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June 02, 2024
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Boeing Starliner's crewed launch abruptly halted, again



Cape Canaveral (AFP) June 1, 2024
Boeing's second attempt at launching a crew aboard its troubled Starliner spaceship was dramatically aborted Saturday with just minutes left on the countdown clock, yet another setback for a program that has faced years of delays. With the astronauts strapped in and ready for liftoff, the test mission to the International Space Station was unexpectedly halted due to reasons that aren't yet clear. United Launch Alliance, responsible for the Atlas V rocket that Starliner sits atop, is now investig ... read more

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NASA to decide when to reschedule Starliner crewed launch
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 1, 2024
NASA officials won't know until late Saturday night if they can try to launch the Boeing Starliner on Sunday or wait until Wednesday or Thursday. ... more
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Japanese billionaire cancels lunar SpaceX voyage
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Jun 01, 2024
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa said on Saturday he has cancelled his journey around the Moon on a SpaceX rocket, a voyage that had boasted an artist-filled crew, because of development delays. ... more
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YPSat Prepared for Ariane 6 Inaugural Flight
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 01, 2024
ESA's Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, being checked out in a cleanroom at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, in preparation for the inaugural launch of Ariane 6, coming soon. YPSat is ... more
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Ariane 6 to Launch SIDLOC Experiment for Space Safety
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 01, 2024
Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions with unique objectives. This inaugural flight will highlight Ariane 6's versatility and heavy-lift capabilit ... more
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SpaceX mega rocket Starship's next launch on June 5
Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024
Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, is set for its next test flight on June 5, SpaceX announced on Friday. ... more
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Boeing won't fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISS
Washington (AFP) May 24, 2024
Boeing is set to launch its first crewed space mission in June without fixing a small helium gas leak on its troubled Starliner spaceship, officials said Friday. ... more
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INNOSPACE to Launch Brazilian Satellites and Inertial System on HANBIT-Nano Rocket
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) May 31, 2024
INNOSPACE, a South Korean private spaceflight startup producing small satellite launch vehicles, has signed new launch service agreements with the Federal University of Maranhao (UFMA) and Castro Le ... more
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German company HyImpulse plans additional South Australia launches
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 31, 2024
Southern Launch and HyImpulse have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for more missions from the Koonibba Test Range and to explore using the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex for future la ... more

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Shenzhou 18 crew conducts first spacewalk
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 29, 2024
The Shenzhou XVIII crew conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency sa ... more
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SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit on third flight in two days
Washington DC (UPI) May 24, 2024
SpaceX continued its torrid, history-making launch space on Thursday night when it lifted 23 new Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, making its third blastoff in two days. ... more
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites in second mission of the day
Washington DC (UPI) May 23, 2024
SpaceX launched another 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday, the same day the space company launched a group of U.S. spy satellites from California. ... more
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First crewed Boeing Starliner flight delayed again
Washington (AFP) May 23, 2024
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station has again been delayed, and June 1 is now a possible new liftoff date, NASA said Wednesday. ... more
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Boeing Starliner crewed test flight delayed indefinitely
Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024
Boeing's Starliner manned Crew Flight test has been indefinitely delayed after a string of issues, NASA officials said. ... more
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Russia jails hypersonic scientist for 14 years on treason charges

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NASA and Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser to Florida for launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 21, 2024
As part of NASA's efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its first flight to the Inte ... more
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Zebrafish on China's space station reported to be in good condition
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 21, 2024
The four zebrafish aboard China's Tiangong space station, orbiting about 400 km above Earth, are in good condition, according to experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Experts sha ... more
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Orbex partners with MSP for automated component production
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 20, 2024
Orbex has announced a partnership with MSP to enhance the automation of component production for its orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will supply technology to automate the production ... more
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Ariane 6 will launch 3D Printing technology into space
Paris, France (SPX) May 20, 2024
Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch, carrying multiple space missions. One notable mission is Replicator, a project by Orbital Matter, which will demonstrate new 3D printing technolog ... more
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First crewed flight of Boeing Starliner postponed again
Washington (AFP) May 17, 2024
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station has been delayed again due to a technical issue, NASA said Friday. ... more
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OCCAR and MBDA begin HYDIS2 concept phase
London, UK (SPX) May 16, 2024
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) on behalf of the partners of the HYpersonic Defence Interceptor Study (HYDIS2) Consortium. The European Defe ... more
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Boeing Starliner launch delayed to Tuesday due to helium leak
Washington DC (UPI) May 15, 2024
Boeing's Starliner flight to the International Space Station was delayed again due to a helium leak. ... more
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Maritime Launch Secures Conditional $12.9M Term Sheet from Canadian Government
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2024
Maritime Launch Services Inc. has received a conditional term sheet for a $12.9 million contribution administered under the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The funding will support Maritime Launch ... more
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First crewed flight of Boeing spacecraft delayed again
Washington (AFP) May 14, 2024
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spaceship to the International Space Station has been postponed again due to a technical snafu, the company said Tuesday. ... more
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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida
Washington DC (UPI) May 12, 2024
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday night, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites in orbit to just over 6,000. ... more
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China sends experimental satellite into orbit with Long March 4C rocket
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 13, 2024
An experimental satellite was launched into space aboard a Long March 4C carrier rocket on Sunday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, situated in the Gobi Desert of northwestern China. ... more
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SpinLaunch appoints new CEO to drive next phase
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024
SpinLaunch, known for enabling rapid and sustainable low-cost access to space, has announced a leadership shift to steer the company's further expansion and commercialization of its innovative space ... more
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Boeing's Starliner flight delayed again for oxygen tank valve replacement
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
Boeing's Starliner crew flight test has been pushed back another week as United Launch Alliance plans to replace a part of the spacecraft. ... more
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Long March 6C rocket joins fleet with successful inaugural launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 08, 2024
China's Long March 6C rocket successfully completed its first flight on Tuesday, deploying four satellites into orbit. Launching at 11:21 am from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center located in ... more
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SSC partners with Perigee Aerospace for satellite launches from Esrange
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 08, 2024
SSC has teamed up with South Korean company Perigee Aerospace Inc. to initiate satellite launches from Esrange Space Center in Sweden beginning in 2025. This partnership marks the first time an orbi ... more
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White Sands propulsion team evaluates 3D-printed engine component for Orion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 08, 2024
The Orion spacecraft, designated to transport Artemis mission crews to the Moon, will be powered by a European Service Module from ESA (European Space Agency). This module is critical for providing ... more
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SpaceX Starlink flight lifts off in Florida; 2nd launch of day planned for California later
Washington DC (UPI) May 8, 2024
SpaceX on Wednesday launched 23 Starlink satellites from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Florida. ... more
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Rocket Lab Initiates Archimedes Engine Testing Phase Following Build Completion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 07, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the completion of its first Archimedes engine assembly, the new 3D printed, reusable engine for the Neutron medium lift launch vehicle. The company ... more
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International Support for China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 06, 2024
On Friday, an international gathering praised the robust global partnership involved in China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission and expressed a unified intent to expand cooperation in lunar and deep space v ... more
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Boeing's Starliner is about to launch - if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight
Maxwell AFB AL (SPX) May 03, 2024
If all goes well late on May 6, 2024, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will blast off into space on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Launching from the Kennedy Space Center, this last c ... more
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Sidus Space fulfills order and supplies key components for NASA's Mobile Launcher 2
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 03, 2024
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, has successfully delivered two electronic LCS cabinets to Bechtel as part of NASA's mobile launcher 2 project. These cabi ... more
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