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  Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 On April 24, automated guided vehicles moved the Ariane 6 central core, which includes the main and upper stages, at a speed of 3 km/h from the launcher assembly building to the launch pad 800 meters away. The central core's placement on the launch pad involved coordinated actions using two AGVs and a crane equipped with a lifting beam. This allowed for the upright positioning of the central core onto the Ariane 6 launch table. On April 25 and 26, the launcher's two boosters were transported ... read more |
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Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Every part of a launch vehicle, launch pad, and ground operation equipment is subjected to the high acoustic load generated during lift-off. Therefore, many extreme measures are taken to try to supp ... more  
China's Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: XinhuaJiuquan, China (AFP) April 25, 2024 A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. ... more 
Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Orienspace, renowned for producing the world's mightiest solid-propellant carrier rocket, is now embarking on the development of a new liquid-fuel rocket, as revealed by the chief designer of the up ... more 
SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation AuthorityLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch. T ... more |
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 Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center 
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more |
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Flight equipment for China's manned moon mission progresses: CMSASydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) is progressing with its planned development of systems for its upcoming lunar landing, as stated by Lin Xiqiang, the deputy director of CMSA, during a recent pre ... more 
Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launchParis, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 On 24 April 2024, Europe's new rocket, Ariane 6, was vertically positioned on the launch pad for its first space journey. The rocket's central core, comprising the main and upper stages, was m ... more 
AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket EnginesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division has achieved a significant milestone by designing, printing, building, and testing a unique single-block rocket-engine thrust ch ... more 
Rocket Lab completes dual satellite deployment for KAIST and NASASydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a prominent player in the launch services and space systems industry, has successfully launched two satellites into distinct orbits 500km apart during its 47th E ... more |
 Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this October 
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024 SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Tuesday evening from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more |
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Ariane 6 set to launch OOV-Cube mission with Internet of Things applicationsParis, France (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 Ariane 6, Europe's latest addition to its space launch fleet, is poised to carry out its maiden flight soon, marking a new era in space missions. This inaugural flight will feature a diverse range o ... more 
UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), recently commended China for its significant contributions to space exploration and the ongoing collabo ... more 
China-Latin America and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum underwaySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The inaugural China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum began in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on Wednesday. Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing presented a congratulato ... more 
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station as lunar plans progressWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024 Following a successful launch on Thursday, China has initiated its latest mission to the Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 18 spacecraft, carrying three crew members, was launched aboard a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport in northwest China. The crew, consisting of Ye Guangfu, 43, Li Cong, 34, and Li Guangsu, 36, is set to undertake a six-month expedition aboard the station. ... more |
China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) April 24, 2024 China will send a fresh crew to its Tiangong space station on Thursday, Beijing's Manned Space Agency announced, the latest mission in a programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. ... more 
ExPace advances China's reusable rocket technologySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 ExPace Technology Corporation, based in Hubei province, is developing a new reusable rocket powered by liquid oxygen-methane engines. This initiative represents a shift towards more sustainable spac ... more 
Shenzhou XVIII crewed mission completes final tests, ready for imminent launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII crewed space mission has completed its final collaborative rehearsal and system-wide airtightness check, ensuring readiness for the upcoming launch. The spacecraft and accom ... more 
ISRO unveils lightweight carbon-carbon nozzle to boost rocket payload capacitySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines, designed to improve several performance metrics of rocket engines such as th ... more |
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Orbex ramps up rocket development with new investmentLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Orbex, a prominent UK spaceflight company, has announced a GBP 16.7 million investment from a consortium of six key investors as part of an extension to its Series C funding round, bringing its tota ... more 
Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from FloridaMiami FL (UPI) Apr 18, 2024 SpaceX launched a cluster of 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit Thursday, the 334th launch of the company's Starlink Internet satellites and the 268th time a reusable booster rocket has been used. ... more
China gears up for Shenzhou XVIII manned space missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency has announced that the Shenzhou XVIII mission is poised for launch in the upcoming days, aiming to deliver three astronauts to the Tiangong space station. On Wedn ... more 
Sidus Space Joins Orbital Transports Partner Program to Broaden Market PresenceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 18, 2024 Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), a diversified satellite and data service provider, has entered the Orbital Transports Partner Program, aiming to broaden its reach in the global space sector. This ... more |
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Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida Washington DC (UPI) Apr 18, 2024 SpaceX launched a cluster of 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit Thursday, the 334th launch of the company's Starlink Internet satellites and the 268th time a reusable booster rocket has been used. ... more 
Ariane 6 debut includes Portugal's first university CubeSat for aircraft trackingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 17, 2024 Europe's next-generation rocket, Ariane 6, is set to embark on its inaugural flight, carrying a series of space missions each with their own distinct goals and enthusiastic teams supporting them. Th ... more 
SpaceX launches Falcon 9, carrying 23 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 17, 2024 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket, carrying 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit early Wednesday evening, under clear, sunny skies in Florida. ... more 
Boeing Starliner rolls to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of May launchWashington DC (UPI) Apr 16, 2024 Boeing's Starliner spacecraft took a road trip Tuesday before its May 6 liftoff, moving from the Kennedy Space Center to the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. ... more |
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Reusable rocket engine completes major test in ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 16, 2024 In a significant advance for China's space capabilities, a new reusable rocket engine has passed a critical test, marking a key milestone in the country's efforts to develop reusable launch vehicles ... more 
Private Sector Innovation and Its Impact on the Space IndustrySydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 The private sector's involvement in space exploration has dramatically transformed the landscape of the industry. Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others have introduced new technologies and ... more 
Flight Works creates modular propulsion system for AFRL with $5.7M contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 15, 2024 Flight Works has entered into a $5.7 million contract with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop a green, refuelable propulsion unit known as the Propulsion Unit with Modular Applications (PU ... more 
Astronaut fitness regimes critical in Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 12, 2024 With China's ambitious plans to expand its space missions, the health of astronauts during prolonged spaceflights has become a vital concern. The state-of-the-art equipment aboard the Tiangong Space ... more |
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