It wasn’t easy to find anyone outside of SpaceX clamoring for a rocket like Starship just 10 years ago. Today, the space industry can’t wait for Starship to finally deliver. With a payload capacity of ...
World Space Week 2026 has officially commenced its global observance, placing cheaper, more frequent launches and reusable rocket technology at the heart of its landmark 'Rocket Revolution' programme.
Florida’s Space Coast has spent more than six decades closely connected to American spaceflight. The region around Cape ...
Rocket launches can be scrubbed for a variety of reasons, from technical issues to foreign objects. Retired Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach recalled scrubs caused by a ballpoint pen, boats, and ...
Mike Leinbach served as the space shuttle launch director for 11 years, overseeing 37 crewed missions. Leinbach's philosophy was that his primary job was to ensure crew safety, even if it meant ...