ESA confirms second ExoMars parachute test failure
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency said Aug. 12 that another test of the parachutes that will be used on the ExoMars 2020 lander mission failed last week, putting ...…
ULA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman submit bids for national security launch procurement contract
ULA and SpaceX currently launch the bulk of U.S. national security satellites while Northrop Grumman and Blue Origin are looking to break in.
WASHINGTON — United ...…
Blue Origin files protest over ‘flawed’ Air Force launch procurement
Blue Origin filed a “pre-award” protest with the GAO, arguing that the rules set by the Air Force do not allow for a fair and open competition.
WASHINGTON — Blue ...…
NASA planning to keep BEAM module on ISS for the long haul
ATLANTA — An experimental module added to the International Space Station three years ago to test expandable module technologies has been cleared to remain on the ...…
Chinese Linkspace reaches 300 meters with launch and landing test
HELSINKI — Chinese private firm Linkspace has performed its most ambitious launch and landing test so far amid a flurry of activity in the commercial launch vehicle ...…