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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a leading provider of advanced manufactured solid rocket motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, has successfully completed the third flight of its Bolt Rocket. This launch featured the XB-32 motor, the largest Advanced Manufactured Solid Propellant (AMSP) motor flown to date, utilizing X-Bow's patented manufacturing technology. This milestone confirms the scalability and manufacturability of X-Bow's approach, demonstrating the potential for affordable, large-scale SRM produc ... read more |
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China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space StationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 China's Shenzhou XIX spacecraft is set to launch soon, transporting three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to a statement from the China Manned Space Agency. On Tuesday afte ... more 
Southern Launch and Varda secure Australian approval for spacecraft re-entry at Koonibba Test RangeSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 Southern Launch and Varda Space Industries, a U.S.-based company focused on microgravity-enabled life sciences, have been granted approval by the Australian Government for a series of spacecraft ret ... more 
US Space Force awards SpaceX over $733M for national security launch servicesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 21, 2024 The US Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded SpaceX two National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 1 Launch Service Task Orders (LSTOs), totaling $733,566,001. These task ord ... more 
China sets ambitious space science development goals through 2050Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 18, 2024 China has launched its first medium- and long-term space science development plan, outlining a comprehensive roadmap through 2050 aimed at establishing the country as a leading space science power. ... more |
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Maritime Launch and Reaction Dynamics partner to advance Canadian orbital launch capabilitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Ltd. (Maritime Launch) (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) and Reaction Dynamics (RDX) have announced a new phase in their partnership, marked by an agreement to pursue future orb ... more |
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Reaction Dynamics to test hybrid rocket engine in 2025 launch from KoonibbaSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Canadian rocket company Reaction Dynamics has partnered with Southern Launch to perform the first flight of its RE-102 hybrid rocket engine and Aurora vehicle from the Koonibba Test Range in 2025. T ... more 
Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in space divisionParis (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Airbus announced plans Wednesday to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its struggling space and defence division, in the latest sign of trouble for the European aerospace industry. ... more 
China successfully retrieves first reusable test satellite Shijian-19Beijing (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 China has successfully retrieved its first reusable and returnable test satellite, Shijian-19, marking a significant achievement in the country's space program. According to the China National Space ... more 
In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flightBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more |
SpaceX Catches Starship Booster: Starship Orbiter Enters Nominal OrbitLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX achieved a major milestone during its latest Starship megarocket test flight on Sunday, successfully catching the first-stage booster using the launch tower's "chopstick" arms-a key advanceme ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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In milestone, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight Boca Chica, United States (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 SpaceX on Sunday successfully flew the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket back to the launch pad after a test flight, a technical tour de force that furthers the company's quest for rapid reusability. ... more 
Starfighters Space expands launch operations to Midland Texas SpaceportLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Starfighters Space Inc, based at Kennedy Space Center and known for operating the only commercial fleet capable of sustained MACH 2+ speeds and mid-air payload launches, has announced the expansion ... more 
Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 10, 2024 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS), a company specializing in satellite buses and in-space infrastructure services, including transportation and hosted payloads, has been selected by NASA to provide launc ... more 
PLD Space unveils plan for reusable MIURA Next launchers and LINCE manned capsuleMadrid, Spain (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 PLD Space presented its strategic vision at the Beyond event, hosted at the company's new headquarters in Elche, Spain, to celebrate the first anniversary of the MIURA 1 launch. During the event, th ... more |
Dawn Aerospace demos rapid reusability with back-to-back rocket-powered flightsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Dawn Aerospace has successfully demonstrated the same-day reusability of its rocket-powered aircraft, the Mk-II Aurora, completing two flights within an 8-hour window. Both flights, conducted from G ... more 
Interstellar welcomes new expertise and expands rocket production capacityTokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Interstellar Technologies Inc. ("Interstellar"), a space infrastructure company focused on space transportation and utilization, has made significant strides both in talent acquisition and productio ... more 
New Shepard NS-27 set for launch with second human-rated rocketLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Blue Origin has confirmed that its New Shepard NS-27 mission is on schedule for launch on October 7, 2024. The launch window opens at 8:00 AM CDT / 1300 UTC, with live coverage starting at 7:45 AM C ... more 
Boosting SpaceForest's Perun sounding rocket developmentParis, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 SpaceForest, a Poland-based company, is advancing its efforts to develop a new European single-stage sounding rocket, designed for commercial microgravity experiments. The rocket, standing at 11.5 m ... more |
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China unveils new lunar spacesuit design ahead of moon missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The China Manned Space Agency has revealed the country's new lunar mission spacesuit design for the first time. The agency is inviting the public to suggest a name for the suit. The spacesuit, ... more 
Vulcan Rocket Lifts Off After Delay for Certification MissionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 United Launch Alliance's second Vulcan rocket successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 7:25 a.m. EDT on Friday, following a short delay due to a countd ... more 
Last rocket motor test paves way for Vega-C launchParis, France (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The newly redesigned Zefiro-40 solid rocket motor, serving as the second stage of the Vega-C rocket, successfully underwent its second firing today. The test was conducted by Avio, the prime contrac ... more 
Sierra Space to lead global logistics with new defense contractLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Sierra Space, a prominent player in commercial space and defense technology, announced it has been awarded a competitive contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the Rocket Experimen ... more |
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Northrop Grumman selected to lead production of hypersonic interceptorLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to advance the development of the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), the first defensive countermeasure design ... more |
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Vulcan rocket awaits Florida launch for certification test Washington DC (UPI) Oct 3, 2024 United Launch Alliance is set to send its second Vulcan rocket into space Friday, weather permitting, though the details of the certification mission are largely under wraps. ... more 
Shenzhou XIX crew to launch as Shenzhou XVIII returnsSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 03, 2024 China is set to launch the Shenzhou XIX spacecraft in late October, while the Shenzhou XVIII crew prepares for its return to Earth after celebrating China's National Day in orbit aboard the Tiangong ... more 
Crew-9 Successfully Launched, Now En Route to ISSWashington DC (AFP) Sep 30, 2024 SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched on time Saturday at 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov. The m ... more 
Veteran Ventures Capital invests in Agile Space IndustriesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 27, 2024 Veteran Ventures Capital (VVC), a firm focused on investing in dual-use national security technology companies led by veterans, announced a strategic investment in Agile Space Industries. Agile spec ... more |
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