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November 11, 2024
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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 launcher's transition into commercial service. Key milestones in preparation for this flight include: + The comprehensive analysis of data from the initial flight is complete, affirming Ariane 6's strong performance. Only a few minor deviations from projections were observed, which have been analyzed an ... read 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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Centaur Upper Stage Exhibit Honors Longstanding Contributions to Space Program
Los 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
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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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Shenzhou 18 brings back samples for space habitability and materials research
Sydney, 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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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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From contract signing to orbit in just ten weeks
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) achieved a new milestone with the successful deployment of a satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) for a confidential commercial client. This mission, titled "Chan ... more
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Russia launches record 55 satellites, including 2 Iranian-made
Moscow (AFP) Nov 5, 2024
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, including two privately built Iranian devices, amid deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran. ... more

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Gilmour Space secures historic Australian permit for Eris orbital launch test flight
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 05, 2024
Australia's first-ever orbital launch permit has been awarded to Gilmour Space Technologies, enabling the company to proceed with its Eris rocket's maiden flight from Bowen Orbital Spaceport in nort ... more
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Shenzhou 18 crew back in China after 6-month mission to Tiangong station
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 04, 2024
The Shenzhou 18 mission crew safely returned to Earth early Monday, completing a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong space station. The three-member crew, led by mission commander Senior Colonel Y ... more
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Southern Launch fully approved for Whalers Way rocket pad in South Australia
Sydney, 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 orbit
Beijing (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
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NASA offers virtual launch attendance, guest passport for next SpaceX supply mission
Washington 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
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Shenzhou XIX Crew Joins Tiangong Space Station for Crew Rotation
Sydney, 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
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Official opening of the DLR BALIS test centre
Berlin, 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
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Solid-fuel ICBM? What we know about Kim Jong Un's arsenal
Seoul (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
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SpaceX liftoff is 201st mission to expand its Starlink constellation
Miami 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
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Three-person crew enters China's Tiangong space station
Jiuquan, 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
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SpaceX pushes back launch of 20 Starlink satellites in late scrub
Washington 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
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China's only woman spaceflight engineer in crew for 'dream' mission
Jiuquan, 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
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NASA Administrator says Musk, Putin contacts 'concerning' as Kremlin denies WSJ report
Washington 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
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China delivers scientific payloads from reusable satellite Shijian-19 to users
Sydney, 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
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NASA Stennis expands range operations with new Skydweller Aero agreement
Los 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 talks
Moscow (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
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Chinese private rocket company completes static fire test of ZQ-2E rocket
Sydney, 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
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X-Bow Systems demonstrates calability of solid rocket motor production with Bolt Rocket
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 laun ... more
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China to launch 14th manned mission to Tiangong Space Station
Sydney, 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 services
Los 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 2050
Sydney, 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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Southern Launch and Varda secure Australian approval for spacecraft re-entry at Koonibba Test Range
Sydney, 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
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