Commercial
Boeing Selects Atlas V Rocket for Commercial Crew Launches
The Boeing Company has selected the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket to launch its CST-100 Commercial Crew Capsule.
SPACEX Unveils Design for World’s Most Powerful Commercial Rocket
Today, Elon Musk unveiled the final specifications for the world’s largest rocket commercial rocket: the Falcon Heavy.
Soyuz Launch Site in French Guiana Ready for Maiden flight
The Soyuz site at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is now ready for its first launch.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic to Fly Scientists into Space
Virgin Galactic has signed the world’s first commercial contract to send researchers into space.
Ares I Morphs into The Liberty Launch Vehicle
ATK and Astrium are teaming up to build The Liberty Launch Vehicle. The rocket will be based on NASA’s canceled Ares I rocket.
As the Shuttle Program Ends, Kennedy Space Center Looks for New Users
Kennedy Space Center has been working to enable commercial space activities that are in line with NASA’s mission.
First West Coast Launch of America’s Largest Rocket Sends Classified Satellite Into Orbit
The largest rocket ever launched from America’s West Coast lifted off today, carrying a classified satellite for the NRO.
Final Ariane 5 Launch of 2010 Orbits Dual Satellites
The sixth and final Ariane 5 Launch of 2010 successfully orbited two commercial communications satellites.
Powerful Broadband Satellite Rides ILS Proton Rocket to Orbit
The launch of the KA-SAT broadband satellite marks the 8th ILS Proton launch of the year.
SNC’s Dream Chaser Spacecraft Drops in at NASA Dryden
A 15-percent scale model of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser spacecraft was drop tested at NASA Dryden.