SpaceNews.comAndrew Jones

Orienspace’s Gravity-1 completes third solid rocket launch, delivering nine satellites from sea off Shanghai

Commercial launch provider Orienspace launched its third Gravity-1 solid rocket from waters off Shanghai, placing nine satellites into orbit. The flight marks continued cadence-building for the company’s solid-propellant, sea-based launch approach as it grows its payload delivery capability.

2026-07-22T02:42:58.061658-07:00
NASA SpaceflightEleanor Day

Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) mission from Florida on Tuesday evening. The MRV-1 vehicle, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a robotic servicing spacecraft capable of extending the life of satellites by attaching Mission Extension Pods (MEPs).

2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00
Via SatelliteMark Holmes

Arianespace Sets Date for Fourth Ariane 6 Launch This Year

By Via Satellite: Arianespace has revealed details on what will be its fourth Ariane 6 launch this year. On August 27, it will look to launch the second Meteosat Third Generation Imager satellite, MTG-I2, with a dedicated Ariane 62, the two-booster configuration of Ariane 6.

2026-07-21T14:08:17.374906-07:00