SpaceFlight Vol 61 No 11 – November 2019

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Requiem for a rocket
We welcome a new contributor, Don Hladiuk, who was present at the launch of the last Delta IV Medium+(4,2) to report on that historic event and to review the rocket’s flawless record.

Clear air turbulence
SpaceFlight examines the rise and rise of the expanded-capability Arianespace and the European commitment to a significant slice of the launch manifest, despite a recent failure.

Apollo 12 – the second coming
The Editor reflects on the second Moon landing conducted 50 years ago and summarises the enhanced capability it afforded.

A matter of risk
Head of Space Content for Seradata David Todd explores the challenges facing astronauts seeking cover from the insurance market.

Flights to the Outer Moons
An exciting future awaits planetologists in the search for possible organic activity on the moons of the gaseous outer giants.

REGULARS

Behind the news
Ice watch – Knocking asteroids off-course – Titan’s exploding lakes – Beware of falling rocks! – Incoming alien!

Opinion

ISS Report
9 August – 11 September 2019

Letters to the editor

Multi-media
The latest space-related books, games, videos

Satellite Digest
562 – August 2019

Society news / Diary
What’s happened/ What’s coming up

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