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Florida Space Coast set to break yearly launch record this weekWashington DC (UPI) Nov 3, 2025 Five launches are planned this week at the two space complexes in central Florida, including doubleheaders on Wednesday and Saturday involving three companies. ... more  
China unveils 2026 mission for next generation crewed spaceshipTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 02, 2025 The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) will launch the Mengzhou-1 crewed spaceship in 2026 following extensive upgrades to its predecessor, the Shenzhou model. Mengzhou features a modular design consi ... more 
China's latest astronaut trio dock at Tiangong Space StationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 30, 2025 A crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's youngest-ever, docked early Saturday at the Tiangong space station, accompanied by four lab mice. ... more 
AI-driven propulsion design advances spacecraft engineering at Northrop GrummanLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2025 Northrop Grumman Corporation and Luminary Cloud are working together to apply artificial intelligence to spacecraft propulsion, implementing a new physics AI foundation model specifically for thrust ... more |
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China sends youngest astronaut, mice to space station Jiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 31, 2025 A crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's youngest-ever, docked early Saturday at the Tiangong space station, accompanied by four lab mice. ... more 
India space agency launches its heaviest satelliteSriharikota, India (AFP) Nov 2, 2025 India launched its heaviest ever communication satellite on Sunday, the latest step in the country's ambitious space programme. ... more 
Voyager completes ExoTerra acquisition advancing US space propulsion systemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2025 Voyager Technologies has announced the acquisition of ExoTerra Resource, a developer of electric propulsion systems for space operations. The move aims to address gaps in propulsion capabilities for both defense and commercial markets within the United States. ... more 
China's Zhuque-3 reusable rocket passes key test to rival SpaceXWashington DC (UPI) Oct 28, 2025 Chinese space authorities reached a new milestone this week as they tested a reusable rocket that they hope to use to join the United States, Japan and other nations in the bid for space dominance. ... more |
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Long March 5 rocket achieves breakthrough as tallest launch vehicle in Chinese space historyTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 China successfully launched a Long March 5 carrier rocket on Thursday evening, deploying the Communications Technology Demonstrator 20 satellite from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan provi ... more |
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China aims to lead international space science with new discoveriesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 China is rapidly evolving from a user of space technology into a key driver of global scientific discovery, according to Wang Chi, academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and director of its ... more 
Rocket Lab finalizes Photon spacecraft for Eta Space LOXSAT cryogenic fuel test missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 Rocket Lab has completed the Systems Integration Review and build of its Photon spacecraft for the LOXSAT mission developed by Eta Space and NASA. ... more 
China set to launch Shenzhou XXI crewed missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 27, 2025 Preparations are underway at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center for the launch of the Shenzhou XXI crewed spaceship, which will take place soon according to the China Manned Space Agency. The ... more 
Final assembly of Vinci engines for Ariane 6 transitions to GermanyBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 25, 2025 ArianeGroup Germany will assume responsibility for assembling the Vinci upper stage engine of the Ariane 6 launcher at DLR's Lampoldshausen location. Under an agreement signed on October 24, 2025, b ... more |
Rocket Lab sets November launch for next iQPS Earth-imaging satelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 22, 2025 Rocket Lab has confirmed the launch window for its next Electron mission, marking the sixth flight for its long-standing customer, the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) of Japan. The dedi ... more  |
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Sentinel-1D prepares for encapsulation ahead of November launchParis, France (SPX) Oct 21, 2025 The European Space Agency has confirmed that the Sentinel-1D satellite is fuelled and ready for encapsulation, marking a key milestone in its launch campaign. The spacecraft is scheduled for liftoff ... more 
Tensions flare between Musk and NASA over Moon missionWashington (AFP) Oct 21, 2025 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk lashed out at NASA's acting administrator on Tuesday after the space agency chief invited other companies to enter the race to help get humans back on the Moon. ... more
