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ULA's Vulcan Centaur launches first American Moon lander in over 50 years![]() Cape Canaveral (AFP) Jan 08, 2024 The United Launch Alliance (ULA) achieved a significant milestone early Monday morning, as its new Vulcan Centaur rocket flawlessly launched the first American spacecraft set to land on the Moon in over half a century. Departing from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 2:18 am (0718 GMT), the mission represents a pivotal moment in lunar exploration, spearheaded by private industry. Astrobotic's Peregrine Lunar Lander, nestled atop the Vulcan Centaur, embarked on its journey to the Moo ... read more |
SpaceX sues to stop US hearing over fired workersSan Francisco (AFP) Jan 5, 2024 SpaceX on Thursday went to court to try to derail a US National Labor Relations Board hearing over complaints by workers who say they were fired for criticizing chief executive Elon Musk. ... more
SpaceX set for Falcon Heavy USSF-52 mission to launch X-37B military space planeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023 Today, SpaceX is scheduled to launch the USSF-52 mission using the Falcon Heavy rocket, with liftoff planned for 8:07 p.m. ET from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This mi ... more
SpaceX launches Starlink, Sarah-2 missionsWashington DC (UPI) Dec 25, 2021 Elon Musk's SpaceX launched two rockets on Saturday and Sunday, one carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and another with two radar reconnaissance satellites for the German military. ... more
Virgin Galactic sets January 2024 for 11th missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPCE) has officially announced the opening of its 'Galactic 06' flight window on January 26, 2024. This mission will mark the company's 11th spaceflight, followi ... more |
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![]() Shenzhou XVII astronauts set for their first spacewalk
After a 12-day hiatus, launches resume on the Space CoastSpace Coast FL (SPX) Dec 20, 2023 2023 has been the busiest year for spaceports around the world. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launches a batch of Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on Dec ... more |
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin sets new launch attempt for TuesdayWashington (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 Blue Origin said it would try again on Tuesday to launch a rocket and return to space for the first time in more than a year, after scrubbing a mission for last-minute technical reasons. ... more
Blue Origin returns to space after year-long hiatusWashington (AFP) Dec 19, 2023 Blue Origin launched its first rocket in more than a year on Tuesday, reviving the US company's fortunes with a successful return to space following an uncrewed crash in 2022. ... more
Competition: developing Europe's space cargo return serviceParis (ESA) Dec 19, 2023 ESA is launching a competition which initiates a first phase of activities for European companies to eventually demonstrate a complete cargo delivery service to and from space stations in low-Earth ... more
Equatorial Launch Australia Unveils Innovative ASC Advanced Launch Pad DesignsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has announced a significant breakthrough in launch pad technology with the completion of its Arnhem Space Centre Advanced Launch Pad (ASCALP) designs. This developm ... more |
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![]() Blue Origin scrubs return of New Shepard rocket flight due to technical issue
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser New Station Resupply Spacecraft for NASALouisville CO (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space to benefit of life on Earth, has delivered the first Dream Chaser spaceplane, ... more |
China launches its tallest rocket, Long March 5, carrying Yaogan 41 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 In a significant advancement in China's space exploration endeavors, the Long March 5 carrier rocket, renowned as one of the world's most powerful operational rockets, successfully deployed a remote ... more
China's commercial space sector achieves milestones with series of successful launchesSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 China's space industry, long known for its state-driven Long March rocket series, is now witnessing a rapid expansion in its commercial sector. The Long March family celebrated its 500th spaceflight ... more
Rocket Lab puts Japanese satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Dec 15, 2023 Rocket Lab returned its Electron rocket into space for the first time since September with a successful New Zealand flight on Friday that released a Japanese satellite into orbit. ... more
New rockets set to launch in 2024Washington (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations. ... more |
![]() China's Shenlong space plane embarks on another secretive mission in space
Musk talks X advertising, birth rate in RomeRome (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Elon Musk claimed Saturday that advertisers were returning to X (formerly Twitter) after an exodus, at a Rome meeting where he also warned Italy's low birth rate could put off investors. ... more |
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for iQPS's 'The Moon God Awakens' MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 14, 2023 In a significant development in the realm of space launches and Earth observation, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a global leader in launch services, is gearing up for its 42nd Electron missio ... more
Vulcan Centaur launch delayed until January; Rockets set to launch in 2024Washington (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The maiden liftoff of a new American rocket called Vulcan Centaur has been delayed from Christmas Eve to January 8, United Launch Alliance, the company developing it, said Thursday. ... more
China's space programme: Five things to knowBeijing (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the Moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations - and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space programme. ... more
UK's Orbex secures funding for carbon-neutral spaceport developmentForres, UK (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 In a significant step towards advancing sustainable spaceflight, UK-based Orbex has secured a GBP3.3 million grant from the UK Space Agency as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Boost! initia ... more |
France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher DevelopmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 HyPrSpace, in collaboration with Telespazio France and CT Ingenierie, has recently secured a significant funding boost of euro 35 million for the Agile Space Access Development Project #1 (PADA1). T ... more
Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerfulSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Beijing-based private space company LandSpace has unveiled the ZQ-3 carrier rocket, a new addition to its lineup that promises significant advancements in rocket technology. The announcement, made b ... more
NASA Teams Prepare Moon Rocket-to-Spacecraft Connector for AssemblyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 The Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's super-heavy lift rocket designated for the Artemis II mission, is rapidly approaching a significant milestone. Teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in H ... more
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflightSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more |
Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more
Maritime Launch secures additional funding for Canada's first commercial spaceportLos 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 ... more
LandSpace's methane-propelled rocket marks another milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 11, 2023 Beijing-based private aerospace company LandSpace has achieved a new milestone with the successful second flight of its methane-propelled carrier rocket, the ZQ 2-Y3. This launch, which took place o ... more
KAIST Partners with Rocket Lab for NeonSat-1 LaunchLos 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 |
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
China's sea-based rocketry expands with Smart Dragon 3's successSydney, 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 |
Sidus Space and Bechtel join forces for Artemis Mobile Launcher 2Los 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
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
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
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 |
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