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  Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 26, 2023 China sent a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday, in the latest mission for a growing space programme that plans to send people to the Moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-17 blasted off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14 am (0314 GMT), carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station's construction. At a farewell ceremony, hundreds of supporters waving the Chinese national flag and clutching yellow flowers cheered on the three as ... read more |
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New US rocket Vulcan Centaur set to launch on December 24Washington (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 A new US rocket, United Launch Alliance (ULA)'s Vulcan Centaur, is to make its maiden flight on Christmas Eve with a payload that includes a private lunar lander. ... more 
Rocket Lab receives FAA authorization to resume launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 26, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume Electron launches from Launch Complex 1. The authorization comes after Rocket ... more 
China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-17 crewed space missionJiuquan (XNA) Oct 26, 2023 The Shenzhou-17 astronauts will perform various in-orbit space science and application payload tests and experiments, a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced at a press ... more 
China to send youngest-ever crew to space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. ... more |
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 Final rehearsal for Shenzhou XVII flight completed 
UK plans space mission after striking deal with US firmLondon (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 The UK Space Agency and a US spaceflight services company have signed an initial agreement as they bid to send British astronauts into orbit for two weeks, the agency said Wednesday. ... more |
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China plans new module for Tiangong space stationJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China will launch an extension module at an appropriate time and upgrade the basic configuration of the space station from the current T shape to a cross shape, announced a senior official from the ... more 
Next-generation rocket for China's manned space missions on trackSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 China's forthcoming rocket designed for manned space missions, Long March 10, is on course for its initial launch around 2027, says a senior designer from the project team. The advanced launch vehic ... more 
SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Starlink Satellite Launches to Expand Global Internet CoverageSpace Coast FL (SPX) Oct 22, 2023 SpaceX successfully executed a two-part Starlink satellite mission on Saturday, deploying a total of 44 satellites from two separate launch sites in a single day. The ambitious mission represents th ... more 
Chinese sci-fi fans over the moon at Chengdu WorldconChengdu, China (AFP) Oct 20, 2023 In a sleek silver building designed to look like an expanding nebula, thousands of delighted Chinese science fiction fans gathered this week for a massive international convention. ... more |
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 Chinese sci-fi steps into the spotlight 
China prepares to launch Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceshipJiuquan (XNA) Oct 20, 2023 The combination of the Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceship and a Long March-2F carrier rocket was transferred to the launching area on Thursday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said. According t ... more |
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'No prospects': Russians slowly leaving legendary spaceport cityBaikonur, Kazakhstan (AFP) Oct 20, 2023 Surrounded by the vast sand dunes of the Kazakh steppe, on satellite images the city of Baikonur looks like an oasis of glimmering lights in an otherwise dry desert. ... more 
China able, ready to invite foreign astronauts to its space stationJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China is able and ready to invite foreign astronauts to participate in China's space station flight missions, announced a senior official from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) at a press confere ... more 
Shenzhou XVII space mission ready to launchJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 China's 12th manned spaceflight, the Shenzhou XVII mission, will launch on Thursday morning to transport a three-member crew to the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency ... more 
Indian skycraft's crew module recovered from seaNew Delhi (XNA) Oct 23, 2023 Indian navy units on Saturday recovered crew module of the country's first test flight for its Gaganyaan (skycraft) mission. The test flight was successfully launched earlier in the day after ... more |
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China readies Shenzhou 17 for imminent journey to Tiangong Space Station 
Women sci-fi writer numbers rocketing in ChinaChengdu, China (AFP) Oct 21, 2023 Women writers are taking the Chinese science fiction scene by storm, with their increasing prominence one of the genre's most noticeable trends, according to participants at a major convention in Chengdu this week. ... more |
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NASA's innovative rocket nozzle paves way for deep space missionsHuntsville AL (SPX) Oct 20, 2023 NASA recently built and tested an additively-manufactured - or 3D printed - rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum, making it lighter than conventional nozzles and setting the course for deep space f ... more 
