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September 22, 2022
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Maritime Launch and Skyrora partner to launch Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia



Paris, France (SPX) Sep 22, 2022
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Maritime Launch) (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Skyrora are pleased to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent to launch Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch is developing and operating Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first orbital launch complex and the first commercial spaceport in North America. Headquartered in Edinburgh with facilities located across Europe, Skyrora designs, manufactures, and deploys launch vehicles for small satellite manuf ... read more

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Rocket Lab selects NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron Engine Test Facility
Long Beach CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2022
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) has selected NASA's historic Stennis Space Center in Mississippi as the location of its engine test facility for its reusable rocket, Neutron. The Archimedes ... more
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NASA says delayed Moon rocket passed fueling test
Washington (AFP) Sept 22, 2022
NASA said Wednesday it had successfully trialed the fueling process for its new rocket, after technical issues a few weeks ago halted two attempts to get the behemoth off the ground and headed towards the Moon. ... more
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Artemis Cryogenic Demonstration test concludes, all objectives met
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Sep 22, 2022
The launch director has confirmed all objectives have been met for the cryogenic demonstration test, and teams are now proceeding with critical safing activities and preparations for draining the ro ... more
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Shenzhou XIV astronauts in 4-hour spacewalk
Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2022
Chinese astronauts on the Shenzhou XIV mission completed their second spacewalk on Saturday afternoon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe opened an extravehic ... more
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Space missions bring Down-to-Earth benefits
Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2022
Spectacle of rocket launches draws throngs of visitors, newfound prosperity to township in coastal Hainan Editor's note: In this series, China Daily looks at some of the areas in which major p ... more
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Arianespace signs agreement with SAB-LS for the provision of cubesat services
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
Arianespace has announced during the International Astronautical Congress, the signature of a multi-year framework agreement. The contract entrusts SAB-LS to co-operate as partner of Arianespace for ... more
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Gilmour Space announces first 'Caravan' rideshare mission to LEO
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
Australian launch services company, Gilmour Space Technologies, has announced that it will launch a dedicated rideshare mission into low earth orbit (LEO) in late 2024. Unlike most rocket laun ... more
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Rocket Lab to launch NOAA-supported Argos-4 Spacecraft for General Atomics
Long Beach CA (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) reports it will launch a dedicated Electron mission for General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS). Electron is scheduled to launch the "It Argos Up From Her ... more
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Taikonauts in orbit salute China's manned space program on 30th anniversary
Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2022
The Shenzhou-XIV taikonauts, who are aboard the Tiangong space station, gave an off-Earth salute to all participants in China's 30-year manned space program on Wednesday. In a celebratory vide ... more
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China's manned space program attracts more public attention
Beijing (XNA) Sep 22, 2022
China's manned space program, initiated 30 years ago, has grown more popular among Chinese people, who return with extensive support and a vision for space exploration. On Sept. 21, 1992, Chin ... more
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Wagner Corp teams with Virgin Orbit to bring air-launch capability to Australia
Wellcamp, Australia (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB), a leading launch provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wagner Corporation, one of the region's most successful privately-owned companies and prop ... more
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Spaceflight and Rocket Factory partner to fly Sherpa OTVs on RFA launches from Europe
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
At the International Astronautical Congress 2022 (IAC), Spaceflight Inc., the leading global launch services provider, has announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for upcoming launch ... more

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Northrop Grumman Meets Rocket Motor Casting Milestone on Road to Sentinel's First Flight
Promontory UT (SPX) Sep 22, 2022
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) successfully cast the LGM-35A Sentinel program's first inert stage-one and stage-two solid rocket motor set this summer. The casting event demonstrated the m ... more
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SpinLaunch closes $71M Series B funding round
Long Beach CA (SPX) Sep 21, 2022
SpinLaunch reports that the company has closed a $71 million Series B funding round. The funds will be used to continue the development and commercialization of the world's first kinetic launch syst ... more
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SpaceX wants to bring satellite internet to Iran: Musk
Washington (AFP) Sept 20, 2022
SpaceX will apply for an exemption from US sanctions against Iran in a bid to offer its satellite internet service to the country, owner Elon Musk said on Monday. ... more
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Shenzhou astronauts carry out second spacewalk
Beijing (XNA) Sep 18, 2022
Crew members on the Shenzhou XIV mission stepped out of their spacecraft for the second spacewalk on Saturday afternoon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a brief ... more
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Rocket Lab launches 30th Electron and 150th satellite to space
Long Beach CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2022
Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) has delivered its 30th mission and 150th satellite to orbit following its latest successful Electron launch earlier Thursday. "The Owl Spreads Its Wings" ded ... more
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Taikonauts enjoy 'home-grown' meal during Mid-Autumn Festival
Beijing (XNA) Sep 15, 2022
During this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, three Chinese astronauts onboard the country's space station has, for the first time, eaten fresh lettuce they planted themselves in space, along with mooncak ... more
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Rocket Lab Prepares to Launch Synspective Satellite on 30th Electron Launch
Long Beach CA (SPX) Sep 13, 2022
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is preparing to launch its 30th Electron rocket and 150th satellite to space during a dedicated mission for Japanese Earth-imaging company Synspective on Wednesda ... more
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Northrop Grumman's rocket development reaches new heights
Falls Church VA (SPX) Sep 13, 2022
When you think of a rocket launch, you probably imagine a glistening white cylinder emerging from a cloud of smoke and fire making its way into outer space. But while the sight of a launch may only ... more
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SpaceX launches 34 more Starlink satellites, AST SpaceMobile satellite
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 10, 2021
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 34 more Starlink satellites with AST SpaceMobile's BlueWalker 3 satellite to low-Earth orbit on Saturday. ... more
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Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes in setback for space tourism
Washington (AFP) Sept 12, 2022
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff from Texas on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth. ... more
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Maritime Launch and Skyrora partner to launch Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia
Paris, France (SPX) Sep 22, 2022
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Maritime Launch) (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Skyrora are pleased to announce that they have signed a Letter of Intent to launch Skyrora XL from Spaceport Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch is developing and operating Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada's first orbital launch complex and the first commercial spaceport in North America. Headquartered in Edinburgh with faciliti ... more
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