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  Beijing, China (SPX) May 17, 2023 China's National Space Agency has announced a significant achievement in the country's space propulsion development. The Xi'an Aerospace Propulsion Research Institute, known for its independent research and design capabilities, has successfully initiated two test runs of the 130-ton reusable liquid oxygen kerosene afterburning cycle engine. This milestone was achieved on the Tongchuan high-thrust liquid power test bench, marking the first time this powerful engine has been started in this manner. ... read more |
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Ax-2 crew carrying personal, cultural mementoes on launch to ISSWashington DC (UPI) May 16, 2021 The second crew of astronauts set to launch on a totally private space mission said Tuesday they feel inspired by the responsibility and significance of their flight. ... more 
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 
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 
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 |
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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  
"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 |
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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 
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 |
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Turkish drone kills three PKK-linked fighters: Iraqi Kurdish securityArbil, Iraq (AFP) May 16, 2023 A Turkish drone strike in northern Iraq on Tuesday killed three Yazidi fighters affiliated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), an Iraqi Kurdish security official said. ... more  
Ukraine downs Russian barrage as China envoy dueKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) May 16, 2023 Ukraine said on Tuesday it had downed an entire barrage of Russian drones and missiles overnight - including six hypersonic Kinzhal missiles - hours ahead of a visit from China's special envoy. ... more 
Sales rocket for Zenno's fuel-free satellite pointing systemAuckland, 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 pro ... more 
New sensors with the HOTS for extreme missionsWashington DC (SPX) May 16, 2023 Modern technologies are laden with sensors - a now-customary fact of life in much of the world. On smart watches and phones, and in cars and homes, sensors help monitor health, adjust various settin ... more |
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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  
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 |
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