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SpaceX competitor Vector raises $70 million to build more rockets
Posted in Science on 22nd Oct, 2018
by Alex Muller
Vector focuses on the use of smaller rockets to put microsatellites in orbit and make deliveries.
Lunar landscape testing ground to be built in Germany
Posted in Science on 19th Oct, 2018
by Alex Muller
To help prepare astronauts for a longer return trip, the European Space Agency (ESA) has outlined a new facility that will recreate the lunar surface as accurately as possible.
Swedish company Ovzon is the fourth client for SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches
Posted in Hardware on 18th Oct, 2018
by Alex Muller
Ovzon has agreed with SpaceX for launch of Ovzons first GEO satellite. The launch is expected no earlier than Q4 2020.
SpaceX rocket competitors get some US Air force help
Posted in Hardware on 15th Oct, 2018
by Alex Muller
The US Air Force gave out contracts for rockets Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems and United Launch Alliance to develop launch system prototypes.
SpaceX BFR will beat SLS rocket to orbit
Posted in Science on 13th Oct, 2018
by Alex Muller
The NASA auditor has just produced a report which indicates the first test flight of the first version of the SLS will likely slip badly from June 2020.