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2024-05-13T15:13:48.919200-07:00
The Exploration Company Recruits Mark Kirasich from Blue Origin
In a strategic move, The Exploration Company bolsters its US operations by appointing Mark Kirasich, formerly of Blue Origin, to lead its human spaceflight initiatives.
2024-05-03T06:05:09.380116-07:00
National Space Day 2024 Celebration Launches Kids into Aerospace Adventure
SpaceKids Global initiates a competition for eight students to explore Florida's Space Coast, including visits to Blue Origin and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in celebration of National Space Day.
2024-05-02T16:05:27.845474-07:00
$2.1B Expansion Plan for Port Canaveral to Support Growing Space Launch Activity
To accommodate increasing space launch operations by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, Port Canaveral is considering a $2.1 billion infrastructure expansion.
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2024-05-16T09:34:37.480151-07:00 •
NASA's Quesst X-59 Nears First Supersonic Test Flight
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2024-05-16T06:55:08.712581-07:00 •
University of Houston Receives $5M NASA Grant for Aerospace Research Center
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2024-05-16T06:52:04.495339-07:00 •
MIT's Robotic 'SuperLimbs' Aid Moonwalkers in Recovering from Falls
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2024-05-16T06:48:30.894319-07:00 •
Concerns Raised Over Private Mission to Extend Hubble's Life, NASA Emails Reveal
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2024-05-16T06:49:04.607668-07:00 •
Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic Set New Launch Dates as SpaceX Eyes Lunar Missions
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2024-05-16T06:48:30.894319-07:00 •
Concerns Raised Over Private Mission to Extend Hubble's Life, NASA Emails Reveal
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2024-05-16T02:51:46.896967-07:00 •
AT&T Partners with AST SpaceMobile for Satellite Connectivity
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2024-05-15T07:09:56.078544-07:00 •
SpaceX Dragon Debris Discovered on Saskatchewan Farm
With Satellites
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2024-05-16T10:16:40.124565-07:00 •
SatVu Revives Thermal Imaging Constellation with 2025 Launches
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2024-05-16T06:54:48.594433-07:00 •
Unseenlabs to Launch 150-Kg Satellites Starting 2026
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2024-05-16T06:52:38.386754-07:00 •
Russia's Cosmos-2553 Allegedly an Antisatellite Weapon
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2024-05-16T06:51:16.774344-07:00 •
UCF Develops Algorithms to Enhance Spacecraft Safety
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2024-05-16T06:55:08.712581-07:00 •
University of Houston Receives $5M NASA Grant for Aerospace Research Center
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2024-05-15T08:30:12.164730-07:00 •
NASA Develops Advanced Flying Drones for Mars Exploration
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2024-05-15T00:31:28.326319-07:00 •
Voyager Space Secures NASA Contract for Mars Transit Airlock
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2024-05-14T23:05:05.433961-07:00 •
Curiosity Rover Continues Exploration of Possible Martian River Fossil
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2024-05-16T06:49:04.607668-07:00 •
Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic Set New Launch Dates as SpaceX Eyes Lunar Missions
Blue Origin plans a mission this Sunday, while Virgin Galactic aims for a suborbital flight in two weeks. Concurrently, SpaceX is opening inquiries for moon and Mars missions, signaling increased activity in the commercial space sector.
2024-05-14T11:11:20.173807-07:00 •
Blue Origin Schedules First Crewed Suborbital Flight in 21 Months for This Sunday
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin marks a new chapter in space exploration with its imminent crewed suborbital journey, resuming after a 21-month hiatus.
2024-05-13T15:13:48.919200-07:00 •
The Exploration Company Recruits Mark Kirasich from Blue Origin
In a strategic move, The Exploration Company bolsters its US operations by appointing Mark Kirasich, formerly of Blue Origin, to lead its human spaceflight initiatives.
2024-05-03T06:05:09.380116-07:00 •
National Space Day 2024 Celebration Launches Kids into Aerospace Adventure
SpaceKids Global initiates a competition for eight students to explore Florida's Space Coast, including visits to Blue Origin and NASA's Kennedy Space Center, in celebration of National Space Day.
2024-05-02T16:05:27.845474-07:00 •
$2.1B Expansion Plan for Port Canaveral to Support Growing Space Launch Activity
To accommodate increasing space launch operations by companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, Port Canaveral is considering a $2.1 billion infrastructure expansion.
2024-04-28T21:11:54.967225-07:00 •
India's First Space Tourist Eyes Future of Space Travel
Capt. Gopichand Thotakura discusses space tourism's potential, highlighting Blue Origin's sub-orbital flights and the role of ISRO and Indian aerospace startups.
