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SpaceX launches private astronauts on first crewed polar orbit
Cape Canaveral (AFP) April 1, 2025 SpaceX launched the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday - a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. Named "Fram2" after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms in microgravity. It's hoped that the research will support future long-duration space travel to Mars. The cre ... read 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 |
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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
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 
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 |
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From Contract to Orbit in Record Time for OroraTech Satellite Deployment
Los 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 OroraTech, a Germany-based specialist in wildfire detection and monitoring technologies. The mission, titled "Finding Hot Wildfires Near You," is slated for liftoff during a window beginning March 27th UTC from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. Remarkably, this launch was arranged just four months ... read 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 |
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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 
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 
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 
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 
Airbus Selects Rocket Lab to Supply Solar Panels for Next-Gen OneWeb SatellitesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 13, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading provider of space systems and launch services, has been awarded a contract by Airbus Constellation Satellites to supply high-efficiency solar panels fo ... more |
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