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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 Merida Aerospace, a Tampa-based aerospace company, is set to make a substantial contribution to the space exploration and education landscape in Mexico. Drawing inspiration from the renowned U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the ambitious project seeks to position Mexico as a significant player in the rapidly expanding space economy. The National Rocket and Space Center, envisioned for the Yucatan Peninsula, promises to be a multifaceted facility, equipped with state-of-the-art ... read more |
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China Prepares to Launch Tianzhou 7 Cargo Ship to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 17, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency recently announced that the Tianzhou 7, the first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year, is scheduled for an imminent launch. This event marks a ... more 
Tianzhou 7 mission set to enhance operations at China's Tiangong Space StationBeijing (XNA) Jan 16, 2024 The latest mission in China's expanding space program, involving the Tianzhou 7 cargo spaceship, is underway at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province, as confirmed by the China Manned ... more 
SpaceX completes second launch Sunday, sends more satellites into orbitMiama 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. ... more 
Rocket maker working on medium-lift modelBeijing (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 
Tianxing 1B satellite launched by Kuaizhou 1A to conduct space environment surveySydney, 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 launchSydney, 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 
Self-eating rocket could help UK take a big bite of space industryGlasgow, Scotland (SPX) Jan 10, 2024 New developments on a nearly century-old concept for a 'self-eating' rocket engine capable of flight beyond the Earth's atmosphere could help the UK take a bigger bite of the space industry. U ... more 
China says successfully launches Einstein Probe satelliteBeijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2024 China on Tuesday successfully launched a satellite, state broadcaster CCTV said. ... more 
China begins 2024 with key Kuaizhou 1A satellite launchSydney, 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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 ULA's Vulcan Centaur launches first American Moon lander in over 50 years 
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 |
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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 
Shenzhou XVII astronauts set for their first spacewalkSydney, 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 |
 After a 12-day hiatus, launches resume on the Space Coast 
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 |
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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 
Blue Origin scrubs return of New Shepard rocket flight due to technical issueWashington 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 |
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 |
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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 spaceSydney, 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
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 |
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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 |
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