Jul 8, 2025 ESA has announced five companies selected for the ambitious European Launcher Challenge: Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Orbex, PLD Space, and Rocket Factory Augsburg. This challenge aims to diversify and enhance Europe's launch capability through competitive innovation. We break down the rockets, tech advancements, and what's next for these promising European companies.Learn how PLD Space, MaiaSpace, Orbex, Isar Aerospace, and RFA plan to tackle ESA's challenge, upgrade their launchers, and reshape Europe's role in the global launch market.Hosted by Ryan Caton for NSF.
Jul 11, 2025This week in space traffic, we saw a relatively quiet launch schedule—but not a quiet orbit! SpaceX launched another 28 Starlink satellites, while the ISS received fresh supplies via Russia’s Progress MS-31. Over at Tiangong, Tianzhou-8 departed after 8 months in orbit.🛰 This Week:Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 10-28 from SLC-40, FloridaProgress MS-31 docks to ISS with fuel, water, and suppliesTianzhou-8 undocks from China’s space station after 8 months🚀 Coming Up Next Week:Tianzhou-9 launching to Tiangong around July 14Multiple Falcon 9 launches, including a Project Kuiper mission and possibly DH-ROR-1Eris rocket test flight from AustraliaAxiom-4 crew return aboard Dragon Grace on July 14Join Ryan Caton for a full rundown of all the movement in orbit and what to watch next week in spaceflight.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Roscosmos, CCTV, China Aerospace, SpaceX, Gilmour Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 12, 2025We explore the details of NASA's Crew-11 mission - the next crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS). Sawyer sits down with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, and JAXA's Kimiya Yui. Hear their personal stories, training experiences, and what they’re most excited about as they prepare to journey to the Space Station.Cardman was originally assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-9, however when that mission had to free up 2 seats to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams following the Starliner fiasco, she was bumped in favor of Nick Hague. Fincke has been instrumental in the development of the commercial crew program, and especially Starliner. He was the backup for the Starliner Crew Flight Test, and was at one time scheduled to fly on Starliner-1. Also - which Endeavour is the best Endeavour?🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, ULA, NASA.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 15, 2025Why is SpaceX launching Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites when they’re direct competitors? In this video, we dive into the surprising collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Amazon as 24 Kuiper satellites prepare to take flight on a Falcon 9 rocket. Despite competing in the satellite internet race with Starlink, SpaceX has a history of launching rival constellations like OneWeb and SES. Is this a strategic move, or is the market big enough for everyone? We also uncover why Amazon initially snubbed SpaceX for 92 launches with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin, only to backtrack after a shareholder lawsuit. With a tight deadline to deploy 1,618 Kuiper satellites by July 2026, can Amazon meet the challenge? 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Ancantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, SpaceX, Amazon, Business Wire, Centre Spatial Guyanais.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 17, 2025Boeing's $2.8 billion NASA Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for the Space Launch System (SLS) is making waves, but why did they share a rendered square instead of real photos? Dive into the details of the EUS, the powerhouse replacing the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for Artemis IV and beyond. Learn how the EUS, with its four RL-10C-3 engines, boosts payload capacity for Lunar Gateway missions and sustained lunar operations. We break down the recent thrust structure milestone, Boeing’s odd PR choice, and what it means for NASA’s Artemis program.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Michael Baylor, NASA, Boeing, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 18, 2025Join us for this week's Space Traffic Report, as we cover significant launches and arrivals from around the globe. Highlights include SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully deploying Israel's Dror-1 communication satellite, China's Tianzhou-9 resupplying the Tiangong Space Station, and the Axiom 4 crew returning from the International Space Station. Stay tuned to NSF for the latest space news!🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman)🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Sen.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 18, 2025 #SpaceX #Starship #salvageThe construction and salvage ship LB Jill appeared on the Port of Brownsville’s manifest, explicitly stating “To Load Rocket Parts 1 M/T,” strongly suggesting salvage operations of rocket debris from previous Starship flights. The vessel has been maintaining position near an area where rocket debris from a previous launch may have drifted due to ocean currents... Booster 13 from Starship Flight 6 seems like a strong candidate for this operation. Catch up on what we know in this quick video.🤵 Hosted by John Galloway (@Kspaceacademy).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Ancantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) and John Galloway🎥 Video from Starbase live (http://nsf.live/starbase), John Galloway, and Jack Beyer✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by John Galloway
