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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SpaceX two National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs), totaling $733,566,001. These task orders are the first under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded in June 2024 and include one task order for seven Space Development Agency (SDA) launches and another for a National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) mission set. The first LSTO will support the launch of Space Vehicle ... read more |
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Sandia evaluates heat shields for Mars Sample Return and Titan missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Sandia National Laboratories' National Solar Thermal Test Facility is utilizing solar energy to simulate the intense heat experienced during atmospheric reentry and hypersonic flight. The latest tes ... more 
Southern Launch and Varda secure Australian approval for spacecraft re-entry at Koonibba Test RangeSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries, a U.S.-based company focused on microgravity-enabled life sciences, have been granted approval by the Australian Government for a series of spacecraft ret ... more 
Rocket Lab Adds Mission to 2024 Launch Schedule, Prepares for Launch in DaysLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a new addition to its 2024 launch schedule, with a commercial Electron rocket mission set to launch in just three days. The mission, named 'Ch ... more  
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more |
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Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space divisionParis (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Airbus announced plans Wednesday to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling space and defence division, in the latest sign of trouble for the European aerospace industry. ... more |
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China successfully retrieves first reusable test satellite Shijian-19Beijing (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 China has successfully retrieved its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, marking a significant achievement in the country's space program. According to the China National Space ... more 
In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more 
SpaceX Catches Starship Booster: Starship Orbiter Enters Nominal OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX achieved a major milestone during its latest Starship megarocket test flight on Sunday, successfully catching the first-stage booster using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms-a key advanceme ... more
In milestone, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX on Sunday successfully flew the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket back to the launch pad after a test flight, a technical tour de force that furthers the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more |
Starfighters Space expands launch operations to Midland Texas SpaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Starfighters Space Inc, based at Kennedy Space Center and known for operating the only commercial fleet capable of sustained MACH 2+ speeds and mid-air payload launches, has announced the expansion ... more  |
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Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a company specializing in satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services, including transportation and hosted payloads, has been selected by NASA to provide launc ... more 
PLD Space unveils plan for reusable MIURA Next launchers and LINCE manned capsuleMadrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 PLD Space presented its strategic vision at the Beyond event, hosted at the company's new headquarters in Elche, Spain, to celebrate the first anniversary of the MIURA 1 launch. During the event, th ... more 
Dawn Aerospace demos rapid reusability with back-to-back rocket-powered flightsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Dawn Aerospace has successfully demonstrated the same-day reusability of its rocket-powered aircraft, the Mk-II Aurora, completing two flights within an 8-hour window. Both flights, conducted from G ... more 
Interstellar welcomes new expertise and expands rocket production capacityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Interstellar Technologies Inc. ("Interstellar"), a space infrastructure company focused on space transportation and utilization, has made significant strides both in talent acquisition and productio ... more |
New Shepard NS-27 set for launch with second human-rated rocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Blue Origin has confirmed that its New Shepard NS-27 mission is on schedule for launch on October 7, 2024. The launch window opens at 8:00 AM CDT / 1300 UTC, with live coverage starting at 7:45 AM C ... more 
Boosting SpaceForest's Perun sounding rocket developmentParis, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 SpaceForest, a Poland-based company, is advancing its efforts to develop a new European single-stage sounding rocket, designed for commercial microgravity experiments. The rocket, standing at 11.5 m ... more 
China unveils new lunar spacesuit design ahead of moon missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency has revealed the country's new lunar mission spacesuit design for the first time. The agency is inviting the public to suggest a name for the suit. The spacesuit, ... more 
Vulcan Rocket Lifts Off After Delay for Certification MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 United Launch Alliance's second Vulcan rocket successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. EDT on Friday, following a short delay due to a countd ... more |
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Last rocket motor test paves way for Vega-C launchParis, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The newly redesigned Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, serving as the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, successfully underwent its second firing today. The test was conducted by Avio, the prime contrac ... more 
Sierra Space to lead global logistics with new defense contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent player in commercial space and defense technology, announced it has been awarded a competitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the Rocket Experimen ... more 
Northrop Grumman selected to lead production of hypersonic interceptorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), the first defensive countermeasure design ... more
Vulcan rocket awaits Florida launch for certification testWashington DC (UPI) Oct 3, 2024 United Launch Alliance is set to send its second Vulcan rocket into space Friday, weather permitting, though the details of the certification mission are largely under wraps. ... more |
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Shenzhou XIX crew to launch as Shenzhou XVIII returnsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024 China is set to launch the Shenzhou XIX spacecraft in late October, while the Shenzhou XVIII crew prepares for its return to Earth after celebrating China's National Day in orbit aboard the Tiangong ... more |
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Crew-9 Successfully Launched, Now En Route to ISSWashington DC (AFP) Sep 30, 2024 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on time Saturday at 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov. The m ... more 
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in Agile Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 27, 2024 Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a firm focused on investing in dual-use national security technology companies led by veterans, announced a strategic investment in Agile Space Industries. Agile spec ... more 
Radian Aerospace Successfully Completes First Taxi Tests for Prototype Flight VehicleLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 26, 2024 Radian Aerospace (Radian), known for developing the world's first fully reusable, horizontal takeoff and landing, single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) spaceplane, has successfully completed the initial roun ... more 
Leaf Space signs with Maritime Launch Services for Nova Scotia ground stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 26, 2024 Leaf Space, a leader in ground segment as-a-service (GSaaS) solutions, has announced a new contract to install and manage a cutting-edge ground station at Spaceport Nova Scotia in Canada. This launc ... more |
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