Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) Merlin 1D engine has achieved flight qualification, a major milestone for the next generation Merlin engine. Through a 28 test qualification program, the ...

It was only about 10 days ago that the Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage failed in flight, preventing the rocket from delivering its 20 Starlink satellites into a proper orbit. Because they were released ...

A Chinese rocket launch started the week with a Chang Zheng 12 (CZ-12) launching from Commercial Launch Complex 2 (LC-2) at the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan, China. Liftoff occurred on Monday, ...

The FAA needs to sign off on SpaceX’s investigation before the Falcon 9 can fly again. The FAA needs to sign off on SpaceX’s investigation before the Falcon 9 can fly again. is a senior reporter ...

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has completed flight qualification of the Merlin 1D engine, clearing a final hurdle in the planned operational debut of the more powerful engine on the upgraded ...