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Space Force's Victus Satellite Program to Enhance Tactical Response

The US Space Force's Tactical Responsive Space (TacRS) program is set to redefine operational tactics with the rapid-launch Victus satellite initiative. Col. Bryon McClain highlighted future operational missions to expand beyond current space domain awareness capabilities, signifying strategic advancements in rapid deployment and satellite utilization.

2025-04-16T10:40:11.551678-07:00

Washington Post

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

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

Space.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Achieves Milestone with 27th Booster Landing

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

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Ars Technica

Space Force's Atlas V Launch Faces Unexplained Delays The US Space Force has delayed an Atlas V rocket launch, citing undisclosed reasons. The unexpected postponement raises questions about the launch readiness and transparency within the Space Force, potentially impacting military and commercial partnerships reliant on timely launch schedules.

2025-04-17T17:49:33.980646-07:00

Space Force's Atlas V Launch Faces Unexplained Delays

Reuters

Bahamas Halts SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings for Environmental Review In response to growing environmental concerns, the government of the Bahamas has suspended all SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket landings until a comprehensive post-launch investigation is conducted. This decision highlights the rising scrutiny on rocket landings' environmental impacts in oceanic regions.

2025-04-17T17:15:31.344816-07:00

Bahamas Halts SpaceX Falcon 9 Landings for Environmental Review

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Cape Canaveral Sees Surge in Launch Preparations with New Glenn and Starship Developments Cape Canaveral's launch sites are witnessing heightened activity as SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn prepare for significant launches. This bustling environment highlights the growing demand for advanced launch capabilities and the region's pivotal role in space exploration.

2025-04-17T13:57:13.098097-07:00

Cape Canaveral Sees Surge in Launch Preparations with New Glenn and Starship Developments

Space Intel Report

Ariane 6 Production Faces Challenges Ahead of Upcoming Missions ArianeGroup is encountering difficulties in scaling production for the Ariane 6 rocket, despite successful initial flights. As the European launch sector seeks to enhance its competitiveness, addressing these ramp-up challenges is critical to fulfilling increasing launch demands and sustaining future missions.

2025-04-17T11:29:32.786009-07:00

Ariane 6 Production Faces Challenges Ahead of Upcoming Missions

NASA

NASA Successfully Launches Super Pressure Balloon from New Zealand NASA's first super pressure balloon of its 2025 New Zealand campaign lifted off from Wānaka Airport, aiming for a float duration of over 100 days. The balloon, with a volume of 18.8 million cubic feet, reached its designated altitude soon after the launch.

2025-04-16T20:00:15.064024-07:00

NASA Successfully Launches Super Pressure Balloon from New Zealand

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Space Force's Victus Satellite Program to Enhance Tactical Response The US Space Force's Tactical Responsive Space (TacRS) program is set to redefine operational tactics with the rapid-launch Victus satellite initiative. Col. Bryon McClain highlighted future operational missions to expand beyond current space domain awareness capabilities, signifying strategic advancements in rapid deployment and satellite utilization.

2025-04-16T10:40:11.551678-07:00

Space Force's Victus Satellite Program to Enhance Tactical Response

Spaceflight Now

Northrop Grumman Set to Launch Minotaur 4 for NROL-174 Mission Northrop Grumman is gearing up for the first launch of a Minotaur 4 rocket from California in 14 years, targeting liftoff from Space Launch Complex 8 for the NROL-174 mission. This launch, scheduled for 12:33 p.m. PDT, plays a critical role in the Rocket Systems Launch Program, focused on the small launch market.

2025-04-16T08:16:15.327871-07:00

Northrop Grumman Set to Launch Minotaur 4 for NROL-174 Mission

rocketcitynow.com

NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Undergoes Key Thermal Vacuum Testing Pre-Launch NASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) has commenced thermal vacuum testing at Marshall Space Flight Center. This testing simulates the harsh space environment to ensure the spacecraft's resilience, as it prepares for a critical mission exploring solar wind patterns and boundary regions of the heliosphere.

2025-04-15T12:25:34.454340-07:00

NASA's IMAP Spacecraft Undergoes Key Thermal Vacuum Testing Pre-Launch

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