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ESA and Avio advance design of reusable rocket upper stageParis, France (SPX) Sep 30, 2025 ESA has signed a contract with Avio to develop a demonstration mission for a reusable rocket upper stage, marking a step toward fully reusable European launch systems. The program will define system ... more 
Pulsar Fusion to Demonstrate Advanced Propulsion on Momentus Vigoride MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 01, 2025 Momentus Inc. has signed a contract to launch a demonstration mission for Pulsar Fusion's next-generation Hall Effect Thruster (HET) propulsion system. The U.S.-based satellite services provider wil ... more 
Themis reusable rocket demonstrator stands ready in SwedenBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 25, 2025 The European Space Agency's first full-scale reusable rocket demonstrator, Themis, is now positioned on its launch pad at the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The milestone marks the start o ... more  
Chinese astronauts complete fourth spacewalk of Shenzhou XX missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 30, 2025 Crew members aboard the Shenzhou XX spacecraft carried out their fourth extravehicular activity, completing critical tasks outside the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency reported. ... more |
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Northrop Grumman Hypersonic Navigation System Exceeds Rocket Test MilestonesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 29, 2025 Northrop Grumman's Advanced Hypersonic Technology Inertial Measurement Unit (AHT IMU) has surpassed expectations in its third major test, this time onboard a sounding rocket. The trial confirmed the ... more 
Kinetica 2 rocket on track for inaugural mission in 2025Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 29, 2025 CAS Space, a subsidiary of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is completing development of its new Kinetica 2 rocket and aims to launch it before the end of 2025. The company confirmed that the first ... more 
Long March 2D reaches 100th mission milestone with dual satellite launchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 30, 2025 The Long March 2D rocket has completed its 100th successful flight, placing two experimental satellites into orbit in a milestone mission for China's space program. The vehicle lifted off at 1 ... more 
Beyond Gravity wins order to build robotic thruster mechanisms for HummingSat satellitesBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 30, 2025 Beyond Gravity has secured a contract to supply robotic thruster pointing mechanisms for five HummingSat geostationary telecommunications satellites being developed by Swiss satellite manufacturer S ... more |
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German military satellites to fly on Ariane 6 under new Arianespace contractParis, France (SPX) Sep 25, 2025 Arianespace has secured a contract to launch two SATCOMBw Stufe 3 satellites for the German Armed Forces using Ariane 6 heavy-lift rockets from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana. The new satellite ... more |
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SpaceX, ULA launch rockets from Cape CanaveralWashington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2025 Cape Canaveral was the site of two successful rocket launches Thursday morning, one from SpaceX and another from United Launch Alliance. ... more 
SpaceX, ULA plan rocket launches Thursday morning from Cape CanaveralWashington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2025 Two rocket launches with satellites by Space X and United Launch Alliance are scheduled for Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Central Florida. ... more 
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2025 SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit via a Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more 
Infinite Orbits secures multiple GEO launches with Impulse SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Impulse Space, a leading provider of in-space mobility solutions, has signed a multi-launch agreement with France-based in-orbit services company Infinite Orbits. The agreement, beginning in 2027, w ... more |
Beijing company sets new thrust record in rocket engine testTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 Space Pioneer, a Beijing-based private launch firm, has completed a major ignition test of its TL 3 carrier rocket, establishing a national record for thrust produced by any Chinese privately develo ... more  |
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Constellations of Power: Smart Dragon-3 and the Geopolitics of China's Space StrategyBudapest, Hungary (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 On 9 September 2025, a Smart Dragon-3 rocket roared to life off the coast of Rizhao City, in eastern China's Shandong Province, carrying 11 Geely-05 satellites into orbit. Conducted from a maritime ... more 
China deploys Yaogan 45 satellite on Long March 7A rocketTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 17, 2025 China has successfully launched the Yaogan 45 remote-sensing satellite into orbit aboard a Long March 7A carrier rocket, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. reported. The rocket lifted ... more 
SpaceX Saturday Starlink launch on scheduleWashington DC (UPI) Sep 13, 2025 SpaceX is scheduled to launch its Falcon 9 rocket Saturday, which will deliver 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. ... more 
China advances lunar program with Long March 10 ignition testBeijing, China (SPX) Sep 12, 2025 China has conducted the second ignition trial of its new heavy-lift Long March 10 rocket, marking a significant step toward future crewed lunar missions. The test took place Friday at 3 pm at ... more |
Chinese astronauts expand science research on orbiting space stationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 11, 2025 Shenzhou 20 astronauts - Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie - are pushing forward with wide-ranging scientific experiments and technology tests aboard China's space station, advancing knowledge a ... more 
Kongsberg to supply key hardware for Ariane 6 launcherBerlin, Germany (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has secured a contract with ArianeGroup to deliver critical hardware for Europe's Ariane 6 launch system. The agreement covers supply of Optical Safety Ba ... more 
First reusable US launcher set for European base at AndoyaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 In a move set to transform European space access, Astrobotic Technology and Andoya Space have signed a Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement that will bring reusable rocket operations to Norway sta ... more 
Chinese launch campaign places multiple satellites in orbitTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 China carried out two successful launches on Friday from different spaceports, deploying a series of satellites into orbit for testing and operational missions. Early in the day, at 10:34 am B ... more |
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China planning for a trillion-dollar deep space economy by 2040Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 07, 2025 The global deep space economy could expand into a trillion-dollar market by 2040, with growth centered on energy, internet, tourism, and cultural creativity, according to insights shared at the thir ... more 
SpaceX completes 500th booster landing in Starlink missionWashington DC (UPI) Sep 5, 2025 The SpaceX space technology company completed the 500th launch and landing of an orbital class booster Friday as it placed over two dozen satellites into orbit. ... more 
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from Cape CanaveralWashington DC (UPI) Sep 3, 2025 SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Florida on Wednesday morning. ... more
First five Flight Ticket Initiative missions confirmed with Avio and Isar AerospaceParis, France (SPX) Sep 01, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission have confirmed the first five missions of the Flight Ticket Initiative, a program designed to test and validate new European technologies ... more |
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Rocket Lab inaugurates Launch Complex 3 to prepare for Neutron rocket operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 01, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has officially opened Launch Complex 3, a dedicated test, launch, and landing site for its reusable Neutron rocket. The new facility, located at the Mid-Atlanti ... more |
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SpaceX sets record with 30th Falcon 9 spaceflight Washington DC (UPI) Aug 28, 2025 SpaceX set a record with its 30th flight featuring Falcon 9 booster, B1067 on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center. ... more 
SpaceX answers critics with successful Starship test flightSouth Padre Island, United States (AFP) Aug 27, 2025 SpaceX's Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its tenth test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future. T ... more 
SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Aug 27, 2025 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday morning, adding another 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit. ... more 
SpaceX scrubs latest Starship launch due to bad weatherWashington (AFP) Aug 26, 2025 Bad weather on Monday forced SpaceX to postpone the latest launch of its massive prototype Starship rocket, key to founder Elon Musk's dreams of colonizing Mars and NASA's plans to return astron ... more |
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