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February 05, 2024
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China's Smart Dragon 3 launches satellites from South China Sea
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024

China's growing prowess in the arena of space exploration and satellite deployment was once again on display as the nation successfully launched the Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning ... more

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Xichang Space Launch Site Celebrates 200th Mission with Geely-02 Satellite Deployment
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 05, 2024

China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center, located in the southwestern province of Sichuan, marked a significant milestone on Saturday by successfully completing its 200th launch mission. This achieve ... more

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Britain's space capabilities boosted by Pulsar Fusion's latest engine test
London, UK (SPX) Feb 01, 2024

Pulsar Fusion has marked a significant achievement in the realm of space technology by successfully demonstrating a cutting-edge space engine, distinguished as the largest ever fired in Britain. Thi ... more

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Shake, rattle and launch: Dream Chaser spaceplane passes vibration test
Sandusky, United States (AFP) Feb 1, 2024

Sierra Space's shuttle-like Dream Chaser has been put through its paces at a powerful NASA vibration facility that mimics conditions during launch and atmospheric reentry, officials said Thursday ahead of its planned first flight to the ISS this year. ... more

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Starlab Partners with SpaceX to Launch Private Space Laboratory into Orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 01, 2024

In a significant move for the future of private space exploration, Starlab Space, a joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, has inked a deal with SpaceX, a leader in space transport services ... more

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Rocket Lab starts busy year with successful booster recovery
Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) Jan 31, 2024

Rocket Lab has started its 2024 mission roster with a landmark Electron launch. The mission, named 'Four Of A Kind,' was dedicated to deploying space situational awareness (SSA) satellites for Spire Global on behalf of NorthStar Earth & Space. ... more

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BIT advances microbiological research on Chinese Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024

The Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) reports its latest research project in now onboard the Chinese space station in the Mengtian experimental module. Launched aboard the Tianzhou-7 cargo space ... more

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MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland Spaceport
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2024

The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and MITRE have recently inked an agreement aiming to synergize their efforts towards enhancing commercial space and high-speed flight operations at the Midl ... more

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Shenzhou 18 and 19 crews undertake intensive training for next missions
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2024

Crew members selected for China's upcoming manned space missions, Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIV, are currently engaged in rigorous training programs, as revealed by Yang Liwei, a prominent figure ... more

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Sidus Space's 3D Hybrid satellite 'LizzieSat' ready for launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 31, 2024

Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a company specializing in Space and Data-as-a-Service, has completed the launch preparation of its new satellite, LizzieSat, at the Astrotech Space Operations facility at ... more

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PLD Space secures contract for Spanish small satellite launcher development
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jan 30, 2024

PLD Space has been named the sole contractor in the second phase of a project aimed at developing a Spanish launcher for small satellites. This endeavor, part of the Aerospace Strategic Project for ... more

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NorthStar's situational awareness satellite constellation set for first launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2024

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a renowned global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, has recently announced an exciting new mission. The company is set to launch four sate ... more

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Spain's PLD Space Selected for European Institutional Space Launch Contracts
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 25, 2024

In a significant development for the European space sector, PLD Space, a Spain-based aerospace company, has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC) to partici ... more

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Equatorial Launch Australia unveils advanced horizontal integration facility
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024

Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are t ... more

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CAS Space achieves new milestone with Kinetica 1 Y3 launch deploying 5 satellites
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024

Beijing-based CAS Space, an enterprise under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket, previously known as ZK 1A. This launch, which took ... more

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Tianzhou 6 burns up safely reentering Earth
Beijing (XNA) Jan 21, 2024

China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Friday evening, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release tha ... more

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China's LandSpace achieves new feat with Zhuque-3's Vertical Recovery Test
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2024

In a significant advancement for China's burgeoning space sector, the Zhuque-3 reusable rocket has successfully completed its first vertical return technology test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Ce ... more


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Yan Hongsen's future dreams as 'Rocket Boy'
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 19, 2024

Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province - Yan Hongsen, a 10-year-old student from Shaoxing city, has made headlines again in the field of space science. Known as the "rocket boy," Yan is currently in the proces ... more

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China's Tianzhou 7 docks with Tiangong Space Station
Beijing (XNA) Jan 18, 2024

China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft has successfully completed its journey to the Tiangong space station, docking without any issues. Launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan provinc ... more

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Axiom launches third mission to ISS, carrying European space hopes
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 18, 2024

An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos. ... more

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Mexico Set for Space Sector Boost with New National Rocket and Space Center by Merida Aerospace
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024

Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is set to make a substantial contribution to the space exploration and education landscape in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the renowned U.S. Sp ... more

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European crew poised for private mission to International Space Station
Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2024

An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut are poised to blast off to the International Space Station in a mission with Axiom Space, as countries hungry for a taste of space turn increasingly to the private sector. ... more

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China Prepares to Launch Tianzhou 7 Cargo Ship to Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024

The China Manned Space Agency recently announced that the Tianzhou 7, the first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year, is scheduled for an imminent launch. This event marks a ... more

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Tianzhou 7 mission set to enhance operations at China's Tiangong Space Station
Beijing (XNA) Jan 16, 2024

The latest mission in China's expanding space program, involving the Tianzhou 7 cargo spaceship, is underway at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, as confirmed by the China Manned ... more

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Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft to return to Earth
Beijing (XNA) Jan 15, 2024

The Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft departed from the Tiangong space station on Friday afternoon and is set to return to Earth soon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in ... more

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