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  Jiuquan (XNA) Nov 01, 2023 The Shenzhou XVI crew consisting of three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth safely on Tuesday, after completing a five-month space station mission. Shenzhou XVI's return capsule, carrying astronauts Jing Haipeng, Zhu Yangzhu and Gui Haichao, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region at 8:11 am (Beijing Time), and the crew had all left the return capsule by 9:10 am, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The Shenzhou XVI astrona ... read more |
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Private sector actively competing for involvement in China's space station, manned lunar missionsJiuquan (XNA) Oct 31, 2023 China's private space enterprises are hopeful that commercial rockets developed by them will be involved in the launch missions of the low-cost cargo transport vehicle for the country's space statio ... more 
Shenzhou XVI crew return after 'very cool journey'Beijing (XNA) Nov 01, 2023 The Shenzhou XVI crew returned to Earth on Tuesday morning, concluding a historic, five-month mission that also involved China's first civilian astronaut. The spaceship's reentry capsule, carr ... more  
SpinLaunch announces new leadership rolesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 01, 2023 SpinLaunch, a pioneering space company enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, has announced major executive appointments that will provide the company with additional expertise in ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink Internet satellites after aborted missionWashington DC (UPI) Oct 30, 2023 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink Internet satellites into low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Monday in its second attempt after aborting the mission Sunday. ... more |
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 Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 'successful' mission 
Boeing pencils in anytime after April 1st for next Crew Flight TestLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 30, 2023 NASA and Boeing have moved their timelines, setting an April launch date for the Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station (ISS). The decision for the slight delay f ... more |
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Crunch time for PhoebusParis (ESA) Oct 30, 2023 Launching things into space is hard. Aside from the engines and software, orbital calculations and the launch pad, the tanks that hold the fuel are a masterful example of engineering in their own ri ... more 
Hot summer for Europe's reusable rocket engineParis (ESA) Oct 30, 2023 An ongoing project to develop a low-cost, reusable engine for European rockets made considerable progress over the summer and autumn, with a series of tests that achieved full ignition and, ultimate ... more 
Nighttime rehearsal for Ariane 6 towards first flightParis (ESA) Oct 30, 2023 Yesterday, a team of CNES, ESA, Arianespace and ArianeGroup personnel at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, completed a full-scale wet rehearsal of the new Ariane 6 rocket that was fuelled ... more 
Tech agreement sets stage for U.S. private sector space launch sites in AustraliaWashington DC (UPI) Oct 30, 2023 The United States and Australia marked a significant milestone in their long partnership with the signing of a bilateral tech agreement Thursday. The assistant secretary for international secu ... more |
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 Shenzhou 17 docks with Tiangong Space Station 
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 |
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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
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 
China launches new mission to space stationJiuquan, 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. ... 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 to send youngest-ever crew to space station 
Final rehearsal for Shenzhou XVII flight completedJiuquan (XNA) Oct 25, 2023 The final all-systems rehearsal for China's upcoming manned Shenzhou XVII spaceflight took place on Tuesday morning, according to China Central Television. Organized by the Beijing Aerospace C ... more |
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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 
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 
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 
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 
Chinese sci-fi steps into the spotlightChengdu, China (AFP) Oct 22, 2023 Once effectively banned, Chinese science fiction has exploded into the mainstream, embraced by the government and public alike - inviting scrutiny of a genre that has become known for its expanding diversity and relative freedom. ... 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
China readies Shenzhou 17 for imminent journey to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2023 China is finalizing preparations for the launch of its upcoming manned mission, Shenzhou XVII, which aims to ferry three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. The news of the impending launch wa ... more |
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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 
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 
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 
'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 |
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 
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 |
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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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