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  Space Coast FL (SPX) Jun 12, 2023 A Falcon 9 rocket topped with 53 Starlink spacecraft lifted off in a southeast trajectory from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida, at 3:10 a.m. EDT (0710 UTC) Monday. The mission is called the Starlink Group 5-11 mission, 65 minutes after liftoff, with 53 older-generation Starlink V1.5 satellites deployed in an orbit inclined 43 degrees to the equator over the Western Pacific Ocean. The first leg of a Monday Falcon 9 doubleheader is the earl ... read more |
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China's parachute system makes controllable landing of rocket boostersBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 During a recent space launch, China tested a parachute system that can help guide fallen rocket boosters into targeted areas, the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology said on Friday. The ... more 
China launches rocket with record payloadBeijing (XNA) Jun 09, 2023 China launched a ZK 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, transporting 26 satellites into space and setting a new record for the most spacecraft launched ... more 
Astrobotic and Westinghouse team to power outer spacePittsburgh PA (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 At the 2023 Keystone Space Conference last week, Westinghouse Electric Company and Astrobotic announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on space technology prog ... more 
Arianespace's next Ariane 5 mission to support France and Germany's space ambitionsEvry, France (SPX) Jun 09, 2023 On Friday, June 16, 2023, Arianespace will launch an Ariane 5 carrying Heinrich-Hertz-Satellit for the German Space Agency and SYRACUSE 4B for the French Armament General Directorate (DGA). The mis ... more |
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  Tianzhou 5 reconnects with Tiangong space station 
SpaceX Dragon cargo ship arrives at International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Jun 6, 2023 The SpaceX Dragon cargo spaceship successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday morning after taking off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida the day before. ... more 
China questions whether there is a new moon race afootBeijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2023 The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study of the moon, is very important for scientists, as it can give them ... more |
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Iran unveils homegrown defense shield-busting hypersonic missileWashington DC (UPI) Jun 6, 2023 Iran unveiled Tuesday what it claimed was its first hypersonic ballistic missile in what military officials said was a "huge leap" in the country's missile systems industry. ... more 
NASA marks significant milestone with successful SLS engine testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2023 NASA has recently made critical progress in the testing of its RS-25 engine, an integral component for upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. On June 1st, the space agency successfully carried out t ... more 
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to EarthBeijing (AFP) June 4, 2023 Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success". ... more 
SpaceX is keeping up cadence with Starlink Group 6-4 missionCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 05, 2023 At 8:20 a.m. EDT (1220 UTC) on Sunday, a Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 of SpaceX's brand-new "V2 Mini" internet satellites for its Starlink communications network from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ... more |
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 Weather delay moves SpaceX resupply mission to same day as Starlink launch 
Dream Chaser comes to lifeLouisville CO (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 In an important milestone for space travel technology, Sierra Space announced the successful power-up of its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplane. The test conducted by the company signifies the ac ... more 
Sidus Space Secures Additional NASA Subcontracts for Artemis ProgramCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a key player in the aerospace industry, recently announced that it had been granted additional hardware manufacturing subcontracts. ... more |
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Asia's largest rocket engine test bench achieves dual 700-ton testing capacityBeijing, China (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 In a significant milestone for Asian space exploration, the Tongchuan Test Center at the 165th Institute of the Sixth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has successfully execute ... more 
Successful Launch and Deployment of Dragon into Orbit by SpaceXKennedy Space Center FL (UPI) Jun 06, 2023 After some delays over the weekend, SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew Resupply Mission 28 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The initial launch was postponed due to unfavorable weathe ... more 
Scientific experimental samples brought back to Earth, delivered to scientistsBeijing (SPX) Jun 06, 2023 In a recent development from China's ambitious space program, the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth with a collection of experimental samples originating from the Tian ... more
Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner MongoliaBeijing (XNA) Jun 02, 2023 Completing a six-month mission that included the successful completion of the Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou XV mission crew returned to Earth early Sunday morning. The crew's reentry ca ... more |
 Space Flight Laboratory selects Rocket Lab to launch Telesat Broadband Satellite 
Chinese fans welcome 'Comrade Musk'Beijing (AFP) June 1, 2023 Lavish meals, gushing praise and memes about "Comrade Musk" - China showered the Tesla CEO with admiration during his whistlestop tour of the country this week. ... more 
Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' during Beijing visitBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Elon Musk praised China's "vitality and promise" on Wednesday, Beijing said, during a trip to the Chinese capital in which he has met multiple government officials and reportedly declared he will expand his business there. ... more |
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Astronauts meet in Tiangong space station core moduleBeijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 The Shenzhou XVI mission crew, which includes the first Chinese civilian astronaut, reached orbit on Tuesday and started work in the Tiangong space station. Aboard the Shen�zhou XVI spacecraft ... more 
High winds halt Spanish rocket launchParis (AFP) May 31, 2023 The maiden flight of the Spanish-built Miura 1 rocket was cancelled Wednesday due to high winds, startup PLD Space said, in a setback for development of the small-scale space launcher. ... more 
China looks to expand scope of space operations with Shenzhou 16Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 Traditionally, China's astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with ample flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm should an emergency ... more 
SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom crew splashes down off coast of FloridaMiami FL (UPI) May 31, 2023 The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Space Ax-2 crew successfully returned to Earth late Tuesday night, splashing down off the coast of Florida following 10 days in space. The Ax-2 ... more |
China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space stationJiuquan, 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 
China launches Shenzhou-16 with first civilian to space stationJiuquan, 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 
China's 'space dream': A Long March to the Moon and beyondBeijing (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
Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space stationJiuquan, 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. ... 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 
Stratolaunch expands fleet with Virgin Orbit's modified Boeing 747Mojave 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 
Rocket Lab launches second batch of TROPICS satellites for NASAMahia, 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 
NASA, Boeing provide update on Starliner flight test readinessKennedy 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 |
South Korea hails successful launch of homegrown rocketSeoul (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 
NASA continues key test series with rocket engine hot fireBay 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 
Multi-launch deal signed for OTV missions from Spaceport Nova ScotiaHalifax, 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 
South Korea launches homegrown rocket after delaySeoul (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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Designing a next generation hypersonic demonstratorArlington 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 
Rocket Lab scoops up Virgin Orbit Long Beach California assetsLos 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
Shenzhou XVI mission to launch in daysBeijing (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
South Korea postpones third launch of homegrown rocketSeoul (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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