Conflict at Kerem Shalom border crossing

Hamas fired rockets at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, prompting the IDF to intercept the launches. The Biden administration urged Israel to reopen the crossing for humanitarian aid despite the threats. Reports of sporadic mortar fire at a humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza have also surfaced.

Russia's Angara-A5 Rocket Test Launch

Russia successfully test-launched a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex after two previous aborted attempts. The rocket is part of the Angara family developed to replace Soviet-designed Proton rockets.

Rocket Launch Failures by Space One and Russia

Space One launched a rocket that exploded seconds into its ascent, Japan's first-ever private firm to put a satellite into orbit. Russia's second attempt to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex was also aborted. The launch was to be the fourth for the Angara-A5 rocket, which has been developed to replace the Soviet-designed Proton rockets.

SpaceX Starship Third Test Flight

SpaceX is set to launch the third test flight of its giant rocket, Starship, with upgrades and changes in procedures. The rocket is expected to carry humans to the moon and Mars, with the ultimate goal of reducing the cost of space travel. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at around 8AM ET.

Rocket Launch Failure

A rocket from Space One, a Tokyo-based startup, exploded shortly after takeoff during its inaugural launch, missing the opportunity to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite into orbit.

Rocket attack in Israel

Rocket hits residential building in northern Israel after Hamas launches missiles from southern Lebanon

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket

Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos' rocket company, is preparing to launch its new big rocket named New Glenn, which is capable of lugging about 100,000 pounds into low-Earth orbit. Blue Origin aims to compete with SpaceX and hopes to increase its launch rate significantly in the coming years.