Topic: payload fairing
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Japan's 5-Ton Satellite Lost After Rocket Launch Mishap
Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched a critical navigation satellite but failed during the routine separation of its payload fairing, triggering a catastrophic loss of the spacecraft. The failure, which occurred at a phase not previously identified as high-risk, resulted in the complete loss o...
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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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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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