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Pulsed plasma rocket development accelerates manned missions to Mars![]() Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 02, 2024 Advancements in space technology may soon allow humans and cargo to travel to Mars efficiently and quickly. Existing spacecraft require significant velocities due to the vast distances in space, necessitating propulsion systems with both high thrust and high specific impulse. Current technologies fall short of these requirements. Howe Industries is developing a propulsion system capable of achieving up to 100,000 N of thrust and a specific impulse of 5,000 seconds. The Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR), ... read more |
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
Shenzhou XVII astronauts safely back from Tiangong space stationSydney, 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 s ... more
China's rocket engine test sets new thrust recordSydney, 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
Shenzhou XVIII crew takes command at Tiangong space stationSydney, 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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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 |
Spaceport Company and Maritime Launch Collaborate on Tracking Systems for Nova Scotia SpaceportLos 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
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'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
China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space missionSydney, 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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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
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
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
Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space CenterWashington 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 |
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
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
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 |
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
NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flightLos 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
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
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 |
Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this OctoberLos 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
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
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
Constellation of Starlink satellites grows with latest SpaceX launch from FloridaWashington 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 |
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