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Russia says it will no longer sell rocket engines to the United StatesRussia says it will no longer sell rocket engines to the United States
ULA stops selling its centerpiece Atlas V, setting path for the rocket’s retirementULA stops selling its centerpiece Atlas V, setting path for the rocket’s retirement
Once again, ULA delays launch of its rocket carrying classified spy satelliteOnce again, ULA delays launch of its rocket carrying classified spy satellite
SpaceX still pressing ahead with its Air Force lawsuit, despite winning coveted Air Force contractSpaceX still pressing ahead with its Air Force lawsuit, despite winning coveted Air Force contract
How to watch NASA launch its next rover to MarsHow to watch NASA launch its next rover to Mars
The Air Force’s mysterious X-37B spaceplane successfully launches to space on sixth missionThe Air Force’s mysterious X-37B spaceplane successfully launches to space on sixth mission
ULA targeting first launch for the US Space Force this afternoon during pandemicULA targeting first launch for the US Space Force this afternoon during pandemic
A mandate to fly NASA’s mission to Europa on a delayed rocket could cost an extra $1 billionA mandate to fly NASA’s mission to Europa on a delayed rocket could cost an extra $1 billion
Watch as ULA launches the final flight of its Delta IV Medium rocketWatch as ULA launches the final flight of its Delta IV Medium rocket
The government’s plan to update rocket launch licensing is pissing off the commercial space industryThe government’s plan to update rocket launch licensing is pissing off the commercial space industry
Moon delivery startup Astrobotic picks future Vulcan rocket to launch first lunar missionMoon delivery startup Astrobotic picks future Vulcan rocket to launch first lunar mission
Sierra Nevada picks the future Vulcan rocket to fly its mini-spaceplane to orbitSierra Nevada picks the future Vulcan rocket to fly its mini-spaceplane to orbit
How Blue Origin is trying to rework the rules of the Air Force’s coveted rocket competitionHow Blue Origin is trying to rework the rules of the Air Force’s coveted rocket competition
Blue Origin and ULA are trying to intervene in SpaceX’s lawsuit against the governmentBlue Origin and ULA are trying to intervene in SpaceX’s lawsuit against the government
Watch ULA launch one of the last single-core Delta IV rockets this eveningWatch ULA launch one of the last single-core Delta IV rockets this evening
NASA making its Moon mission commercial could signal a paradigm shift for deep-space travel

NASA has the opportunity to demonstrate a new way of exploring space — will the space agency take it?

Loren Grush
Watch ULA launch a secret satellite with its most powerful rocketWatch ULA launch a secret satellite with its most powerful rocket
Cancellations scrub out hopes for a banner day of rocket launchesCancellations scrub out hopes for a banner day of rocket launches
The Defense Department picks three companies to develop rockets for national security launchesThe Defense Department picks three companies to develop rockets for national security launches
Military’s primary launch provider picks Blue Origin’s new engine for future rocketMilitary’s primary launch provider picks Blue Origin’s new engine for future rocket
Watch the last flight of the Delta II rocket as it puts a laser-pulsing satellite into orbitWatch the last flight of the Delta II rocket as it puts a laser-pulsing satellite into orbit
ULA picks an engine for its next generation rocket — just not the main oneULA picks an engine for its next generation rocket — just not the main one
The United Launch Alliance’s rocket makers strike over their latest contract offerThe United Launch Alliance’s rocket makers strike over their latest contract offer
What it was like to watch NASA’s next Mars lander launch to spaceWhat it was like to watch NASA’s next Mars lander launch to space
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NASA’s InSight lander successfully takes off on its way to MarsNASA’s InSight lander successfully takes off on its way to Mars
A new satellite will help Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast spot storms and wildfiresA new satellite will help Alaska, Hawaii, and the West Coast spot storms and wildfires
What a government shutdown will mean for NASA and SpaceXWhat a government shutdown will mean for NASA and SpaceX
Watch an Atlas V rocket launch a missile-detecting satellite to orbitWatch an Atlas V rocket launch a missile-detecting satellite to orbit
Watch a Delta IV rocket launch a secret satellite to spaceWatch a Delta IV rocket launch a secret satellite to space
Blue Origin fires up its next big rocket engine for the first timeBlue Origin fires up its next big rocket engine for the first time
Bigelow Aerospace wants to put an inflatable space habitat in orbit around the MoonBigelow Aerospace wants to put an inflatable space habitat in orbit around the Moon
NASA is losing the race to build a better rocket

Multiple powerful rockets are coming online soon — but how do they stack up next to each other?

Loren Grush
Watch a Delta IV rocket launch a communications satellite for the military tonightWatch a Delta IV rocket launch a communications satellite for the military tonight
SpaceX wins its second Air Force launch contract, beating out the United Launch AllianceSpaceX wins its second Air Force launch contract, beating out the United Launch Alliance
Watch an Atlas V rocket launch a classified reconnaissance satellite todayWatch an Atlas V rocket launch a classified reconnaissance satellite today
Watch an Atlas V rocket launch an infrared surveillance satellite this eveningWatch an Atlas V rocket launch an infrared surveillance satellite this evening
2016: the year in space
Loren Grush
Watch ULA launch its final Atlas V rocket of 2016Watch ULA launch its final Atlas V rocket of 2016
Watch a Delta IV rocket send a military communication satellite into space tonightWatch a Delta IV rocket send a military communication satellite into space tonight
United Launch Alliance unveils website that lets you price out a rocket ‘like building a car’United Launch Alliance unveils website that lets you price out a rocket ‘like building a car’

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