Topic: launch cadence
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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Awaits Customer Demand for California Launch
The Department of the Air Force has authorized SpaceX to conduct up to 100 missions per year from Vandenberg Space Force Base, significantly increasing the launch rate from historical levels. Vandenberg specializes in polar orbit launches, which are crucial for Earth observation satellites and se...
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Starship's Fuel Hurdle: SpaceX's Ingenious Solution
SpaceX must overcome major logistical hurdles to achieve its high-frequency Starship launch goals, including building one Starship per day at its Texas facility and managing two launch pads. Each Starship launch requires over a million gallons of propellant, far exceeding industry norms, and curr...
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U.S. Fears China Nearing Reusable Rocket Breakthrough
The United States holds a significant advantage in space launch capability, primarily due to SpaceX's proven and mature reusable Falcon 9 rocket technology, which enables higher launch frequency and lower costs. SpaceX has achieved major milestones in reusability, with hundreds of successful boos...
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