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MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland Spaceport![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2024 The Midland Development Corporation (MDC) and MITRE have recently inked an agreement aiming to synergize their efforts towards enhancing commercial space and high-speed flight operations at the Midland International Air and Space Port. This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing the United States' capabilities in both aviation and space travel sectors. MDC, a key economic development entity in Midland, Texas, has joined hands with MITRE, a renowned not-for-profit organization known fo ... read more |
BIT advances microbiological research on Chinese Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 29, 2024 The Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) reports its latest research project in now onboard the Chinese space station in the Mengtian experimental module. Launched aboard the Tianzhou-7 cargo space ... more
Shenzhou 18 and 19 crews undertake intensive training for next missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 26, 2024 Crew members selected for China's upcoming manned space missions, Shenzhou XVIII and Shenzhou XIV, are currently engaged in rigorous training programs, as revealed by Yang Liwei, a prominent figure ... more
Spain's PLD Space Selected for European Institutional Space Launch ContractsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 25, 2024 In a significant development for the European space sector, PLD Space, a Spain-based aerospace company, has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Commission (EC) to partici ... more
Equatorial Launch Australia unveils advanced horizontal integration facilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2024 Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) has unveiled the completed designs for its Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) buildings at the Arnhem Space Centre (ASC). These state-of-the-art facilities are t ... more |
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Tianzhou 6 burns up safely reentering EarthBeijing (XNA) Jan 21, 2024 China's Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft burned up as it reentered Earth's atmosphere as planned on Friday evening, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release tha ... more |
China's LandSpace achieves new feat with Zhuque-3's Vertical Recovery TestSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 22, 2024 In a significant advancement for China's burgeoning space sector, the Zhuque-3 reusable rocket has successfully completed its first vertical return technology test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Ce ... more
Yan Hongsen's future dreams as 'Rocket Boy'Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 19, 2024 Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province - Yan Hongsen, a 10-year-old student from Shaoxing city, has made headlines again in the field of space science. Known as the "rocket boy," Yan is currently in the proces ... more
China's Tianzhou 7 docks with Tiangong Space StationBeijing (XNA) Jan 18, 2024 China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft has successfully completed its journey to the Tiangong space station, docking without any issues. Launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan provinc ... more
Axiom launches third mission to ISS, carrying European space hopesKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 18, 2024 An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut launched for the International Space Station on Thursday with Axiom Space, as countries increasingly look to the private sector to fulfill their ambitions in the cosmos. ... more |
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![]() Mexico Set for Space Sector Boost with New National Rocket and Space Center by Merida Aerospace
European crew poised for private mission to International Space StationKennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2024 An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut are poised to blast off to the International Space Station in a mission with Axiom Space, as countries hungry for a taste of space turn increasingly to the private sector. ... more |
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
Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft to return to EarthBeijing (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
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 |
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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 |
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 |
ULA's Vulcan Centaur launches first American Moon lander in over 50 yearsCape 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
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
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 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
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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