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science1 month ago•9 min saved

Artemis Shifts Gears: Moon Landings Move Faster with New Orbits and Lander Plans

NASA's Artemis program is being reshuffled to accelerate Moon missions by prioritizing lunar landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin, testing them near Earth before crewed landings, and relaxing the rendezvous requirements. The plan explores using a lower lunar orbit such as EPO/CoLA instead of NRHO, and will standardize upper stages (Centaur V) for Artemis IV, with Artemis III targeted for next year and potential 2028 landings dependent on contractor pace and readiness.

via Ars Technica|

#artemis #blueorigin #lunarlanders

sciencespace2 months ago•7 min saved

Elon Musk Signals SpaceX Shift: From Mars Settlement to a Moon-Based City

Elon Musk revealed on X that SpaceX is pivoting from a Mars-first goal to building a self-growing Moon city, arguing the Moon could be developed in under a decade while Mars would take 20+ years. The shift comes as Blue Origin has begun demonstrating lunar capabilities and as Musk expands into AI via xAI, with plans that include mass-driver concepts on the Moon to enable in-space construction. The move suggests SpaceX may prioritize near-term lunar development and collaboration with NASA, rather than an immediate push to Mars, even as both destinations remain part of Musk’s broader space ambitions.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #blueorigin #mars

space1 year ago•5 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Prepares for 2024 Launch

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is nearing its maiden launch, with recent milestones including the integration of its stages and a successful hot fire test of the second stage's BE-3U engines. The rocket, now fully assembled, is undergoing final tests and awaiting regulatory approval for its launch. Blue Origin is also expanding its manufacturing capabilities, including facilities for its Blue Moon lunar landers, as it prepares for future missions.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#blueorigin #hotfiretest #newglenn

space1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Poised for Imminent Launch

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is set to launch before the end of 2024, with its first mission, NG-1, planned from Cape Canaveral. The launch will carry the Blue Ring payload, replacing the NASA ESCAPADE mission to Mars, which was postponed to 2025. The mission will also serve as New Glenn's first National Security Space Launch certification flight. Despite Blue Origin's achievements with the New Shepard rocket, the New Glenn has yet to launch, lagging behind SpaceX's Falcon 9 in orbital missions.

via The Register|

#blueorigin #nasa #newglenn

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Set for Launch by End of 2024

Blue Origin announced that the test payload for its New Glenn rocket is ready, signaling to regulators that the rocket is prepared for launch pending necessary approvals. The company highlighted the rocket's larger payload capacity and advanced capabilities, aiming to expedite regulatory processes for a hot fire test and subsequent launch. Despite previous delays, Blue Origin is pushing for a launch by the end of 2024 under new leadership focused on increasing operational urgency.

via Ars Technica|

#aerospace #blueorigin #newglenn

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Set for First Launch by Year's End

Blue Origin is on track to launch its New Glenn rocket by the end of 2024, pending regulatory approval for a crucial "hot fire" test of its BE-4 engines. The successful launch of New Glenn is vital for Blue Origin's profitability and Jeff Bezos' vision of reducing space launch costs to move polluting industries into orbit. The rocket's first mission will test a payload for Blue Origin's Blue Ring orbital transfer vehicle, and it must complete two certification launches to carry national security payloads. The launch awaits FAA approval.

via TechCrunch|

#blueorigin #jeffbezos #newglenn

space1 year ago•5 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Prepares for Maiden Launch

Blue Origin has positioned its first flight-ready New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 for final testing, marking a significant step towards its inaugural launch. The company plans a static fire test but has not set a specific date. Originally intended to carry NASA's EscaPADE satellites, the mission will now launch Blue Origin's Blue Ring technology due to delays. Meanwhile, Blue Origin successfully completed its ninth suborbital mission with New Shepard, sending six crew members, including Emily Calandrelli, into space.

via Spaceflight Now|

#blueorigin #newglenn #newshepard

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Stands Ready for Launch at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been positioned at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, Florida, marking a significant step towards its anticipated maiden flight in late 2024. The rocket, notable for its reusable first-stage booster and innovative Blue Ring platform, aims to compete with SpaceX by offering flexibility and sustainability in space missions. The upcoming "DarkSky-1" mission, in collaboration with the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit, underscores New Glenn's potential for both government and commercial applications, despite previous delays due to budget and design refinements.

via The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel|

#blueorigin #newglenn #reusablerocket

space1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Prepares for Maiden Launch