2024-04-27T11:21:27.277341-07:00 •
NASA Advances Lunar Exploration with Starship and Blue Moon Cargo Variants
NASA's latest contracts and partnerships expand lunar exploration capabilities, utilizing cargo variants of Starship and Blue Moon to deliver Artemis rovers.
2024-04-25T04:38:53.233821-07:00 •
NASA's Mars Smallsat Mission Targets September Liftoff Aboard New Glenn's Maiden Flight
In a pivotal moment for both NASA and Blue Origin, the Mars smallsat mission is scheduled for a late September launch, marking the inaugural flight of the New Glenn rocket, pending vehicle readiness.
2024-04-23T13:56:04.808515-07:00 •
Firms Vie to Plan Missions to Apophis Asteroid Ahead of Earth Flyby
A diverse array of firms, including Blue Origin and innovative startups, are actively pitching mission concepts to approach the Apophis asteroid, which is anticipated to make a significant close approach to Earth in the coming five years.
2024-04-22T05:11:59.325728-07:00 •
NASA Unveils SpaceX, Blue Origin Lunar Cargo Lander Designs
Recent updates from NASA showcase detailed renderings and the developmental progress of lunar cargo landers by SpaceX and Blue Origin, moving closer to a preliminary design review.
2024-04-20T08:33:01.583652-07:00 •
UF's Prof. Rob Ferl to Conduct NASA-Funded Experiment on Blue Origin Flight
Rob Ferl, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Florida, will become the first NASA-funded academic to participate in a commercial space crew, conducting research aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket.
2024-04-18T13:02:41.992832-07:00 •
BE-4 Engines Delivery Marks Progress for ULA Vulcan Rocket
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket moves closer to certification with the arrival of the second BE-4 engine from Blue Origin at its Alabama factory.
2024-04-12T05:12:35.199054-07:00 •
Gopi Thotakura Becomes First Indian Space Tourist on Blue Origin's NS-25 Mission
Marking a significant milestone in space tourism, Gopichand Thotakura will be the first Indian to partake in a suborbital journey aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-25 mission.
2024-04-04T11:07:43.849936-07:00 •
Blue Origin's NS-25 Mission To Carry Ed Dwight, Trailblazing Black Astronaut Candidate
Marking a historic milestone, Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-25 mission will send Ed Dwight, the first-ever Black astronaut candidate, into space, highlighting the 25th flight of the New Shepard program.
2024-04-04T07:27:57.055200-07:00 •
Biden Proposes Taxing Space Firms for US Airspace Use
In a move to bolster air traffic control funding, President Biden suggests levying taxes on aerospace companies like SpaceX for utilizing American airspace for their rocket launches.
2024-04-02T05:02:48.275980-07:00 •
Blue Origin Targets 2025 for Blue Moon Lunar Landing
Blue Origin's first lunar mission, Blue Moon, is scheduled for touchdown between January/February and June/July 2025, as announced by John Couluris on 60 Minutes concerning NASA's Artemis plans.
2024-03-31T21:17:04.681642-07:00 •
Blue Origin Advances BE-4 Rocket Engine Development
Initiating a pivotal phase in space propulsion, Blue Origin continues to progress in developing the BE-4 rocket engine, spearheaded by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, targeting to revolutionize space exploration.
2024-03-30T16:48:09.729252-07:00 •
Blue Origin Prepares New Shepard for Imminent Flight Amid Key Milestones
As critical anniversaries approach, Blue Origin accelerates efforts towards its next New Shepard mission, focusing on advancing suborbital tourism despite challenges.
2024-03-27T16:20:59.627097-07:00 •
Tim Ellis's Journey from Blue Origin Intern to CEO of $4.2 Billion Relativity Aerospace
Tim Ellis, leveraging his experience as a Blue Origin intern, has catalyzed the growth of Relativity Aerospace into a noteworthy $4.2 billion entity in the aerospace sector.
2024-03-26T15:31:40.084461-07:00 •
Orbital Reef Achieves Lifesupport System Milestones for LEO Station
Blue Origin's Orbital Reef, aiming for sustainable life in space, successfully completes testing of critical life support system components, marking a significant advancement in low Earth orbit habitation.
2024-03-23T07:48:09.443714-07:00 •
Space Industry Leaders Support Senate Proposal to Extend Regulations Moratorium
Key commercial space companies SpaceX and Blue Origin rally behind a Senate bill seeking a five-year extension for the current moratorium on human space flight regulations.
