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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2024 In a significant leadership transition, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has announced the appointment of Chen Mingbo as its new chairman and Communist Party secretary. This move comes at a pivotal moment for CASC, positioning it for further competition with global space industry leaders. Chen Mingbo steps into the role previously held by Wu Yansheng, marking a notable shift in the helm of China's premier aerospace defense contractor. The announcement, made through the ... read more |
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday evening from Florida. ... more 
Flying first on Ariane 6Paris (ESA) Mar 15, 2024 With Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket now at its spaceport in French Guiana, the passengers it will launch to space are getting ready to be added to the top of the tall new rocket. Ariane 6 will launc ... more 
SpaceX mega rocket makes successful test flight but lost in descentBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Mar 14, 2024 Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, flew further and faster than ever before during its third test launch Thursday, although it was eventually lost as it re-entered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean, SpaceX said. ... more 
Leonid Capital Partners Invests $6.25 Million in Space Propulsion Innovator Phase FourLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 Leonid Capital Partners, an investment firm specializing in high-growth tech ventures in the National Security sector, today unveiled a $6.25 million investment in Phase Four, a pioneering company a ... more |
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 SpaceX poised for third launch test of Starship megarocket 
SpaceX's Starship-Super Heavy Cleared for Takeoff: FAA Grants Launch LicenseLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 14, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially granted Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) the authorization to launch the Starship-Super Heavy vehicle. This permission, detailed ... more |
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Final Mission: Delta IV Heavy Rocket Set for Historic Launch with NROL-70 PayloadLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 The Space Systems Command (SSC) of the U.S. Space Force, in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and United Launch Alliance (ULA), has announced the scheduled launch of the NROL ... more 
NASA Expanding Lunar Exploration with Upgraded SLS Mega Rocket DesignNew Orleans LA (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 As NASA prepares for its first crewed Artemis missions, the agency is making preparations to build, test, and assemble the next evolution of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The larger and powe ... more 
Japan space rocket explodes seconds after launchTokyo (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. ... more 
"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 |
 Stratolaunch Achieves Historic First Powered Flight of Hypersonic Test Vehicle TA-1 
Agile Space Unveils Revolutionary Mobile Processing Center, Secures SpaceWERX SBIR Phase II ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 12, 2024 Agile Space Industries (Agile), a leading provider of in-space propulsion solutions, has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract by SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force ... more |
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Dream Chaser spaceplane nears flight readiness with completion of key pre-flight testsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 11, 2024 Sierra Space, a pioneering force in commercial space exploration and defense technology, recently announced the achievement of a significant milestone for its innovative Dream Chaser spaceplane, Ten ... 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 
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 14Washington DC (UPI) Mar 7, 2024 SpaceX plans to launch the third test flight of its Starship rocket as early as March 14 pending regulatory approval. ... more |
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 
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 |
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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
Tiangong Space Station's Solar Wings Restored After Spacewalk Repair by Shenzhou XVII TeamSydney, 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 
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 |
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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 |
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