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New drop tests advance Space Rider precision landing systemParis, France (SPX) Jul 14, 2025 Space Rider, ESA's reusable orbital vehicle, has taken a major step forward in validating its precision landing system. The spacecraft, roughly the size of two minivans, is designed for missions ran ... more 
PLD Space selected as leading contender for ESA sovereign launch initiativeElche Spain (SPX) Jul 11, 2025 PLD Space has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) as a preselected participant in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), a major initiative designed to strengthen Europe's independent lau ... more 
Rocket Lab partners with Bollinger Shipyards to transform Neutron sea recovery platformLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 14, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has selected Bollinger Shipyards to execute the transformation of its ocean recovery vessel 'Return On Investment', a vital component of its Neutron reusable ro ... more  
International deep space alliance launched in Hefei ChinaSydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 The International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), the first global scientific body solely focused on deep space initiatives, was officially inaugurated Monday in Hefei, Anhui province. ... more |
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K2 Space validates satellite systems in orbit and fires record-breaking thrusterLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 K2 Space Corporation has marked two major milestones as it advances toward its first full satellite launch, the GRAVITAS mission, set for early 2026 to Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). The company su ... more 
Wave-tested airbag system boosts safety for ocean spacecraft landingsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 As space agencies and private companies ramp up reusable spacecraft and deep-space missions, returning safely to Earth-especially via ocean splashdowns-has become a pressing challenge. A new study f ... more 
Axiom-4 astronauts return to earthWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2025 The Axiom-4 space crew undocked from the International Space Station on Monday morning as it prepares to return to Earth. ... more 
SpaceX launches highly secret Israeli communications satelliteWashington DC (UPI) Jul 13, 2025 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station early Sunday carrying an Israel Aerospace Industries communications satellite, a payload that had been kept largely secret until liftoff. ... more |
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Competing wave patterns may unlock turbulent secrets in hypersonic vehicle designTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 09, 2025 Recent progress in hypersonic aerodynamics has shed light on one of the field's longest-standing puzzles: the unpredictable transition from smooth to turbulent airflow around blunt-nosed vehicles. T ... more |
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Orbex advances as UK contender in ESA launcher competitionLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 08, 2025 Orbex, a UK-based provider of orbital launch services, has been pre-selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) for participation in the European Launcher Challenge (ELC), marking a significant reco ... more 
Gilmour Space again delays launch of Australia's first orbital rocketWashington DC (UPI) Jul 2, 2025 The Australian aerospace firm Gilmour Space has again delayed the launch of its Eris 1 rocket, the country's first orbital rocket. ... more
China launches international association to boost global access to deep space researchTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jul 02, 2025 China will inaugurate the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA) next Monday, marking its first international academic body dedicated to aerospace. Based in Hefei, Anhui province, ... more 
SpaceX launches second mission in 2 days from same pad, breaks own recordWashington DC (UPI) Jun 28, 2025 SpaceX early Saturday launched another 27 Starlink satellites, breaking its own record by preparing the launchpad for another liftoff two days after a launch from the same pad in Florida. ... more |
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NASA prepares sensor breakthrough for upcoming hypersonic rocket flights Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center is preparing for the first hypersonic test flights of its Fiber Optic Sensing System (FOSS), a compact and lightweight technology that measures temperature an ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Chinese Long March Rockets Make International Debut at Paris Air Show Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 The Long March 6A and Long March 12 rockets have made their first international appearance at the 55th Paris Air Show, signaling China's expanding role in global space launch capabilities. These med ... more 
Rocket Lab sets new turnaround record with back-to-back launches from New Zealand siteSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 30, 2025 Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully launched its 68th Electron mission, marking a new record for the company with two missions from the same site in under 48 hours. The late ... more 
Varda unveils W4 spacecraft with first FAA Part 450 reentry license and new satellite busLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 Varda Space Industries launched its fourth mission, W-4, on Sunday, marking the inaugural flight of a fully integrated spacecraft built entirely in-house at its El Segundo facility. The mission, whi ... more 
Mexico president threatens to sue over SpaceX rocket debrisMexico City (AFP) June 25, 2025 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday threatened legal action over falling debris and contamination from billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket launches across the border in the United States. ... more |
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NASA to Gather In-Flight Imagery of Commercial Test Capsule Re-Entry Hampton VA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 A NASA team specializing in collecting imagery-based engineering datasets from spacecraft during launch and reentry is supporting a European aerospace company's upcoming mission to return a subscale ... more 
Next generation engine initiative launched by ArianeGroup with CNES supportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 ArianeGroup has signed a new agreement with the French Space Agency (CNES) to spearhead the development and validation of next-generation, high-thrust rocket engines. These engines are expected to d ... more
NASA completes full-duration 'hot fire' test of new RS-25 engineWashington DC (UPI) Jun 23, 2025 NASA fired up a full-duration test of its new RS-25 engine that will power the Space Launch System rocket on Artemis missions to the moon, the space agency announced Monday. ... more 
Space X set to launch Transporter-14 rideshare missionWashington DC (UPI) Jun23, 2025 SpaceX is set to launch its Transporter-14 rideshare mission, carrying multiple satellites and human DNA. ... more |
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SpaceX's Starship explodes in pre-flight testWashington DC (UPI) Jun 19, 2025 A SpaceX heavy-lift Starship launch vehicle exploded late Wednesday during a pre-flight test at Starbase in Texas. ... more
Honda hails successful test of reusable rocketTokyo (AFP) June 18, 2025 Japan's second-biggest carmaker Honda has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company said, as it seeks to expand into the space sector. ... more 
India grants licence to Musk's StarlinkNew Delhi (AFP) June 18, 2025 New Delhi had granted a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, opening India's "next frontier of connectivity", according to the country's communications minister. ... more
Rocket Lab books two responsive Electron missions for 2025 including launch this weekSydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Rocket Lab has confirmed it will launch two dedicated Electron missions in 2025 for an undisclosed commercial client, with the first liftoff scheduled for as early as June 20. This rapid turnaround ... more |
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China Shenzhou XX crew advances cognitive and biotech research aboard TiangongTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Imagine living and working hundreds of miles above Earth for more than 50 days. That has been the reality for China's Shenzhou XX crew-Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie-currently aboard the Tia ... more |
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UP Aerospace debuts Spyder rocket with successful hypersonic test launch Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 UP Aerospace has completed the inaugural launch of its Spyder hypersonic rocket, marking a major advancement in rapid-response flight capabilities. The launch occurred at 7:00 AM MST from Launch Com ... more 
Kinetica 2 engine test hits milestone with successful multi-engine trialTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2025 CAS Space has completed a significant ground test of its Kinetica 2 carrier rocket engines, achieving key developmental goals in the process. The successful trial was conducted Wednesday at the comp ... more
PLD Space advances MIURA 5 launch capability with TEPREL C engine testsLondon, UK (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 PLD Space has reached a critical milestone in the development of its MIURA 5 orbital launcher by completing integrated testing of its TEPREL-C rocket engines. This progress marks a significant step ... more 
Rocket Lab completes eighth Electron launch of 2025 deploying fifth iQPS satelliteLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 Rocket Lab has successfully executed its 66th Electron mission, deploying the QPS-SAR-11 satellite for the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS). The launch marks Rocket Lab's second mission ... more |
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