OTD In Space - April 8: 1st Test Flight of Gemini Spacecraft

On 1964, NASA launched the first uncrewed test flight of the new Gemini spacecraft. This was the very first mission of ...
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Dream Chaser completes key tests ahead of first flight

Sierra Space performed tow tests of its Dream Chaser spaceplane at the former shuttle runway at the Kennedy Space Center. Credit: Sierra Space WASHINGTON — Sierra Space has completed key testing ...
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France Completes First Suborbital SyLEx Rocket Test Flight

France has completed the first flight test of the suborbital SyLEx sounding rocket made by ArianeGroup to give the country its first homegrown ability to launch civil and military suborbital ...
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Low-cost hypersonic rocket engine takes flight for US Air Force

Low-cost hypersonic rocket engine takes flight for US Air Force By David Szondy March 19, 2026 The test was the first flight of the Draper engine Ursa Major View 3 Images View gallery - 3 images ...