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Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up During Tests

A Blue Origin BE-4 rocket acceptance test failure prompts a look into Blue Origin's bright future.

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Virgin Orbit Shut Down After Boeing 747 Rocket Launch Failure

After a failed mission in January and subsequent financial distress, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has shut down.

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VM-T
Myasishchev VM-T: The Story Of The Buran Space Program's Forgotten Carrier Aircraft

The aircraft helped boost momentum for the Soviet Energia-Buran program before it was shut down.

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Astraius' Plans To Launch Rockets Out Of Prestwick Airport Using C-17s: What's The Latest?

When does Astraius expect its program to take off, and what impact will Virgin Orbit's collapse have on the UK-based company?

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FAA
The FAA's Next Big Challenge: Keeping Airspace Clear Amid Record Rocket Launches

In 2022, the FAA managed a record-breaking 92 space missions from the US airspace.

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KLM
Cool: KLM Airbus A330 Pilot Captures Inflight Footage Of Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch

The captivating footage shows a once-in-a-lifetime view of a rocket heading to space.

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National Airlines Boeing 747 Carries A Rocket From South Korea To Brazil

The hybrid rocket stood at approximately 16.3 meters.

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Chinese Rocket Re-Entry Leads To Spanish Airspace Closure

Hundreds of flights were delayed, dozens were cancelled, and a handful were diverted after Spain closed parts of its airspace yesterday.

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ESA Begins Talks With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Fill Russian Void

Without access to Russian rockets, the European Space Agency is in a race to source alternative launchers.

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Boeing Starliner Successfully Docks At International Space Station

The passenger spacecraft succeeded over two years after its first attempt ended in failure.

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