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  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Two small businesses are benefitting from NASA's expertise as they develop heat shield technologies, cargo delivery systems, and new protective materials for spacecraft and space stations in the growing commercial industry of low Earth orbit operations. The two American companies - Canopy Aerospace Inc. of Littleton, Colorado and Outpost Technologies Corp. of Santa Monica, California - recently announced progress in the development of a new heat shield manufacturing capability and a new cargo tran ... read more |
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NASA Tests In-Flight Capability of Artemis Moon Rocket EngineBay St. Louis MS (SPX) Dec 01, 2023 NASA conducted the third RS-25 engine hot fire in a critical 12-test certification series Nov. 29, demonstrating a key capability necessary for flight of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket during ... more  
China's Lunar Samples on Display in Macao to Inspire Future ExplorersSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 Macao has initiated a series of public activities aimed at spreading knowledge about China's space, marine, and polar explorations, reflecting a growing interest in these advanced scientific fields ... more 
Heat Shield demo passes the test dubbed 'Just flawless'Langley Research Center Hampton VA (SPX) Nov 20, 2023 A little more than a year ago, a NASA flight test article came screaming back from space at more than 18,000 mph, reaching temperatures of nearly 2,700 degrees Fahrenh ... more 
Firefly Aerospace completes first Miranda Engine hot fire testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2023 Firefly Aerospace, Inc., has marked a significant achievement in its propulsion technology with the completion of the first hot fire test of the Miranda engine. This pivotal development comes just o ... more |
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 First launch of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket planned for mid-2024 
China Manned Space Agency Delegation Highlights SARs' Role in Space ProgramSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 In a significant acknowledgment of regional contributions to national space efforts, a delegation from the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), led by Deputy Director Lin Xiqiang, praised the involveme ... more |
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Boosting rocket reliability at the material levelBoston MA (SPX) Nov 29, 2023 The success of the SpaceX Falcon 9 reusable launch vehicle has been one of the most remarkable technological achievements of the last decade. Powered by SpaceX's Merlin engine, the Falcon 9 booster ... more 
Wenchang Set to Become China's Premier Commercial Space Launch Hub by Next YearSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2023 Wenchang, a city in South China's Hainan province, is rapidly establishing itself as the forefront of China's burgeoning commercial space industry. The city, known for the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch ... more 
Ariane 6 Core Stage fires up for long-duration testParis, France (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 In a significant step towards the maiden flight of Ariane 6, the collaborative efforts of ArianeGroup, the French Space Agency (CNES), and the European Space Agency (ESA) culminated in the successfu ... more 
Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030London, UK (SPX) Nov 24, 2023 A recent report titled "Hypersonic Flight Market by Vehicle Type (Hypersonic Aircraft, Hypersonic Spacecraft), Industry (Military, Space, Commercial), Component (Propulsion, Aerostructure, Avionics) ... more |
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 Shanghai Sets Sights on Expanding Space Industry with Ambitious 2025 Goals 
US 'strongly condemns' N. Korean space launchWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2023 The White House on Tuesday strongly condemned North Korea over its space launch, calling it a "brazen violation" of UN sanctions that could destabilize the region. ... more |
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SpaceX Starship disintegrates after successful stage separationWashington DC (UPI) Nov 18, 2021 SpaceX's Starship spacecraft test launch ended with "rapid unscheduled disassembly," Saturday when the booster stage and spacecraft disintegrated shortly after completing a successful stage separation. ... more 
Starship Test Flies Higher: SpaceX Marks Progress Despite Late Test IncidentStarbase TX (SPX) Nov 19, 2023 In a significant advancement for SpaceX's ambitious space program, the company successfully conducted the second test launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built, aimed at future missions to Mars. Despite a largely successful flight, the test faced a challenge at the eight-minute mark. ... more 
Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explodeStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean. ... more 
SpaceX poised for second launch of mega Starship rocketStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 18, 2023 SpaceX is poised Saturday for the second test launch of Starship, the largest rocket ever built that Elon Musk hopes will one day colonize Mars, while NASA awaits a modified version to land humans on the Moon. ... more |
 SpaceX 'Starship' launch postponed until Saturday 
US regulator greenlights Starship's next launch on FridayWashington (AFP) Nov 15, 2023 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion. ... more |
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China's BeiDou and Fengyun Satellites Elevate Global Weather Forecasting CapabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 In a significant step for space-based weather forecasting, China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) has emerged as a pivotal player. Sun Yueqiang, the director of the Key Laboratory for Spac ... more 
