Spaceflight 🚀Dec 31, 2024

📆 2025 preview :

• #Moon 🌙 deliveries by #Astrobotic, #IntuitiveMachines and #Firefly Aerospace.
• #SPHEREx will create a map of the universe 🌌
• #ESA's 🇪🇺 #SpaceRider #spaceplane orbital test flight
• #Japan's 🇯🇵 lunar lander and micro-rover
• #Tianwen2 🇨🇳 collects samples from a #NEA ☄️
• #BepiColombo at #Mercury
• #EuropaClipper at #Mars
• #NASA’s #Lucy #asteroid flyby
• #JUICE at #Venus
https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/space-missions-coming-in-2025

• #SierraSpace #DreamChaser test mission to the #ISS https://www.planetary.org/articles/calendar-of-space-events-2025

The most exciting space missions coming in 2025

In 2025, space agencies are gearing up for some ambitious goals. Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year.

Astronomy Magazine
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Jan 16, 2025
📆 Thu Jan 16, 2025 : #NewGlenn 🚀 https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7628
📆 Thu Jan 16, 2025 : #Starship 🚀 https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7705
📆 Wed Jan 15, 2025 : #BlueGhost & #HAKUTOR https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/6794
📆 March, 2025 #GaganYaan https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/1980
📆 May, 2025 #DreamChaser https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/403
New Glenn | Blue Ring Pathfinder (Maiden Flight)

A New Glenn rocket launched with Blue Ring Pathfinder (Maiden Flight) from LC-36, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA on Thursday Jan 16, 2025 at 07:03 UTC.

Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Jan 20, 2025

Starting in 📆 2025, at least two #European 🇪🇺 launch startups (#IsarAerospace and #RocketFactory Augsburg) expect to offer more choices for both institutional and commercial customers. The field will continue to widen toward the close of the decade, with #MaiaSpace, #Latitude, #HyImpulse, #HyPrSpace, #Orbex, #PLDSpace, and #Skyrora all working toward an inaugural flight of their respective vehicles. https://europeanspaceflight.com/arianegroup-already-working-to-secure-iris2-launch-contract

#Arianespace #IRIS2 #SpaceCompany #competition #Europe

ArianeGroup Already Working to Secure IRIS2 Launch Contract

ArianeGroup is pushing to secure the launch contract for the European Union’s IRIS2 secure communications megaconstellation.

European Spaceflight
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Feb 22, 2025
#IsarAerospace is preparing for its first test flight 🚀 at #Andøya Spaceport in #Norway 🇳🇴. "All we need is the license” https://www.isaraerospace.com/press/isar-aerospace-successfully-completes-stage-1-2-static-fire-tests-final-preparations-for-test-flight-begin
Isar Aerospace successfully completes Stage 1 & 2 static fire tests – final preparations for test flight begin - Isar Aerospace

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Isar Aerospace
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Mar 15, 2025
The inaugural flight 🚀 of #Isar Aerospace’s #Spectrum rocket is scheduled to take place between 20 and 30 March 2025 from #Andøya Spaceport in Norway 🇳🇴 https://europeanspaceflight.com/inaugural-isar-aerospace-spectrum-launch-set-for-late-march/
Inaugural Isar Aerospace Spectrum Launch Set for Late March

An Andøya Space notice has revealed that the launch of the inaugural flight of the Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket is set for 20 to 30 March.

European Spaceflight
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Mar 19, 2025
#Isar Aerospace says it is planning the launch 🚀 of its #Spectrum rocket from Andøya #Spaceport on 📆 March 20 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Space-travel-Isar-Aerospace-plans-to-fly-into-space-on-Thursday-10320270.html
Space travel: Isar Aerospace plans to fly into space on Thursday

Isar Aerospace has received launch approval for its Spectrum rocket. The maiden flight is due to take place this week.

heise online
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Mar 22, 2025

First flight of #Spectrum. First orbital 🌌 flight from #Andøya 📆 Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:30 CET https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/5756

#Isar #Aerospace #Norway

Spectrum | Going Full Spectrum (Demo Flight)

Isar will launch a Spectrum rocket with Going Full Spectrum (Demo Flight) from Orbital Launch Pad, Andøya Rocket Range, Nordland, Norway.

Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Nov 15
🇩🇪 #Isar Aerospace returned to its launch facilities at the #Andøya Spaceport in #Norway 🇳🇴 and is gearing up for pre-flight testing of its #Spectrum rocket https://europeanspaceflight.com/spectrum-rocket-stages-arrive-at-launch-facility-for-second-flight/
Spectrum Rocket Stages Arrive at Launch Facility for Second Flight - European Spaceflight

Isar Aerospace has delivered the stages for the second flight of its Spectrum to its launch facilities in Norway and is gearing up for pre-flight testing.

European Spaceflight
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀Dec 31

#IsarAerospace has completed stage testing and is preparing for its second launch 🚀 from the company’s dedicated launch complex at #Andøya Space in #Norway 🇳🇴 https://isaraerospace.com/press/less-than-nine-months-after-first-test-flight-isar-aerospace-clears-final-tests-for-second-spectrum-launch

No earlier than 📆 January 17, 2026 https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7955/

Less than nine months after first test flight: Isar Aerospace clears final tests for second Spectrum launch - Isar Aerospace

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Show threadSpaceflight 🚀

Second test flight of the #Isar Spectrum launch vehicle 📆 Wednesday March 25, 2026 09:00 PM https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7955/

#IsarAerospace

Onward and Upward | Spectrum | Next Spaceflight

Isar will launch a Spectrum rocket with Onward and Upward from Orbital Launch Pad at Andøya Rocket Range, Nordland, Norway.

Mar 17 at 5:59pmWeb
Show threadSpaceflight 🚀1d ago

#Isar #Spectrum 🚀 "The launch of mission ‘Onward and Upward’ is moved to NET 📆 25 March due to ongoing strong winds in the launch area. The launch window opens at 9pm CET" https://isaraerospace.com/mission-updates-overview

#Andøya 🗺️ https://graphhopper.com/maps/?point=Andøya+Spaceport&layer=Esri+Satellite

Mission Updates - Isar Aerospace

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