International Rocket Launches

After nearly two decades, NASA's next-generation spacesuits remain incomplete. Today, the Agency continues to face delays and is reliant on Axiom Space to develop both the Artemis lunar suits and updated ISS suits. Read our new report to learn more: go.nasa.gov/4cGjdRT

I am hesitant to get ahead of a proper data review, but I understand the space community’s curiosity, especially when imagery can give the impression of a problem. As you would expect, engineers were eager to inspect the heat shield, starting with diver imagery shortly after splashdown and continuing with the review aboard the ship. No unexpected conditions were observed. I suspect when the images are released, it will be pretty obvious the stark difference between Artemis I and Artemis II head shield performance. As to the question specifically, the discoloration was not liberated material. The white color observed corresponds to the compression pad area and is consistent with the local geometry, AVCOAT byproducts, and transitional heating environments. We observed this behavior in arc jet testing and expected it in this compression pad area. We will complete a full data review across all systems, including the thermal protection system, and make the results publicly available.

Anyone else remember when NASA was staffed by competent people focused on mission, not on “owning the libs?” Hopefully one day adults will staff the Federal Government again.

I’m stepping back from posting here. Watching the Artemis program be dismantled, combined with the current US political climate, has made space Twitter pretty draining and I’m not enjoying engaging with it anymore. I’ll still be on YouTube, just won’t be active here.

Wenchang Commercial is preparing the methane loading system for the coming CZ-10B

According to the Wenchang travel agency. CZ-10B may plan to launch at 19 April.

Report criticizes delays in Artemis lunar lander development spacenews.com/report-critici…

HEO (@heospace) has imaged @AST_SpaceMobile 's Bluebird 6 satellite in orbit. It looks significantly different from the illustrations on AST Space Mobile's website. x.com/heospace/statu…

Sharing a couple photos of our GS2s in build and getting their final touches inside our Rocket Park Factory. It's getting a little crowded, but that's exactly the point, manufacturing rate matters.

Because you asked, here is another shot of our GS2-5 hotfire test at LC-36. This is from our drone, giving us this new view.

We hot fired New Glenn’s GS2 serial number five last night, with the BE-3U engines ramping up to 175K of thrust. Love seeing the continuous flow of GS2s on the Space Coast!

Introducing our latest X-Plane, the X-76! ⚡ Part of a joint effort with @USSOCOM on the SPRINT program, this experimental aircraft is being built by @BellFlight to demonstrate runway-independent, high-speed flight.

Having an impact on the effort to protect Earth: In 2022, NASA's DART mission tested a technique for deflecting a hazardous asteroid by impacting tiny Dimorphos. Now, new research reveals that DART also changed the orbit of its larger companion, Didymos. go.nasa.gov/3MYP5Ix

NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage spacenews.com/nasa-selects-c…

NASA contract confirms selection of ULA’s Centaur 5 as new upper stage for the SLS rocket Full story: spaceflightnow.com/2026/03/07/nas… Image: United Launch Alliance (2023)

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INNOSPACE Expands Launch Footprint into North America! INNOSPACE has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Maritime Launch Services Ltd.(@maritimelaunch) to assess the feasibility of operating the HANBIT launch vehicle at Spaceport Nova Scotia, a commercial orbital launch facility in Canada. 🌎 Why North America? • A core market for global small satellite demand • Strategic location along the Atlantic corridor • Expanded access to international customers Following launch site agreements in Brazil, Australia, and Europe, this expansion into North America further strengthens INNOSPACE’s geographically diversified launch network and enhances its competitiveness in the global commercial launch market. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4shuWfG #LaunchServices #SmallSatellite #SmallSat #CommercialLaunch #NorthAmerica

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Following the discovery of a helium flow issue with the Artemis II rocket, engineers have determined the issue and made repairs. NASA is preparing to roll the vehicle out to the launch pad in the coming weeks ahead of a potential launch in April. go.nasa.gov/3MJeGVP

Roscosmos reported that the maintenance cabin of Pad 31 Baikonur has been restored. The most difficult task was the installation of some cabin elements (19 meters long, weight of about 17 tons), which were installed through the flame trench: t.me/roscosmos_gk/1…