Flight To Space

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  First Orbital Rocket Launch from Europe Fails as Spectrum Explodes Midair

  The first-ever orbital rocket launch from European soil ended in failure as Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum crashed after liftoff from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The rocket experienced an anomaly 18 seconds into the flight, leading to a loss of control before it plummeted back to Earth and exploded. The test was conducted to gather data, and no payl...

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  SpaceX Fram2 Mission Lifts Off, First Private Flight Over Earth's Poles

  SpaceX's Fram2 mission has launched from Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in private spaceflight. Led by billionaire Chun Wang, the crew of four will spend up to five days in orbit conducting 22 scientific experiments. Their research includes studying mushroom growth in microgravity and advanced X-ray imaging of the human body. The m...

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  'Will You Return To Space On Boeing Starliner?' What NASA Astronauts Said

  NASA Crew-9 astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague spoke to the press today about the future of human space flight programme, after their recent return from the International Space Station (ISS).

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  NASA, Boeing To Start Testing Starliner For Next Flight Aimed At Early 2026

  NASA said it was moving toward certifying Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for crewed flights later this year or by early 2026 after its inaugural mission to the International Space Station was marred by a system fault.

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  First Orbital Rocket Launch from European Soil Delayed Due to Winds

  Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket was set to launch from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport but was delayed due to strong winds. The maiden flight was scheduled within a three-hour launch window on March 24. The company confirmed that both the rocket and infrastructure remain unaffected, and a new launch window is being determined. The test flight, which ...

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  NASA Plans Another Starliner Test Flight Amid Propulsion System Challenges

  NASA is considering another test flight for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner before it is used for crew rotations to the International Space Station. Reports suggest that propulsion system issues, including helium leaks and thruster failures, are still being investigated. NASA’s Steve Stich has stated that Boeing is testing new seals and propulsion c...

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  NASA Reviews Boeing Starliner’s Future Amid Technical Challenges

  Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft remains under evaluation following its troubled Crew Flight Test mission. NASA is investigating propulsion issues, including helium leaks and overheating thrusters, with testing set to take place at White Sands. Whether the next flight will carry astronauts is still undecided. NASA aims to certify Starliner for long-...

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  NASA May Require Boeing's Starliner To Fly Third Uncrewed Test

  Boeing's troubled Starliner capsule that left two NASA astronauts on the International Space Station last year may need to fly a third uncrewed test flight before it carries astronauts again, agency officials said.

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  8-Year-Old US Boy Becomes Youngest Person To Fly In Zero Gravity

  The flight was arranged by Zero-G, a company that offers zero-gravity experiences for research, astronaut training, and public enjoyment.

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  240 Flights Disrupted By Explosion Of Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship

  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the previous day's explosion of a SpaceX Starship spacecraft disrupted about 240 flights, with space debris concerns requiring more than two dozen of those planes to divert.

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  Video: Debris Over Bahamas After SpaceX Starship Explodes, Flight Ops Hit

  SpaceX's Starship spacecraft tumbled and exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, dooming an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure this year for Elon Musk's Mars rocket program.

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  SpaceX Delays Starship Flight 8 Launch After Technical Glitches

  The scheduled launch of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8 on March 3 was delayed due to last-minute technical issues. The test flight was expected to evaluate the booster recovery system and deploy four Starlink satellite models. A previous test, Flight 7, saw partial success, with the booster landing as planned but the upper stage failing due to a prop...

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  Katy Perry to Launch on Blue Origin’s First All-Female Spaceflight Mission

  Singer Katy Perry has been confirmed as part of an all-female crew set to launch into space on Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission this spring. The suborbital flight, led by Lauren Sánchez, includes professionals from science, media and aerospace. The reusable New Shepard rocket will carry the team past the Kármán line, offering minutes of weightlessn...

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  Blue Origin Completes 10th Human Spaceflight on New Shepard with Six Passengers

  Blue Origin successfully completed its 10th human spaceflight, launching six passengers aboard the New Shepard rocket from its West Texas facility. The mission, designated NS-30, lasted about 10-12 minutes, giving passengers a few moments of weightlessness. The booster and capsule safely landed, with all parachutes deploying as expected. This fligh...

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  Blue Origin NS-30 Crew Announced: Everything You Need to Know

  Blue Origin has revealed five of the six crew members for its upcoming NS-30 space tourism mission. The confirmed crew includes Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Richard Scott, and Tushar Shah. One seat remains unfilled, with the final crew member yet to be disclosed. The flight, launching from West Texas, will provide a brief suborbital...