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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025 Surviving re-entry into Earth's atmosphere is among the most technically demanding tasks in spaceflight. During low-Earth orbit returns, spacecraft experience searing temperatures up to 1,600oC. This figure skyrockets to over 16,000oC in extreme cases, such as the Galileo probe's plunge into Jupiter. Heat shields are indispensable for protecting both payloads and human passengers from this intense thermal stress. Complicating the challenge is the need to keep shields lightweight to preserve payloa ... read more |
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SpaceX doubleheader: Spy satellites launched in California, then Starlink ones in FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Apr 12, 2025 SpaceX on Saturday launched Starshield satellites for the National Reconnaissance Office from California then 12 hours later 21 Starlink satellites from Florida. ... more 
Amazon satellite launch scrubbed due to weatherWashington (AFP) April 10, 2025 Weather prevented a rocket carrying the first batch of Amazon satellites designed to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink from lifting off Wednesday, in a setback for the planned Project Kuiper network. ... more  
Microbial profile mapped aboard China space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2025 Efforts to understand how microgravity shapes microbial life have long been hampered by limited data from the International Space Station (ISS), primarily due to the technical challenges of sustaine ... more 
China highlights major strides in moon research and explorationSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 China's lunar exploration initiative has seen consistent advancements across science, technology, engineering, and international partnerships, according to Wu Weiren, chief designer of the Chinese L ... more |
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ISRO advances nextgen rocket power with successful semi cryogenic engine testSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 ISRO has taken a significant step forward in its efforts to develop a powerful semicryogenic engine, a key component intended to upgrade the LVM3 launch vehicle. On March 28, 2025, the space agency ... more |
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European orbital rocket crashes after launchOslo (AFP) Mar 30, 2025 The first orbital rocket launched from continental Europe crashed seconds after blast-off Sunday, in a closely watched test for the continent's bid to build a new space economy. ... more 
ULA Vulcan earns green light for national security launchesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Following a multi-year development effort and the successful completion of two rigorous certification flights, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket has officially received clearance from t ... more 
The Sky's Not the Limit for NASA's Next-Gen Landing Navigation TechLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 A cutting-edge navigation system developed by Psionic, Inc. took to the skies over California recently, riding aboard an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to undergo rigorous testing at speeds approaching Mach ... more 
Rocket Lab tapped to join US Space Force national security launch initiativeLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has been named a qualified launch provider by the U.S. Space Force under the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 program, a strategic effort to b ... more |
Space station advances muscle and semiconductor scienceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 The microgravity and radiation of space present not only risks to human health but also rare opportunities for breakthroughs in science and medicine, Chinese researchers say. This dual nature ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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NASA adds Starship to roster of launch vehicles under NLS II contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 NASA has formally expanded its Launch Services (NLS) II contract with SpaceX, headquartered in Starbase, Texas, to include the company's Starship launch system alongside the previously contracted Fa ... more 
China logs 15th orbital mission with launch of Tianlian II-04Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 China executed its 15th space launch of the year late Wednesday night, successfully placing a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province. The Ch ... more 
SpaceX rocket fuel makes stunning swirl in European skyParis (AFP) Mar 25, 2025 A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists. ... more 
Shenzhou XIX astronauts complete third spacewalk outside TiangongSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Astronauts aboard China's Shenzhou XIX mission successfully completed their third extravehicular activity (EVA), spending nearly seven hours working outside the Tiangong space station, according to ... more |
China's Galactic Energy expands Yunyao satellite network with successful launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 24, 2025 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private aerospace firm, successfully launched its Ceres 1 rocket on Friday evening, sending six satellites into orbit to support China's growing space-based weather ... more
Mainland Europe's first orbital rocket launch postponedOslo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A German start-up on Monday postponed a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Spaceport in the Arctic, seen as a key step in Europe's new space economy. ... more 
Norway hosts mainland Europe's first orbital vehicle launchOslo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 A German start-up hopes to conduct Monday a test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway's Andoya Spaceport, a first for Europe which is keen to maintain its access to space. ... more 
Trump admits Musk 'susceptible' on ChinaWashington (AFP) Mar 21, 2025 President Donald Trump said Friday that Elon Musk should not be allowed to see top secret US plans for any war with China, in a rare admission that his billionaire ally's business links raised potential conflicts of interest. ... more |
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SpaceX sets rocket re-use record Friday with a nine-day turnaroundWashington DC (UPI) Mar 21, 2025 SpaceX has set a rocket re-use record for launch-turnaround by sending a Falcon 9 up twice within nine days early Friday morning. The previous record was 14 days. ... more 
From Contract to Orbit in Record Time for OroraTech Satellite DeploymentLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 19, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) ("Rocket Lab" or "the Company"), an established leader in space systems and launch solutions, has confirmed the rapid scheduling of an Electron mission for OroraT ... more 
China's Ceres 1 completes 18th flight delivering eight satellites to orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 18, 2025 Galactic Energy, a private aerospace firm based in Beijing, successfully conducted its 18th mission using the Ceres 1 rocket on Monday, placing eight satellites into orbit. According to a comp ... more 
Rocket Lab boosts Varda's space manufacturing with third successful orbital missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has confirmed that its third Pioneer spacecraft, developed for Varda Space Industries, Inc. ("Varda"), has been successfully deployed and is operating in orbit. T ... more |
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Musk says Starship to depart for Mars at end of 2026Washington (AFP) Mar 15, 2025 SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Saturday its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings could follow "as soon as 2029." ... more |
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Rocket Lab launches QPS-SAR-9 satellite in latest Electron missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) successfully completed its 61st Electron launch, marking the company's second mission for Japanese satellite operator Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. ... more 
Hong Kong spearheads lunar robotics initiative for national space programSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 17, 2025 China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has taken a pivotal step in contributing to national space ambitions with the launch of the Hong Kong Space Robotics and Energy Center. This n ... more 
Norwegian Space Agency partners with Isar Aerospace for satellite launch from Andoya SpaceportBerlin, Germany (SPX) Mar 14, 2025 The Norwegian Space Agency has entered into a contract with European launch service provider Isar Aerospace to deploy its Arctic Ocean Surveillance (AOS) program satellites. Under the agreement, Isa ... more 
Joint initiatives to propel China's commercial space industry forwardSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 China's commercial space industry is gaining momentum, and experts are calling for collaborative efforts between government entities, trade organizations, and enterprises to develop a comprehensive ... more |
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