22 April 2019
Anomaly during SpaceX test could delay its first crewed flight
... unclear how this significant static fire incident will affect that test, other than to lead delays to NASA’s Commercial Crew Program... this prior to flight are the main reasons why we test. Our teams are investigating and working closely with our NASA...
23 December 2019
New launch target for SpaceX abort test
..., which although did not end up rendezvousing with the space station as scheduled, it did complete many crucial tests needed before astronauts are due to fly aboard in 2020. Both companies originally bid to have their designed...
20 May 2020
Skyrora completes first UK ground rocket test in 50 years
... of its fully integrated Skylark-L launch vehicle, an achievement that marks the country’s first ground rocket test in 50 years. The test, which was completed at the company’s mobile launch complex at Kildemorie Estate in North Scotland earlier this...
02 July 2019
Orion spacecraft's launch abort test completed successfully
... to Mars. During the approximately three-minute test, called Ascent Abort-2, a test version of the Orion crew module launched at...the 12 data recorders that were ejected during the test capsule’s descent. Analysis of the information will provide...
12 January 2021
Skyrora reveal new UK-built vehicle in live test
...the readiness of the operations team in full-scale test operations, the manufacturing teams in their ability to produce...checkpoint prior to flight readiness of the stage. Passing this test puts Skyrora one step closer to the completion of their ...
28 March 2019
India carries out first-ever anti-satellite weapon test
... “because of the risk of space debris affecting other satellites.” China received widespread global criticism for its test in 2007 when it shot down a satellite in LEO at an altitude of 800 kilometres, as the fallout of the explosion produced more...
