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January 15, 2024
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SpaceX completes second launch Sunday, sends more satellites into orbit



Miama FL (UPI) Jan 15, 2024
Amid a thick column of red hot flame, SpaceX launched the second of two Falcon 9 rockets Sunday night on an unmanned mission to deliver more Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit. SpaceX pushed back the target liftoff time to 8:52 p.m. EST to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Falcon 9 will deploy a batch of 23 Starlink internet satellites. Space X confirmed the success of the launch on the social media platform X. Th ... read more

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Rocket maker working on medium-lift model
Beijing (XNA) Jan 15, 2024
CAS Space, a Beijing-based rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is working on the development of its new carrier rocket, Kinetica 2, and plans to conduct the new type's maiden flig ... more
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Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft to return to Earth
Beijing (XNA) Jan 15, 2024
The Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft departed from the Tiangong space station on Friday afternoon and is set to return to Earth soon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in ... more
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Tianxing 1B satellite launched by Kuaizhou 1A to conduct space environment survey
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 12, 2024
China's Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket successfully launched an experimental satellite, Tianxing 1B, into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gobi Desert. The launch, whic ... more
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China's Gravity 1 sets record for solid rocket fuels in maiden launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 12, 2024
Orienspace, a Beijing-based private company, has marked a significant milestone in China's burgeoning space industry with the successful maiden flight of the Gravity 1 rocket, now recognized as the ... more
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China begins 2024 with key Kuaizhou 1A satellite launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 09, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC), a prominent state-owned space contractor, has announced the successful launch of a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Cen ... more
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China says successfully launches Einstein Probe satellite
Beijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2024
China on Tuesday successfully launched a satellite, state broadcaster CCTV said. ... more
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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 ... more
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SpaceX sues to stop US hearing over fired workers
San 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
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SpaceX set for Falcon Heavy USSF-52 mission to launch X-37B military space plane
Los 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

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SpaceX launches Starlink, Sarah-2 missions

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Virgin Galactic sets January 2024 for 11th mission
Los 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
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
The crew of the Shenzhou XVII mission is gearing up for their inaugural spacewalk, a significant step in China's continuing endeavors in space exploration. The China Manned Space Agency, in a recent ... more
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After a 12-day hiatus, launches resume on the Space Coast
Space 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
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin sets new launch attempt for Tuesday
Washington (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
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Blue Origin returns to space after year-long hiatus
Washington (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
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Competition: developing Europe's space cargo return service

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Equatorial Launch Australia Unveils Innovative ASC Advanced Launch Pad Designs
Sydney, 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
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 18, 2023
Blue Origin has scrubbed its first flight since last year's uncrewed booster mishap. Monday's launch in West Texas was called off earlier in the day, first for cold weather and then due to an unspecified "ground system issue." ... more
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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser New Station Resupply Spacecraft for NASA
Louisville 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
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China launches its tallest rocket, Long March 5, carrying Yaogan 41 satellite
Sydney, 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
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China's commercial space sector achieves milestones with series of successful launches
Sydney, 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
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Rocket Lab puts Japanese satellite into orbit
Washington 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
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New rockets set to launch in 2024
Washington (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
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China's Shenlong space plane embarks on another secretive mission in space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 15, 2023
In a significant advancement for China's space technology, the successful launch of a Long March 2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's vast Gobi Desert has ... more
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Musk talks X advertising, birth rate in Rome
Rome (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
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Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for iQPS's 'The Moon God Awakens' Mission
Sydney, 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
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Vulcan Centaur launch delayed until January; Rockets set to launch in 2024
Washington (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
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China's space programme: Five things to know
Beijing (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
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UK's Orbex secures funding for carbon-neutral spaceport development
Forres, 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
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France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher Development
Paris, 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
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Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerful
Sydney, 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
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NASA Teams Prepare Moon Rocket-to-Spacecraft Connector for Assembly
Los 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
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Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflight
Sydney, 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
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Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in Space
Sydney, 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
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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 ... more
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LandSpace's methane-propelled rocket marks another milestone
Sydney, 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
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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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