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Washington Post • Kim Bellware

Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight

Blue Origin has successfully launched and safely returned the first all-female crew aboard the New Shepard rocket. The mission featured six women, including pop star Katy Perry, reaching the edge of space and marking a milestone in space tourism and gender representation.

2025-04-14T06:44:05.736896-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches 21 Starlink Satellites, Enhancing Global Network

2025-04-13T08:04:19.518456-07:00

Spaceflight Now

SpaceX Launches Spy Satellites for US Government from Vandenberg

2025-04-11T19:28:12.206368-07:00

Space.com

Weather Delays Debut Launch of Amazon's Project Kuiper Satellites

2025-04-09T18:28:17.640232-07:00

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Via Satellite

RFA Appoints Indulis Kalnins as New Management Board Chairman Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has appointed Prof. Dr. Indulis Kalnins as the new Chairman of its Management Board, succeeding Dr. Stefan Tweraser. This leadership change comes at a critical time as RFA intensifies its efforts in Europe's competitive microlaunch market.

2025-04-14T12:43:55.815842-07:00

RFA Appoints Indulis Kalnins as New Management Board Chairman

Via Satellite

Rocket Factory Augsburg Appoints New CEO Amid UK Launch Ambitions Rocket Factory Augsburg has named Dr. Indulis Kalnins as its new CEO as the company gears up for its first vertical orbital mission launch from UK soil. This leadership change comes as Rocket Factory aims to enhance Europe's competitive position in the global satellite launch market.

2025-04-14T12:43:55.815842-07:00

Rocket Factory Augsburg Appoints New CEO Amid UK Launch Ambitions

DefenseNews.com

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives The US Space Force's Commercial Space Office is preparing to execute a pilot program focused on quick-reaction launches. This initiative aims to explore the potential of rapid satellite deployment to enhance operational readiness and response capabilities. A tabletop exercise is slated for this fall to test these strategies.

2025-04-14T08:32:04.526351-07:00

US Space Force Commercial Office to Pilot Rapid Launch Initiatives

Florida Today

Blue Origin's New Shepard Set for 62-Mile Suborbital Flight Blue Origin's New Shepard vehicle is preparing for a suborbital flight reaching 62 miles above Earth. This mission underscores the company's advancements in space tourism and reinforces its position in the competitive commercial space sector.

2025-04-14T06:44:07.021553-07:00

Blue Origin's New Shepard Set for 62-Mile Suborbital Flight

Washington Post

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Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight Blue Origin has successfully launched and safely returned the first all-female crew aboard the New Shepard rocket. The mission featured six women, including pop star Katy Perry, reaching the edge of space and marking a milestone in space tourism and gender representation.

2025-04-14T06:44:05.736896-07:00

Blue Origin's First All-Female Crew Completes New Shepard Suborbital Flight

Payload

Four Space Startups Advance in USTRI Bootcamp Four tactical response startups entered the US Tactical Response Initiative Bootcamp, focusing on delivering high-resolution imaging, advanced mission planning, and innovative satellite dispensing technologies. These startups aim to revolutionize space operations akin to maritime aircraft carrier capabilities, with potential military and civilian applications.

2025-04-14T05:41:11.112202-07:00

Four Space Startups Advance in USTRI Bootcamp

orlandosentinel.com

Space Coast Breaks Launch Record with 93 Missions in 2024 Florida's Space Coast achieved a new milestone by hosting 93 launches in 2024, up from 72 in the previous year. This record underscores the region's growing significance as a launch hub, fueled by SpaceX's accelerated cadence alongside other providers, driving further investments in infrastructure.

2025-04-14T04:51:50.342754-07:00

Space Coast Breaks Launch Record with 93 Missions in 2024

Space.com

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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at midnight, marking a record 27th booster landing. This launch underscores SpaceX’s advancement in rocket reusability and its strategic role in expanding global satellite internet coverage.

2025-04-13T22:18:36.184107-07:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing

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