Day: August 22, 2024

Dragonfly Aerospace has announced the launch of its latest range of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and ITAR-Free space components. According to the press release, these cutting-edge components have achieved Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL 9), indicating their proven reliability and performance in the most demanding space environments. Reliable and Versatile Solutions for the Global Space Industry …

Dragonfly Aerospace Unveils Advanced TRL 9 COTS and ITAR-Free Space Components. Read More »

Polaris Dawn is aiming for the first civilian spacewalk on an ambitious mission launching no earlier than Aug. 26. Four astronauts will fly to Earth orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, which will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida atop a Falcon 9 rocket. Polaris Dawn crewmembers will make the first private …

Polaris Dawn mission: Meet The Crew Taking 1st Commercial Spacewalk. Read More »

An explosion put a dramatic end to a test fire of a new rocket being developed by the German company Rocket Factory Augsburg. The explosion occurred on Monday (Aug. 19) while Rocket Factory Augsbug (RFA) was test firing the first stage of its new RFA ONE rocket. The test was meant to lay the groundwork …

Europe’s 1st Commercial Rocket By RFA Explodes On Test Stand At Scotland Spaceport. Read More »