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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 05, 2024 In a significant advancement for satellite technology, Phase Four has been awarded a $14.9 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop an air-breathing electric propulsion (EP) system, aiming to enhance satellite functionality in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) at altitudes between 90-450km. This development marks a pivotal step in the DARPA's Otter program, designed to foster, demonstrate, and gather on-orbit data on electric propulsion technologies that utilize the ... read more |
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites ahead of two weekend launchesWashington DC (UPI) Apr 5, 2024 SpaceX launched a payload of 23 Starlink satellites Friday atop a Falcon 9 booster from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Complex. ... more 
China continues to grow its remote-sensing fleet with Yaogan 42A launchSydney, 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 ... more 
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 
RS-25 engines certified for future Artemis missions after long testing programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 08, 2024 L3Harris Technologies and Aerojet Rocketdyne have concluded a comprehensive series of development and certification tests for the RS-25 engine, confirming its readiness for upcoming Artemis missions ... more |
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 Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion Advancements 
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 |
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North Korea says it fired new intermediate-range hypersonic missileWashington DC (UPI) Apr 2, 2024 North Korea successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday, adding another nuclear-capable weapon to its expanding arsenal. ... more 
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 
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 orbit 
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 |
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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 
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
Scrubbed: End of an Era: Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket Carries NROL-70 on Historic MissionSpace 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 |
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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 
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 |
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North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missile Washington 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 |
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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
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 |
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