Commercial
Boeing Submits Spacecraft Entry for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program
Boeing has entered its CST-100 crew capsule into NASA’s Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) program.
SPACEX: Private Spacecraft Orbits Earth, Lands in Pacific
SPACEX launched its Dragon spacecraft into Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket and safely returned it to Earth.
Ariane-5 Rocket Orbit’s Two Communication Satellites
An Ariane 5 carrier rocket lifted off from the Kourou space center in French Guiana carrying a dual-satellite payload into orbit.
Senator Shelby: NEW CJS Bill Sustains Human Space Flight
The CJS bill solidifies America’s human space flight program by funding a robust heavy lift vehicle.
Ariane 5 Rocket Completes Basic Assembly
Initial assembly of the year’s third Ariane 5 launch vehicle has been completed.
Converted Russian ICBM Sends German TanDEM-X Satellite Into Space
A converted Cold War SS-18 ICBM has sent Germany’s TanDEM-X satellite into orbit.
EchoStar XV Satellite Begins Final Earth Bound Journey
EchoStar XV is a massive Direct Broadcast Satellite which will support the expansion of DISH Network’s programming.
Hylas Spacecraft Remains on Schedule for Launch
The completion of a series of important tests has brought the Hylas spacecraft one a step closer to launch.
Proton Rocket Launches BADR-5 Broadcast Satellite
The BADR-5 satellite carries 56 Ku-band transponders, 4 Ka-band transponders and has been designed to last for at least 15 years.
Senator Hutchison on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launch
“This modest success is more than a year behind schedule, and the project deadlines of other private space companies continue to slip as well.”