As the ninth integrated test of the Starship launch system, the mission was designed as a data-rich experiment, combining ambitious objectives with a high tolerance for risk—hallmarks of the program’s iterative approach. Flight 9: Testing the Next Evolution of Starship Vehicle Configuration and Objectives Flight 9 launched using Booster 14-2 (its second and final flight) […]
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On May 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Central Time, SpaceX is scheduled to conduct the ninth flight test of its Starship system from Starbase, Texas. This mission represents a major milestone in the company’s pursuit of scalable, routine access to space and the long-term goal of making life multiplanetary. First Reflight of a Super Heavy
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On March 31, 1972, the Soviet Union launched a spacecraft with a bold mission: to explore Venus, Earth’s enigmatic sister planet. Named Kosmos 482, this spacecraft was part of the USSR’s ambitious Venera program, designed to send probes to Venus’s hostile environment. However, a malfunction during launch transformed this scientific mission into a decades-long orbital
On April 24, at the European Spaceport in French Guiana, a major milestone in European spaceflight was achieved with the successful qualification firing of the P160C solid rocket motor. Conducted at the BEAP (Banc d’Essai des Accélérateurs à Poudre) facility operated by the French space agency CNES, this test paves the way for significant performance
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April 14, 2025 – West Texas Blue Origin has successfully completed its 31st New Shepard mission, NS-31, marking a significant milestone in both commercial spaceflight and cultural representation. The mission, which launched at 8:30 a.m. CDT from Launch Site One in West Texas, was notable for being the company’s 11th human flight—and the first to
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As of 2025, China has emerged as a formidable force in global space technology, achieving significant milestones across human spaceflight, lunar and planetary exploration, satellite development, and international cooperation. With a robust government-led space agenda and a rapidly growing commercial sector, China is reshaping the landscape of space exploration and directly challenging the dominance of
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As the global balance of power increasingly pivots beyond Earth’s atmosphere, the intersection of geopolitics and space exploration has never been more consequential. Under President Donald Trump’s renewed administration, sweeping economic reforms—including broad-based tariffs and nationalist industrial policies—are being paired with ambitious declarations of space supremacy. At the same time, China is asserting itself as
As humanity pushes deeper into the cosmos, the space sector is no longer a distant scientific pursuit—it’s an integral part of the global economy. From broadband internet via satellite constellations to Earth observation for agriculture, defense, and climate change mitigation, space is now a mainstream economic domain. But like every other sector, it is intricately
The Italian aerospace industry has long been at the forefront of innovation, with its expertise spanning satellite technology, propulsion systems, and astronaut gear. Among the rising stars in this sector is Spacewear Astronaut Equipment, an innovative Italian startup specializing in wearable technology for space exploration. With a focus on advanced textiles, ergonomic design, and integrated health-monitoring
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In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of aerospace engineering, professionals are constantly seeking opportunities that not only challenge their skills but also offer a high quality of life. Luxembourg, a small European country, has emerged as a hidden gem for aerospace engineers in 2024. Boasting a combination of exceptional living standards and substantial investments in
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