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Scientists reveal blueprint of China's lunar water-ice probe mission![]() Beijing (XNA) Aug 04, 2023 Chinese space scientists have revealed in a paper how the country's lunar probe Chang'e-7, supported by a hopping detector, may go about investigating the water-ice in the shadow pit near the south pole of the moon. China plans to launch the Chang'e-6 to land on the moon in around 2024 to collect samples from the far side of the moon, before sending the Chang'e-7 probe around 2026 to implement resource exploration of the lunar south pole. Both orbital remote sensing and in-situ detection in ... read more |
A new frontier for space in Australia with approval granted for a permanent commercial space launch facility in KoonibbaHindmarsh, Australia (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Southern Launch and the Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation will begin work on Australia's first permanent commercial sub-orbital space launch facility after planning consent was granted for t ... more
NASA rocket hardware prepped for shipment to Space CoastLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has prepared crucial components for the next phase of NASA's ambitious Artemis III mission, taking us one step closer to realizing the vision of returning astronauts ... more
Shenzhou 15 crew share memorable moments from Tiangong Station missionBeijing, China (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 The three astronauts from China's Shenzhou XV manned mission met with the press on Monday, in their first public appearance since returning to Earth 57 days ago. Mission commander Major Genera ... more
iRocket collaborates with Air Force to develop reusable rocketsNew Hyde Park NY (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) West to develop engines and stage tech ... more |
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![]() HYDIS2 consortium project for hypersonic defence interceptor proposed for funding by the European Commission
Hypersonics Capability Center: Northrop Grumman's next step beyond Mach 5Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 05, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation has unveiled its Hypersonics Capability Center (HCC) in Elkton, Maryland. This innovative facility is primed to deliver cutting-edge propulsion systems that will propel ... more |
NASA and Boeing to deliver Starliner updateLos Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 01, 2023 NASA and Boeing are set to conduct a joint media teleconference on Monday, August 7 at 2 p.m. EDT to deliver a progress report on the CST-100 Starliner's inaugural astronaut flight. This milestone m ... more
Former Twitter exec says a mercurial Musk rules by 'gut'San Francisco (AFP) July 27, 2023 A fired Twitter product manager said Elon Musk ran the company newly renamed X by instinct not data, surrounded by sycophants with his mood changing unpredictably. ... more
The world's largest ComSat ever built launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, launched for the seventh time, was scheduled to lift off on July 26th at 11:04 p.m. EDT, a violation of abort criteria has forced the mission to be scrubbed with 1 minu ... more
What You Need to Know about NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 MissionKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jul 27, 2023 A new cadre of four crew members is preparing to launch to the International Space Station as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 mission. NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) ... more |
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![]() SpaceX successfully launches 22 Starlink satellites
Long March carrier rocket conducts 150th consecutive successful launchXichang (XNA) Jul 28, 2023 China launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket on Thursday to place a remote sensing satellite group composed of three satellites in space. The three satellites of the Yaogan-36 family were lau ... more |
Marotta Controls Delivers 30,000th CoRe Valve to SpaceXMontville, NJ (SPX) Jul 28, 2023 Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier with a 65-year-plus heritage in spaceflight has celebrated another production milestone. The supplier delivered its 30,000th CoRe ... more
SpaceX misses attempt for record-breaking 'double-launch' attemptWashington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2023 SpaceX on Thursday again scrubbed the launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket and EchoStar's Jupiter 3 satellite, missing an opportunity for a record-setting "double launch." ... more
Gilmour Space Technologies to accelerate design and manufacturing with Siemens XceleratorSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Gilmour Space Technologies,and Australian launch vehicle satellite platform developer, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry ... more
China's Lunar Mission targets manned landing by 2030Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 China's ambitious lunar exploration program has leaped forward following the announcement of its moon landing mission by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The lunar venture aims to land as ... more |
![]() China's Space Station Opens Doors to Global Scientific Community
Kuaizhou 1A launches satellites into orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 China's state-owned China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) successfully launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China's northwestern des ... more |
Rocket Lab set to boost Capella's satellite constellation with upcoming launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has scheduled its next Electron launch during a window that opens 28 July 2023 NZST/UTC. The mission, named 'We Love the Nightlife,' is slated to commence d ... more
