Relativity Space shelves Terran 1 rocket, focuses on bigger, reusable Terran R

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to venture to space. At 9:07 A.M. Moscow Time, his rocket (a converted R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile) roared to life before climbing toward the heavens. “Poyekhali!” Gagarin shrieked, which translates to "Let's go!"

Space Force to propose plan to acquire high-capacity satellite communications