U.S. Space Systems Command Imagines Possibilities With Starship
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U.S. Space Systems Command is closely watching SpaceX’s launch test of the fully reusable Starship/Super Heavy launch vehicle, planned for April 20. Read the full story
Gallery: Starship Flight Test Meets Promise Of ‘Excitement Guaranteed’
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SpaceX promised its first integrated flight test of a Starship/Super Heavy vehicle would be “excitement guaranteed.” On that, it certainly delivered. After a spectacular, ground-shaking liftoff on April 20, the 40-story rocket headed out over the Gulf of Mexico. The mission ended less than 4 min. later after the stages failed to separate. See the full gallery
USAF Wants Congress To Cede Some Authority To Speed Up Acquisition
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The U.S. Air Force is losing precious time to move ahead with new programs because of Washington red tape and to change that, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has an unlikely message to Congress: Give up some of your authority. Read the full story.
Gallery: Cutting-edge Technology On Show At Space Symposium 2023
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Over 10,000 people from every sector of the global space ecosystem connect at Space Symposium each year. Commercial, government, defense, science, technology and education leaders come together to solve challenges and chart the future. See the full gallery
LM Sets Up Skunk Works-Like Fast-Track Space Unit
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Lockheed Martin Space’s newly established Ignite unit, a Skunk Works-like business development team designed to rapidly mature and progress new technologies for U.S. national defense, security and exploration customers, is ramping up activity with five internally funded pathfinder programs either already on-orbit or destined for launch within the next two years. Read the full story
Space Symposium 2023, which coincided with the launch of the SpaceX Starship, brought together the space industry in Colorado Springs, US. See all coverage of the event here.
