Source: Washington Post, Spaceflightnow Orbital Sciences Corporation is expected to attempt another hotfire test of the Antares rocket first stage this evening. The test, which will not be broadcast live, should run for 29 seconds, and will come after a full fuel loading and countdown, will allow the company to verify the interaction with ground systems at the Mid-Atlantic […]
With SpaceX scheduled to launch their third mission to the International Space Station, which will be the second under the Commercial Resupply Services Contract on March 1st, Orbital Sciences is hoping to complete a hot firing test of the Antares booster first stage “before the end of February.” OSC’s previous hot fire attempt on February 13 was terminated […]
SpaceX and Israel’s Space Communication Ltd., Spacecom, announced late yesterday that it has won a launch order for Spacecom’s AMOS- 6 communications satellite. The launch of the 5 ton satellite to geosynchronous orbit is slated to be conducted in 2015 aboard a Falcon 9 out of Cape Canaveral. It will replace the AMOS- 2 satellite, which is scheduled to be retired in 2016. Unlike […]
As spaceship Earth embarks on another trip around the Sun, it’s an appropriate occasion to take a look ahead at the New Year and consider what developments might take place which could change the fundamental cost basis of reaching orbit. Suborbital Space: After seemingly endless delays, 2013 is poised to be the breakout year for the reusable suborbital launch industry. (but […]
After a replacement fueling block from Russia arrived by air on Saturday, the Korean Aerospace Research Institute has set Nov. 29th as the new tentative launch date for its NARO rocket. If all goes as planned, liftoff will occur at 4:00 PM local time. This will mark the third and final flight for the NARO, or KSLV-3 as it is formally designated, and the end […]
Update: After being scrubbed Friday due to high upper level winds, the Ariane V is looking for better conditions today for a second launch attempt. Previous post: The European Ariane V launch vehicle is scheduled for liftoff from French Guiana during a launch window beginning at 3:05 PM CST. The dual manifested mission will boost two […]
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