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May 17, 2025

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[ May 16, 2025 ] SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of the year during Friday morning mission Falcon 9
[ May 14, 2025 ] Axiom Mission 4 delayed due to Dragon capsule readiness Mission Reports
[ May 14, 2025 ] SpaceX launches 475th Falcon 9 rocket to date on afternoon Starlink flight Falcon 9
[ May 14, 2025 ] Intuitive Machines’ CEO points to issues that prevented upright touchdown during IM-2 Moon landing Mission Reports
[ May 12, 2025 ] SpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB Falcon 9

FAA grants commercial launch license to Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket

December 27, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

The important test is one of final big hurdles for Blue Origin to clear before it’s ready to launch on its inaugural orbital flight. Blue Origin didn’t announce a launch date following the FAA’s announcement of its launch license approval.

Blue Origin raises its first flight worthy New Glenn into launch position ahead of final testing

November 23, 2024 Will Robinson-Smith

Blue Origin aims to launch its first mission before the end of 2024. It will carry the company’s Blue Ring technology as its primary payload.