Japan launches a navigation satellite on a new flagship rocket for an improved positioning system
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 21 new Starlink satellites
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Details on Blue Origin's launch of its New Glenn rocket
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Blue Origin Scrubs New Glenn Rocket’s Debut Launch
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SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know
Robotic vehicles from Firefly Aerospace of Texas and Ispace of Japan parted ways early Wednesday after being launched on the same SpaceX rocket. Both are aiming for the lunar surface.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Blue Origin Scraps New Rocket Debut Launch Due to Tech Trouble
Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off the first launch of its massive New Glenn rocket in the final minutes of its countdown.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Bezos' Blue Origin stands down on debut launch of New Glenn rocket
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin called off the inaugural launch of its key New Glenn rocket following last-minute issues on the vehicle.CNBC - Jan. 13 -
Blue Origin postpones first launch of its massive new rocket
Blue Origin called off the debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket due to technical trouble. The Jeff Bezos-founded company didn't set a new launch date.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Blue Origin to launch New Glenn rocket after 10 years of development
Space company Blue Orbit will be launching its New Glenn rocket on Sunday after more than 10 years of development. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more.CBS News - Jan. 10
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