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May 01, 2024
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Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space station



Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 01, 2024
The crew of Shenzhou XVII has successfully returned to Earth after a six-month tenure aboard the Tiangong space station, marking the conclusion of their extensive orbital mission. The crew's spacecraft, Shenzhou XVII, landed its reentry capsule in the Gobi Desert at the Dongfeng Landing Site in Inner Mongolia at precisely 5:46 pm following a nine-hour return journey. Upon landing, the capsule underwent immediate safety checks by Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center personnel who then opened the c ... read more

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Identification of noise sources during launch using phased array microphone systems
Los 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
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Rocket Lab schedules dual launches for NASA's climate satellite missions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 29, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) is gearing up for two consecutive Electron rocket launches to deploy satellites for NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) mission. ... more
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China's rocket engine test sets new thrust record
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's key space contractor, conducted a critical test on Sunday on a new type of rocket engine, achieving the highest thrust power ever achieved ... more
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Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 30, 2024
China's Shenzhou XVIII mission crew members have successfully completed the in-orbit handover with the outgoing Shenzhou XVII team, China Manned Space Agency confirmed. During a formal ceremon ... more
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SpaceX ties record with 20th Falcon 9 booster re-use in Galileo L12 launch
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 28, 2024
SpaceX has tied its own record with the 20th use of a Falcon 9 booster with its latest and final mission, the launch of a European Union Galileo L12 navigation and positioning satellite. ... more
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Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launch from Europe's Spaceport
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 meter ... more
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Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space station
Sydney, 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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Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket development
Sydney, 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

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Spaceport Company and Maritime Launch Collaborate on Tracking Systems for Nova Scotia Spaceport
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe: MAXQ, OTCB: MAXQF) and The Spaceport Company have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease a containerized tracking and telemetry station (TTS) for the inaugural ... more
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China launches new crew to Tiangong space station as lunar plans progress
Washington 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
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China's Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: Xinhua
Jiuquan, 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
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China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
China's Shenzhou-18 mission, set for a six-month duration at the national space station, will include a series of in-orbit scientific tests and applications, alongside multiple spacewalks, as detail ... more
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Scientific projects on China's space station yield significant results
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has completed over 130 scientific research and application projects aboard its space station, reporting significant advancements, according to a recent press con ... more
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Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launch
Paris, 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
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Rocket Lab completes dual satellite deployment for KAIST and NASA
Sydney, 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
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China-Latin America and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum underway
Sydney, 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
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Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024
The crew of the first Boeing Starliner space mission on Thursday arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the spacecraft's debut manned mission on May 6. ... more
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China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space station
Jiuquan, 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
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ExPace advances China's reusable rocket technology
Sydney, 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
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AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket Engines
Los 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
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Ariane 6 set to launch OOV-Cube mission with Internet of Things applications
Paris, 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
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Shenzhou XVIII crewed mission completes final tests, ready for imminent launch
Sydney, 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
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NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flight
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered pre-flight quarantine as they prepare for the upcoming Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, scheduled for Monday, ... more
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SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
Washington 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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ISRO unveils lightweight carbon-carbon nozzle to boost rocket payload capacity
Sydney, 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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Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this October
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Inversion, established in 2021 to innovate rapid terrestrial delivery via reentry vehicles, has set Ray, its pilot technology demonstrator, for an upcoming launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9. Slated fo ... more
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UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in Space
Sydney, 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
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Orbex ramps up rocket development with new investment
London, 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
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Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from Florida
Miami 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
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China gears up for Shenzhou XVIII manned space mission
Sydney, 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
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Sidus Space Joins Orbital Transports Partner Program to Broaden Market Presence
Los 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
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Ariane 6 debut includes Portugal's first university CubeSat for aircraft tracking
Berlin, 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
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SpaceX launches Falcon 9, carrying 23 Starlink satellites from Florida
Washington 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
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