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  Gold Coast, Australia (SPX) May 17, 2023 Gilmour Space Technologies, a leading Australian aerospace company, was honored to welcome Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility today. The visit marked the official unveiling and 'launch' of the Eris rocket, Australia's inaugural domestically developed orbital launch vehicle. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his enthusiasm for this remarkable achievement, stating, "This is a great Australian success story, exemplifying cutting-edge innovation, s ... read more |
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New Beidou satellite launches into orbitBeijing (XNA) May 18, 2023 China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Wednesday morning to transport a satellite into space for the country's Beidou Navigation Satellite System, marking the first deployment of a Beidou ... more  
NASA harnesses US Navy spinning device to simulate spaceflightWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) May 18, 2023 A monster of a machine is now allowing NASA scientists to study on Earth the disorientation that astronauts may encounter in space. This machine is the U.S. Navy's Kraken, a device that can vi ... more 
China continues testing its 130-ton reusable liquid oxygen kerosene engineBeijing, 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 rese ... more 
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 |
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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 
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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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  
Aerial refuelling without human interventionParis, France (SPX) May 18, 2023 Aerial refuelling is an increasingly vital capability for military force projection, and Airbus-developed technology to automate the in-flight "topping off" of aircraft will revolutionise this proce ... more |
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Hungary stalls new EU funds for Ukraine armsBrussels (AFP) May 17, 2023 Hungary is blocking the release of another 500 million euros from EU funds to pay for weapons for Ukraine over Kyiv's blacklisting of one of its banks, Budapest said Wednesday. ... more  
Northrop Grumman ships IBCS to Poland for WISLA Air Defense systemHuntsville AL (SPX) May 18, 2023 Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered key Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) components for Poland's WISLA medium range air defense program. With this delivery, IBCS moves clos ... more 
Elbit Systems secures $305M deal for PULS Rocket Artillery Systems for Dutch ArmyHaifa, Israel (SPX) May 18, 2023 Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT and TASE: ESLT) reports that as part of an agreement between the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Netherlands Ministry of Defense, it was awarded a contract worth ... more 
Poland receives delivery of first HIMARSWarsaw, Poland (SPX) May 18, 2023 Lockheed Martin, through the U.S. Army, has successfully delivered an initial shipment of HIMARS launchers to Poland. HIMARS provides immediate capability to deliver long range precision fires ... more |
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