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Since sts-133 was delayed to 2011, this paragraph no longer has place in 2010 in spaceflight. I'm copying it here in case somebody wants to add an introduction in 2011 similar to the one existing in 2010. RubenGarciaHernandez (talk) 22:30, 3 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Space Shuttle Discovery will launch on 17 December to begin STS-133, its final mission. It will deliver the Leonardo module, a former MPLM, which was converted to become the Permanent Multipurpose Module, and an EXPRESS Logistics Carrier to the ISS. STS-133 was to be followed by Endeavour flying STS-134, which will be the final flight of the Space Shuttle, but due to schedule slips, that mission was delayed to February 2011 along with the retirement of the Space Shuttle.
Surely HIIB (15:29 JST) should be listed before Delta 4H (21:08 UT) on Thursday? 94.30.84.71 (talk) 13:49, 18 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not very familiar with the Zenit version naming scheme, but there is some confusion with the names. The article says Zenit-3F, while:
My guess is that Zenit-2SB would be the best choice. I don't see Zenit-3F mentioned in any sources. Nanobear (talk) 22:40, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]
I think the type and rocket family summary tables are more confusing than they are informative. They are also full of original research. For example, the type of Rokot is said to be UR-100, while "type" of Taurus XL is just Taurus. Rokot is very different from the UR-100 missile (only the 2 first stages have been derived from the SS-19.) By the same logic, why don't we list the "type" of Taurus XL as LGM-118 Peacekeeper, since the first stage is the same? Also, does the industry really consider both Rokot and Proton-M part of a (supposed) Universal Rocket "family"? What is the source this, or this just original research? In fact, where are the cites for any of these type/launch family associations? For example, in last year's table Shavit was listed as belonging to the Jericho "family", yet the Shavit article only says that it is based on the Jericho II, but says nothing about the existence of a presumed "Jericho rocket family". Also, what's the definition of a "family" or is just a term invented by Wikipedia editors? As you can see, these tables are full of pitfalls and I'd like to propose removing them unless refs are provided for each these "type" and "family" associations. Nanobear (talk) 14:23, 4 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Didn't the payload fall back to earth after not reaching orbit? Why do the payloads have a status of "in orbit"? user:mnw2000 01:02, 6 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
The second Russian spacewalk of 2011 is listed as having done nothing. Both US spacewalks are listed as having done the same things. 94.30.84.71 (talk) 15:31, 6 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Hey folks, I just moved the 'next' Soyuz launch to its correct launch date of 7 May, and realised just how out of date the article already is; for instance, the Compass launches are still listed under February, and just compare the Russian launches with the latest list here. I don't want to fiddle around with the table too much for fear of breaking it, but it BADLY needs an update run. This is also making it difficult to keep Portal:Spaceflight/Next launch up to date. Colds7ream (talk) 18:07, 12 March 2011 (UTC) Kavoshgar-4 seems to be missing as well.[1]RubenGarciaHernandez (talk) 16:35, 22 March 2011 (UTC) The TEXUS49 from 29 march is also missing.[2]RubenGarciaHernandez (talk) 19:11, 30 March 2011 (UTC). Rassad 1 also missing. I'll try to add it when I have time[3]RubenGarciaHernandez (talk) 07:19, 16 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks!. I think SJ-11-03 is missing[4]RubenGarciaHernandez (talk) 21:30, 7 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Acutually, it is on a escape course to Jupiter, so should we have another category called "In Escape Trajectory"? user:mnw2000 21:19, 8 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Why is the Falcon HTV-2 launch of 8/11 not on this list. I know it is not an orbital flight, but it is using a rocket to deliver the payload (HTV-2). And we have had sub-orbital flights listed before. user:mnw2000 13:52, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Should test flights such as that of the Blue Origin's New Shepard SSTO be cited in this article? It was a planned sub-orbital flight, but this article has included such flights before. Reference to these flight can be found here:
user:mnw2000 13:15, 3 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]
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Which Flag should be next to Airanespace in this article. Seems like it is the French Flag, but isn't this a pan European Agency? Shouldn't it be the EU flag? (The location of the launches is on French territory, but that is another section of the matrix.) user:mnw2000 16:48, 21 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Perhaps some info about Fobos Grunt should be added to the intro paragraph. Even though it failed, it did mark the return of the Russians to interplanetary exploration after a long hiatus. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.245.252.126 (talk) 03:55, 29 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]
This is the first year in which the number of Chinese launches exceeded those of the US (source: http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1112/01longmarch/). This could be considered a significant development and IMO something about this should be added to the intro paragraph. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.245.252.126 (talk) 04:00, 29 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]
Am I right that these four flights hasn't took place? If so, when are they currently scheduled?
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Galactic Penguin SST (talk) 16:28, 1 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
None of them have launched. The Terrier-Malmute is scheduled for launch this month,[1] MASER is now scheduled for February,[2] SHEFEX is scheduled for March.[3] MAPHEUS hasn't been rescheduled yet. --W. D. Graham (previously GW) 18:00, 1 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Wow thank you! I have accidentally deleted several planned sub-orbital launches that slipped into various times in 2012 some time ago. They are now in the dump. Galactic Penguin SST (talk) 02:52, 2 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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I've now nominated this article to be a Featured List. Any comments/suggestions would be most welcome. — Michaelmas1957 (talk) 12:32, 24 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Like voyager 1 which already leave solar system...124.83.59.68 (talk) 10:48, 29 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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