SpaceX enjoys another successful launch that took the U.S. Air Force’s third-generation navigation satellite up for the Global Positioning System (GPS). This is SpaceX’s 11th launch this year. The GPS III SV02 will join GPS III SV01 (launched December 2018), GPS III SV02 (launched July 2019) and other operational GPS satellites already in orbit. GPS […]
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SpaceX Readies for Yet Another Launch
SpaceX is getting ready for another launch, and is targeting Tuesday, June 30 for a Falcon 9 launch of the GPS III Space Vehicle 03 mission
Third GPS III Poised for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch
GPS III SV03 will be launched to augment the current GPS constellation comprised of 31 operational spacecraft…
Arianespace’s Vega Flight VV16’s SSMS PoC Mission Launch Postponed
As winds at altitude above Arianespace’s Guiana Space Center remain unfavorable, the final chronology operations for Vega’s Flight VV16 mission have been suspended.
GPS III SV03 Satellite Encapsulated for June 30 Launch by SpaceX
Encapsulation of the satellite within the payload fairing protects the satellite against the impact of dynamic pressure and aerodynamic heating…
Spaceport America Site of Virgin Galactic’s Second Glide Flight for SpaceShipTwo
Reaching speeds of Mach 0.85 during the test, the VSS Unity was released at around 50,000 feet from SpaceShipTwo.
China’s Beidou Navigation System Completed With Final Satellite Launch
The launch marked the completion of the on-orbit construction of Beidou, China’s largest space-based system…
Arianespace Postpones Flight VV16 Again
The Vega launch vehicle and its 53 spacecraft payloads are in stable and safe conditions.
Perspectives Video Interview with Peter Beck, Chief Executive, Rocket Lab
Bringing Stability and Reliability to the SmallSat Launch IndustrySuccesses abound with smallsat launch after smallsat launch with turnaround times bound to please… Peter Beck is the founder and chief executive of Rocket Lab, a space systems company and the global leader in dedicated small satellite launch. Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab builds and launches rockets […]
Arianespace’ Vega Launch Postponed
Unfavorable high-altitude wind conditions over the Guiana Space Center has led to a decision that the final preparation phase for Arianespace’s Flight VV16 with Vega could not be initiated as planned today. Therefore, tomorrow’s (June 18) scheduled liftoff from French Guiana has been postponed. Depending on suitable weather conditions, the soonest possible launch date for […]