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New Rockets Set To Launch In 2024

Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations.

International Business Times

Days after announcing a deal with SpaceX, Amazon seeks to dismiss lawsuit claiming it snubbed the Elon Musk space company last year

Investors allege Amazon originally excluded SpaceX due to founder Jeff Bezos’s “personal rivalry” with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

Fortune

FAA's launch mishap investigations need a rethink, government report finds

The Federal Aviation Administration should evaluate and improve the way it investigates space launch mishaps, according to a new report.

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China launches secret space plane on 3rd-ever mission

China launched its secretive reusable space plane into orbit for its third mission on Dec. 14, just one day after the U.S. Space Force took its own X-37B space plane off the launch pad.

Space

Elon Musk spends $100m to open new university in Texas

Tax filings show Musk’s charity The Foundation seeks to establish primary and secondary Stem school in Austin

The Guardian - US

Eirsat-1, Ireland's 1st satellite, makes space history

Ireland has joined the space club with the launch of Eirsat-1, a tiny brick-sized satellite with a big future.

Space

SpaceX to launch 3rd private astronaut mission to the ISS for Axiom Space on Jan. 9

One month before SpaceX launches the Ax-3 astronaut mission toward the ISS, Axiom Space's president said he hopes similar missions will become less expensive in the future.

Space

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Watch SpaceX Dragon undock from the ISS on Dec. 16 after delay

SpaceX's Dragon cargo ship is scheduled to leave the International Space Station Dec. 16 after two weather delays. You can watch live here at Space.com.

Space

Have we seen the last-ever picture from the Hubble?

A problem with the Hubble Space Telescope's gyros and the lack of a Shuttle means Nasa is looking for other solutions

Digital Camera World

Watch a Japanese startup test a rocket engine that will run on cow-dung methane (video)

A Japanese space startup has taken a big step toward developing its first orbital rocket — which will be powered by gas from cow dung.

Space

AP PHOTOS: Moon, asteroids and new rockets topped the world's space news in 2023

The moon, asteroids and brand new rockets topped the world’s space news in 2023.

The Independent UK

Watch SpaceX's Starship go boom twice in this epic test-flight highlight video

The second-ever test flight of SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle was action-packed, as a new video shows.

Space

SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy's X-37B space plane launch due to ground issue

SpaceX scrubbed Monday's (Dec. 11) planned Falcon Heavy launch of the US military's X-37B space plane, citing a 'ground side issue.' The next launch date is Wednesday (Dec. 13).

Space

Elon Musk Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Disney CEO Amidst X Ad Boycott

The unexpected commentary from Musk has stirred an ad boycott from Disney and a discussion on the intersection of business and public responsibility.

International Business Times UK

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SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida Dec. 12

SpaceX plans to launch 23 more of its Starlink internet satellites on Tuesday night (Dec. 12), possibly just hours after the launch of the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane.

Space

SpaceX private Polaris Dawn space mission delayed to April 2024

Polaris Dawn, which will feature the first commercial spacewalk, will launch with SpaceX no earlier than April 2024 due to several development challenges.

Space

ULA Vulcan Centaur rocket's 1st launch delayed to January 2024

A glitch with a dress rehearsal will push off Vulcan Centaur's 1st launch to the beginning of 2024, United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno said.

Space

Performing evasive maneuvers increases satellites' collision risk down the road

Trying to avoid satellite collisions in orbit increases the risk of future collisions in the aftermath of each avoidance maneuver, researchers have round.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 90 — The Wizard of Griffith Observatory

On Episode 90 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss archaeoastronomy with the amazing Dr. Ed Krupp.

Space

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket to launch secretive X-37B space plane today after delay

The U.S. Space Force's mysterious X-37B space plane is poised to launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Monday (Dec. 11), and you can likely watch it live.

Space

SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites from California (video)

SpaceX launched 22 more Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California early on Friday morning (Dec. 8).

Space

SpaceX, US Space Force set to launch secretive X-37B space plane on Dec. 10

Final preparations are underway for a Dec. 10 launch opportunity, which will mark the first time the X-37B has lifted off atop SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

Space

Private cargo spacecraft named for shuttle-era astronaut who died of plane crash injuries

NASA astronaut Patricia Hilliard 'Patty' Robertson, who died from injuries sustained in a plane crash, is Northrop Grumman's chosen namesake for its first Cygnus to launch atop a SpaceX rocket.

Fortune

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now valued at $175 billion in the private market—that’s larger than any IPO valuation in history

Musk is reportedly in talks to sell hundreds of millions of dollars of SpaceX stock to private investors.

Space

Ethereal halo of light around full moon spotted during recent SpaceX rocket launch

An eerily-perfect ring of light was spotted around the full moon in Florida during the recent launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, creating a stunning new photo.

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