Space And Rocket Launches News

The latest space and rocket launches stories, each synthesized from multiple sources with added background and context.

"Delta IV Heavy: A Historic Finale and Retirement Recap"

United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket completes its final mission, Rocket Lab plans to reuse a previously flown Electron rocket first stage tank, Virgin Orbit's IP library is available for licensing at $3 million, Virgin Galactic countersues Boeing over a project to develop a new mothership aircraft, and Ursa Major signs a contract with the US Navy to develop and test solid fuel rocket engines.

2 years ago•Source: Ars Technica

"SpaceX's Starship Set for Rapid Turnaround with Fourth Launch in May"

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4.76 min•2 years ago

"SpaceX's Starship Set for Rapid Turnaround with Fourth Launch in May"

SpaceX aims to launch the next Starship test flight in early May, potentially impacting small satellite launch providers. Rocket Lab successfully launched a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, marking its fourth launch from Wallops Island, Virginia. Astrobotic's Xodiac rocket completed its first night flight in preparation for upcoming NASA testing to simulate lunar surface landings.

via Ars Technica