SpaceX’s Starship IFT-3: HLS Paving the Way for Lunar Exploration
SpaceX’s Starship represents an unpresented leap in space transportation technology. Starship flight tests have been characterized by rapid iteration and ambitious testing schedules.
USSF-52 Launch Scrubbed Again. Launch Date Now TBD
The US Space Force said this morning that the Dec. 13th USSF-52 mission launch attempt aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy has again been scrubbed.
Space Force Association Holds Inaugural Spacepower Conference in Orlando
Orlando, FL – The United States Space Force Association began its first national conference, the ‘Spacepower’ conference, today, at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.
On Track for a Double Header – NOT! –Updated Again
FMN Photos by Mark Stone and Charles Boyer
UPDATE #2 : The USSF-52 launch has now been pushed to Wednesday night, the 13th. Weather forecast is not good, so stay on top of this one! Starlink still on for tonight…for now.
UPDATE: after a disappointing “Double Scrub” on the 11th, both launches have been rescheduled for same times tonight, Dec. 12th. Weather for the Falcon Heavy is 80% “go”, and 65% “go” for the Starlink mission, according to the SLD-45 Weather Squadron’s latest forecast.
B-21 Raider, The U.S. Air Force’s Newest Bomber. What do we know so far?
The first test flight of the Air Force’s newest bomber, the B-21 Raider, took place on Friday November 10, 2023, and was witnessed by a group of amatuer photographers, according to a story carried by Reuters News Service.
Breaking: ULA Vulcan 1st Flight Likely Delayed
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno Tweeted (or X’d) today that the first launch of ULA’s Vulcan rocket will likely be delayed.
USSF-52 Launch Delayed – Weather Cited
SpaceX said in a Tweet at 8:50 this morning that the Falcon Heavy Mission, USSF-52, will be delayed until tomorrow, Dec. 11th.
Will The Skies Above Florida’s Space Coast Light Up?
Are we in for a light show when Falcon Heavy launches? It’s quite possible!
New Vulcan Rocket Gets Dressed For Success
Cape Canaveral, FL. Yesterday’s wet dress rehearsal of the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket was a significant event in the lead-up to its inaugural launch. The Vulcan rocket was rolled out to Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on December 6, 2023, in preparation for this extensive practice countdown.
Three Satellites Failed to Deploy On Transporter 9 Mission
San Jose, Ca. – In a December 5th news release, Momentus Inc., revealed that three of its five satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission failed to deploy.
Looking For The Perfect Gift For The Space Aficionado In The Family?
Photo: Live Auctions
Christmas shopping can often seem like a thankless task for someone looking for that perfect gift for a friend or a loved one. If you have a space lover on your list, that can be even harder — what to buy for someone whose head is above the clouds? Fortunately, the folks at Live Auctioneers have put something up for auction that meets all those criteria: a fully restored Rocketdyne S-3D engine. If you have deep pockets, this might be just what you are looking for!
Commercial Spaceflight Industry Experiences Consolidation in 2023 – Is It A Good Thing?
Florida is experiencing a significant surge in its capabilities to support the expanding space industry, thanks to an influx of billions of dollars dedicated to enhancing and expanding spaceports. A 2023 trend of consolidation in the commercial spaceflight industry may be helping to support that.
