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Virgin Galactic delays space tourism flights to early 2022
Virgin Galactic has delayed its first space tourism flights to early 2022 as further delays creep into its test program.
Virgin Galactic delays its next rocket-powered test flight
Virgin Galactic has delayed its latest rocket-powered SpaceShipTwo test flight to make extra 'technical checks.'
China probe delivers its first photo of Mars
China's Tianwen-1 probe has sent its first photo of Mars, marking a historic moment for the country's space program.
First commercial biofuel booster rocket launches in Maine
BluShift Aerospace has successfully tes launched what it says is the first commercial biofuel booster rocket.
Virgin Galactic plans next rocket-powered test flight for February 13th
Virgin Galactic is taking its next shot at a rocket-powered flight test on February 13th, with hopes it fixed the motor failure from December.
NASA's delayed Moon lander contracts cast doubt on Artemis timeline
NASA has delayed two lunar lander contracts in a further sign the Artemis program might not put people on the Moon in 2024.
SpaceX Starship launch reportedly violated an FAA license
SpaceX reportedly violated its FAA license with the Starship SN8 launch, prompting an investigation.
Virgin Orbit carries satellites to space for the first time (update: deployed)
Virgin Orbit has successfully carried satellites into space for the first time.
Watch NASA's historic Moon mission rocket test at 4PM ET (update: cut short)
NASA is conducting a historic first hot fire test for SLS's core stage on January 16th at 4PM ET — here's how to watch live.
NASA's Orion spacecraft is ready to fly to the Moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft is complete and ready for its Artemis I test mission to the Moon later in 2021.
SpaceX will try to 'catch' its Super Heavy rocket using the launch tower
Elon Musk says SpaceX will try to 'catch' the Super Heavy booster rocket using the launch tower, saving the trouble of using legs.
Solar System 'superhighway' could speed up space travel
Scientists have discovered a Solar System 'superhighway' that could lead to faster, more efficient space travel.
Virgin Galactic's latest SpaceShipTwo test ends with a rocket motor failure (updated)
Virgin Galactic's first attempt at a rocket-powered flight from Spaceport America has ended in failure after the motor didn't ignite.
NASA names the astronauts eligible for early Artemis Moon missions
NASA has named the 18 astronauts eligible for Artemis' first crewed Moon missions, and they include both veterans and newcomers.
Watch SpaceX launch its first updated cargo Dragon capsule at 11:17AM ET
SpaceX is launching an upgraded cargo Dragon capsule for the first time at 11:17AM Eastern. The new spacecraft can dock entirely on its own.
The Ravn X is a 55,000-pound drone for launching satellites
This week, a company based out of Alabama called Aevum unveiled the Ravn X, a drone designed to carry and launch satellites into low-orbit.
Virgin Galactic delays next spaceflight due to tougher COVID-19 rules
Virgin Galactic has delayed its next spaceflight indefinitely after stricter New Mexico rules on COVID-19 cut short its plans.
Watch SpaceX's first operational Crew Dragon mission at 7:27PM ET
SpaceX is streaming the launch of its first operational Crew Dragon mission at 7:27PM ET, and you can watch it here.
NASA delays first Crew Dragon operational mission to November
NASA has delayed the first Crew Dragon operational mission to November after SpaceX wanted to study a Falcon 9 anomaly.
SpaceX's reused rockets will carry national security payloads for the first time
SpaceX's reused rockets will soon carry US national security payloads, starting with a GPS satellite in 2021.