The Boeing CST-100 Starliner will undock from the International Space Station and conduct a deorbit burn as part of its crewed test flight.

Following the deorbit burn the capsule will renter the Earth's atmosphere and land at the 'White Sands Missile Range' using its parachutes.

Boeing Starliner CFT Undocking

Spacecraft Undocking

Following its deorbit burn, the Boeing CST-100 Starliner will reenter the Earth's atmosphere and land at the White Sands Missile Range using its parachutes.

Boeing Starliner CFT Landing

Spacecraft Landing

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner will dock with the International Space Station as part of its crewed test flight.

Boeing Starliner CFT Docking

Docking

Third of six Mercury flybys of the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission before entering orbit around its destination planet in 2025.

BepiColombo Mercury Flyby

Flyby

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bangalore. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration."

Indian Space Research Organization

The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark III is a three-stage medium-lift launch vehicle developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, and is intended as a launch vehicle for crewed missions under the Indian Human Spaceflight Programme.

GSLV Mk III

A batch of 36 satellites for the OneWeb satellite constellation, which is intended to provide global Internet broadband service for individual consumers. The constellation is planned to have around 648 microsatellites (of which 60 are spares), around 150 kg each, operating in Ku-band from low Earth orbit.

OneWeb 1B

Polar Orbit

GSLV Mk III | OneWeb 18

Sriharikota, Republic of India

Satish Dhawan Space Centre Second Launch Pad

Current T-0 confirmed by official or reliable sources.

Go for Launch

The Russian Space Forces are a branch of the Russian Aerospace Forces, that provides aerospace warning, air sovereignty, and protection for Russia. Having been reestablished following August 1, 2015 merger between the Russian Air Force and the Russian Aerospace Defence Forces after a 2011 dissolving of the branch. The Russian Space Forces were originally formed on August 10, 1992 and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces.

Russian Space Forces

The Soyuz-2-1v is a Russian expendable carrier rocket. It was derived from the Soyuz-2.1b, and is a member of the R-7 family of rockets.

JSC Kuznetsov is one of th leading Russian producers of aircraft engines,liquid-propellant rocket engines as well as aero-derivative gas turbines and modular stations 

JSC Kuznetsov

NK-33 (AJ26-62) (vac)

Unknown

RD-0110R

KBKhA

RD-0124

Volga (14D64)

Progress Rocket Space Center

Soyuz 2-1v Volga

Russian reconnaissance satellite of unknown purposes, possibly in the same series as Kosmos 2551, 2555 and 2560.

EO MKA #4

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

Soyuz 2.1v | EO MKA-4 (Kosmos 25XX)

Plesetsk Cosmodrome, Russian Federation

43/4 (43R)

Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX is an American aerospace company providing cheap and reliable launch services as well as ferrying crew and cargo to and from the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew and Commercial Resupply Services program.

SpaceX

Falcon 9 is a two-stage rocket designed and manufactured by SpaceX for the reliable and safe transport of satellites and the Dragon spacecraft into orbit. The Block 5 variant is the fifth major interval aimed at improving upon the ability for rapid reusability.

Merlin 1D

Merlin 1D Vacuum

Falcon 9 Block 5

A batch of satellites for the Starlink mega-constellation - SpaceX's project for space-based Internet communication system.

Starlink Group 5-10

Low Earth Orbit

Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 5-10

Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Space Launch Complex 40

Awaiting official confirmation - current date is known with some certainty.

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New Zealand-based aerospace company, Dawn Aerospace, has received certification from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane's rocket-powered flight campaign. The Mk-II Aurora's mission is to fly twice to space in a day, demonstrating that rocket-powered systems can be as reusable as commercial aircraft.This certification is a significant step forward for the company as it allows them to operate without excluding other airspace users, integrate with existing airspace, and fly as frequently as the vehicle permits, rather than as often as they can clear the airspace.The Mk-II Aurora spaceplane holds significant commercial promise as a suborbital vehicle, with applications in earth monitoring, microgravity research, disaster management, and in-situ atmospheric measurements, providing unprecedented enhancements to weather and climate models.The Dawn Aerospace team has been designing and building the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane since 2018 and has completed 48 test flights using jet engines, validating all non-rocket systems. The team has also concluded static integrated testing of the Mk-II Aurora engine, firing it 112 times, including seven instances where it was integrated with the vehicle.With vehicle certification and integration testing completed, Dawn Aerospace is excited to announce that rocket-powered flights are set to begin within the next month. The initial flights will follow a build-up approach, reaching modest speeds and altitudes while maintaining the rapid test cadence previously demonstrated using surrogate jet engines."We are thrilled to be nearing this milestone flight campaign and look forward to sharing our learnings with the world," said Stefan Powell, CEO of Dawn Aerospace.

