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Russian rocket lifts off at third attempt![]() Moscow (AFP) April 11, 2024 A Russian rocket blasted off for a test flight on Thursday at the third try, after previous launch attempts earlier this week were aborted in the final seconds of countdown. The flagship Angara A5 - a powerful spacecraft designed to carry heavy payloads into low Earth orbit - took off from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East, a live broadcast showed. "The rocket worked according to plan. The upper stage separated ... and is currently putting the test payload into target orbit," th ... read more |
SpaceX launches military weather satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Apr 11, 2024 SpaceX launched its second national security mission of 2024 on Thursday with a Falcon 9 rocket lifting the U.S. Space Force mission USSF-62 into orbit. ... more
Private space company, Taobao team up to test rocket-powered deliveriesSydney, 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
Ariane 6 Set for Maiden Voyage with Robusta-3A Satellite AboardParis, 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
NASA continues Artemis program amid advancements in Starship program at SpaceXSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 As the race to the Moon intensifies, NASA's Artemis program and SpaceX's Starship represent two pivotal, yet distinct approaches to lunar exploration. Despite the emergence of cost-effective alterna ... more |
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![]() RS-25 engines certified for future Artemis missions after long testing program
From Florida, ULA Delta IV Heavy lifts off for final timeWashington DC (UPI) Apr 9, 2024 For the final time, a Delta IV Heavy rocket roared skyward from Florida on Tuesday. ... more |
Delta IV Heavy Completes Its Final Mission with NROL-70 Launch by US Space Force and ULALos 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, ... more
Russia cancels rocket launch for second day runningMoscow April 10, 2024 Russia on Wednesday cancelled a high-profile rocket launch at the last minute for the second day running, in a fresh setback for the country's space programme. ... more
DARPA awards Phase Four with contract for Very Low Earth Orbit Propulsion SystemLos 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
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 launch
Starship's Third Launch: A Glimpse into the future of reusable launch vehiclesSydney, 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 |
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
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
Lockheed Martin Ventures Backs Helicity Space for Fusion Propulsion AdvancementsLos 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 |
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
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 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 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
GMV spearheads development in reusable hypersonic avionics at ESA workshopMadrid, 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
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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