World's first methane-fueled rocket makes history, courtesy of LandSpace and GCLSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 LandSpace, in partnership with GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCL), has successfully launched the world's first methane-powered rocket, Zhuque-2 (ZQ-2 Y2), into orbit. The launch took ... more
SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites after delaysWashington DC (UPI) Jul 22, 2021 SpaceX, the space exploration company led by controversial billionaire Elon Musk, is scheduled to launch more Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit late Saturday after delays earlier in the evening. ... more
Protecting Space Assets through Innovation: Hyperspace Challenge 2023Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 U.S. Space Force's Hyperspace Challenge, an innovation accelerator, has declared the commencement of its 2023 program. This endeavor, in collaboration with the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space ... more |
AROBS Engineering Takes Lead Role in Space Rider Project Software Verification and ValidationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 The Romanian software services company, AROBS Engineering, part of AROBS Group, has been announced as the primary industrial partner and consortium leader for the software verification and validatio ... more
Shenzhou XVI crew set to conduct their first EVASydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 20, 2023 The Shenzhou 16 astronauts aboard China's Tiangong Sspace Station are set for their first-ever spacewalk, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency. In a recent press statement issued on W ... more
SpaceX aborts launch of Starlink satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 20, 2023 With only seconds remaining in the countdown late Tuesday, SpaceX aborted the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of Starlink satellites. The mission was to deploy 15 Starlink satellite ... more
Commercial space projects expected to provide more services in ChinaWuhan, China (XNA) Jul 19, 2023 China unveiled a series of commercial space projects at the recent 9th China (International) Commercial Aerospace Forum held in Wuhan. The programs are expected to provide more service in sectors su ... more |
Timeline unveiled for China's advanced manned spacecraft's inaugural flightSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 China's advanced manned spacecraft is set to embark on its maiden voyage sometime around 2027 and 2028, as revealed by a prominent figure in the nation's manned space program. This innovative develo ... more
China unveils cutting-edge JF-22 Hypersonic Wind Tunnel facilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 China Media Group's recent video coverage has brought into the limelight the revolutionary JF-22 hypersonic wind tunnel. This technologically advanced wind tunnel has successfully passed stringent q ... more
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman secure further hypersonic weapon development contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Raytheon, an RTX business entity, and Northrop Grumman Corporation have obtained a subsequent contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to progress in the field of air-brea ... more
China's Shenzhou XVI astronauts conduct fluid physics experimentsBeijing (XNA) Jul 18, 2023 China's Shenzhou XVI astronauts recently worked with researchers on the ground in a number of in-orbit experiments including fluid physics experiments and cold atom interferometer set-up, according ... more |
Rocket Lab delivers seven satellites to orbit with Electron RocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 In a successful endeavor, Rocket Lab, the California-based space firm, deployed seven satellites into orbit from New Zealand's Mahia Peninsula on Tuesday. The mission, named "Baby Come Back," saw li ... more
Rocket Lab readies launch of seven satellites from New ZealandWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2023 California-based Rocket Lab plans to launch seven miniature satellites that will gather data on Earth's atmosphere to improve weather forecasting, replace a decommissioned technology spacecraft and ... more
Rocket Lab to boost Synspective's satellite constellation with more launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The US-based small satellite launch service provider, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), has recently signed a deal with Japan's Synspective, an Earth imaging company, for two dedicated Electron l ... more
China's methane-fueled rocket achieves global first with successful orbital insertionSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The first successful orbital mission of a methane-fueled rocket has been accomplished by China, a significant breakthrough in the utilization of low-cost and environmentally friendly liquid propella ... more |
Japan rocket engine explodes during test: officialTokyo (AFP) July 14, 2023 A Japanese rocket engine exploded during a test on Friday, an official said, in the latest blow to the country's space agency. ... more
China Aerospace Foundation and Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization Sign Cooperation MOUSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 The China Aerospace Foundation and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization have solidified their commitment to collaboration by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the headquarter ... more
Aerojet Rocketdyne unveils cutting-edge solid rocket motor for Kratos' Zeus ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 12, 2023 Aerojet Rocketdyne has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Zeus 1, an advanced stage 1 Large Solid Rocket Motor (LSRM) designed for Kratos' ambitious Zeus program. Following a ... more
LandSpace to launch methane-propelled rocketBeijing, China (SPX) Jul 11, 2023 LandSpace, a leading private rocket maker in China, will soon carry out the second launch of its ZQ 2, the world's first methane-propelled carrier rocket, at a launch facility in the Gobi Desert. ... more |
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