Dragon Launch Escape Initiated During the launch escape test,... where SpaceX intentionally destroyed an entire rocket to prove its safety, Dragon was fed the normal launch sequence for an ISS mission. Dragon wasn’t told to escape, but its onboard autonomous flight computers noticed the loss of thrust on Falcon before the Merlin engines could even fully shut down. Once Dragon realized there was a mission critical anomaly, it instantly initiated the launch escape sequence firing all 8 SuperDraco thrusters, separating explosive bolts on the second stage, and took autonomous control of the mission, in less time than any human reaction on the ground or in the capsule could of realized. Falcon, the crew, Dragon, and the ground can all initiate an escape if required. Although this test was uncrewed (meaning nobody was on the rocket during the test), if there was a life threatening emergency that would put the mission at risk, Dragon could leave and get out of the situation immediately.show more

The Soviet Buran program developed reusable orbital spacecraft comparable... to the U.S. Space Shuttle, but with far more advanced automation. Its lone 1988 mission showcased a fully unmanned launch, orbit, and autonomous landing—an unprecedented achievement at the time. Lifted by the Energia rocket rather than onboard engines, the orbiter relied on sophisticated avionics and a unique engine-less design. Despite its technical success, the Buran program was canceled after the Cold War, and the only flown orbiter was later destroyed in a 2002 hangar collapse.show more

The widely anticipated launch of the SpaceX/NASA Crew-10 mission... from the Kennedy Space Center has been scrubbed in the last minutes before launch due to a hydraulics issue with the ground equipment. The mission was set to finally allow the return of two astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams. The two astronauts have been in space at the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months after Boeing’s Starliner was deemed too unsafe to bring them home due to issues with the thrusters and was returned to Earth uncrewed. The next launch window will likely be tomorrow, with the astronauts returning home Friday hopefully.show more

Today’s #GoogleDoodle celebrates the launch of Artemis II, the... NASA mission that will send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in over 50 years. During the approximately 10-day voyage, the crew will test the spacecraft’s systems while traveling farther into deep space than any human has gone since the Apollo program. This critical test flight brings us one step closer to a long-term return to the moon and future missions to Mars. Want to learn more? Watch NASA's Artemis II mission live on YouTube 🚀 🌕show more

During training, you visit many of the facilities that... will eventually play a role in your mission. Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A was one of them. This visit felt different. Standing at the base of the tower and looking up, I was reminded that this is the very place from which Neil Armstrong and his crewmates began their journey to the Moon. The facility has evolved over the decades and has been modernized for a new era of spaceflight, but it still carries the weight of its history. You can feel it. Then there is the elevator. Inside, there are only two buttons: Earth and Space. A simple design choice, perhaps, but one that feels remarkably profound when launch day finally arrives. What you see here is me at the top of the launch pad, with the Falcon 9 yet to make its way out. The rocket is transported to the pad horizontally and then raised to a vertical position before launch. Standing there, it was impossible not to imagine the events that would soon unfold. At this very time last year, all of this was happening in real time. Looking back now, it feels both distant and incredibly close. #shux #space #shubhanshushukla #india #axiom4show more

For the first time, the IRGC Aerospace Force has... released footage showing the mass launch of its ballistic missiles against Israel during Operation True Promise 4 in June 2025. The footage includes the launch of an Emad precision-guided ballistic missile and, notably, provides a rare look at the launcher’s control system and its operation during the missile-launch sequence. The Emad was among several types of Iranian ballistic missiles employed during Operation True Promise 4.show more

The Spectrum, the inaugural test rocket from the German... private company Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded roughly thirty seconds after liftoff at the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. This marked the first-ever launch of a carrier rocket from continental Europe. The objective of this program is to initiate satellite launches from Europe, positioning the region as a key player in the space industry. Isar Aerospace CEO Daniel Metzler commented on the launch, highlighting that the test flight exceeded their expectations and was considered a significant success. He noted that the rocket achieved a clean liftoff, maintained flight for 30 seconds, and successfully validated the company’s Flight Termination System.show more

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a C-UAS mission... over Odesa Oblast in southern Ukraine on Monday evening. The plane caught fire following the launch of an air-to-air missile at a Russian drone. The pilot managed to eject safely before the jet impacted the ground. He was transported to a medical facility.show more

SpaceX just completed back-to-back Falcon 9 launches from both... coasts in under 12 hours. Florida, then California. That was launches 20 and 21 for 2026. We're barely eight weeks into the year. Here's what the last ten days looked like. The 600th Falcon 9 flight in history. The 20th crewed Dragon mission delivering astronauts to the ISS. A booster flying its 31st mission. The second ever rocket landing in the Bahamas, resuming after a year-long environmental review. Over 50 Starlink satellites deployed across back-to-back launches. And another launch tonight. The constellation now has over 11,200 satellites launched, 9,700 in orbit, and 10 million subscribers. The FCC approved expansion to 15,000 satellites. Starlink is on pace to become one of the highest-revenue connectivity businesses on the planet. No other entity on Earth is doing anything close to this. Not governments. Not other companies. SpaceX is operating at a cadence that would have seemed impossible five years ago. This is the machine that makes everything else possible.show more

Utilising the #IAF Chinook helicopter for its airlift and... subsequent positioning at a predefined altitude and location, ISRO successfully demonstrated the autonomous landing capability of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) 'PUSHPAK' as part of its RLV-LEX 2 mission. Airlifted to an altitude of 4.5 kms, IAF Air Warriors were part of the successful mission. IAF heartily congratulates #ISRO on achieving this milestone. IAF will contribute and collaborate in future as well, for many such undertakings. #AtmanirbharBharat #HarKaamDeshKeNaamshow more

◤#DragonBallFighterZ Latest Info on Battle Hour 2026◢ Dragon Ball... Games Battle Hour 2026 will host the DRAGON BALL FighterZ MASTERS SHOWDOWN! Witness electrifying battles between seven legendary players who defined the competitive scene, plus one challenger who earns their spot by winning the Last Chance Qualifiers the day before. Look at the championship trophy that was unveiled at Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri, which was held on Jan 26th, 2026. Among the legendary players who shaped an era, who will rise and claim the title of “Strongest of All Time”? Stay tuned to find out. We look forward to seeing you in the qualifiers! ▼Check below for more details! #DBFZshow more