China expands space capabilities with new lunar and deep space milestonesTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 21, 2025 China has recorded a series of landmark achievements in its ongoing quest for space exploration, spanning its crewed space station program, lunar far-side sample return, and interplanetary missions. ... more 
SpaceX launches rockets from opposite coasts, ties mission totalWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2025 SpaceX launched a pair of Falcon 9 rockets from opposite coasts Sunday, sending a total of 56 satellites into low-Earth orbit, adding to the growing Starlink commercial fleet. ... more |
China marks milestone 600th Long March rocket launchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 China's Long March rocket series has reached a major milestone with its 600th flight, following the successful launch of a Long March-8A vehicle that deployed a new group of internet satellites in ... more 
HyImpulse secures 45 million euros to accelerate orbital rocket programBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 HyImpulse Technologies GmbH has raised 45 million euros in new funding to advance development of its hybrid-propelled SL1 orbital launch vehicle and expand its pr ... more 
Phoebus project advances composite hydrogen tank testing for Ariane 6Paris, France (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 The European Space Agency (ESA), in collaboration with ArianeGroup and MT Aerospace, is progressing with the Phoebus project to explore replacing metallic cryogenic tanks on the Ariane 6 upper stage ... more 
PLD Space fast-tracks MIURA 5 and sharpens Europe leadership in space accessMadrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 15, 2025 PLD Space says it has advanced its reusable MIURA 5 orbital launcher from concept to near-validation in just two years, crediting vertical integration, MIURA 1 heritage, and in-house manufacturing. ... more |
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Rocket Lab begins 21-mission campaign for Synspective with successful Electron launchSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 15, 2025 Rocket Lab has launched the first of 21 planned Electron missions for Japanese radar imaging company Synspective, successfully deploying the StriX-3 satellite to low Earth orbit on October 14. The m ... more 
K2 Space Corp, SpaceX ink Falcon 9 rocket deal for 2027 missionWashington DC (UPI) Oct 14, 2025 Aerospace startup company K2 Space will team up with SpaceX to deploy a small number of K2 satellites into multiple levels of Earth's orbit. ... more 
Myanmar scam cities booming despite crackdown - using Musk's StarlinkBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2025 They said they had smashed them. But fraud factories in Myanmar blamed for scamming Chinese and American victims out of billions of dollars are still in business and bigger than ever, an AFP investigation can reveal. ... more 
SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flightSouth Padre Island, United States (AFP) Oct 14, 2025 SpaceX's massive Starship rocket soared through Texas's golden-hour skies Monday before splashing down successfully, as the US company vies to silence critics who doubt Elon Musk's startup can deliver NASA's lunar projects on time. ... more |
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SpaceX plans Starship test flight in Texas as early as MondayWashington DC (UPI) Oct 12, 2025 Elon Musk's SpaceX will conduct the 11th test flight of its Starship rocket Monday amid concerns that the United States is losing the race to return humans to the moon. ... more |
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Rocket Lab widens iQPS partnership with three more dedicated Electron launches starting 2026Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025 Rocket Lab has signed a new multi-launch agreement with Japan's Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS), adding three dedicated Electron missions from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand beginning ... more 
Raytheon and Anduril achieve breakthrough test in advanced rocket propulsionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 09, 2025 Raytheon, an RTX business, and Anduril Industries have completed a successful static fire test of an advanced solid rocket motor under contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's Munition ... more 
DLR's ATHEAt Flight Experiment Achieves Hypersonic Milestone Over NorwayBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 09, 2025 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has successfully launched its ATHEAt flight experiment from Andoya, Norway, marking a major advance in reusable space transportation technology. The sounding rocket ... more 
Chinese astronauts complete fourth spacewalk of Shenzhou XX missionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 07, 2025 Crew members aboard the Shenzhou XX spacecraft carried out their fourth extravehicular activity, completing critical tasks outside the Tiangong space station, the China Manned Space Agency reported. ... more |
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