2024-03-22T18:37:18.929196-07:00 •
Blue Origin Secures $130M NASA Contract for Orbital Reef Space Station
In a significant advancement for space exploration and tourism, NASA's $130 million contract with Blue Origin for the Orbital Reef project promises an advanced habitation module for space tourists and astronauts.
2024-03-20T03:06:03.012828-07:00 •
Space Industry's Hiring Race Challenges NASA's Talent Acquisition
The fierce competition for aerospace talent by SpaceX and Blue Origin, offering high salaries for young engineers, is impacting NASA's ability to recruit, with Boeing also feeling the pressure.
2024-03-19T14:57:16.632928-07:00 •
Blue Origin's Blue Ring to Showcase Capabilities in DIU-Sponsored DarkSky-1 Orbital Mission
In an upcoming Defense Innovation Unit-sponsored orbital mission, Blue Origin's Blue Ring vehicle will undergo a critical operational demonstration, solidifying its capabilities for future space endeavors.
2024-03-18T15:18:25.670990-07:00 •
Tim Collins Transitions from Amazon to Blue Origin Leadership
In a strategic move, Tim Collins shifts from Amazon's operations to a significant role at aerospace firm Blue Origin, marking a notable transition of leadership within the industry.
2024-03-14T08:58:46.378576-07:00 •
Blue Origin Sets Sights on Moon Landing, Aiming to Surpass SpaceX
Despite SpaceX's substantial lead in space exploration, Blue Origin reveals ambitious plans to dispatch an autonomous lunar spacecraft within the next 12 to 16 months.
2024-03-13T07:09:01.150278-07:00 •
Interlune Aims to Mine Helium-3 on the Moon, Eyeing Long-Discussed Space Resource
Startup Interlune announces plans to embark on a lunar venture targeting the elusive yet potent energy source, helium-3, marking a significant stride in space resource utilization.
2024-03-06T09:43:59.278996-08:00 •
Blue Origin Sets 2025 for Blue Moon Mark 1's Moon Landing
With a firm timeline, Blue Origin positions its Blue Moon Mark 1 for a 2025 uncrewed lunar landing, marking a significant strategic stride towards lunar exploration.
2024-03-04T07:11:55.327578-08:00 •
Blue Origin Accelerates Crewed Spacecraft Development
Blue Origin is intensifying its recruitment efforts, seeking professionals with experience in human spaceflight or high-performance aircraft systems.
2024-03-03T22:40:55.672062-08:00 •
Artemis Delays Threaten US Moon Landing Timeline Amid Competition with China
The U.S. ambition to precede China in returning astronauts to the moon is facing setbacks, with NASA encountering technical challenges and delays in the Artemis mission despite collaborations with SpaceX and Blue Origin.
2024-03-03T16:14:28.689593-08:00 •
NASA's Artemis Mission Faces Delays in Moon Race Against China
Concerns grow as NASA's ambitious Artemis mission to return U.S. astronauts to the moon is hampered by delays, putting the timeline to beat China to the lunar surface in jeopardy.
2024-02-28T12:16:51.333342-08:00 •
Space Force Eyes ULA and Blue Origin's Scaling Capabilities
Senior Space Force procurement official emphasizes the importance of ULA and Blue Origin's need to scale up to meet future demands.
2024-02-28T10:32:33.028590-08:00 •
Blue Origin Eyes ULA Acquisition
With ULA's potential sale on the horizon, industry insights suggest Blue Origin is poised to be the prominent buyer.
2024-02-21T14:42:58.085340-08:00 •
Blue Origin to Acquire United Launch Alliance, Enhancing Competitive Landscape Against SpaceX
The potential acquisition of United Launch Alliance by Blue Origin signals a strategic consolidation, aiming to intensify rivalry with market leader SpaceX.
2024-02-21T06:32:26.716791-08:00 •
Blue Origin Welcomes New CEO Dave Limp, Sets Speedier Business Course
Dave Limp steps in as the new CEO of Blue Origin, pledging to
2024-02-21T06:32:26.287503-08:00 •
Blue Origin's New Glenn Test Vehicle Preps with Launchpad Tanking Test
In a crucial pre-launch activity, Blue Origin's New Glenn test vehicle was transported to the launchpad for a tanking test early February, marking a significant step forward in its development.
2024-02-17T05:09:44.334811-08:00 •
Satellite Imagery Captures Blue Origin's New Glenn on KSC Launchpad
Kennedy Space Center's latest satellite images reveal Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket in an upright position, hinting at preparations for future launches.