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been positioned on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, in preparation for its inaugural flight, potentially occurring in late 2024. The rocket, which features a fully reusable first-stage booster, will carry the Blue Ring spacecraft on a National Security Space Launch certification mission called DarkSky-1. The New Glenn rocket comes in two- or three-stage variants and is designed to support various mission needs. The launch was initially planned for October 2024 with NASA's ESCAPADE Mars probes, but was postponed due to cost concerns.

via Space.com|

#blueorigin #capecanaveral #newglenn

space1 year ago•6 min saved

Relativity, Amazon, NASA Collaborate on Cape Infrastructure

Cape Canaveral is experiencing significant infrastructure development with Relativity Space advancing its Terran R rocket at Space Launch Complex-16, Amazon nearing completion of its Kuiper satellite processing facility, and NASA progressing on Mobile Launcher 2 for the Space Launch System. Blue Origin is also preparing for New Glenn's first flight despite minor hurricane damage. The expansion reflects the growing demand for space launch capabilities, with new facilities planned to support various commercial and government space missions.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#amazonkuiper #blueorigin #capecanaveral

space1 year ago•6 min saved

Space Launch Updates: Falcon 9, Rocket Lab, and Russia's ISS Mission

This week sees a flurry of global space launch activities. SpaceX plans three Starlink missions with Falcon 9 rockets, aiming to maintain a high launch cadence. Rocket Lab will conduct two Electron launches, one for a hypersonic test and another for nanosatellites. Roscosmos is set to launch a cargo mission to the ISS, while Blue Origin will conduct a suborbital New Shepard flight. China is also expected to launch a mission with a Chang Zheng 2C rocket.

via NASASpaceflight.com|

#blueorigin #launches #rocketlab

space1 year ago•2 min saved

Blue Origin Prepares New Glenn Rocket for Inaugural Launch

Blue Origin is preparing for the maiden flight of its New Glenn rocket, having recently stacked its two stages at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket, featuring a reusable first-stage booster, is set to launch in November from Cape Canaveral, carrying the Blue Ring spacecraft on a National Security Space Launch mission. The New Glenn stands taller than SpaceX's Falcon 9 and is designed to support both commercial and government missions. A static hot fire test of its BE-4 engines is the next step in its development.

via Space.com|

#blueorigin #newglenn #rocketlaunch

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA Boosts Investment in Blue Origin and Voyager's Space Station Projects"

NASA has increased funding for Blue Origin and Voyager Space by a combined $99.5 million to further develop their commercial space station projects, Orbital Reef and Starlab, respectively. This additional funding is part of NASA's Commercial Low Earth Orbit Destinations program, aiming to ensure the availability of commercial space stations before the planned retirement of the ISS in 2030. The funds were reallocated from a discontinued agreement with Northrop Grumman, who will now collaborate with Voyager Space on Starlab. NASA's investment is a strategic move to maintain continuous human presence in low Earth orbit through commercial partnerships.

via SpaceNews|

##blueorigin #commercialspacestations

science-and-technology2 years ago•9 min saved

"2024: A Year of Momentous Space Launches and Moon Missions Shaping Humanity's Future"

The Space Coast is anticipating a busy 2024 with significant space missions including NASA's Artemis II, which aims to send humans on a fly-by of the moon, and the introduction of new spacecraft like Boeing's CST-100 Starliner and Sierra Space's Dream Chaser. United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket and potentially Blue Origin's New Glenn are expected to debut. Commercial lunar landers from companies like Astrobotic and Intuitive Machines are set to deliver payloads to the moon, while SpaceX continues to dominate launch numbers with Starlink and crewed missions. The year could also see the final launch of ULA's Delta IV Heavy rocket and the significant Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon.

via Orlando Sentinel|

##artemisii #blueorigin

science-and-technology2 years ago•13 min saved

"2024's Spaceflight Spectacle: Moon Missions and Rocket Launches to Watch"

The year 2024 is set to be a landmark year in spaceflight with several significant missions lined up. NASA's Artemis II mission will mark the agency's first crewed lunar flyby since the Apollo era, aiming for a November launch. Blue Origin plans to make history with an all-female crew mission led by Lauren Sanchez. SpaceX's Polaris Dawn program is expected to undertake a high-altitude orbit mission and a spacewalk. India's Gaganyaan program is preparing for its first crewed mission, and China's Chang'e 6 mission aims to collect samples from the far side of the moon. Additionally, the UK may see its first all-British space mission, and the European Space Agency anticipates the launch of its Ariane 6 rocket.

via Daily Mail|

##artemisii #blueorigin