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March 17, 2023
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Spirit AeroSystems, Astraius join forces to boost UK launch ambitions



Prestwick, Scotland (SPX) Mar 17, 2023
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., and Astraius Ltd. announced today a collaboration to enhance future satellite launch capabilities from Prestwick Spaceport. During a visit to the Spaceport by Scottish Government Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism, and Enterprise Ivan McKee, the companies commemorated the announcement with a signing ceremony. Prestwick Spaceport, a joint partnership between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and South Ayrshire Council, aims to become Europe's premier location for carrying small ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab claims 'mission success' after deploying 2 commercial satellites into orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 16, 2021
Rocket Lab confirmed Thursday that it has successfully deployed its payload of two commercial satellites into orbit. ... more
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Arianespace inks deal to launch at least two Vega-C rockets
Washington (AFP) March 14, 2023
Arianespace said on Tuesday that it has signed a contract to launch two Vega-C rockets, forging ahead three months after the failure of the Italian-made vehicle's first commercial flight. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's space technology institute sees launches of 400 spacecraft
Beijing (XNA) Mar 13, 2023
The China Academy of Space Technology has developed and successfully launched a total of 400 spacecraft with its Tianhui 6 twin satellites sent into space on Friday morning. The two satellites ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts to return in June
Beijing (XNA) Mar 14, 2023
China's Shenzhou-15 crew is scheduled to return to Earth in June, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said Sunday. The space station combination is operating steadily, and the Shenzhou-15 ast ... more
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SpaceX launches Cargo Dragon carrying supplies and experiments to ISS
Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 15, 2023
SpaceX launched its 27th Commercial Resupply Service (CRS-27) mission for a 35-hour journey to the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA on Tuesday, March 14 at 8:30 p.m. EDT (0030 GMT Wednesda ... more
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Launch of world's first 3D-printed rocket canceled at last second
Washington (AFP) March 11, 2023
The launch of the world's first 3D-printed rocket was ultimately scrubbed after several tries on Saturday, marking a new setback for the private owner of an innovative spacecraft billed as being less costly to produce and fly. ... more
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Private firm to launch maiden rocket flight in Spain
Moguer, Spain (AFP) March 11, 2023
A micro rocket built by a Spanish company will lift off within several weeks, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday, a first for Spain as a space race hots up in Europe. ... more
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Launch of Relativity Space's 3D-printed rocket aborted
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 11, 2023
The launch of a rocket made almost entirely from 3D-printed parts was aborted within a half-second of liftoff Saturday, just days after a previous attempt was scrubbed. ... more
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Relativity Space postpones first 3D-printed rocket launch
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 8, 2021
The Relativity Space launcher Terran 1 postponed the launch of the first 3D-printed rocket to space on Wednesday. ... more
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Virgin Galactic to renew Spaceplane Flights
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 07, 2023
Virgin Galactic has announced that it has completed upgrades to its VSS Unity spaceplane and is set to resume passenger flight programs later this year, according to a company statement released on Tuesday. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX CRS-27 delivers truck load of research projects to ISS
Houston TX (SPX) Mar 07, 2023
NASA's 27th SpaceX commercial resupply services (CRS) mission is scheduled to launch to the International Space Station from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in March. The scientific exp ... more
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Japan's new H3 rocket fails again, forced to self-destruct
Tokyo (AFP) March 7, 2023
Japan's second attempt to launch its next-generation H3 rocket failed after liftoff on Tuesday, with the spacecraft forced to self-destruct after the command centre concluded the mission could not succeed. ... more

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