Topic: launch preparation
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Blue Ignites Second New Glenn Rocket in Final Pre-Launch Test
Blue Origin successfully conducted a static fire test of the New Glenn rocket's seven BE-4 engines, a key milestone before its next mission, achieving nearly 3.9 million pounds of thrust. The test included simulating engine shutdowns to replicate landing conditions, aiming to recover the first st...
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NASA's Moon Rocket Arrives at Final Stop Before Launch
The Orion spacecraft has arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building for final stacking onto its rocket, targeting a February launch for the Artemis II mission. This mission will carry four astronauts on a historic ten-day lunar voyage, the first crewed trip to the Moon's vicinity...
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UAE's Rashid Rover 2 Set for 2026 Moon Mission
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has completed development and testing of the Rashid Rover 2, which is now heading to the U.S. for further preparations with Firefly Aerospace ahead of its 2026 launch to the Moon's far side. This mission is supported by a strategic partnership with Firefly Aer...
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SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster Passes Crucial Cryoproof Test
The upgraded Super Heavy V3 booster successfully passed a critical cryogenic proof test, validating its structural integrity and redesigned propellant systems after a previous test failure. The multi-day test at a Texas facility involved loading the booster with super-chilled liquid nitrogen to s...
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