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LandSpace's Zhuque-3 joins the growing ranks of reusable—or at least recoverable—orbital rockets. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/08/land...
LandSpace Scores First Booster Landing
The commercial company LandSpace safely landed the first stage booster of their Zhuque-3 rocket on August 19th.
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Future upgrades to Ariane 6 have been quietly shelved, according to new ESA documents. Read more from @deltadizzy.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/08/aria...
Ariane 6 Lightweight Upper Stage, Future Upgrades Cancelled
Evidence indicates that Ariane 6 upgrades have been cancelled following the 2025 ESA Ministerial Council.
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Now that SpaceX is public, the Starship program has even greater expectations to fulfill with each flight. Read more from @alejandroturnbull.space: www.spacescout.info/2026/08/star...
Starship Soars as SpaceX Looks to AI
SpaceX’s colossal Starship launch vehicle lifted off July 24th from the company’s launch facility in South Texas on its thirteenth integrated flight test.
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Northrop Grumman's Mission Robotic Vehicle is on its way to service satellites in Geostationary orbit. Read more from Scarlet: www.spacescout.info/2026/07/nort...
Northrop Launches Evolved Satellite Servicing Spacecraft
SpaceLogistics, a Northrop subsidiary, aims to expand the company’s private capabilities and commercial offerings with their newly launched Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV) and Mission Extension Pods …
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China becomes the second nation to propulsively land an orbital rocket booster with the successful flight of Long March 10B. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/07/chin...
China Launches and Catches Long March 10B
Chinarocket Co. has launched the Long March 10B rocket for the first time, safely reaching orbit and successfully “catching” the rocket’s first stage booster.
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The mission to rescue NASA's Swift Observatory is under way! Read more from Scarlet: www.spacescout.info/2026/07/need...
Need a Lift? NASA Launches Swift Rescue Mission
The LINK spacecraft aims to rendezvous, capture, and reboost NASA’s 21 year old Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
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Atlas V has flown its last conventional payload, bringing the storied rocket into its final chapter. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/07/end-...
End of an Era for Atlas V
Early in the morning of June 2nd, the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket flew in its heaviest configuration for the final time.
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope arrived in Florida last week ahead of its August launch date. Read more from Cameron: www.spacescout.info/2026/06/roma...
Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Space Coast
Under budget and ahead of schedule, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has crossed another milestone in its journey to the stars.
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The rocket for Artemis III is coming together in Florida as NASA works to improve SLS production. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/06/nasa...
NASA Prepares Next Artemis Rocket for Flight
As Artemis III kicks off, NASA continues working to streamline SLS production.
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Now that the dust has settled, where does the Artemis Program stand after Ignition? Read more from Scarlet: www.spacescout.info/2026/06/arte...
Artemis Under Ignition
Now that Ignition is under way, what does NASA seek to accomplish with Artemis, and how does the program’s vision compare to its previous roadmap?
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NASA's next Artemis crew took the stage on Tuesday, as the campaign moves towards a flight next year. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/06/meet...
Meet the Artemis III Astronauts and their Mission
NASA introduced the astronauts who will fly Artemis III next year, and provided welcome clarity about the upcoming test flight’s objectives.
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In her latest op-ed, Emily breaks down the pitfalls of fixed-price contracting in NASA programs. Read more: www.spacescout.info/2026/06/op-e...
Op-Ed: Misuse of Commercial Programs Sets NASA Up for Failure
Despite Starliner being perhaps the most visible example of a commercial program gone wrong, it is far from unique in its problems.
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Aerial photos show damage to SLC-36 this morning after Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad during a static fire attempt last night. 📸: Cameron Schwartz for Space Scout
Flight 12 was an unsteady debut for SpaceX's next-generation Starship, with new wins and familiar losses. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/05/star...
Starship V3 Debuts, with Mixed Results
Starship’s 12th flight test ended with mixed results, advancing the program in some ways and stumbling backwards in others.
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CRS-34 brings cargo and science to the Expedition 74 crew. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social : www.spacescout.info/2026/05/crs-...
CRS-34 Takes Flight
SpaceX’s 34th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station for NASA is underway, carrying 6,500 pounds of cargo to support the Expedition 74 crew.
