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December 11, 2023
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Maritime Launch secures additional funding for Canada's first commercial spaceport



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 11, 2023
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (NEO: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF), a key player in the development of Canada's first commercial spaceport, recently announced a significant financial milestone. The company has successfully closed a non-brokered private placement of unsecured convertible debentures, amassing gross proceeds of $2,282,000. This funding, secured on December 8, 2023, marks a crucial step in advancing the ambitious Spaceport Nova Scotia project and its planned activities for 2024, including hosting two ... read more

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An incredible pace of SpaceX launch cadence continues with the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket
Space 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
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KAIST Partners with Rocket Lab for NeonSat-1 Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2023
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has secured a launch services agreement that will see the deployment of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's (KAIST) Earth observation satelli ... more
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NASA identifies probable reason for OSIRIS-REx capsule parachute deployment issue
Los 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
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Professionals Satellite YPSat Ready for Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Berlin, 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
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China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's success
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 witnesse ... more
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Sidus Space and Bechtel join forces for Artemis Mobile Launcher 2
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2023
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a notable player in the Space and Data-as-a-Service sector, has recently announced its expanded involvement in the NASA Artemis missions. The company disclosed that it ha ... more
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Iran hails capsule launch as step towards human spaceflight
Tehran (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 Installation
Los 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 complex
Sydney, 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

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NASA Tests In-Flight Capability of Artemis Moon Rocket Engine

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NASA, small companies eye new cargo delivery, heat shield technologies
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 gro ... more
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Firefly Aerospace completes first Miranda Engine hot fire test
Los 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
Paris (AFP) Nov 30, 2023
The European Space Agency announced on Thursday that the long-delayed first launch of its next-generation Ariane 6 rocket will take place between June 15 and July 31 next year. ... more
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China's Lunar Samples on Display in Macao to Inspire Future Explorers
Sydney, 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 Program
Sydney, 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 level

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Wenchang Set to Become China's Premier Commercial Space Launch Hub by Next Year
Sydney, 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
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Ariane 6 Core Stage fires up for long-duration test
Paris, 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
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Report Forecasts Significant Growth in Hypersonic Flight Market by 2030
London, 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
Sydney, 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 launch
Washington (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 separation
Washington 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
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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
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Starship Test Flies Higher: SpaceX Marks Progress Despite Late Test Incident
Starbase 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
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Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode
Starbase, 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
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SpaceX poised for second launch of mega Starship rocket
Starbase, 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
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SpaceX 'Starship' launch postponed until Saturday
Starbase, 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
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US regulator greenlights Starship's next launch on Friday
Washington (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 Capabilities
Sydney, 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
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Rocket Exhaust on the Moon: NASA Supercomputers Reveal Surface Effects
Moffett 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
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Southern Launch to host HyImpulse's Pioneering SR75 launch in South Australia
Sydney, 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
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SpaceX says second Starship test launch could come as early as Friday
Washington 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
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UTA developing more powerful rocket engines for space travel
Arlington 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
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SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket launches with telecommunications satellites aboard
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 12, 2023
SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket successfully Sunday afternoon carrying communication satellites for a Luxembourg-based internet company. ... more
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Hypergolic rocket engine with advanced throttling tested by Sierra Space
Los 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
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HK, Macao add thrust to China's space exploration
Hong 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
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