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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 04, 2024 In a significant stride for its earth observation endeavors, China's aerospace community celebrated a new milestone with the successful deployment of the Yaogan 42A satellite aboard a Long March 2D rocket. Launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province at 6:56 am local time, this addition underscores China's commitment to enhancing its remote-sensing capabilities. ... read more |
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Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASAParis, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Europe is poised to launch its newest rocket, Ariane 6, marking a significant advancement in space mission versatility. This inaugural flight is set to carry a diverse array of missions, each with i ... more 
North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missileSeoul (AFP) April 3, 2024 North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the "important military strategic value" of the new weapon. ... more 
Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellitesSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 02, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) has announced the launch window for its upcoming Electron mission named 'Beginning Of The Swarm'. The mission, set to take off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in ... more 
Impulso Space inks deal with Relativity Space for comprehensive launch supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024 Impulso.Space USA Corp. has clinched a key contract with Relativity Space Inc., marking a significant step in its journey as a premier provider of full-spectrum launch services. This agreement cemen ... more |
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 Starship's Third Launch: A Glimpse into the future of reusable launch vehicles 
Finishing touches for South Australia's first permanent spaceport ahead of Inaugural LaunchSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 New launch facilities at the Koonibba Test Range, South Australia's first permanent spaceport, are almost complete ahead of the impending inaugural launch. Located northwest of Ceduna, the ran ... more |
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TEXUS rockets propel scientific research with recent successful launchesParis, France (SPX) Apr 01, 2024 On March 24, 2024, the Airbus-managed TEXUS 60 sounding rocket embarked on its mission from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden, at precisely 10:45 CET. This launch successfully achieved an apoge ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 satellites, completing 260th reflight of an orbital class rocketWashington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2024 Elon Musk's SpaceX launched 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit on Saturday, completing the company's 260th re-flight of an orbital class rocket seven years after first achieving the act. ... more 
SpaceX sends Eutelsat telecom satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday launched a Falcon9 rocket supporting the Eutelstat 36D mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... 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 |
 Final Voyage Delayed: ULA Postpones Last Delta IV Heavy Launch with Classified NRO Payload 
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 |
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Scrubbed: End of an Era: Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Carries NROL-70 on Historic Mission Space Coast FL (SPX) Mar 28, 2024 The last mission of the venerable Delta IV Heavy rocket, marked by the launch of the NROL-70 security payload, is scheduled for March 28, 2024, at 1:40 PM EDT from SLC 37, Cape Canaveral Space Force ... 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 
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 
Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Mar 26, 2024 ArianeGroup is in the process of assembling the central core for the inaugural Ariane 6 launch, marking a significant milestone in the launcher's development. The operation, taking place at the Laun ... more |
SpaceX sends 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit in Falcon 9 launch from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Mar 25, 2024 SpaceX on Monday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a batch of 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more 
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 
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 |
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Spaceport Nova Scotia Partners with Impulso.Space for Enhanced Launch Services from FloridaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA:MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Impulso.Space USA Corporation, in a significant expansion of their partnership, have inked a five-year agreement. Under this deal, Mari ... more 
Rocket Lab Marks Milestone with Successful Launch of NRO Mission from US SoilLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a major player in launch services and space systems, has successfully executed the NROL-123 mission, named 'Live and Let Fly', for the National Reconnaissance Of ... 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 mediaSeoul (AFP) Mar 20, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful test of a solid-fuel engine for a "new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile", Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday. ... more |
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 
SpaceX's Starship: Advancing Toward Reusability with Lessons LearnedLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 15, 2024 SpaceX's recent Starship test flight is a historical moment in rocket science and the quest for launch system reusability. The mission showcased the spacecraft's impressive capabilities despite faci ... 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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Flying first on Ariane 6 Paris (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 |
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