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 by Staff Writers Moscow (Sputnik) May 21, 2018
Russia may renew launches of the Voevoda (NATO reporting name Satan) intercontinental ballistic missiles to place spacecraft into orbit, a source in the Russian space industry told Sputnik. In March, then-Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said that Russia's space industry was ready to use Satan missiles that will then be replaced with Sarmat missiles. "The issue of use of decommissioned RS-20V [NATO reporting name SS-18 Satan] missiles in line with the conversion launches program is being considered," the source said, adding that the RS-20B modification will not be used for launching satellites. Currently Russia has 46 RS-20V missiles and some 11 RS-20B missiles. Earlier, another source familiar with the matter told Sputnik that Russia considered launching satellites using adapted out-of-service Topol intercontinental ballistic missiles. Source: Sputnik News
SpaceX postpones next-gen rocket launch Tampa (AFP) May 10, 2018 With less than a minute before launch Thursday, SpaceX aborted the liftoff of its new Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket, which the California-based company promises to be more powerful and easier to re-use. The next launch opportunity at Cape Canaveral, Florida opens Friday, with a slightly more than two-hour window starting at opening at 4:14 pm (2014 GMT) and ending at 6:21 pm. "The vehicle and payload are in good health," said a SpaceX spokesman. The company later tweeted: "Standing down today due ... read more
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