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  Paris, France (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for an important launch as the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is set to soar into orbit aboard the Vega-C rocket. Liftoff is scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 22:20 CET from Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This mission marks the return to flight for the Vega-C rocket, demonstrating Europe's ongoing commitment to securing independent access to space. Sentinel-1C will continue the mission's legacy by providing advanced radar imagery to mon ... read more |
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Long March 3B reaches 100th launch milestoneSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 China successfully launched a Long March 3B rocket on Tuesday afternoon from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, delivering an experimental satellite, Communication Technology D ... more 
Primary investigation highlights potential of Ram-Rotor Detonation EngineLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Detonation, a supersonic combustion wave driven by shock waves and chemical energy, is a powerful means of converting chemical energy into thrust. This method has long been explored to enhance aeros ... more 
New rocket debuts at Hainan spaceport with advanced designSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 China's space ambitions took another step forward as the Long March 12 rocket completed its inaugural flight Saturday night, launching from the Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site in Hainan provin ... more 
Long March 8 set for Launch at Hainan Commercial Space CenterSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Preparations are underway for the second mission of the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, with the Long March 8 carrier rocket set for launch. Liu Hongjian, the center's gener ... more |
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What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on UkraineMoscow (AFP) Nov 28, 2024 A new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Oreshnik used by Russia in a strike on Ukraine this month is a state-of-the art weapon that the West cannot intercept, President Vladimir Putin has said. ... more |
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Six science experiments launched from Sweden onboard SubOrbital Express 4Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 A key moment in space science unfolded Tuesday as six cutting-edge experiments launched aboard SubOrbital Express-4 from SSC's Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The rocket, carrying internati ... more  
Long March 12 set for inaugural launch from Hainan space centerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 China's Long March 12 carrier rocket is preparing for its debut flight, marking a significant milestone as the first launch from the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center. This fac ... more 
Large fire at Japan rocket test site, no injuries reportedTokyo (AFP) Nov 26, 2024 A huge fire erupted Tuesday at a Japanese rocket testing station, sending flames and smoke soaring into the sky, in the latest mishap for the country's ambitious space programme. ... 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  Available on Amazon Books |
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What we know about Russia's Oreshnik missile fired on Ukraine Moscow (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 
China tests critical fairing for Long March 10 lunar rocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the nation's state-owned space industry leader, has successfully tested a key component of its Long March 10 rocket, an essential part of C ... more 
PLD Space teams with Deimos to advance GNC system for MIURA 5Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 PLD Space has partnered with Deimos to co-develop the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system for its MIURA 5 orbital launcher. Scheduled to begin its launch campaign by late 2025, MIURA 5 wi ... more 
SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, orbiter makes on target splashdownBoca Chica, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship megarocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever closer ties. ... more |
Arianespace to launch Exotrail's Spacevan on Ariane 6Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 Arianespace has secured a contract to launch Exotrail's spacevan, marking its first GEO mission as an auxiliary payload aboard the Ariane 64 configuration of the Ariane 6 launcher. The mission, set ... more 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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