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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 In a historic event that marked a significant milestone in space exploration, the South China Sea became the backdrop for its very first space launch mission. The early morning of Wednesday witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket lifting off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province. The clock read 3:24 am as the rocket, a creation of the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, embarked on its journey from a launch service ship. Its mission: to transport a s ... read more |
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An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 SpaceX sent up 23 Starlink satellites during a mission from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS). Liftoff from Launch Complex 40 (LC-40) occurred at 12:07 a.m. EST (0507 UTC) on Spac ... more 
Professionals Satellite YPSat Ready for Electromagnetic Compatibility TestingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 ESA's Young Professionals Satellite (YPSat) is making significant progress as it approaches its crucial phase of electromagnetic compatibility testing. The YPSat project, led entirely by ESA Young P ... more 
NASA identifies probable reason for OSIRIS-REx capsule parachute deployment issueLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 07, 2023 NASA's OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule successfully touched down under parachute in Utah's desert on September 24, 2023, delivering a container filled with rocks and dust from the near-Earth astero ... more 
Iran hails capsule launch as step towards human spaceflightTehran (AFP) Dec 6, 2023 Iran has launched a capsule designed to carry living beings in a step towards sending astronauts into space, state media reported Wednesday - the latest test of aerospace technology criticised by the West. ... more |
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NASA Continues Progress on Artemis III Rocket Adapter with Key Joint InstallationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 In a significant advancement for NASA's Artemis III mission, engineers and technicians at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have recently achieved a major milestone. They have ... more |
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CAS Space expands into Guangdong with new rocket engine testing complexSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 CAS Space, a prominent Beijing-based rocket company under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the commencement of construction on a new rocket engine tes ... more 
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 
NASA, small companies eye new cargo delivery, heat shield technologiesWashington 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 gro ... 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'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 |
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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 
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 2030 
Shanghai Sets Sights on Expanding Space Industry with Ambitious 2025 GoalsSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 23, 2023 Shanghai, a growing center for technological advancement, has unveiled a bold plan to develop a comprehensive industrial chain for commercial rocket production, aiming to reach an annual production ... more |
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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 
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 
Heat Shield demo passes the test dubbed 'Just flawless'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 
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 SaturdayStarbase, United States (AFP) Nov 16, 2023 SpaceX has pushed back by one day the long awaited second launch of its next-generation Starship rocket because of technical issues, the company's CEO Elon Musk said Thursday. ... more 
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 |
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