Launch

Air Force Picks Diverse Launch Providers for National Security Mission

From Sole Source to Diverse Competition: EELV Program Paved the Way

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket set for July launch

After delays, Europe's return to launch market aims for cost-effectiveness

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

How the Space Force plans to surge a commercial fleet during wartime

New program is based on the concept of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

  • Audrey Decker

SpaceX launches first batch of new spy satellites for NRO

The agency wants to quadruple the number of its satellites in orbit.

  • Audrey Decker

NASA greenlights bids for $444M facility support recompete

The aptly named COSMIC contract covers work at a pair of hubs focused on rocket engine testing and space structure manufacturing.

  • Ross Wilkers

From Tragedy to Triumph, the Story of the Soviet Soyuz Capsule

The tragic end of Soyuz 1 highlighted the risks of the early space race

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

Boeing Starliner launch delayed by valve issue on Centaur Upper Stage

The Centaur Upper Stage suffered an anomaly, but the mission is now expected to proceed in late May after repairs

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International
Exclusive

ULA has an ambitious plan to ‘reuse’ Vulcan rocket: keep it in space

The heavy-lift rocket’s upper stage might extend its service as a tug or defender.

  • Audrey Decker

Rocket Lab won’t be ready to launch its new rocket by year’s end, documents suggest

This likely means a delay for the Pentagon’s effort to boost competition for rocket launches.

  • Audrey Decker

ULA's new rocket took off. But can it challenge SpaceX?

The Vulcan Centaur isn't reusable, which makes it harder to compete on price.

  • Audrey Decker

Final launch of Delta Heavy; the era of Vulcan fast approaches

As the Delta era concludes, ULA sets its sights on the future with the Vulcan launch vehicle.

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

The flexibility of rockets: Cygnus ready for a new ride

Antares, the rocket previously used for Cygnus missions, is undergoing upgrades to replace its Russian-built engines.

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

Vulcan soars on inaugural flight, peregrine’s moon mission in doubt

New launch vehicle replaces Atlas V and Delta IV, BE-4 engine makes debut

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International

Europe needs launch capability

Ariane 6 poised for 2024 launch, panel highlights need for multiple launch sites, diverse subcontractors

  • Carter Palmer, Forecast International