Space launch technology, orbital infrastructure, and the commercial space economy
ULA forecast 20-25 launches for 2026, then revised to 18-22. With the FCC deadline moved to July 2027 and Kuiper now Amazon Leo, the arithmetic has changed.
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The 40th Small Satellite Conference runs 23-26 August at the Salt Palace. The venue change happened in 2025 — what the second year in Salt Lake City actually …
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H1 2026 launch data shows Falcon 9 on pace for a record year while Vulcan, New Glenn, Starship V3, and Neutron each hit a cadence-disrupting setback.
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SpaceX's Starship propellant transfer demo is the hardest prerequisite for a crewed lunar landing. What it must prove, and why it keeps slipping.
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The 77th International Astronautical Congress convenes in Antalya in October 2026. A preview of the debates likely to dominate its sessions and corridors.
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Artemis III became an Earth-orbit HLS test flight in February 2026, pushing the first crewed Moon landing to 2028. What the slip means for the lunar economy.
Read more →H1 2026 launch data shows Falcon 9 on pace for a record year while Vulcan, New Glenn, Starship V3, and Neutron each hit a cadence-disrupting setback.
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Starship has flown repeatedly and matured fast, but is it operational? A mid-2026 assessment of what SpaceX has demonstrated, what remains, and what the answer …
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The small satellite launch market has far more launch vehicle programs than can survive commercially. A look at which vehicles are flying, which are struggling, …
Read more →The 77th International Astronautical Congress convenes in Antalya in October 2026. A preview of the debates likely to dominate its sessions and corridors.
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FAA launch licensing, NEPA reviews, and Starship permits define the 2026 commercial space regulatory landscape. A look at where the policy debate stands.
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Artemis relies heavily on commercial partners for lunar landers, cargo delivery, and crew transport. A look at how NASA structured these partnerships and what …
Read more →ULA forecast 20-25 launches for 2026, then revised to 18-22. With the FCC deadline moved to July 2027 and Kuiper now Amazon Leo, the arithmetic has changed.
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Rocket Lab is developing Neutron, a medium-lift reusable launch vehicle. An assessment of the vehicle's design choices, timeline, and competitive positioning …
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Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission launched June 2024. NASA's decision to return the crew on Crew Dragon reshaped the commercial crew picture.
Read more →The 40th Small Satellite Conference runs 23-26 August at the Salt Palace. The venue change happened in 2025 — what the second year in Salt Lake City actually …
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SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper are competing for the global satellite broadband market. A look at where each stands, their technical approaches, …
Read more →Artemis III became an Earth-orbit HLS test flight in February 2026, pushing the first crewed Moon landing to 2028. What the slip means for the lunar economy.
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Artemis II returned humans to lunar distance for the first time since 1972. What the mission proved, what it didn't, and what's left before Artemis III.
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NASA's Lunar Gateway will require regular resupply beyond what government systems alone can provide. A look at the commercial cargo strategy and what it means …
Read more →SpaceX's Starship propellant transfer demo is the hardest prerequisite for a crewed lunar landing. What it must prove, and why it keeps slipping.
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Thermal protection systems for reusable spacecraft have evolved significantly from the Space Shuttle era. A look at modern ablative, ceramic, and metallic …
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SpaceX's Raptor and Blue Origin's BE-4 both use liquid methane. An analysis of why methane has become the preferred propellant for next-generation reusable …
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