by OGL News | Aug 22, 2024 | news-hub
Orbex expects to complete Spaceport Sutherland in early 2025 to support a first launch of its Prime rocket later in the year. Credit: Orbex WASHINGTON — Orbex, now projecting a 2025 first launch of its small launch vehicle, plans to focus on the small end of the...
by OGL News | Aug 20, 2024 | news-hub
Rocket Factory Augsburg, which performed a four-engine static-fire test at SaxaVord Spaceport in May, plans additional tests ahead of its first launch there. Credit: RFA WASHINGTON — Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) is “a matter of weeks” away from attempting its...
by OGL News | Aug 19, 2024 | news-hub
A Falcon 9 lifts off Aug. 16 on the Transporter-11 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Credit: SpaceX webcast WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched the latest in its series of dedicated rideshare missions Aug. 16, putting more than 100...
by OGL News | Aug 5, 2024 | news-hub
Europe’s Ariane 6 lifts off on its inaugural flight July 9. Credit: ESA/S. Corvaja FARNBOROUGH, England — The European Space Agency is optimistic that its “launcher crisis” is behind it after the mostly successful inaugural launch of the Ariane 6 earlier this...
by OGL News | Aug 4, 2024 | news-hub
Illustration displaying the China-led ILRS concept. Credit: DSEL HELSINKI — China is aiming to work with 50 countries on its ILRS lunar south pole base program as efforts to attract partners continue. “We are open and welcome international cooperation from all...
by OGL News | Aug 3, 2024 | news-hub
Avio’s manufacturing facilities. Credit: Avio WASHINGTON — U.S. defense contractor Raytheon on July 23 announced a strategic partnership with Italian aerospace firm Avio to develop solid rocket motors for military applications and help address shortages in the...
