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August 20, 2023
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Rocket Lab inks dedicated launch deal with Japanese EO company iQPS



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 21, 2023
In a recent development in the realm of Earth observation technology, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) has signed a contract to offer their global daily monitoring solution to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Asia. This high-value deal comes with a seven-figure annual contract value, emphasizing the significance of the collaboration. For those unfamiliar with the industry backdrop, Planet Labs stands as one of the frontrunners in delivering daily data and insights about our planet. Their prowess lies no ... read more

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From rice to quantum gas: China's targets pioneering space research
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 21, 2023
China's orbiting Tiangong space station is now fully operational and has embarked on a mission that aims to achieve groundbreaking scientific discoveries, according to the China Manned Space Agency ... more
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SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites into space
Washington DC (UPI) Aug 17, 2023
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of nearly two dozen Starlink satellites into space from Florida's famed Cape Canaveral late Wednesday. The rocket launched at 11:3 ... more
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Elon Musk arrives in Japan for first visit since 2014
Tokyo (AFP) Aug 18, 2023
Elon Musk was in Japan on Friday, prompting social media speculation on the purpose of his first known trip to the country in nine years. ... more
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China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches five new satellites
Beijing (XNA) Aug 16, 2023
China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday afternoon at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, placing five communication satellites in space, according to the China Aer ... more
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China's commercial CERES-1 Y7 rocket launches 7 satellites

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Musk says cage fight with Zuckerberg will be in Italy
Washington (AFP) Aug 12, 2023
Elon Musk said Friday that his much-hyped cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg would take place in Italy, as authorities there confirmed talks about hosting a "great charity event." ... more
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Impulse Space secures $45M in Series A Funding Round
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2023
Impulse Space, Inc. - a leader in the development of in-space transportation services for the inner solar system - has secured $45 million in its Series A funding round. The round is led by RTX Vent ... more
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Rocket Lab inks new deal to launch HASTE mission from Virginia
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 09, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed a new launch services agreement with a confidential customer for a HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) mission from Launch Complex ... more
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China to launch "Innovation X Scientific Flight" program, applications open worldwide
Beijing, China (SPX) Aug 08, 2023
"Innovation X Scientific Flight" program, a new paradigm for low-cost space science and new technology experiments, was launched on July 27, 2023 and opens call for new payloads and products that re ... more
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Boeing says troubled Starliner will be ready to fly crew by March
Washington (AFP) Aug 7, 2023
Boeing on Monday said its Starliner spaceship will now be ready to carry out its first crewed flight by March - though the actual launch date will depend on space calendar constraints. ... more

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Hypersonics Capability Center: Northrop Grumman's next step beyond Mach 5

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SpaceX launches 22 additional Starlink satellites
Waushington DC (UPI) Aug 07, 2023
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with another payload of Starlink satellites into space from Florida late Sunday. The rocket launched at 10:41 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex ... more
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Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will stream on X
Washington (AFP) Aug 6, 2023
Elon Musk said Sunday that a "cage match" he and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg have seemingly agreed to as a fund-raiser will be carried live on X, formerly known as Twitter, which he owns. ... more
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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 ... more
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NASA and Boeing to deliver Starliner update
Los 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
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A new frontier for space in Australia with approval granted for a permanent commercial space launch facility in Koonibba
Hindmarsh, 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
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iRocket collaborates with Air Force to develop reusable rockets

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HYDIS2 consortium project for hypersonic defence interceptor proposed for funding by the European Commission
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023
In May 2023, the HYDIS2 consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation st ... more
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NASA rocket hardware prepped for shipment to Space Coast
Los 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
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Shenzhou 15 crew share memorable moments from Tiangong Station mission
Beijing, 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
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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
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The world's largest ComSat ever built launches on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket
Space 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
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What You Need to Know about NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Mission
Kennedy 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
Cape Canaveral FL (UPI) Jul 28, 2023
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a payload of 22 Starlink satellites into space early Friday from Florida's famed Cape Canaveral, after having scrubbed the launch of a separate mission Thursda ... more
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Long March carrier rocket conducts 150th consecutive successful launch
Xichang (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
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Marotta Controls Delivers 30,000th CoRe Valve to SpaceX
Montville, 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
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SpaceX misses attempt for record-breaking 'double-launch' attempt
Washington 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
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Gilmour Space Technologies to accelerate design and manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator
Sydney, 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
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China's Lunar Mission targets manned landing by 2030
Sydney, 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
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China's Space Station Opens Doors to Global Scientific Community
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 26, 2023
In a significant development for global space research, China has announced the commencement of its application system, which is open to scientists and engineers who wish to undertake space science ... more
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Kuaizhou 1A launches satellites into orbit
Sydney, 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
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Rocket Lab set to boost Capella's satellite constellation with upcoming launch
Los 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
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World's first methane-fueled rocket makes history, courtesy of LandSpace and GCL
Sydney, 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
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SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites after delays
Washington 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
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Protecting Space Assets through Innovation: Hyperspace Challenge 2023
Los 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
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AROBS Engineering Takes Lead Role in Space Rider Project Software Verification and Validation
Sydney, 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
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Shenzhou XVI crew set to conduct their first EVA
Sydney, 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
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SpaceX aborts launch of Starlink satellites
Washington 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
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