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Rocket Report: Starship fails for a second time; what’s to blame for Vulcan delays?

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 5m ago

Rocket Report: Starship fails for a second time; what’s to blame for Vulcan delays?

SpaceX's Starship failed a second consecutive test flight due to a rapid unscheduled disassembly during ascent, marking a setback for the company. Despite this, other significant developments in the space sector occurred. Firefly Aerospace plans an Alpha rocket launch for Lockheed Martin, and Isar Aerospace secured an Asian launch contract. Ariane 6's successful European military satellite deployment reestablished autonomous space access for Europe. Meanwhile, concerns arose about US launch facilities' capacity for increasing launch frequency.

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Musk shares pic of 4 new Starship rockets days after it exploded

Twitter · 1y ago

Musk shares pic of 4 new Starship rockets days after it exploded

World's richest man Elon Musk shared a picture showing four new Starship rockets days after it exploded for the second time during a test flight. "Four more Starships, the last of V1," Musk wrote. SpaceX, Musk's startup that launched the rocket, clarified that the rocket blew itself up in air based on "available vehicle performance data" after loss of telemetry.

SpaceX to try to ‘catch’ Starship after its 5th test flight: Musk

Inshorts · 1y ago

SpaceX to try to ‘catch’ Starship after its 5th test flight: Musk

SpaceX will try to 'catch' the world's largest and most powerful rocket Starship after it completes its fifth test flight in late July, CEO Elon Musk revealed. Musk was replying to a user who posted a video showing how giant mechanical arms would catch Starship instead of letting it simply land. This may drastically reduce the turnaround time for Starship.

The once-dominant rocket maker trying to catch up to Musk’s SpaceX

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

The once-dominant rocket maker trying to catch up to Musk’s SpaceX

United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin, is facing challenges as SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, takes over as the chief partner to the US military for space missions. ULA is striving to reclaim its position by addressing delays in its new Vulcan Centaur rocket. However, its struggles have led to lost business and drawn scrutiny from the Pentagon and Congress. ULA is ramping up production and undergoing an outside review, but lawmakers are pushing for more competition in the rocket launch industry.

Rocket Report: SpaceX to make its own propellant; China’s largest launch pad

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1m ago

Rocket Report: SpaceX to make its own propellant; China’s largest launch pad

The Rocket Report discusses key developments in the space industry, including SpaceX's approval to build a propellant plant at Starbase to enhance propellant production efficiency. The United Launch Alliance is preparing its Vulcan rocket for a crucial upcoming launch. Other highlights include ESA's funding allocation to five European launch startups, Japan’s Interstellar Technologies’ expansion ambitions, South Korean company Innospace’s rocket testing, and SpaceX’s efforts to mitigate delivery challenges with a new air separator facility. These advancements depict a dynamic and evolving global space sector.

SpaceX's Starship crashes over Indian Ocean as it loses control 30 minutes after launch

Inshorts · 3m ago

SpaceX's Starship crashes over Indian Ocean as it loses control 30 minutes after launch

SpaceX's Starship rocket crashed into the Indian Ocean after the company lost control of the rocket nearly 30 minutes into its ninth test flight. The two-stage spacecraft, consisting of the Starship vessel mounted atop a SpaceX Super Heavy rocket booster, blasted off from Starbase launch site in Texas. This failure follows two consecutive Starship test flights earlier in 2025.

SpaceX eyes March 14 for next Starship test flight

TechCrunch · 1y ago

SpaceX eyes March 14 for next Starship test flight

SpaceX is planning to launch its Starship rocket for the third time on March 14. While awaiting approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the company recently completed a "wet dress" rehearsal for the launch. The FAA has completed its investigation into SpaceX's second Starship launch and has requested the completion of corrective actions before issuing a modified license. The upcoming launch aims to demonstrate new objectives, including a propellant transfer demonstration and the first-ever relight of a Raptor engine in space. This mission is part of SpaceX's iterative development approach towards building a reusable transportation system for Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.

Space Force officials take secrecy to new heights ahead of key rocket launch

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 15d ago

Space Force officials take secrecy to new heights ahead of key rocket launch

United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, designed for national security, is set for its first official mission, carrying a military satellite and undisclosed payloads. Developed with Blue Origin's BE-4 engines, Vulcan replaces Russia-dependent rockets, aligns with Space Force's secure access goals, and offers cost-effective heavy-lift capability. This mission marks a significant transition from Russian engines, amid secrecy over payload specifics. Vulcan aims to challenge SpaceX's dominance in military launches despite past setbacks.

SpaceX postpones Starship test flight a day due to hardware swap

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

SpaceX postpones Starship test flight a day due to hardware swap

SpaceX has delayed its second attempt to launch the Starship rocket system due to a grid fin actuator that needs replacing. The launch is rescheduled for Saturday at SpaceX's Starbase site in Texas. The company aims to develop a fully reusable rocket capable of sending satellites into space and eventually humans to the moon and Mars. The rocket has been ready for months pending approval, which was obtained from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday.

SpaceX aiming to launch massive Starship for the third time early Thursday

TechCrunch · 1y ago

SpaceX aiming to launch massive Starship for the third time early Thursday

SpaceX is set to launch its Starship rocket into orbit for the third time, following clearance from U.S. regulators. The launch will take place from the company's Starbase campus in Texas, with a livestream available to watch. Previous test flights of the rocket ended in explosions, leading to investigations and hardware upgrades. This upcoming launch aims to showcase new capabilities, including a fuel transfer demonstration and engine restarts in space. The success of the Starship is crucial to SpaceX's future business plans and NASA's Artemis program for lunar exploration.

Will SpaceX’s Starship Finally Not Explode Next Week?

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Will SpaceX’s Starship Finally Not Explode Next Week?

SpaceX has hinted at a potential date for the third launch of its Starship rocket. The company completed a wet dress rehearsal for the rocket and posted a link for the viewing of the upcoming test flight. The live feed is scheduled for March 14th, following a successful fueling test and a previous investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) into the second test flight. SpaceX is awaiting a license modification from the FAA before the scheduled launch.

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