Rocket Exhaust on the Moon: NASA Supercomputers Reveal Surface EffectsMoffett Field CA (SPX) Nov 16, 2023 Through Artemis, NASA plans to explore more of the Moon than ever before with human and robotic missions on the lunar surface. Because future landers will be larger and equipped with more powerful e ... more 
Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 15, 2023 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, German rocket manufacturer HyImpulse is set to launch its SR75 sounding rocket from the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Austr ... more 
SpaceX says second Starship test launch could come as early as FridayWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2021 SpaceX expects to be able to launch the second test flight of its hulking Starship as early as Friday pending final approval by the Federal Aviation Administration. ... more |
UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travelArlington TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2023 A University of Texas at Arlington engineering researcher has received a NASA grant to use rotating detonation rocket engines (RDREs) for in-space propulsion to make them more efficient, compact and ... more 
SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket launches with telecommunications satellites aboardWashington DC (UPI) Nov 12, 2023 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket successfully Sunday afternoon carrying communication satellites for a Luxembourg-based internet company. ... more 
Hypergolic rocket engine with advanced throttling tested by Sierra SpaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2023 Sierra Space, a leader in the commercial space sector, has achieved a significant milestone with the successful testing of its new VRM5500-H hypergolic rocket engine, promising to revolutionize the ... more 
HK, Macao add thrust to China's space explorationHong Kong (XNA) Nov 10, 2023 Many people gazing at the moon shining brightly in the night sky wonder what secrets the Earth's satellite holds. However, few of them have the chance to access lunar soil and study it to unlo ... more |
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SpaceX Achieves On-Time Launch for Ambitious Transporter-9 Mission Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 11, 2023 In a textbook launch, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket flawlessly lifted off from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, marking yet another successful step in the co ... more
SpaceX hopes for second Starship flight test next weekWashington (AFP) Nov 11, 2023 SpaceX is hoping to re-launch Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, next week, the company said, after an attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion. ... more 
ESA further boosts RFA One across EuropeParis (ESA) Nov 09, 2023 ESA has committed further 'Boost! Programme' funding to German startup Rocket Factory Augsburg, known as RFA, for the development of commercial space transportation services based on the RFA One lau ... more 
NASA seeks students to imagine nuclear powered space missionsCleveland OH (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 The third Power to Explore Student Challenge from NASA is underway. The writing challenge invites K-12th grade students in the United States to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of nucl ... more |
Japanese billionaire's lunar SpaceX voyage postponedTokyo (AFP) Nov 09, 2023 Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa announced Thursday the postponement of his journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket, a voyage that boasts an artist-filled crew. "We were planning for our ... more 
Rocket Lab to Reinforce Market Trust with Electron Reliability OverhaulLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is poised for a robust return to launch operations after an extensive investigation into September's Electron mission anomaly. The upcoming launch window, startin ... more 
UK and European Space Agency Commit Funding for Shetland Satellite LaunchLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 09, 2023 The UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency's recent funding award of 3.5 million pounds to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) UK underlines a collaborative effort to bolster the UK's space sector. ... more 
Starlink mission brings SpaceX's orbital launch count to 80 missions so far in 2023Space Coast FL (SPX) Nov 08, 2023 Five minutes after midnight, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared into carrying 23 more Starlink V2 Mini satellites at 12:05 a.m. EST (0505 UTC) from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Space La ... more |
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SQX-2Y rocket demonstrates vertical take-off and landing capabilitiesSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 In a significant step for China's burgeoning commercial space sector, a new reusable rocket has achieved a critical flight test milestone, performing a vertical take-off and landing sequence with pr ... more 
Europe to hold competition to build space cargo shipSeville, Spain (AFP) Nov 6, 2023 The European Space Agency announced Monday it would hold a competition between firms to build a ship to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, in a potential first step towards independent missions carrying astronauts. ... more 
Early production continues on Advanced Upper Stage for SLSNew Orleans LA (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 Technicians at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have completed a major portion of a weld confidence article for the advanced upper stage of NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. Th ... more 
China launches Long March 7A carrier rocketBeijing (XNA) Nov 06, 2023 China launched a Long March 7A carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province on Friday night to deploy an experimental satellite, according to China Aerospace Science and Tec ... more |
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