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Month: August 2022

After 2 Canaveral failures, Astra Space kills rocket, leaves NASA hurricane satellites without a ride

After 2 Canaveral failures, Astra Space kills rocket, leaves NASA hurricane satellites without a ride

After going 0-for-2 from the Space Coast with its Rocket 3 design, Astra Space is shelving the model to focus on its future larger rocket plans, but that decision could mean NASA has to hunt for a new ride for its remaining hurricane-tracking satellites that Astra was supposed to launch.

Northrop Grumman teams with Firefly to solve Russian rocket engine problem for Antares

Northrop Grumman teams with Firefly to solve Russian rocket engine problem for Antares

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the uncertain supply of rocket parts from both countries put the future of Northrop Grumman resupply missions to the International Space Station in question. A future solution was announced Monday as Northrop Grumman said it would partner with Firefly Aerospace to create an American-made upgrade to the Antares rocket.