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  Tokyo (AFP) Mar 13, 2024 A rocket made by a Japanese company exploded seconds after launch on Wednesday, in a spectacular failure for the start-up's bid to put a satellite into orbit. Tokyo-based Space One's 18-metre (60-foot) Kairos rocket blasted off in the coastal Wakayama region of western Japan, carrying a small government test satellite. But around five seconds later, the solid-fuel rocket erupted in fire, sending white smoke billowing around the remote mountainous area as orange flames raged on the ground, live f ... read more |
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"Owl Night Long" Expands Synspective's Constellation with Rocket Lab's Precision DeliverySydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has reported the successful launch of its 45th Electron rocket, reinforcing its partnership with Synspective by deploying another critical satellite into Synspect ... more 
NASA Helps Emerging Space Companies 'Take the Heat'Moffett Field CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Things are heating up in the atmosphere, and NASA is helping space start-ups stay cool. NASA has decades of expertise in creating technology that protects spacecraft from the intense heat gene ... more 
Zero-Boil-Off Tank Experiments to Enable Long-Duration Space ExplorationCleveland OH (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 Do we have enough fuel to get to our destination? This is probably one of the first questions that comes to mind whenever your family gets ready to embark on a road trip. If the trip is long, you wi ... more 
Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Stratolaunch, LLC, marked a significant achievement on March 9, with the successful completion of the first powered flight of its Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1. This groundbreaking event signifies a cr ... more |
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 Dream Chaser spaceplane nears flight readiness with completion of key pre-flight tests 
MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket takes flightKoeln, Germany (SPX) Feb 29, 2024 On 27 February 2024 at 8:27 CET the MAPHEUS 14 high-altitude research rocket, operated by the German Aerospace Center, successfully launched from the Esrange Space Center near Kiruna, Sweden. The hi ... more |
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HyImpulse readies SR75 rocket for historic maiden launch in AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2024 HyImpulse, a Germa-based rocket developer, is finalizing preparations for the maiden flight of its SR75 rocket, slated for late April to early May 2024 from the Koonibba Test Range in southern Austr ... more  
Chang'e 6 and new rockets highlight China's packed 2024 space agendaSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 China has announced plans to undertake around 100 space launch missions within the year, setting a new precedent for its national space industry's activity levels. This ambitious agenda, disclosed b ... more 
Long March 5 deploys Communication Technology Demonstrator 11 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Ae ... more 
Karman Space and Defense boosts ULA's Vulcan on Its Maiden flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 08, 2024 Karman Space and Defense ("Karman") has released details on its involvement in the first certification mission of United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan launch vehicle. This collaboration underscored ... more |
 SpaceX tentatively sets third Starship test flight for March 14 
NASA tests limits of updated engines for future Artemis missionsWashington DC (UPI) Mar 6, 2024 NASA completed a full-duration RS-25 engine hot fire Wednesday, as the space agency continues testing the updated engines that will launch Artemis missions to the moon and beyond. ... more |
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SpaceX eyes March 14 for next Starship test launchWashington (AFP) Mar 6, 2024 Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday announced it was eyeing March 14 as the earliest date for the next test launch of its giant Starship rocket, with which it hopes to one day colonize Mars. ... more 
NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission docks with International Space StationWashington DC (UPI) Mar 5, 2024 A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, more than 24 hours after it launched from the Florida coast with three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut onboard. ... more 
Shenzhou 17 astronauts complete China's first in-space repair jobSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou XVII mission astronauts conducted a critical repair operation during their second spacewalk at the Tiangong space stati ... more 
Australia's first orbital launch facility license awarded to Bowen SpaceportSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024 Australia is poised to make a giant leap in its space exploration and commercialization efforts with the green light for its first orbital launch site, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport, located in Queens ... more |
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Tiangong Space Station's Solar Wings Restored After Spacewalk Repair by Shenzhou XVII Team Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 04, 2024 The crew of Shenzhou XVII has marked a significant milestone in the history of China's manned space exploration by successfully completing their second spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. ... more 
Ex-Twitter execs sue Musk for unpaid severanceSan Francisco (AFP) March 4, 2024 Former top executives of Twitter sued Elon Musk on Monday saying he has failed to pay them nearly $130 million after the billionaire took over the social media company and dismissed them. ... 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 
MITRE and MDC team up to advance at Midland SpaceportLos 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 Midl ... more |
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China plans record 100 space launches in 2024, including lunar and station missionsSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 27, 2024 Underscoring China's escalating ambitions in outer space, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the state-owned backbone of the nation's space endeavors, has unveiled plans to exec ... more 
Ariane 6 readies for summer launch after eco-efficient transport to Europe's SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 The Ariane 6 rocket components have arrived at the port of Pariacabo in Kourou, French Guiana, signaling a key phase in the preparation for its launch this summer. This event marks a significant ste ... 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 
Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for maiden launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Blue Origin marked a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors with the first rollout and vertical positioning of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This event unveils ... more |
Stratolaunch conducts second captive carry flight of Hypersonic Vehicle TA-1Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024 Stratolaunch, a pioneer in aerospace technologies, has announced the successful completion of its second captive carry flight involving the Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. This latest flight ... more 
Rocket Lab Schedules Launch Date for 45th Electron Mission to Deploy Earth-Imaging Satellite for SynspectiveLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the upcoming launch window for its 45th Electron mission, a dedicated effort aimed at deploying an Earth-imaging satellite for Synspective, a leadin ... more 
STORIES of Space teams with Maritime Launch Services for a Nova Scotia launchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a groundbreaking collaboration, STORIES of Space, a visionary nonprofit dedicated to intertwining human narratives with the cosmos, has joined forces with Maritime Launch Services, the pioneering ... more 
SpaceX launches Indonesian satellite into orbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 A SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket has successfully deployed the Merah Putih 2 satellite into orbit, marking a significant step forward in enhancing broadband Internet access across Indonesia. The event too ... more |
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ESA and PLD Space join forces to enhance small satellite launch flexibilityParis (SPX) Feb 22, 2024 In a significant stride towards expanding Europe's capabilities in the burgeoning small satellite launch market, the European Space Agency (ESA) and PLD Space have inked a deal to co-fund the develo ... more 
Japan successfully launches next-gen H3 rocketTokyo (AFP) Feb 17, 2024 Japan's space agency toasted a successful blast-off for its new flagship rocket on Saturday, making it third time lucky after years of delays and two previous failed attempts. ... more 
Equatorial Launch Australia Partners with Equatorial Space Systems for Rocket Launches in 2024Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 16, 2024 In a significant development for the global aerospace industry, Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), a leading spaceport operator and infrastructure provider, has announced a strategic partnership wit ... more 
Second Private US Moon Probe launches on a Falcon 9 rocketSpace Coast FL (SPX) Feb 15, 2024 Since the December 1972 Apollo 17 mission, NASA has not launched a spacecraft to perform a soft landing on the Moon. The mission, dubbed IM-1, was originally scheduled to launch in the early morning ... more |
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