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After 25 Years of Work, Blue Origin Stands Ready for New Glenn Debut
Blue Origin is scheduled to launch its first New Glenn rocket at 1:30 AM EST on January 8th. We recount the history of the company, its vision, and the long journey required to reach this milestone. The post After 25 Years of Work, Blue Origin Stands Ready for New Glenn Debut first appeared on AmericaSpace .
Blue Origin Achieves Orbit With New Glenn
In September of 2013, the simmering rivalry between entrepreneurs Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk reached a fever pitch. NASA’s historic Launch Complex 39A, the launch pad for Apollo 11, was no longer needed, and the agency decided to transfer it to a commercial firm. Musk’s SpaceX and Bezos’ Blue Origin both submitted proposals to renovate the hallowed site. Musk
Blue Ghost Lander Progresses Through Checkouts
Two weeks after its launch, Firefly's Blue Ghost lander is performing well. During its cruise to the Moon, the spacecraft has utilized its scientific payloads and captured imagery of Earth and a solar eclipse. The post Blue Ghost Lander Progresses Through Checkouts first appeared on AmericaSpace .
NASA Completes Mighty Solid Rocket Boosters for Artemis 2
Last week, NASA completed the Solid Rocket Boosters for Artemis 2. This article on the recent progress towards the next lunar mission features Jeff Seibert's recent photographs of these titanic rocket motors. The post NASA Completes Mighty Solid Rocket Boosters for Artemis 2 first appeared on AmericaSpace .
A Comprehensive Guide to NASA’s Simultaneous Commercial Lunar Missions
Two lunar landers from NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services will explore the Moon simultaneously during the first half of March. We break down the milestones which are expected to take place over the next three weeks. The post A Comprehensive Guide to NASA’s Simultaneous Commercial Lunar Missions first appeared on AmericaSpace .
NASA Accelerates Artemis 2 by Two Months
In a welcome turn of events, NASA announced that the schedule for the Artemis 2 mission has been accelerated by two months. Launch is now targeted for February of 2026, less than one year away. The post NASA Accelerates Artemis 2 by Two Months first appeared on AmericaSpace .
NASA’s Mission Patch Heritage Continues Through Artemis
The Artemis 2 mission patch is a bold symbol of the future of exploration. We dive into how the patch was designed, who created it, and how it will be turned into a souvenir which anyone can enjoy. The post NASA’s Mission Patch Heritage Continues Through Artemis first appeared on AmericaSpace .
Op-Ed: How NASA Could Still Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2029
Can Artemis still achieve the first crewed lunar landing of the 21st Century? Here, we present a simplified architecture which could achieve the program's goal of landing two astronauts on the Moon before 2029. The post Op-Ed: How NASA Could Still Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2029 first appeared on AmericaSpace .
Amazon Begins Project Kuiper Deployment
Over the past 3 months, Amazon Kuiper has begun deploying the 3,000 satellites in its Project Kuiper megaconstellation. Here, we present the spectacular photos from the first three launches. The post Amazon Begins Project Kuiper Deployment first appeared on AmericaSpace .
LPSC: The Past, Present, and Future of Solar System Exploration
The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) plays an unheralded role in space exploration by sharing the latest mission results with the world. We delve into the conference's history and its future as it approaches its 60th anniversary. The post LPSC: The Past, Present, and Future of Solar System Exploration first appeared on AmericaSpace .