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The US Space Force announced today that the launch of its secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle is now set for December 10. At this time, no specific launch time on that date has been announced. Originally planned for December 7th, the launch was delayed due to “launch delays and pad availability.”
In a new development in the rapidly shifting aerospace industry, SpaceX has acquired Pioneer Aerospace, a key player in parachute manufacturing.
NASA has received a “clean” opinion from an external auditor on its fiscal year 2023 financial statements.
SpaceX continued their torrid pace of Falcon 9 launches from Florida Monday evening when the company lofted another twenty-three Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit.
Last May, Florida took a leap forward in embracing the future of drone technology with the signing of SB 1068 into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Cape Canaveral, FL. – The space industry has been abuzz with speculation throughout 2023 about a potential United Launch Alliance sale.
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Brandon/Valrico, Central Florida, has announced an exclusive drone delivery service, making it the first of its kind in the area.
After two uncrewed flight tests and years of delays due to technical issues, NASA announced today that the first manned Boeing Starliner Crew Capsule now has a launch date. NASA’s Phil McAlister said today during a NASA Advisory Council Committee meeting that Starliner is on track to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket on April 14, 2024 from Cape Canaveral. Backup opportunities are available April 15th and 18th.
Reprinted With Permission: Story by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida
Private aerospace leaders want Florida lawmakers to consider steps to streamline local regulations, expand a pool of workers such as machinists and welders and provide more dock space for the industry at Port Canaveral.
In an event that captivated space enthusiasts worldwide, SpaceX’s latest Starship vehicle, hailed as the most powerful rocket ever manufactured, encountered an unexpected conclusion in its test flight early this morning. The day began with an air of excitement and anticipation as crowds gathered at Boca Chica, Texas, with the closure of Boca Chica Blvd. at midnight.
SpaceX’s new Starship Superheavy launch vehicle experienced it’s second Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly (RUD) in as many test flights Saturday morning. (That’s space geek talk for “it blew up”).
