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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has achieved a significant milestone, completing its 56th Electron mission and deploying five satellites for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) constellation operator Kineis. The mission, titled "Ice AIS Baby," launched from Rocket Lab's Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 4:55 pm on November 25 NZDT (03:55 UTC). The satellites were deployed into a 643 km low Earth orbit, marking Rocket Lab's 14th mission of 2024 and 56th mission overall. This operatio ... read more |
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Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reportedTokyo (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket, television footage showed. ... more 
HyImpulse secures funding to Advance Small Launcher 1Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 HyImpulse Technologies GmbH, a prominent European company specializing in launch systems for small satellite transportation, has announced the acquisition of euro 11.8 million in funding through th ... more  
China inflatable space capsule aces orbital testSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 China's innovative inflatable capsule has successfully completed its in-orbit flight test aboard the Shijian-19 satellite, as announced by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) on Thursday. T ... more 
What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on UkraineMoscow (AFP) Nov 22, 2024 The new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine is a nuclear-capable weapon that has not been previously mentioned in public. ... 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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Starship launches into nominal orbit, booster ditched in oceanBoca 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 
China unveils new two-stage reusable heavy rocket designSydney, 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 
Tianzhou 7 completes cargo Mission, Tianzhou 8 docks with TiangongSydney, 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 
Next Starship Flight Test Scheduled for Tuesday with 30-Minute Launch WindowLos 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 |
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  Available on Amazon Books |
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Trump expected to attend next Starship rocket launch: reportsWashington (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 
Space contractor gears up for first launches of new rocketsSydney, 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 
Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceXLos 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 
New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update beginsLos 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 |
Zebrafish thrive in space experiment on China's space stationSydney, 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 
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraftLos 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 
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launchWashington 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 
NASA Stennis maintains vital role in space propulsion testingLos 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 collaborationLos 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 
NORR and Fire Arrow join forces for sustainable spaceport projectsLondon, 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 
China prepares Tianzhou 8 for upcoming launch to Tiangong stationSydney, 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 
China's commercial space sector expands as firms outline ambitious plansSydney, 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 DLRBerlin, 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 siteParis, 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 
SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful missionMiami 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 
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power StarshipMiami 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 
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport AmericaLos 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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