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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Rocket Report: California's New Super-Heavy Pad; 2025 in Review
Global orbital launch attempts surged 25% in 2025 to a record 329, driven overwhelmingly by the launch cadence of SpaceX and China. SpaceX set a new benchmark by launching 165 Falcon 9 rockets in 2025, solidifying U.S. leadership in space launch activity. Key industry storylines for 2026 include ...
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SpaceX Shatters Shuttle Record; India's Skyroot Aims High
This week commemorates 25 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station, highlighting global cooperation and progress in space exploration despite challenges. Skyroot Aerospace, India's first private space startup to launch a rocket, plans its first commercial satellite mi...
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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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Tory Bruno Exits as United Launch Alliance CEO in Surprise Move
Tory Bruno's unexpected resignation as ULA's CEO follows his tenure navigating intense SpaceX competition and the challenging development of the Vulcan rocket, which recently achieved certification but struggles with launch frequency. A key strategic decision under Bruno was developing the Vulcan...
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Blue Origin Unveils Ambitious New Glenn Rocket Plans
Blue Origin has announced a roadmap for New Glenn rocket upgrades, starting with the third launch in early 2026, to enhance payload capacity and launch frequency. A new super-heavy lift variant, the 9×4, will feature more engines and a larger fairing, enabling it to carry over 70 metric tons to l...
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