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  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 technology. The capsules were part of the Kentucky Re-Entry Probe Experiment (KREPE-2), and researchers are now analyzing the results to refine heat shield designs used in space missions. The KREPE-2 mission, designed to test different heat shield materials under real re-entry conditions, featured capsu ... read more |
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Centaur Upper Stage Exhibit Honors Longstanding Contributions to Space ProgramLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024 An exhibit spotlighting the essential role of the Centaur upper stage in U.S. space operations was introduced with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 18 at Los Angeles Air Force Base, the home of ... more 
MSP technology powers accurate manufacturing for space industryLos 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 
SpaceX launches another 23 satellites into low-Earth orbitWashington 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  
Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials researchSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 The Shenzhou 18 mission has successfully returned to Earth with 34.6 kilograms of specialized experimental samples, marking a significant contribution to the study of extraterrestrial habitation and ... more |
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Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South AustraliaSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 04, 2024 Leading Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch has received full approvals for the Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex, located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Construction of perman ... more |
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Chinese space station crew returns after six months in orbitBeijing (AFP) Nov 3, 2024 A three-person Chinese crew returned to Earth early Monday after more than six months aboard the Tiangong space station, state news agency Xinhua reported. ... more 
NASA offers virtual launch attendance, guest passport for next SpaceX supply missionWashington DC (UPI) Nov 1, 2024 NASA is inviting pubic participation in some virtual activities to watch the SpaceX space station resupply mission scheduled for a Monday night liftoff from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... more 
Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew RotationSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 The crew of China's Shenzhou 19 mission successfully docked with the Tiangong space station on Wednesday, commencing their tenure aboard the orbital outpost. ... more 
Official opening of the DLR BALIS test centreBerlin, Germany (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 As part of its BALIS project, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has inaugurated a pioneering test facility in Empfingen dedicated to advancing fuel cell propulsion systems for various modes of trans ... more |
Solid-fuel ICBM? What we know about Kim Jong Un's arsenalSeoul (AFP) Oct 31, 2024 North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired one of its newest and most powerful weapons to boost its nuclear deterrent, with Seoul warning it could be a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its Starlink constellationMiami FL (UPI) Oct 31, 2024 SpaceX on Wednesday successfully launched a new batch of Starlink satellites into orbit after previously launching 200 similar missions. A Falcon 9 rocket fitted with 23 Starlink satellites la ... more 
Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space stationJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 30, 2024 Three Chinese astronauts including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer entered the Tiangong space station on Wednesday following an early morning launch into orbit. ... more 
SpaceX pushes back launch of 20 Starlink satellites in late scrubWashington DC (UPI) Oct 29, 2024 SpaceX scrubbed Tuesday's launch of 20 Starlink Internet satellites into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California until Wednesday. ... more 
China's only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for 'dream' missionJiuquan, China (AFP) Oct 29, 2024 China's only woman spaceflight engineer will be among a crew of three astronauts blasting off on a "dream" mission to the Tiangong space station this week, Beijing announced Tuesday. ... more |
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SpaceX sends 22 Starlink satellites into orbit in record-setting launch Washington DC (UPI) Oct 26, 2024 SpaceX on Saturday successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a payload of 22 Starlink Internet communications satellite from Cape Canaveral in Florida, marking a state record 73rd orbital rocket launch this year. ... more 
NASA Administrator says Musk, Putin contacts 'concerning' as Kremlin denies WSJ reportWashington DC (UPI) Oct 26, 2024 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says reported secret conversations held between SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Russian President Vladimir Putin are "concerning" and, if true, should be investigated. ... more 
China delivers scientific payloads from reusable satellite Shijian-19 to usersSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 The scientific payloads for space breeding and other technological experiments carried aboard China's first reusable and returnable satellite, Shijian-19, were delivered to both Chinese and internat ... more 
NASA Stennis expands range operations with new Skydweller Aero agreementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 25, 2024 NASA's Stennis Space Center, located near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has entered into a Reimbursable Space Act agreement with Skydweller Aero Inc., allowing the company to operate its solar-powered ... more |
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Kremlin denies report of Musk-Putin secret talksMoscow (AFP) Oct 25, 2024 The Kremlin on Friday denied a report by The Wall Street Journal that Russian President Vladimir Putin and billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk had been in regular secret contact since 2022. ... more 
Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 24, 2024 LandSpace, one of China's leading private aerospace companies, has successfully completed a static fire test for the second stage of its Zhuque-2E (ZQ-2E) carrier rocket. The test, conducted on Mond ... more 
X-Bow Systems demonstrates calability of solid rocket motor production with Bolt RocketLos 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 laun ... more 
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 |
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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 |
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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 
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 
Space Force Funds $35M Space Propulsion Institute Led by U-MLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 To advance the development of versatile spacecraft propulsion systems, the U.S. Space Force has awarded $35 million to a national research initiative headed by the University of Michigan. ... more 
Rocket Lab Adds Mission to 2024 Launch Schedule, Prepares for Launch in DaysLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 17, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced a new addition to its 2024 launch schedule, with a commercial Electron rocket mission set to launch in just three days. The mission, named 'Ch ... more |
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