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  Boca Chica, United States (AFP) June 6, 2024 SpaceX's massive Starship rocket achieved its first ever splashdown during a test flight Thursday, in a major milestone for the prototype system that may one day send humans to Mars. Scraps of fiery debris came flying off the spaceship as it descended over the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia, dramatic video from an onboard camera showed, but it ultimately held together and survived atmospheric reentry. "Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a soft lan ... read more |
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Boeing Starliner crew aboard ISS after challenging dockingWashington (AFP) June 6, 2024 A Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first ever astronauts docked with the International Space Station on Thursday after overcoming unexpected challenges arising from thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. ... more  
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space raceShanghai (AFP) June 6, 2024 A world-first launch from the far side of the Moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX. ... more 
SpaceX's megarocket Starship launches on fourth test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) June 6, 2024 Starship, SpaceX's massive prototype rocket, launched for its fourth test flight Thursday, and is now attempting to fly halfway around the globe before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. ... more 
Galactic Energy Launches Third Rocket in 10 DaysSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, conducted a launch on Thursday afternoon, marking its third launch in the past 10 days. The company reported that the rocket lifted off at 1 ... more |
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Japanese billionaire cancels lunar SpaceX voyageTokyo, 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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Boeing Starliner spacecraft springs more leaks on way to ISSWashington (AFP) June 6, 2024 Boeing's Starliner crew capsule, which is making its way to the International Space Station on its first mission carrying astronauts, has developed two helium leaks since entering orbit but remains stable and on course for docking, NASA said. ... more 
Boeing's Starliner joins select club of crewed US spaceshipsWashington (AFP) June 5, 2024 Throughout the annals of American space exploration, a select few spacecraft have had the distinction of carrying human beings beyond our home planet. ... more 
Boeing Starliner's first astronaut mission scheduled to launch WednesdayWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024 After several scrubbed liftoffs, Boeing's first Starliner crewed mission will try again Wednesday to launch NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on a critical, week-long test flight to the International Space Station. ... more 
YPSat Prepared for Ariane 6 Inaugural FlightParis, 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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INNOSPACE to Launch Brazilian Satellites and Inertial System on HANBIT-Nano RocketTokyo, 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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Boeing Starliner's crewed launch abruptly halted, againCape 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. ... more 
German company HyImpulse plans additional South Australia launchesSydney, 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 
NASA to decide when to reschedule Starliner crewed launchWashington 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 
Galactic Energy Completes Second Sea-Based Launch MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) May 30, 2024 Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, completed the second sea-based launch mission of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Wednesday afternoon. The company said in a news release that ... 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 
SpaceX mega rocket Starship's next launch on June 5Washington (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 
Boeing won't fix leaky Starliner before flying first crew to ISSWashington (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 
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into orbit on third flight in two daysWashington 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 dayWashington 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 
First crewed Boeing Starliner flight delayed againWashington (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 
Boeing Starliner crewed test flight delayed indefinitelyWashington 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 
Russia jails hypersonic scientist for 14 years on treason chargesMoscow (AFP) May 21, 2024 A Russian court on Tuesday jailed a 77-year-old scientist for 14 years on treason charges after he was accused of sharing top secret data related to Russia's hypersonic missile programme with Germany. ... more |
NASA and Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser to Florida for launchLos 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
Zebrafish on China's space station reported to be in good conditionSydney, 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 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 
Ariane 6 will launch 3D Printing technology into spaceParis, 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 againWashington (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
OCCAR and MBDA begin HYDIS2 concept phaseLondon, 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
Boeing Starliner launch delayed to Tuesday due to helium leakWashington DC (UPI) May 15, 2024 Boeing's Starliner flight to the International Space Station was delayed again due to a helium leak. ... more 
Maritime Launch Secures Conditional $12.9M Term Sheet from Canadian GovernmentLos 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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