back to…