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SpaceX sends Eutelsat telecom satellite into orbit![]() Washington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon9 rocket supporting the Eutelstat 36D mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket took off at 5:52 p.m. EST, right at the open of a two-hour time window SpaceX had previously given for launch. The payload is a Eutelsat 36D geostationary telecommunications satellite, which is designed to provide TV broadcasting and government services to customers in Africa, Europe and parts of Asia. About three minutes into launch, Falcon 9 sepa ... read more |
Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV HeavySpace Coast FL (SPX) Mar 29, 2024 Launch of the final Delta IV Heavy has been delayed until further notice. An issue with a liquid pump in the gaseous nitrogen pipeline, crucial for providing pneumatic pressure to the launch vehicle ... more
Orbex patents Reusable Rocket Technology dubbed 'Petal Fold'London, UK (SPX) Mar 27, 2024 Orbex has achieved a significant milestone in the advancement of space technology by securing a patent for its innovative REFLIGHT reusable rocket technology. The European Patent Office and the Unit ... more
China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 In a significant advancement of China's space endeavors, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) successfully launched the Yunhai 3B satellite into orbit using the Long March 6 ... more
Ariane 6's Maiden Voyage Marks a New Era for European Space Missions with YPSat OnboardParis, France (ESA) Mar 27, 2024 Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back a ... more |
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![]() Rocket Lab Marks Milestone with Successful Launch of NRO Mission from US Soil
US court dismisses Musk lawsuit against anti-hate watchdogWashington (AFP) Mar 25, 2024 A US court on Monday rejected social network X's lawsuit against a nonprofit that had reported a spike in misinformation and hate speech on the platform since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover. ... more |
Final Voyage Delayed: ULA Postpones Last Delta IV Heavy Launch with Classified NRO PayloadSpace Coast FL (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced a postponement in the final mission of the Delta IV Heavy rocket, now rescheduled for Friday afternoon. This delay comes as the rocket was prepared for its last journey from Cape Canaveral Space Force Base's Space Launch Complex-37. ... more
Artemis IV Mission Advances with Completion of SLS Payload Adapter TestingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 The Space Launch System (SLS) has achieved a significant milestone towards the Artemis IV mission with the readiness of its payload adapter for testing, signifying a major step for the mission's suc ... more
ISRO's RLV-LEX-02 Mission: A Leap Forward in Autonomous Space Vehicle LandingSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 In a significant advancement for reusable launch vehicle technology, ISRO successfully conducted the RLV Landing Experiment (LEX-02), marking a milestone in the autonomous landing capabilities of sp ... more
North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missileWashington DC (UPI) Mar 20, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a solid-fuel engine for a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, one day after observing the launch of short-range ballistic missiles. ... more |
![]() N. Korea's Kim oversees hypersonic missile engine test: state media
DARPA's Rubble to Rockets Program Pioneers New Manufacturing FrontiersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2024 The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) introduces the Rubble to Rockets (R2) program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing in environments where supply c ... more |
CASC Welcomes Chen Mingbo as New Chairman in Strategic Leadership RefreshSydney, 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. ... 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
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 launches 23 Starlink satellitesWashington DC (UPI) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into orbit Friday evening from Florida. ... more |
China Advances on Reusable Rocket Technology with Launches Planned for 2025 and 2026Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 14, 2024 In a significant move towards sustainable space exploration, China is fast-tracking the development of two large reusable rockets, with diameters of 4 meters and 5 meters, slated for their first lau ... 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
SpaceX poised for third launch test of Starship megarocketBoca Chica And Medford Colonia, United States (AFP) Mar 14, 2024 SpaceX plans on Thursday to attempt another launch of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket that is vital to NASA's plans for landing astronauts on the Moon later this decade -- and Elon Musk's hopes of eventually colonizing Mars. ... more
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 |
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 |
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
The Next Accident: How Do We Prevent It?Washington DC (SPX) Mar 13, 2024 I recently watched NESC Deputy Director Mike Kirsch stand before a roomful of engineers at the Langley Research Center and tell them that with every passing day, NASA breaks a record: the longest st ... 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
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 |
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 |
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