New Zealand-based aerospace company, Dawn Aerospace, has received certification from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane's rocket-powered flight campaign. The Mk-II Aurora's mission is to fly twice to space in a day, demonstrating that rocket-powered systems can be as reusable as commercial aircraft.

Dawn Aerospace's Spaceplane Gets Green Light for Suborbital Test Flights in New Zealand

An agreement for a United Arab Emirates (UAE) rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission has reportedly been impacted by US export control rules. A memorandum of understanding was signed in September 2022 for the UAE's Rashid II rover to fly on the Chinese lunar lander Chang’e-7 mission; However, US government’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) prohibits the sale or export of certain defense-related components, technologies, and software, may now be restricting this partnership.ITAR is designed to limit access to sensitive US made components, which restricts China's role in the global launch market and hinders cooperation. Some components developed to be ITAR-free have enabled collaboration between entities in China and Europe. China has also been providing turnkey space solutions to developing nations, offering launch services, spacecraft, and ground support, among other things, in an effort to circumvent ITAR restrictions. Netiher the UAE or China have confirmed the ending of the agreement but when confirmed, will be a major blow to China’s efforts to attract partners for its lunar exploration plans, including its construction of an International Lunar Research Station in the 2030s. The loss of the Rashid II rover means a further 10 kilograms of payload will be available on the Chang’e-7 lander.<img src="https://cdn.tlpnetwork.com/uploads/1679677876054.jpg">Chinese officials disclosed that they have narrowed down potential landing sites to Shackleton crater and the nearby Shoemaker crater at the lunar south pole, after previously considering a broader range of potential locations. The exact site for landing has yet to be determined. NASA is also considering the possibility of landing at Shackleton for the Artemis 3 mission, and there are some overlapping potential landing sites that have been identified by both China and NASA in the past.In order to support its upcoming lunar far side sample return mission, Chang'e-6, and the lunar south pole landing mission, Chang'e-7, China has planned to launch a relay satellite in 2024.

An agreement for a United Arab Emirates (UAE) rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar mission has reportedly been impacted by US export control rules. 

China Loses UAE As Lunar Mission Partner

Blue Origin has completed and released its findings from the investigation of their NS-23 in flight anomaly and abort.Blue Origin's NS-23 experienced a mishap that resulted in the loss of its NS Propulsion Module Tail 3. The New Shepard Crew Capsule escape system worked as intended, bringing the capsule and its payloads to a safe landing at Launch Site One with no damage.
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 </div>Following the incident, Blue Origin formed a Mishap Investigation Team (MIT) in line with the New Shepard Mishap Investigation Plan. The MIT was led by members of Blue Origin's Safety &amp; Mission Assurance organization and included representatives from the National Transportation Safety Board and NASA's Flight Opportunities Program and Commercial Crew Office. The investigation was conducted with FAA oversight, and the MIT stood up debris search and recovery efforts at Launch Site One immediately after the mishap. All critical flight hardware was recovered within days.The MIT determined that the direct cause of the mishap was a structural fatigue failure of the BE-3PM engine nozzle during powered flight. This was caused by operational temperatures that exceeded the expected and analyzed values of the nozzle material. Design changes made to the engine's boundary layer cooling system accounted for an increase in nozzle heating and explained the hot streaks present. Blue Origin is implementing corrective actions, including design changes to the combustion chamber and operating parameters, which have reduced engine nozzle bulk and hot-streak temperatures. Additional design changes to the nozzle have improved structural performance under thermal and dynamic loads.The Mishap Review Board (MRB), which included external non-advocate advisors, reviewed causal determinations made by the MIT and will continue to oversee the corrective action implementation. It is worth noting that no changes to crew safety system designs were recommended as a result of the investigation. Furthermore, public safety was unaffected by the mishap, and there was no danger to human life or property.Overall, Blue Origin has taken swift action to investigate the incident and implement corrective measures. With the insights gained from the investigation, the company has made design changes to ensure the safe operation of its spacecraft in the future.

