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  Auckland, New Zealand (SPX) May 16, 2023 Zenno Astronautics (Zenno) reports has surpassed $75M in product sales (USD 48M) for its world-first superconducting magnetorquer for spacecraft attitude control, the Z01. Built on Zenno's proprietary superconducting magnet technology, Z01 is a fuel-free satellite pointing system designed to significantly increases the range of capabilities for attitude control in space, including fully autonomous satellite positioning and extended satellite orbit time. Zenno CEO and co-founder Max Arshavsky ... read more |
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Research announcement for technology development leveraging ISS is open for conceptsKennedy Space Center FL (SPX) May 16, 2023 The International Space Station National Laboratory is soliciting flight concepts for technology development that would utilize the space-based environment of the orbiting laboratory. This sol ... more  
Imaging satellite takes piggyback ride on spacecraftDalian, China (SPX) May 12, 2023 The first satellite designed and built in China's northeastern province of Liaoning has been carried into space by the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, which was launched on Wednesday night, according t ... more 
Axiom Space's second crewed mission gets green lightWashington DC (UPI) May 15, 2023 Axiom Space's second, entirely private space mission is on track for a Sunday launch aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, officials said Monday. ... more  
NASA Super Pressure Balloon mission terminated due to anomalyWashington DC (SPX) May 16, 2023 After a successful launch and more than a day in flight, our second super pressure balloon (SPB) carrying EUSO-2 developed a leak, and flight controllers safely terminated the flight over the Pacifi ... more |
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SpaceX launches 56 Starlink satellites early SundayCape Canaveral FL (SPX) May 14, 2023 On Sunday, May 14, at 01:03 EDT (05:03 UTC), SpaceX launched an additional batch of 56 Starlink internet communication satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at ... more 
Virgin Orbit receives more than 30 indications of interest under court approved bid proceduresLong Beach CA (SPX) May 15, 2023 Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc., a responsive space launch provider, has issued an update regarding its ongoing sale process. As part of its court-approved bid procedures, the company has received more ... more 
Momentus signs launch package with SpaceXSan Jose CA (SPX) May 15, 2023 Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced a significant contract with SpaceX to secure a port on the Transporter-12 mission, anticipated to launch no earlier than October 2024. This new devel ... more 
For 191st time, SpaceX booster successfully returns after launchWashington DC (UPI) May 14, 2023 SpaceX on Sunday morning successfully deployed another batch of Starlink satellites into space and successfully landed its first-stage booster. ... more |
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"Tianzhou Express" is online again, with five highlightsBeijing, China (SPX) May 15, 2023 On May 10, 2023, the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft was successfully launched aboard the Long March 7 Yaoqi carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in China at 21:22 Beijing time. Roughly te ... more 
Cosmonauts wrap up 5-hour ISS spacewalkWashington DC (UPI) May 12, 2023 Russian cosmonauts Dmitri Petelin and Sergey Prokopyev concluded their five-hour spacewalk at the International Space Station Friday. ... more 
Populous engaged by RS&H for New Mexico's Spaceport America Master PlanLas Cruces NM (SPX) May 12, 2023 The New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA) has awarded the Spaceport America Master Plan Project to the RS&H team, with Populous and Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants respectively leading ... more 
Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site can launch new-generation rocketsWenchang, China (XNA) May 12, 2023 The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province is already capable of high-density launch of new-generation large and medium-sized carrier rockets. Since the launch site w ... more |
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SpaceX set to launch Vast's commercial space station and inaugural human spaceflight missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2023 Vast has revealed that SpaceX is slated to launch Vast Haven-1, anticipated to be the world's premier commercial space station. The launch, targeted for no earlier than August 2025, will be swiftly ... more 
Rocket Lab to launch small satellite swarm for NASALong Beach CA (SPX) May 10, 2023 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed a deal to launch NASA's Starling mission, a multi-CubeSat mission to test and demonstrate autonomous swarm technologies, as well as automated space tra ... more 
NASA launches SBIR Ignite Catalyst Program for founders and entrepreneursWashington DC (SPX) May 10, 2023 NASA has launched a new program aimed at helping space entrepreneurs and startups prepare to apply for SBIR Ignite funding. The SBIR Ignite Catalyst Program will provide founders with an opportunity ... more  
From pistols to cruise missiles: how the West armed UkraineParis (AFP) May 15, 2023 Since Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months ago, the West has delivered ever more powerful weapons to Kyiv to help it defend its territory and recapture lost ground. ... more |
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Zelensky says hopeful of jets deal soon with UK, Western alliesLondon (AFP) May 15, 2023 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he was hopeful of securing a quick deal to get fighter jets from Western partners, after meeting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. ... more  
EU wants to 're-calibrate' position on ChinaStockholm (AFP) May 12, 2023 EU foreign ministers agreed on Friday on the need to "recalibrate" Europe's position on China, reducing dependencies and coaxing Beijing to take a tougher stance on Russia's war in Ukraine, the bloc's foreign policy chief said. ... more 
Romania retires Soviet-heritage fighter jet fleetBorcea, Romania (AFP) May 15, 2023 Romania on Monday officially retired its fleet of MiG-21s - a heritage from the Soviet era - as the NATO member and Ukraine neighbour is aiming to modernise its armed forces. ... more 
Russia says intercepts NATO jets over Baltic seaMoscow (AFP) May 15, 2023 Russia said Monday it had scrambled a Su-27 fighter jet over the Baltic Sea to intercept two aircraft, one German and one French, which Moscow said had attempted to "violate" its airspace. ... more |
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