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A Japanese rocket by startup Space One has exploded in spectacular fashion following a launch attempt earlier today.

Rocket Explodes Seconds After Launch

By Victor Tangermann

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit has announced that it will cut a total of 675 jobs, roughly 85 percent of its workforce, in a SEC filing today.

Richard Branson Sacks 85% of Virgin Orbit

By Victor Tangermann

Satellite delivery company Virgin Orbit just flew a Boeing 747 to a lofty height before launching a space rocket strapped to the bottom of one of its wings.

Virgin Orbit Just Launched a Rocket Strapped to the Wing of a 747

By Victor Tangermann

Alabama-based startup Aevum has unveiled a fully autonomous drone designed to release satellite-launching rockets in midair — and its an absolute monster.

This Is the World’s Biggest Drone

By Victor Tangermann

"More than 100 spacecraft have been signed up" for SpaceX's Smallsat Rideshare Program," according to the company. First launch is scheduled for next week.

More Than 100 Spacecraft Signed Up for SpaceX Rideshare Program

By Victor Tangermann

Virgin Orbit just dropped a rocket that was strapped beneath a modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet. The system could greatly reduce satellite launch costs.

Virgin Just Dropped a Massive Rocket from a Gutted Jumbo Jet

By Victor Tangermann

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Just Completed Another Successful Launch

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Just Completed Another Successful Launch

By Patrick Caughill

Conflicting Reports Follow SpaceX’s Secret Zuma Mission

Conflicting Reports Follow SpaceX’s Secret Zuma Mission

By Patrick Caughill

Russia’s Missing Satellite Was Officially Attributed to Human Error

Russia’s Missing Satellite Was Officially Attributed to Human Error

By Patrick Caughill