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April 10, 2024
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Delta IV Heavy Completes Its Final Mission with NROL-70 Launch by US Space Force and ULA



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC), together with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and United Launch Alliance (ULA), has successfully launched the NROL-70 mission. This launch, utilizing the Delta IV Heavy rocket for its final mission, occurred at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Col. Jim Horne, SSC's senior materiel leader for the Launch Execution Delta, expressed satisfaction with the mission's success, highlighting ... read more

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RS-25 engines certified for future Artemis missions after long testing program
Los 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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From Florida, ULA Delta IV Heavy lifts off for final time
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2024
For the final time, a Delta IV Heavy rocket roared skyward from Florida on Tuesday. ... more
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Private space company, Taobao team up to test rocket-powered deliveries
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 09, 2024
A private Chinese commercial rocket developer, Beijing Sepoch Technology Co, is exploring the use of reusable rocket technology for expedited delivery services in a joint research project with Aliba ... more
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Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite Aboard
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
Europe's latest heavy-lift launcher, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a diverse array of missions including Earth observation, deep space exploration, and critical techno ... more
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DARPA awards Phase Four with contract for Very Low Earth Orbit Propulsion System
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 elect ... more
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites ahead of two weekend launches
Washington 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
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China continues to grow its remote-sensing fleet with Yaogan 42A launch
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 ... more
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Starship's Third Launch: A Glimpse into the future of reusable launch vehicles
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 04, 2024
In the latest chapter of space exploration, SpaceX's third Starship test flight emerges as a pivotal moment, pushing the boundaries of current rocketry technology. This endeavor highlighted both the ... more

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Ariane 6's Maiden launch to deploy Radio Interferometry Experiment for NASA

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North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Seoul (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
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Impulso Space inks deal with Relativity Space for comprehensive launch support
Los 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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Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion Advancements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2024
Helicity Space, a trailblazer in fusion power for in-space propulsion and power technology, has garnered investment from Lockheed Martin Ventures, signaling a significant endorsement from the aerosp ... more
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Rocket Lab set to launch dual-orbit mission featuring KAIST and NASA satellites
Sydney, 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 missile
Washington 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
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Finishing touches for South Australia's first permanent spaceport ahead of Inaugural Launch

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TEXUS rockets propel scientific research with recent successful launches
Paris, 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
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SpaceX launches 23 satellites, completing 260th reflight of an orbital class rocket
Washington 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
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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. ... more
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Technical setback delays launch of final Delta IV Heavy
Space 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 Payload
Space 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
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China advances space capabilities with latest multirole satellite launch
Sydney, 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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GMV spearheads development in reusable hypersonic avionics at ESA workshop
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 28, 2024
GMV, a pivotal entity in aerospace innovation, marked its presence at a European Space Agency (ESA) workshop dedicated to reusable hypersonic vehicles, hosted at the European Astronaut Center (EAC) ... 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
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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
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Ariane 6's Maiden Voyage Marks a New Era for European Space Missions with YPSat Onboard
Paris, 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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Ariane 6 Nears Maiden Flight: Twin Cores Assembled at European Spaceport
Paris, 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
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SpaceX sends 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit in Falcon 9 launch from Florida
Washington 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
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US court dismisses Musk lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog
Washington (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 Testing
Los 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
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ISRO's RLV-LEX-02 Mission: A Leap Forward in Autonomous Space Vehicle Landing
Sydney, 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 Florida
Los 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
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Rocket Lab Marks Milestone with Successful Launch of NRO Mission from US Soil
Los 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
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N. Korea's Kim oversees hypersonic missile engine test: state media
Seoul (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
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DARPA's Rubble to Rockets Program Pioneers New Manufacturing Frontiers
Los 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
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CASC Welcomes Chen Mingbo as New Chairman in Strategic Leadership Refresh
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. ... more
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