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ABL Space Systems RS1 Rocket Damaged Beyond Repair Following Static Fire Test

ABL Space Systems has confirmed a significant setback for its RS1 rocket program; the rocket, intended for the company's first launch in 18 months, suffered "irrecoverable" damage in a fire following a static fire test.

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ABL Secures $15 Million Space System Command Responsive Launch Contract

Space Systems Command's Assured Access to Space (AATS) office has awarded a $15 million contract to ABL Space Systems to facilitate the demonstration of a responsive launch capability.

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ABL Space Secures $60M USSF/USAF Demo Contract

ABL Space Systems has secured a $60 million contract from the US Space Force and US Air Force.

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ABL Moves Forward after Catastrophic Failure

Following the devastating crash of the uncrewed RS1 rocket on its maiden flight, ABL has outlined probable cause of failure and plans to move forward to orbit.

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LIVE COVERAGE: ABL Space Systems RS1 Maiden Flight

ABL are targeting Monday, November 21st for the long awaited maiden flight of the companies RS1 rocket from Kodiak, Alaska. The TLP team will be providing live coverage here as engineers proceed through the launch countdown.

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