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Experience Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgpk... Thanks to Cameron Schwartz, David Diebold, and Nickolas Wolf for capturing these videos from the launch
Experience SpaceX Falcon Heavy ViaSat-3
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SpaceX's 34th space station resupply mission for NASA launches as soon as Tuesday, May 12 @ 7:16 PM EDT. Dragon will carry 6,500 lbs of supplies to the International Space Station to support the Expedition 74 crew. Follow us or visit spacescout.info for updates!
In their latest op-ed, @casi-bev.bsky.social examines the effects of Administrator Isaacman's sweeping changes at NASA. Read more: www.spacescout.info/2026/05/op-e...
Op-Ed: Isaacman’s Actions Threaten Trust and Stability at NASA
Administrator Isaacman’s actions to date have destabilized NASA, damaged its most valued relationships, and jeopardized its future.
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The first Falcon Heavy in eighteen months carries ViaSat-3 F3 towards geostationary orbit. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/falc...
Falcon Heavy Returns with ViaSat-3 F3
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket made a rare appearance on April 29th, launching the ViaSat-3 F3 spacecraft after an eighteen-month gap in its manifest.
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@davidjdphotography.com shares his perspective on covering Artemis II from LC-34. Read more: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/sole...
Solemn Privilege – Artemis II from Launch Complex 34
David’s thoughts on Artemis II, as experienced from Launch Complex 34.
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It's up! Check out the Space Scout team's incredible photos and personal reflections on the historic launch of Artemis II!
Space Scout@spacescout.bsky.social · 4mo agoThe Space Scout team shares our unique perspective on the historic Artemis II mission. Read more from the team: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/phot...
new from @casi-bev.bsky.social for @spacescout.bsky.social on New Glenn's stumble: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/a-mi...
A Misstep on New Glenn’s Third Flight
New Glenn’s third mission achieved the first reflight of a booster, but was marred by the loss of the mission and its payload.
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Despite successfully reusing a booster, New Glenn loses a payload at a poor time for the company's plans. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/a-mi...
A Misstep on New Glenn’s Third Flight
New Glenn’s third mission achieved the first reflight of a booster, but was marred by the loss of the mission and its payload.
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The Space Scout team shares our unique perspective on the historic Artemis II mission. Read more from the team: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/phot...
Photos and Feelings from Artemis II
To commemorate Artemis II, Space Scout compiled photos and testimonials from our team members about this historic spaceflight.
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Shoutout to the OCSS suits that are a critical part of keeping the #ArtemisII crew safe today! If you haven't read my deep dive on the suits for @spacescout.bsky.social, today while you're waiting for entry is a great time to do so! www.spacescout.info/2026/04/up-c...
Up Close with the Orion Crew Survival System
Space Scout gets up close and personal with the Orion Crew Survival System suit at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Gene J. Mikulka@genejm1017.bsky.social · 4mo agoAnd CDR Reid Wiseman gave a shoutout to the folks at ESA and Airbus who constructed the European Service Module. The crew is now finishing up storage tasks and will be getting into those familiar orange ascent and re-entry suits, preparing for an 8:07:07 PM EDT splashdown in the Pacific.
After the journey of a lifetime, the crew of Artemis II are home once again. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/arte...
Artemis II Safe and Sound on Earth
After spending nine days in space, visiting the Moon for the first time in a generation, and traveling farther from home than anyone in history, the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission is safe on Ear…
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The crew of Artemis II brings us a whirlwind of science, wonder, and emotions from the Moon. Read more from @casi-bev.bsky.social: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/arte...
Artemis II Flies Around the Moon for All
On April 6th, 2026, humans visited the Moon for the first time in 54 years. Artemis II has completed its lunar flyby, achieving the literal and figurative apex of the mission as four people beheld …
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While Artemis II circles the Moon, we took a closer look at the suits keeping the astronauts safe. Read more from @alejandroturnbull.space: www.spacescout.info/2026/04/up-c...
Up Close with the Orion Crew Survival System
Space Scout gets up close and personal with the Orion Crew Survival System suit at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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The exact moment the Artemis II Orion spacecraft slipped behind the Moon and out of communications range of Earth, as seen from the Teague Auditorium at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
