Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to ...
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Blue Origin unveils 70,000 kg heavy-lift rocket

Blue Origin is no longer content to play in the medium-lift league. By unveiling a super-sized New Glenn variant capable of hauling roughly 70,000 kilograms to orbit, the company is signaling that it ...

Could SpaceX Starship launch in California? Site will cater to larger rockets

Bigger and more powerful rockets could be launching in the years ahead from Vandenberg base in Southern California. Will ...
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New Glenn’s LNG engines, giant fairing, and offshore landing redefine heavy-lift

“We’re in a time where all of your heavy-lift vehicles are reaching the launch pad for the first time,” said Caleb Henry, director of research for Quilty Space. This is what is happening for New Glenn ...
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Rocket Report: Russia pledges quick fix for Soyuz launch pad; Ariane 6 aims high

Welcome to Edition 8.23 of the Rocket Report! Several new rockets made their first flights this year. Blue Origin’s New Glenn was the most notable debut, with a successful inaugural launch in January ...