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Second New Glenn launch slips toward fall as program leadership departs
A few weeks ago, the chief executive of Blue Origin, Dave Limp, convened an all-hands meeting for the more than […]
Rocket Report: The pitfalls of rideshare; China launches next Tiangong crew
This week, engineers ground-tested upgrades for Blue Origin’s New Glenn and Europe’s Ariane 6. A Long March 2F carrier rocket, […]
Reusable rockets are here, so why is NASA paying more to launch stuff to space?
• 1998: Deep Space 1 — Delta II rocket — $86 million • 1999: Mars Polar Lander — Delta II […]
Rocket Report: “No man’s land” in rocket wars; Isaacman lukewarm on SLS
China’s approach to space junk is worrisome as it begins launching its own megaconstellations. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V […]
With new contracts, SpaceX will become the US military’s top launch provider
The military’s stable of certified rockets will include Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, Vulcan, and New Glenn. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy […]
What’s behind the changed relationship between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump?
What’s behind the changed relationship between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump? Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in […]
Jeff Bezos brings Amazon work culture to Blue Origin
Bezos has steadily turned his attention to Blue Origin since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO and now joins regular business […]
Citing too much “bureaucracy,” Blue Origin to cut 10 percent of its workforce
Making difficult decisions With the cuts, Blue Origin will seek to trim its management ranks. Of the cuts, Limp said, […]
Rocket Report: Another hiccup with SpaceX upper stage; Japan’s H3 starts strong
Vast’s schedule for deploying a mini-space station in low-Earth orbit was always ambitious. A stack of 21 Starlink internet satellites […]