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May 30, 2023
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Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space station



Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. The world's second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars in its military-run space programme in a push to catch up with the United States and Russia. The Shenzhou-16 crew took off atop a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China at 9:31 am (0131 GMT), AFP journalis ... read more

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South Korea hails successful launch of homegrown rocket
Seoul (AFP) May 25, 2023
South Korea said Thursday it had successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket and placed working satellites into orbit, hailing a key step forward for the country's burgeoning space programme. ... more
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China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more
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NASA, Boeing provide update on Starliner flight test readiness
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) May 26, 2023
NASA and Boeing completed a joint Crew Flight Test checkpoint review May 25 ahead of the first flight of Starliner with astronauts to the International Space Station. During the checkpoint, mission ... more
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China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyond
Beijing (AFP) May 30, 2023
China successfully launched the latest mission to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, with a crew that includes its first civilian astronaut. ... more
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Stratolaunch expands fleet with Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747
Mojave CA (SPX) May 26, 2023
Stratolaunch has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware to acquire Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747 and its related parts and equipment, marking an expansion ... more
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Rocket Lab launches second batch of TROPICS satellites for NASA
Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) May 26, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully completed the second of two dedicated Electron launches to deploy a constellation of tropical cyclone monitoring satellites for NASA. The C ... more
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China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more
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South Korea launches homegrown rocket after delay
Seoul (AFP) May 25, 2023
South Korea said Thursday it had successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket and placed working satellites into orbit, hailing a key step forward for the country's burgeoning space programme. ... more
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Multi-launch deal signed for OTV missions from Spaceport Nova Scotia
Halifax, Canada (SPX) May 25, 2023
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) reports that its launch manifest on its medium class launch vehicles has been committed through the end of 2027. With a recent multi-mis ... more
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Designing a next generation hypersonic demonstrator
Arlington TX (SPX) May 25, 2023
Today, large commercial jets fly around 580 mph. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird introduced in 1966 is the fastest supersonic jet vehicle in the world, reaching speeds of more than 2,200 mph, nearly fo ... more
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China prepares to send first civilian into space
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 29, 2023
China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday as it pursues its ambitious plans for a manned lunar landing by 2030. ... more
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NASA continues key test series with rocket engine hot fire
Bay St. Louis MS (SPX) May 25, 2023
NASA completed a full duration hot fire of the RS-25 certification engine May 23, continuing a critical test series to support future SLS (Space Launch System) missions to deep space as NASA explore ... more

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Rocket Lab scoops up Virgin Orbit Long Beach California assets
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 24, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has been selected as a successful bidder and is finalizing an asset purchase agreement for the purchase of certain Long Beach California aerospace production and manufacturing a ... more
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Shenzhou XVI mission to launch in days
Beijing (XNA) May 24, 2023
China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched in the coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. ... more
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South Korea postpones third launch of homegrown rocket
Seoul (AFP) May 24, 2023
South Korea on Wednesday postponed the launch of its homegrown Nuri rocket after a technical glitch was detected just hours before lift-off, officials said. ... more
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Rocket carrying Saudi man and woman launches to ISS
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) May 21, 2023
The second-ever private mission to the International Space Station successfully launched on Sunday, carrying the first Saudi citizens, Rayyanah Barnawi, a breast cancer researcher, and Ali Al-Qarni, ... more
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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket deploys 22 second-generation Starlink satellites
Cape Canaveral (SPX) May 19, 2023
The first of two SpaceX missions planned to launch in less than seven hours took off early on Friday from Cape Canaveral, carrying 22 upgraded, new-generation Starlink broadband satellites. We ... more
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China's next space exploration to feature new faces
Beijing (XNA) May 19, 2023
China's next manned mission, the Shenzhou XVI, is scheduled to be launched within this month to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans made by the China Manned ... more
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Pair of NASA weather satellites to launch from New Zealand
Washington DC (UPI) May 20, 2023
A new pair of NASA weather satellites is ready for a ride into Earth orbit Monday from New Zealand. The launch time for the mission, called "Coming to a Storm Near You," is 1:30 a.m. EDT. Call ... more
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China continues testing its 130-ton reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engine
Beijing, China (SPX) May 17, 2023
China's National Space Agency has announced a significant achievement in the country's space propulsion development. The Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Research Institute, known for its independent rese ... more

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