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November 20, 2024
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SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, orbiter makes on target splashdown



Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2024
SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the descending first stage caught in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, an engineering marvel demonstrated by the company last month and one he personally lauded during his election victory speech. Instead, the massive Super Heavy ... read more

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Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
Arianespace has secured a contract to launch Exotrail's spacevan, marking its first GEO mission as an auxiliary payload aboard the Ariane 64 configuration of the Ariane 6 launcher. The mission, set ... more
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ESA set to advance European launch services with a Boost!
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 20, 2024
Several European space companies are gearing up for their inaugural rocket launches, a crucial phase akin to a startup's first product debut but with significant operational challenges and financial ... more
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China unveils new two-stage reusable heavy rocket design
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
China has introduced an innovative two-stage, fully reusable heavy rocket design during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, highlighting unique recovery techniques for ea ... more
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Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with Tiangong
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 19, 2024
China's Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft concluded its mission as it burned up upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere on Sunday night, the China Manned Space Agency reported. According to the agency, ... more
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Can the Trump-Musk 'bromance' last?
Washington (AFP) Nov 18, 2024
The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been an ever-present sidekick for President-elect Donald Trump since the US election at the start of the month. ... more
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Zebrafish thrive in space experiment on China's space station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
A closed aquatic ecosystem on China's space station has set a new milestone with four zebrafish completing their life cycle, from growth to reproduction, within 43 days, as reported in 'The Innovati ... more
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Space contractor gears up for first launches of new rockets
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2024
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the country's primary space contractor, is preparing for the inaugural flights of two new carrier rocket models in the coming months. Ma Tao ... more
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Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceX
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Impulse Space has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to conduct three launches using Falcon 9 rockets, aimed at advancing the deployment of its Helios and Mira spacecraft. The first mission ... more

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New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update begins
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous ye ... more
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Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Sierra Space has announced a significant advancement in thermal protection technology through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This develo ... more
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Trump expected to attend next Starship rocket launch: reports
Washington (AFP) Nov 18, 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend Tuesday's launch of SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, US media reported, the latest sign of growing ties between him and fellow billionaire Elon Musk. ... more
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Starship launches into nominal orbit, booster ditched in ocean
Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 19, 2024
SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms. ... more
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Next Starship Flight Test Scheduled for Tuesday with 30-Minute Launch Window
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024
development of the fully reusable spaceflight system by expanding the performance capabilities of both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage. The fifth test flight marked a major mile ... more
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SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2024
SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more
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NASA Stennis maintains vital role in space propulsion testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Workers who established NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, likely did not foresee the legacy they were building - one of resilience and enduring impact. Braving mosqu ... more
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NASA Stennis a leading hub for commercial aerospace collaboration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
NASA's work has been pivotal in propelling commercial spaceflight, with NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving as a launch point for numerous aerospace endeavors. As the ... more
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NORR and Fire Arrow join forces for sustainable spaceport projects
London, UK (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
The rising demand for space-based insights to bolster industries, environmental efforts, security, and global communities has fueled nations' interest in building their own launch capabilities. ... more
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China prepares Tianzhou 8 for upcoming launch to Tiangong station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's space program is set to advance with the impending launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft, part of its continued support for the Tiangong space station. The mission aims to maintain the s ... more
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China's commercial space sector expands as firms outline ambitious plans
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's commercial space industry is witnessing significant momentum, highlighted by key enterprises unveiling ambitious development plans at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhi ... more
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600th Arctic rocket launch successfully conducted by DLR
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On November 11, 2024, at 07:38 UTC, the research rocket MAPHEUS 15 embarked on a milestone flight over Swedish Lapland, marking the 600th launch beyond the Arctic Circle. This mission, facilitated b ... more
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Ariane 6 upper stage completes acoustic testing at ESA's Netherlands site
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
The upper stage of Ariane 6, Europe's latest rocket, has successfully completed its final testing phase at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) ... more
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SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful mission
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more
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SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power Starship
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more
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UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... more
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Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow China
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more
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China's CAS Space achieves milestone with 15-satellite launch, including Oman's first
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
Beijing-headquartered CAS Space, an affiliate of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully launched 15 satellites on Monday, including Oman's first satellite, marking a significant achievement f ... more
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Ariane 6 set for first commercial flight in early 2025
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launch ... more
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NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more
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MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industry
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
Demand is rising sharply within the space sector for MSP's advanced CNC manufacturing technology, which ensures precise, error-free production of parts for rockets, satellites, and launch equipment. ... more
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Student capsules brave re-entry heat for NASA research
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
In July 2024, five experimental capsules built by university students endured the intense heat of re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, providing critical data that could advance spacecraft heat shield ... more
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SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2024
SpaceX launched another batch of 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low-Earth orbit atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday afternoon. ... more
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