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April 01, 2022
ROCKET SCIENCE
Viability of using commercial rockets to transport cargo quickly focus of Space Force research



Orlando FL (SPX) Mar 31, 2022
When a natural or humanitarian disaster occurs halfway around the world, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) aims to send a rocket filled with food, water and other essential supplies to the site in one hour. With the help of UCF researchers, they may be able to achieve this goal within the next decade. UCF is one of seven universities to receive funding through the USSF's University Consortium Research Opportunity, which connects higher education institutions with the U.S. Department of Defense's space-r ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Long March 11 launches Tianping-2 satellites into orbit
Beijing (Sputnik) Apr 01, 2022
China has successfully launched a Long March (Chang Zheng) 11 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province in the country's north-west on Wednesday and deployed three Ti ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
On the road to cultured meat for astronauts and Earthlings
Paris (ESA) Apr 01, 2022
Cultured meat could be a game changer for the environment, food security, human health and animal welfare. But some challenges prevent it from reaching its full potential. Now ESA is supporting rese ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
South Korea tests first solid-fuel rocket in wake of North Korea ICBM launch
Seoul, South Korea (UPI) Mar 31, 2022
South Korea successfully tested its first home-produced solid fuel rocket Wednesday, the country's military said, in a boost to its space-based defense capabilities just days after North Korea test- ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Full-scale static test concludes qualification testing for Orion spacecraft abort motor
Promontory UT (SPX) Apr 01, 2022
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin successfully performed the final full-scale ground test of the abort motor for NASA's Orion spacecraft Launch Abort System (LAS) at Northrop Grumman's Promontory ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE
ESA-developed P120C solid rocket motor enters production
Paris (ESA) Apr 01, 2022
ESA's Ariane 6 and Vega-C will soon join the family of launch vehicles operating from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana to guarantee more opportunities for Europe to reach space. The P120C motor, ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Blue Origin launches 4th crew to space
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 31, 2021
Blue Origin launched the fourth crewed mission of its New Shepard rocket Thursday morning from Texas, carrying a crew of six to the edge of space and back. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Embry-Riddle developed instruments headed for space
Daytona Beach FL (SPX) Mar 30, 2022
As Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Engineering Physics senior Josh Milford works toward a career in space science, he is already gaining specialized hands-on experience building, calibrating an ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA's next moon rocket set for wet dress rehearsal ahead of launch
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2021
Having rolled the Space Launch System lunar rocket out to its launch pad and powered it up successfully, NASA engineers and technicians say they're just about ready for a prelaunch wet dress rehearsal this week. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Sierra Space to revolutionize space exploration with Siemens' Xcelerator
Plano TX (SPX) Mar 31, 2022
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation and infrastructur ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Singapore signs Artemis Accords; Artemis I is 'Go' for Wet Dress Rehearsal
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 31, 2022
Singapore demonstrated its commitment to the peaceful and responsible exploration of space by signing the Artemis Accords, which set forth the guiding principles for cooperation among nations partic ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Long March 6A blasts off in Shanxi
Taiyuan, China (XNA) Mar 30, 2022
China conducted the maiden flight of its Long March 6A carrier rocket on Tuesday afternoon at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province, according to China Aerospace Science and Technol ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
X-BOW Systems unveils 3D Printed solid rocket motors
Albuquerque NM (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
X-Bow Launch Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a revolutionary American space technology company focused on 3D printed energetics, reports that it has exited stealth mode. X-Bow (pronounced "cross-bow") brings ... more

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SPACE TRAVEL
SENER completes hard capture system for universal docking mechanism
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
SENER Aeroespacial has developed the Hard Capture System (HCS) for the IBDM (International Berthing and Docking Mechanism), which is the European androgynous low impact docking system that allows bo ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
HENSOLDT Cyber and Beyond Gravity team up for robust satellite cybersecurity
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Apr 01, 2022
HENSOLDT Cyber will supply its high security IT operating system TRENTOS to Beyond Gravity's for its latest satellite computer . The company's say this will ensure a high level of IT security for sa ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
SpiderOak and Lockheed Martin Space enter space cybersecurity + blockchain collaboration
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2022
SpiderOak Mission Systems and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Space's Mission Solutions business are developing and testing a zero-trust cybersecurity platform to secure data across the space data suppl ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
US astronaut and two cosmonauts get down to Earth in a Soyuz capsule
Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) March 30, 2022
A record-breaking US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts reached Earth Wednesday, with tensions between Moscow and the West soaring over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russia's space agency Roscosmos said. ... more
ROBO SPACE
How scientists reviewed the process and development of space intelligent robot technology?
Beijing, China (SPX) Mar 31, 2022
It is an inevitable choice for the development of space automation technology to use space intelligent robots to realize space exploration and space resource utilization. China started with the succ ... more
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DARPA Completes Underminer Program
Washington DC (SPX) Apr 01, 2022
DARPA's Underminer program has demonstrated the feasibility of rapidly constructing tactical tunnel networks that enable secure, responsive resupply in denied environments. These networks could prov ... more
ROBO SPACE
PickNik Robotics to work with Sierra Space on space robotics
Boulder CO (SPX) Mar 30, 2022
PickNik Robotics, a leader in robotics software and engineering services, has announced that it is collaborating with the team at Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company with 1,100 employee ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Sidus Space announces the upcoming launch of LizzieSat
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Mar 30, 2022
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU), a Space-as-a-Service satellite company focused on commercial satellite design, manufacture, launch, and data collection, is pleased to announce its forward progressi ... more
ENERGY TECH
Design tweak helps prevent malfunction in yarns designed to store energy
Raleigh NC (SPX) Mar 29, 2022
In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy. Ultimately, the findings could help advance t ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
MDA and US Army test integration of THAAD and Patriot missile defense
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 30, 2022
The Missile Defense Agency, in partnership with the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and Ballistic Missile Defense System Operation ... more
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