September 19th, 2026 by me
NASA ran a scale model of SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster through the Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel at Ames, and the data feeds the software that will guide it back through the atmosphere. Dr. Eugene Tu, the center’s director, gives the first talk of the second day at Silicon Valley Space Week, on what Ames will de-risk for industry.
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September 19th, 2026 by me
On Sept. 18, 2026, industry reports confirmed that an engine turbopump anomaly detected during August ground evaluations has constrained the flight launch schedule for Europe’s Ariane 6 heavy-lift launch vehicle. […]
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September 19th, 2026 by me
On Sept. 15, 2026, satellite audio operator SiriusXM confirmed that its SXM-11 geostationary communications satellite completed in-orbit testing and entered full commercial service. Built by Intuitive Machines on its IM […]
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