Jul 22, 2025 VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASESpaceX's latest launch attempt at Vandenberg Space Force Base was scrubbed at T-45 seconds due to "FAA airspace concerns." The NASA TRACERS mission, aimed at studying solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, was halted not by a stray plane or boat, but by a regional power outage disrupting the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center. This left SpaceX unable to confirm a clear launch corridor. Join Ryan, as we dive into what happened and why.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, SpaceX, NASA, Google Earth, Famartin, The FAA, American Airlines.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 25, 2025 JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTERThis week, we dive into a trio of Falcon 9 launches, including Starlink Group 17-3, SES’s O3b mPOWER D satellites, and NASA's TRACERS mission, studying Earth's magnetic phenomena. Plus, a Soyuz rocket completes the Ionosfera-M constellation with a cluster of rideshares.Looking ahead, we preview upcoming Starlink launches, Europe's Vega C carrying 3D mapping and climate satellites, India's NISAR Earth observation satellite, and the highly anticipated Crew-11 mission to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour.Stay tuned for weekly updates—fast, clear, and breaking. That's BreakingSpace.Hosted by Elysia Segal for NSF.
Jul 26, 2025 #Crew11 #NASA #SpaceXCrew-11 has landed at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, gearing up for their Thursday launch to the ISS at 16:09 UTC. Arriving five days early, astronauts Oleg Platonov, Kimiya Yui, Mike Fincke, and Zena Cardman are in pre-flight quarantine, conducting a dry dress rehearsal and final preparations. Why is Fincke on Dragon instead of Starliner, and why is Cardman the last of her class to fly? Boeing’s Starliner delays hold the answers.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Sawyer Rosenstein, D Wise, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, NASA, SpaceX, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 28, 2025Three heavily damaged Raptor engines have just been delivered to SpaceX’s McGregor test site — and we’ve got questions. Are they from the wreckage of Booster 13? Or maybe from the recent explosion of Ship 36?NSF’s Sawyer Rosenstein investigates this strange development. Could these engines offer clues into Starship’s recent failures? Or are they just headed to the scrapyard?Join us as we break down the evidence, compare images, and dig into SpaceX’s possible motives. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your theory in the comments.📡 Stay updated on all things space — this is BREAKINGspace.🛰️ Footage & imagery: Jack Beyer, NSF | Flyover: Gary Blair🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein.🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
ul 30, 2025 #GilmourSpace #ErisRocket #AustralianSpaceAustralia’s first homegrown orbital rocket, Gilmour Space’s Eris, launched from Bowen Orbital Spaceport but didn’t reach orbit due to an engine failure seconds after liftoff. Regulatory delays and a fairing mishap preceded the flight, and one of the four Sirius engines faltered, causing the 30-metric-tonne rocket to lose thrust and slide off course. A second engine failure led to a slow descent and an unintended propulsive landing, with the rocket staying upright until it tipped over. Check out the footage and analysis of this dramatic test flight, and what’s next for Gilmour’s ambitious program.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Gilmour Space, @zaid_dillon.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 1, 2025 JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTERJoin us for an action-packed week of space exploration, kicking off with a Vega C launch from French Guiana on July 26th, carrying the MicroCarb satellite to map global CO2 levels and four CO3D satellites for 3D Earth observation. Meanwhile, SpaceX dominated with four Falcon 9 Starlink missions, launching 99 satellites, including a foggy liftoff from California. China’s Chang Zheng 6A and 8A rockets boosted the SatNet constellation, while a Hyperbola 1 rocket successfully returned to flight with a Kunpeng-03 satellite. India’s GSLV Mk II launched the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite for precision Earth mapping, and Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, attempted its debut but fell short after 14 seconds—though its Vegemite payload survived! Wrapping up, SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission launched to the ISS, marking the final landing at LZ-1.