New SwRI chamber simulates harsh acoustic environment of rocket launchesSan Antonio, TX (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has expanded its aerospace testing capabilities with a cutting-edge acoustic test chamber designed to mimic the grueling acoustic conditions experienced durin ... more 
Experts advocate for greater international cooperation at China Space Science AssemblySydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 The 3rd China Space Science Assembly, taking place in Huzhou city in East China's Zhejiang province, has become a forum for scientists to discuss the evolving landscape and emerging trends in space ... more 
DARPA-funded team proposes "sweating" hypersonic missiles to beat heatLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 18, 2023 In a significant development to overcome the challenges posed by hypersonic missiles, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has turned to an unusual but effective solution: making th ... more |
NASA conducts 1st hot fire of new RS-25 Certification Test SeriesBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Oct 19, 2023 NASA conducted the first hot fire of a new RS-25 test series Oct. 17, beginning the final round of certification testing ahead of production of an updated set of the engines for the SLS (Space Launc ... more 
NASA prepares Artemis II rocket core stage for final assembly phaseMichoud LA (SPX) Oct 16, 2023 NASA and its partners have fully secured the four RS-25 engines onto the core stage of the agency's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the Artemis II flight test. The core stage, and its engines, ... more 
Evolution Space to produce and test solid rocket motors at StennisBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Oct 11, 2023 NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, joined with Evolution Space on Oct. 10 to announce plans for the aerospace company to establish production and testing operations for sol ... more 
Vega flies to bring satellites to spaceParis (ESA) Oct 10, 2023 THEOS-2 (THailand Earth Observation System-2) is an observation satellite manufactured by Airbus for the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand. THEOS-2 is the largest o ... more |
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EU warns Musk's X spreading 'illegal' disinfo after Hamas attackBrussels (AFP) Oct 10, 2023 The EU's digital chief Thierry Breton warned Elon Musk on Tuesday that his platform X, formerly Twitter, is spreading "illegal content and disinformation", in a letter seen by AFP. ... more 
France's Arianespace launches 12 satellites into spaceWashington DC (UPI) Oct 9, 2023 The French-based Arianespace successfully launched a rocket with 12 satellites into space. ... more 
Spain's first private rocket successfully lifts offMadrid (AFP) Oct 7, 2023 A Spanish company launched the country's first private rocket on Saturday in a step towards bringing Spain into the exclusive club of space-faring nations. ... more 
Rocket Lab opens engine development center in Long BeachLong Beach CA (SPX) Oct 05, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has officially opened the Company's new Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California. The 144,000+ square foot advanced manufacturing complex will support ... more |
Spain's MIURA 1 launch campaign kicks offHuelva, Spain (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 MIURA 1 launch campaign kicks off. PLD Space has successfully concluded the two pre-launch tests of the first flight unit of the Spanish launcher, specifically the umbilical cable tests and the Wet ... more
Vega-C Zefiro40 Test: Independent EnquiryParis (ESA) Oct 04, 2023 Following the failure of the Vega-C launch (VV22) in December 2022, an Independent Enquiry Commission drew several conclusions and made recommendations to ensure a reliable return to flight and a ro ... more 
Maritime Launch unveils commercial suborbital program at Spaceport Nova ScotiaHalifax, Canada (SPX) Oct 01, 2023 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ; OTCQB: MAXQF) unveiled its suborbital launch program currently scheduled to begin during the second quarter of 2024. Maritime Launch's suborbital prog ... more 
Record-breaking launch of SpaceX's Starlink satellitesSpace Coast FL (SPX) Sep 30, 2023 SpaceX pushed back the launch time from the original T-0 of 6:49 p.m. EDT (2249 UTC Sep. 30) more than three hours later due to the weather condition. At 10:00 p.m. EDT (0200 UTC Sep. 30), a Falcon ... more |
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Blue Origin to remain grounded for now following crash probeWashington (AFP) Sept 27, 2023 US aviation regulators said Wednesday that Blue Origin must complete "21 corrective actions" before it can resume launches, closing a probe into an uncrewed crash last year that set back Jeff Bezos's space company. ... more 
Astronauts honored for contributions to China's space programBeijing (XNA) Sep 26, 2023 Chinese astronauts who took part in the nation's four most recent spaceflights were given medals and honorary titles on Monday during a ceremony in Beijing. General He Weidong, a member of the ... more 
Historic NASA wind tunnel testing Mars Ascent VehicleHuntsville AL (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 The MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) team recently completed wind tunnel testing at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in a facility that has been a critical part of NASA missions going all the way back t ... more
All engines added to NASA's Artemis II core stageNew Orleans LA (SPX) Sep 26, 2023 Teams at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have structurally joined all four RS-25 engines onto the core stage for NASA's Artemis II Moon rocket. The flight test is the agency's first ... more |
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