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    Astra Space’s Rocket 3.3 successfully reached orbit early Saturday on the fourth orbital launch attempt by the small launch vehicle startup.

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    2 hours ago

    to for achieving orbit. This is a huge step towards launch of the mission expected next year. 🚀

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Second stage engine shutdown. Orbital insertion reported at 497 km. Simulated payload will remain attached to the upper stage, as planned. Fourth time is a charm for Astra.

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Stage separation after what appears to be a nominal first stage burn. Second stage ignition.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    Liftoff of Astra’s Rocket 3.3 LV0007 from Kodiak, Alaska.

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  6. 2 hours ago

    Resetting for a launch at 1:16 am EST (0616 GMT).

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  7. 3 hours ago

    Countdown holding at T-8.38. A valve is stuck open near the base of the vehicle.

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  8. 3 hours ago

    Count has resumed for a launch at 1:04 am EST (0604 GMT).

    🕑 The clock is being held at T-30.
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    7 hours ago

    Updated orbital element distribution from the COSMOS 1408 ASAT event.

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    7 hours ago

    Nominal 40 second hot fire. Alpha Stage 1 successfully completes ATP. Next stop: Vandenberg Space Force Base.

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    11 hours ago

    Commercial Spaceflight Federation Statement on Russian Anti-Satellite Test:

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    12 hours ago

    Static fire test complete – targeting Tuesday, November 23 at 10:21 p.m. PT for Falcon 9’s launch of ’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test

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  13. 16 hours ago

    Updated with comments from Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice, including: - projected 2025 first flight of crewed version of Dream Chaser - plans for a national security version of Dream Chaser with unspecified unique capabilities - doubling current workforce of 1,100 in next 18 months

    Sierra Space has raised $1.4 billion in a Series A round that values the company at $4.5 billion. It will use the funds to accelerate development of its Dream Chaser vehicle and LIFE inflatable module, both key parts of the proposed Orbital Reef station.
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    16 hours ago

    🚀Nanoracks is partnering with to provide payload services for the inaugural flight from Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first commercial spaceport. We're thrilled to be supporting Canada's growing space ecosystem. Read more:

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    18 hours ago

    Japan, Australia condemn Russia for ‘irresponsible’ anti-satellite missile test

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    19 hours ago

    Telesat goes public today! In 35 minutes we begin trading on and the . Read all about it here .

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    20 hours ago

    Today, we have turned a new page in the future of & European space: we have passed the Matoshinos Manifesto, a commitment to accelerate the use of space in ! Read my piece on the importance of the adoption of the Matosinhos Manifesto here:

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    20 hours ago

    Interest in SPAC mergers declining

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  19. 22 hours ago

    Sierra Space has raised $1.4 billion in a Series A round that values the company at $4.5 billion. It will use the funds to accelerate development of its Dream Chaser vehicle and LIFE inflatable module, both key parts of the proposed Orbital Reef station.

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    Nov 18

    Standing down. Now targeting the launch of LV0007 for Friday, Nov. 19 at 9:00pm PT (Saturday, 5:00am UTC).

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