T+19: SpaceX’s Manifest, Flight-Proven Hardware, Blue Origin Updates, and Antares’ Engines

SpaceX has a busy manifest as they close out 2016, including SES-10 which will fly with a “flight-proven” first stage. A few bits of info have come out regarding Blue Origin’s future plans—including flying diverse payloads on New Shepard, and construction of their factory in Florda. Antares’ return-to-flight launch date is still a mystery, and I have a theory about its future engines. It’s Official: SpaceX Will Launch SES-10 With Reused Core - Main Engine Cut Off A Look at SpaceX’s Remaining 2016 Manifest - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX successfully launches JCSat-16 satellite, faces crowded end-year manifest - SpaceNews.com SpaceX to Move Post-Recovery Operations to Port Canaveral - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX Dragon 2 Parachute Drop Test - Main Engine Cut Off Blue Origin’s New Shepard as Generic Booster - Main Engine Cut Off Blue Origin's Sweet Spot: An Untapped Suborbital Market for Private Spaceflight Blue Origin Pours Concrete For Rocket Factory At Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration Park | Orbital ATK Conducts Test of Antares First Stage - Orbital ATK News Room Antares Hot Fire Test - May 31, 2016 - YouTube Orbital Sciences Orders RD-181 Engines for Antares Rocket Orbital Sues ULA, Seeks RD-180 Engines, $515 Million in Damages - SpaceNews.com Launch Schedule – Spaceflight Now Email feedback to [email protected] Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon