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November 02, 2023
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New scientific experimental samples from China's space station return to Earth



Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2023
The fifth batch of scientific experimental samples from China's Tiangong space station has arrived in Beijing, following the return of the Shenzhou XVI crew on Tuesday. Samples of 19 scientific experiments, weighing around 25 kilograms, were brought back to Earth, including liver cells, protein and nucleic acid, Arabidopsis plants, rice seeds, radiation-resistant microbes and some chemical materials. They have been delivered to the Technology and Engineering Center for Space Utilization unde ... read more

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SpinLaunch announces new leadership roles
Los 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
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Chinese astronauts return to Earth with fruitful experimental results
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 a ... more
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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
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink Internet satellites after aborted mission
Washington 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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Boeing pencils in anytime after April 1st for next Crew Flight Test
Los 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 Phoebus
Paris (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
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Hot summer for Europe's reusable rocket engine
Paris (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
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Private sector actively competing for involvement in China's space station, manned lunar missions
Jiuquan (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
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Tech agreement sets stage for U.S. private sector space launch sites in Australia
Washington 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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Nighttime rehearsal for Ariane 6 towards first flight

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Shenzhou 17 docks with Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 27, 2023
The Shenzhou XVII mission, carrying a trio of Chinese astronauts, successfully completed its docking procedure with the Tiangong space station late Thursday night. This rendezvous comes after a six- ... more
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China discloses tasks of Shenzhou-17 crewed space mission
Jiuquan (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 24
Washington (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
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China able, ready to invite foreign astronauts to its space station
Jiuquan (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
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China launches new mission to space station
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. ... more
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Rocket Lab receives FAA authorization to resume launches

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China to send youngest-ever crew to space station
Jiuquan, 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
Jiuquan (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 firm
London (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 station
Jiuquan (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
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Shenzhou XVII space mission ready to launch
Jiuquan (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
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SpaceX Achieves Back-to-Back Starlink Satellite Launches to Expand Global Internet Coverage
Space 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
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Chinese sci-fi fans over the moon at Chengdu Worldcon
Chengdu, 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
Chengdu, 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
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Indian skycraft's crew module recovered from sea
New 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
Sydney, 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 track
Sydney, 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
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NASA's innovative rocket nozzle paves way for deep space missions
Huntsville 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
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China prepares to launch Shenzhou-17 crewed spaceship
Jiuquan (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 city
Baikonur, 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
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Women sci-fi writer numbers rocketing in China
Chengdu, 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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New SwRI chamber simulates harsh acoustic environment of rocket launches
San 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
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Experts advocate for greater international cooperation at China Space Science Assembly
Sydney, 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
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DARPA-funded team proposes "sweating" hypersonic missiles to beat heat
Los 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 Series
Bay 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
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NASA prepares Artemis II rocket core stage for final assembly phase
Michoud 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
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Evolution Space to produce and test solid rocket motors at Stennis
Bay 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
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