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28 Interestana reports mention Blue Origin, newest first. Each is summarised from the original reporting and links back to its publisher.
NASA issued a long-awaited request for proposals to the U.S. commercial space industry on Friday, soliciting the development of private space stations. The agency aims for these commercial platforms to succeed the International Space Station (ISS) as a human presence…
Starfish Space, a company established in October 2019 by former Blue Origin engineers Trevor Bennett and Austin Link, is on the cusp of releasing its Otter satellites into orbit after seven years of dedicated development.
Google is making a significant stride in its ambitious "moonshot" initiative, Project Suncatcher, with the scheduled launch of its inaugural experimental orbital AI data center satellite on October 1. This project, first unveiled last year, envisions the development of data…
Rocket Lab has formally lodged a protest with the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning NASA's recent decision to award a substantial $700 million contract for the development, launch, and operation of a Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) spacecraft to Blue…
The latest Rocket Report, Edition 9.09, details significant developments in the space launch industry, including updates on Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket, and the failure of China's Long March 6C rocket.
NASA has opted to utilize a simplified spacesuit design for its initial missions to the lunar surface, a decision made to accelerate the agency's timeline for landing humans at the South Pole of the Moon as early as 2028.
The new era of private space exploration, often dubbed the “space race,” is increasingly facing scrutiny over its environmental impact, a phenomenon termed “starwashing.” This practice involves tech companies promoting ambitious space-based solutions for Earth’s problems, such as data centers…
NASA's Artemis II mission, comprising four astronauts, recently established a new record for the farthest distance humans have ever traveled from Earth, exceeding the mark set by Apollo 13 in 1972 by approximately 4,000 miles.
Roman Chiporukha, a luxury lifestyle entrepreneur with two decades of experience, has launched SpaceVIP, a new venture focused on offering curated space tourism experiences. Chiporukha, formerly co-owner of the luxury firm Roman & Erica, gained a reputation for orchestrating highly…
Blue Origin is making significant progress in pinpointing the root cause of the catastrophic failure that destroyed its New Glenn rocket and severely damaged launch pad infrastructure at Cape Canaveral, Florida, in May 2026.
The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, a powerful launch vehicle developed by Elon Musk's aerospace company, is currently on a collision course with the Moon. This expendable component, measuring 45 feet in height and 12 feet…
Amazon filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Saturday, March 9, 2024, to establish a new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This constellation is designed to offer direct-to-device satellite services, encompassing voice, messaging, data…
Companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are pursuing plans for large-scale orbital data center constellations, a development that has prompted significant concerns from various stakeholders. These proposed constellations aim to leverage the vastness of space for data processing and storage…
Russia's aspirations to join the ranks of nations and companies achieving reusable orbital rocket technology, exemplified by SpaceX's Falcon 9, remain in development with an uncertain timeline. While China has successfully launched and recovered orbital boosters, and Japan's space agency…
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer and the oldest woman to travel into space, died on Wednesday evening at her apartment in Grapevine, Texas. She was 87 years old. Funk's death was confirmed by city councilwoman and close friend Duff O’Dell…
Blue Origin is reportedly in the process of raising $10 billion in new funding, with the space exploration company aiming for a pre-money valuation of $130 billion. The New York Times reported this fundraising effort, citing sources familiar…
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is seeking to raise $10 billion in private capital, according to a report by the DealBook newsletter on Wednesday. This fundraising effort would value the company at $130 billion.
Amazon's Project Kuiper has successfully deployed a sufficient number of satellites to commence commercial internet service. This milestone marks a significant step for Amazon's ambitious satellite internet venture, aiming to compete with established players like SpaceX's Starlink.
Amazon's Project Kuiper, a venture aimed at providing satellite broadband internet, is nearing its initial deployment phase. This initiative seeks to establish a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet services globally, directly challenging existing…
Amazon plans to launch its initial low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service later this year, marking a significant step in its Project Kuiper initiative. The company has already successfully placed nearly 400 satellites into orbit, a crucial milestone…