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The Starship prototype flew smoothly for 6 minutes and 42 seconds before missing its landing.

For as long as NASA has been aiming for a 2024 moon landing, it has touted that this time, unlike during the Apollo program, a woman will step on the lunar surface.

Thales Alenia Space and AVIO as co-contractor have signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of the automated reusable Space Rider transportation system, designed for deployment by the new Vega C light launcher into low Earth orbit (LEO). The total worth of the contract is EUR167 million.

ALTEC and Telespazio have signed a contract with ESA to manage the ground segment and operations for the Space Rider system. ALTEC and Telespazio will be responsible for managing the entire ground segment and subsequent mission operations and act as Co-Prime, in an integrated manner.

Isar Aerospace has raised EUR75 million (US$91 million) from investors in the biggest funding round by a European space technology startup, which it said would be enough to fund the maiden flight of its launch vehicle.

An overview of the history and accomplishments of the private space venture United Launch Alliance.

SpaceX will attempt to launch its first high-altitude Starship test flight Wednesday (Dec. 9) and you can watch it live here

SpaceX will attempt to launch its first high-altitude Starship test flight Wednesday (Dec. 9) and you can watch it live here