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab, ISRO, Gilmour Space, CCTV/CASC, CCTV/CASIC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 2, 2025Join us as we dive into why SpaceX is retiring Landing Zone-1, the historic site where Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters made 53 landings, starting with the world-first propulsive landing of an orbital-class booster in 2015. Discover the story behind the US Space Force’s decision to reclaim Launch Complex-13 for new players like Phantom Space and Vaya Space, who are developing their Daytona and DAUNTLESS rockets for launches projected in 2026-2027. Learn how Space Launch Delta 45’s new policy is reshaping the Space Coast, forcing rockets to land at their launch sites to boost efficiency and support a crowded field of operators like Blue Origin and Relativity. Stay tuned for insights on SpaceX’s next moves with Landing Zone-2 and new pads at SLC-40 and LC-39A!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, NASA, © CNES 2015, Distribution AIRBUS DS via Harry Stranger, SpaceX, Maxar, NOAA, Phantom Space, Vaya Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 5, 2025 Skyrora secures the UK’s first vertical launch licence for its Skylark L rocket at SaxaVord Spaceport! After a 3-year wait, the Scottish company is set to launch its suborbital rocket, testing innovative tech like 3D-printed engines and eco-friendly Ecosene fuel made from unrecyclable plastic waste. Using high-test peroxide (HTP) and kerosene, Skyrora XL aims to rival Rocket Lab’s Electron, carrying small satellites up to 315kg into orbit. Join us as we dive into Skyrora’s journey, from Black Arrow’s legacy to modern space innovation.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Skyrora, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Rocket Lab, Dronestock Library, Imperial War Museums.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 6, 2025 Join us as we dive into Impulse Space’s game-changing Mira spacecraft, a versatile space tug designed to revolutionize orbital logistics! Founded by SpaceX engine mastermind Tom Mueller, Impulse Space has upgraded Mira with enhanced thrusters, radiation-tolerant avionics, and deployable solar arrays, boosting its delta-v by 25% for precise payload delivery across Low Earth Orbit, MEO, GEO, and beyond. Fresh off successful LEO Express-1 and -2 missions, Mira’s next chapter includes Department of Defense demos and a GEO rideshare program, pushing the boundaries of in-space maneuverability.🔗 Article version: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/...🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, Impulse Space, SpaceX, NASA, Pexels, Firefly Aerospace.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 8, 2025 #Apollo13 #JimLovell #NASAJoin us as we honor the legacy of Apollo 13 commander James "Jim" Lovell Jr., who passed away at 97. From his early days as a Naval Academy graduate and fighter pilot to becoming a NASA astronaut, Lovell’s career was extraordinary. He flew on Gemini 7 and 12, pioneered lunar orbit on Apollo 8, and heroically led Apollo 13 through its infamous "Houston, we've had a problem" crisis after an oxygen tank explosion. Learn about his test pilot days, the first crewed space rendezvous, lunar geology, and the dramatic survival story immortalized by Ron Howard’s film starring Tom Hanks. Celebrate Lovell’s contributions to space exploration, Apollo program history, and NASA’s "successful failure."🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Chris Bergin & Ryan Caton.🎥 Video from NASA, US Navy, AndrewBuck, Sawyer Rosenstein.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 12, 2025Ever wondered what makes a Falcon Heavy truly unique? In this video, we dive into why SpaceX’s B1091 booster, used in the Kuiper-Falcon 2 mission, is technically a Falcon Heavy center core flying solo as a single-stick rocket! We’ll break down the structural differences between Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters, explore why this hasn’t happened before, and uncover how a heavier center core still got the job done. Plus, could this be SpaceX’s first successful Falcon Heavy center core recovery? Join the discussion in the comments!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, McGregor Live, SpaceX, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 16, 2025Join us for an in-depth look at SpaceX’s Starship Flight 10, targeting August 24th, 2025, as the FAA clears the way after closing the Flight 9 mishap investigation! Discover what caused Ship 35’s attitude control loss due to a methane tank diffuser failure, how SpaceX redesigned the system, and why Ship 36 exploded during pre-launch testing. We’ll dive into the rigorous testing at McGregor, Texas, updates on Booster 16 and Ship 37, and what to expect from the upcoming launch, including repeated experiments from Block 2 flights. Will SpaceX nail this mission?🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosensetein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, John Galloway, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosensetein (@thenasaman).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
