SpaceX is preparing for Starship Flight 15 and its first attempt to catch both the booster and ship at Starbase. Meanwhile, NASA has selected SpaceX to deliver Starlink satellites to lunar orbit, and Blue Origin has unveiled a new engine and third stage for New Glenn.
This Week in Spaceflight, we break down Flight 15’s planned mission profile, its extended orbital coast, and the decisions that will determine whether Starship returns for a catch attempt. We also explore NASA’s Moon Base announcements, including lunar communications networks, CLPS 2.0, and the nuclear-powered PROMISE rover.
Plus, Stoke Space expands its launch facilities, AST SpaceMobile announces its own reusable rocket, China outlines its astronaut Moon landing plans, and scientists investigate evidence of possible ongoing volcanic activity on Mars.
Also in this episode:
• Blue Origin’s Northstar engine and Glenn Stage 3
• ULA brings fairing and composite production in-house
• Starfish Space’s Otter spacecraft failure
• ESCAPADE begins its journey to Mars
• Rocket Lab prepares for Electron’s 100th launch
• Launch highlights and the missions coming next
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🖋️ Written by Martijn Luinstra, Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera and Eleanor Day.
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