Blue Origin has completed and released its findings from the investigation of their NS-23 in flight anomaly and abort.

Blue Origin Completes NS-23 Investigation, Releases Findings

NASA has announced that Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test has officially been delayed.As teams asses readiness and complete verification work, the decision has been made to move Boeing Starliner's CFT mission after Axiom Mission 2 in order to optimize station operations.AX-2 remains on scheduled to launch in early May, and a new Starliner CFT date will be shared soon.

NASA has announced that Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test has officially been delayed.

Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test Delayed

Relativity Space has made history successfully launching its Terran 1 launch vehicle for the first time.Terran 1 launched at 11:25pm EDT from SLC-16 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Its succesfully pass Max-Q, MECO, and Stage Separation before suffering a mission-ending anomaly following stage separation. While no definitive cause has been identified, the issue currently remains with a failure to ignite the Aeon-1 Vacuum engine. Despite seeing an initial attempt to light the engine, gasses began to stop flowing out of the engine bell only a few seconds after Second Engine start.<img src="https://cdn.tlpnetwork.com/uploads/1679543948362.jpeg">The launch officer called for the flight termination system to engage following the loss of control of the second stage, and the remaining debris will safely reenter and splash down safely in the Atlantic Ocean.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-theme="dark">Today’s launch proved Relativity’s 3D-printed rocket technologies that will enable our next vehicle, Terran R. We successfully made it through Max-Q, the highest stress state on our printed structures. This is the biggest proof point for our novel additive manufacturing approach.… <a href="https://t.co/9iaFVwYoqe">pic.twitter.com/9iaFVwYoqe</a>&mdash; Relativity Space (@relativityspace) <a href="https://twitter.com/relativityspace/status/1638753739128315906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Next Launch Attempt</h3>Relativity Space already has constructed and begun testing of the second flight vehicle of Terran 1.While nothing is known about the timeline for the next launch, this article will be updated with further information.

Relativity Space has made history successfully launching its Terran 1 launch vehicle for the first time.

Relativity Makes History With Maiden Terran 1 Flight, Fails To Reach Orbit

SpaceX may need to deorbit some of the first batch of larger second-generation Starlink satellites due to issues they are currently facing.After being deployed into orbits nearly 370 kilometers high, the 21 satellites known as Group 6-1 began raising their orbits a couple of days later. However, the satellites halted their orbit raising shortly after and maintained orbits at altitudes of about 380 kilometers. The International Space Station is orbiting between 415 and 420 kilometers high.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-theme="dark">Lot of new technology in Starlink V2, so we’re experiencing some issues, as expected. Some sats will be deorbited, others will be tested thoroughly before raising altitude above Space Station.&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1638616130356133888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 22, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Since March 15, the altitude of the satellites began decreasing at varying rates, with some descending more steeply than others, reaching approximately 365 kilometers. While all 21 satellites remain in orbit, this behavior has led to speculation of issues with the spacecraft.Elon Musk's tweet was the first official confirmation from SpaceX about the satellite's problems, though neither he nor the company have provided any details about the nature of these issues.Group 6-1 satellites are the first of SpaceX's "V2 Mini" version of Starlink satellites. They are considerably larger than the company's previous first-generation Starlink satellites, of which over 4,000 have been launched to date. The V2 Mini satellites come with improved phased-array antennas and use E-band frequencies for backhaul, providing four times the capacity of earlier spacecraft. They are also equipped with new, higher-performance electric thrusters that use argon instead of krypton propellant to reduce costs.Although SpaceX has not released any specific information about the V2 Mini satellites, the company's filings with the Federal Communications Commission for the second-generation constellation describe a spacecraft with a mass of 800 kilograms and a pair of solar arrays 12.8 meters long. In contrast, first-generation satellites weigh approximately 300 kilograms and have a single array eight meters long.

SpaceX may need to deorbit some of the first batch of larger second-generation Starlink satellites due to issues they are currently facing.

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