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August 18, 2024
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Starship: Unpacking the Complexities of SpaceX's Two-Stage Vision
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 16, 2024

SpaceX's Starship program stands as one of the most ambitious endeavors in the history of space exploration. Envisioned as a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans and cargo to destina ... more

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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Transporter-11 satellite mission
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 16, 2024

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with the Transporter-11 mission into low-Earth orbit Friday afternoon as scheduled from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... more

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China Implements Mitigation Measures Following Long March 6A Rocket Breakup
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 15, 2024

China has initiated necessary measures and is closely observing the affected orbital area following the breakup of a Chinese rocket, according to a statement by Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian o ... more

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Maritime Launch Services Partners with Global Launch Vehicle Developer for Orbital Launches at Spaceport Nova Scotia
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 14, 2024

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a leading international launch vehicle operator to initiate the deployment of a small- ... more

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NASA to decide stranded Starliner astronauts' route home by end of month
Washington (AFP) Aug 14, 2024

NASA needs to decide by the end of August whether to return two astronauts to Earth aboard Boeing's Starliner, which flew them to the International Space Station (ISS), or bring them home on a SpaceX craft, officials said Wednesday. ... more

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NASA to make decision on Starliner astronauts by end of month
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 14, 2024

NASA plans to make a final decision by the end of this month on how the space agency will bring two Boeing Starliner astronauts, who have been stranded on the International Space Station since June, back to Earth. ... more

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One SpaceX launch scrubbed, another still a go
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 11, 2024

SpaceX scrubbed its planned launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday just 46 seconds before it was scheduled to blast off, the company announced. ... more

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Rocket Lab Executes 52nd Electron Mission for Capella Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 12, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully completed its 52nd Electron rocket mission, deploying a satellite into low Earth orbit for Capella Space. The mission, titled "A Sky Full of SA ... more

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SpaceX launches new round of Starlink satellites after Sunday scrub
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 12, 2024

SpaceX successfully launched a new round of 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Monday morning after a previous launch opportunity was scrubbed on Sunday. ... more

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Rocket Lab Plans Next Electron Launch Eight Days After Recent Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is set to launch its 52nd Electron mission, deploying a satellite for American space tech firm Capella Space. Scheduled for a 14-day window starting August ... more

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SpaceX launches 21 satellites from Florida; another one set Sunday
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 10, 2024

SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites into orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket Saturday morning in clear skies from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, one day after the mission was scrubbed because of poor booster recovery conditions. ... more

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Northrop Grumman Completes Static Test of Digitally Engineered Rocket Motor
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 10, 2024

Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) digitally engineered large solid rocket motor has successfully undergone a static fire test at the U.S. Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Complex. ... more

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Variable-Thrust Rocket Engine Passes Initial Hot-Fire Tests
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully completed the first phase of hot-fire tests on a new variable-thrust rocket engine, part of the Future Launchers Preparatory Programme (FLPP). Conduc ... more

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Astronauts on Tiangong Space Station Complete Fire Safety Drill
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

The Shenzhou XVIII crew aboard China's Tiangong space station has successfully completed a series of tasks, including a critical fire alarm test, the China Manned Space Agency reported. Led by ... more

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Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Initial Hot Fire Test of Archimedes Engine for Neutron Rocket
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has conducted the first hot fire test of its new Archimedes rocket engine, marking an important step toward the inaugural launch of its Neutron medium-lift rocket ... more

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Rocket Lab Installs Advanced Carbon Composite Manufacturing System for Neutron Rocket Production
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has commenced the installation of a state-of-the-art automated fiber placement (AFP) machine at its Neutron ... more

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Shenzhou-18 Crew Tests Fire Alarms and Conducts Medical Procedures in Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

The crew aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft recently conducted a critical fire alarm test to assess the functionality of the station's fire detection systems across its three modules. In vi ... more


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MSU Professor Receives $1.1M NASA Grant to Enhance Hypersonic Vehicle Design Tools
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2024

NASA has awarded a $1.13 million grant to an assistant professor at Mississippi State University (MSU) to develop an advanced computational tool designed to improve the design process of hypersonic ... more

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NASA assigns crew for SpaceX Crew-10 mission to ISS
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2024

As part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission, four crew members are set to embark on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station (ISS) no earlier than February 2025. The crew includ ... more

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Axiom Space Collaborates with India Poland and Hungary for Ax-4 Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Axiom Space announced its partnership with India, Poland, and Hungary to send three national astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This commercial human spac ... more

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Space Rider Model Successfully Completes Drop Test
Paris, France (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Over the last four months, the Space Rider team has conducted a series of drop tests, using a full-scale model of their future orbital laboratory. These tests, carried out at Salto di Quirra in Sard ... more

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Rocket Lab and KSAT Enhance Global Satellite Communication Services
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has joined forces with Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) to develop an advanced global ground station service. This collaboration aims to provide efficient and ... more

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Impulse Space Introduces GEO Rideshare Program and Upgraded Mira Spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Impulse Space, a leader in in-space transportation services, has unveiled two new offerings designed to enhance access to and maneuverability within Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and other high-en ... more

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Firefly Aerospace secures deal with L3Harris for up to 20 Alpha launches
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 08, 2024

Firefly Aerospace, Inc., a comprehensive space transportation company, has announced a new multi-launch agreement with L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) for up to 20 launches utilizing Firefly's Alp ... more

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NASA weighs Crew Dragon rescue for stranded Starliner crew
Washington (AFP) Aug 7, 2024

What was meant to be a weeklong trip to the International Space Station (ISS) for the first NASA astronauts to fly with Boeing could extend to eight months, with the agency considering bringing them home on a SpaceX spaceship. ... more

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