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  Madrid, Spain (SPX) Jun 10, 2024 A European consortium, led by Spanish mission and system integrator Elecnor Deimos ("Deimos"), is working to develop an inflatable heat shield (IHS) for recovering rocket stages from space. This system could also protect cargo during re-entry and may be used for Mars missions. ICARUS ("Inflatable Concept Aeroshell for the Recovery of a re-Usable launcher Stage") has received euro 10 million in funding from the European Commission (EC) under the Horizon Europe programme (grant nr. 101134997). This ... read more |
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Ariane 6 to Launch SpaceCase SC-X01 for Heat Shield DemonstrationParis, France (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Europe's newest rocket, Ariane 6, is set to launch soon, carrying multiple space missions with diverse objectives and destinations. The first flight of Ariane 6 will demonstrate its versatility and ... more 
Rocket Lab plans 50th Electron mission to deploy five satellites for KineisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 07, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab or "the Company) has announced the launch window for its 50th Electron mission, which will deploy five Internet-of-Things (IoT) satellites for French ... more 
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 
In first, SpaceX's megarocket Starship nails ocean splashdownBoca 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. ... 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 |
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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 
Two Terran Orbital Space Vehicles Added to NASA's $6 Billion Rapid IV ContractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2024 Terran Orbital has expanded its offerings under NASA's multi-participant Rapid Spacecraft Acquisition IV (Rapid IV) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NASA has added two additi ... more 
Europe's long-delayed Ariane 6 rocket set for July 9 launchParis (AFP) June 5, 2024 The next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a crucial programme for Europe's space ambitions, is due to lift off on July 9 following years of delays, the European Space Agency said Wednesday. ... more 
ready to fly,' as SpaceX prepares for fourth test launch in TexasWashington DC (UPI) Jun 5, 2024 SpaceX is gearing up to launch Starship's fourth test flight just after sunrise Thursday from Texas, two days after the Federal Aviation Administration gave the mega rocket a license to fly. ... more |
 ESA Invites Launch Providers for European Launcher Challenge 
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilitiesWashington DC (UPI) Jun 4, 2024 SpaceX launched its Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Tuesday night with 20 Starlink satellites, including some with Direct to Cell capabilities that will improve access to text and voice data here on Earth. ... more |
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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 
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 
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
Ariane 6 to Launch SIDLOC Experiment for Space SafetyParis, 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 |
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 
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 |
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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 
Shenzhou 18 crew conducts first spacewalkSydney, 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 
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 |
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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 |
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