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  Washington (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 Blue Origin on Monday postponed its long-awaited return to space, citing technical reasons and promising to try again later this week. Jeff Bezos' space company has not launched a rocket since an uncrewed September 2022 crash placed its program on hold while it carried out fixes and awaited regulatory approval. The company finally announced a December 18 launch from its base near Van Horn, Texas. But on the day itself it first pushed back the takeoff window because of cold weather, then declared ... read more |
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Competition: developing Europe's space cargo return serviceParis (ESA) Dec 19, 2023 ESA is launching a competition which initiates a first phase of activities for European companies to eventually demonstrate a complete cargo delivery service to and from space stations in low-Earth ... more  
NASA's BurstCube Passes Milestones on Journey to LaunchGreenbelt MD (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Scientists and engineers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, have completed testing for BurstCube, a shoebox-sized spacecraft designed to study the universe's most powerful ... more  
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin headed back into space after accidentWashington (AFP) Dec 18, 2023 The American company Blue Origin plans to launch its rocket Big Shepard Monday for the first time since an accident more than a year ago, as the firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos heads back into space. ... more 
Sierra Space's Dream Chaser New Station Resupply Spacecraft for NASALouisville CO (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space to benefit of life on Earth, has delivered the first Dream Chaser spaceplane, ... more |
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  China's commercial space sector achieves milestones with series of successful launches 
Rocket Lab puts Japanese satellite into orbitWashington DC (UPI) Dec 15, 2023 Rocket Lab returned its Electron rocket into space for the first time since September with a successful New Zealand flight on Friday that released a Japanese satellite into orbit. ... more |
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Tyvak's Milani nanosat advances in Hera mission with successful test readiness reviewBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 Tyvak International has reached a significant milestone in the development of the Milani nano spacecraft, a vital component of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hera planetary defense mission. This ... more 
China launches its tallest rocket, Long March 5, carrying Yaogan 41 satelliteSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 18, 2023 In a significant advancement in China's space exploration endeavors, the Long March 5 carrier rocket, renowned as one of the world's most powerful operational rockets, successfully deployed a remote ... more  
Inventor of air conditioning helped chill NASA wind tunnelsCleveland OH (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 Global tensions were high in the fall of 1941 as U-boats harassed ships in the Atlantic and German forces pushed deep into the Soviet Union. There was a critical need for the United States to get th ... more 
NASA: Let's Ketchup on International Space Station Tomato ResearchHouston TX (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 Growing food aboard the International Space Station is one of the many research investigations ripe for long duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio rece ... more |
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 NASA Partners with Commercial Space Firms for Expanded CubeSat Launch Services
Design the patch for Hera's Milani CubeSatParis (ESA) Dec 14, 2023 Milani needs you! This is your chance to design a mission patch for the Milani CubeSat which will fly with ESA's Hera planetary defence spacecraft to the Didymos binary asteroid system. ESA is ... more |
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China's space programme: Five things to knowBeijing (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 When Chang'e-3 became the first Chinese craft to land on the Moon 10 years ago, it kicked off nationwide celebrations - and a decade of major successes for a rapidly accelerating space programme. ... more  
Rail industry urged to consider safety risks of space weatherLancaster UK (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Train accidents could be caused by solar storms switching signalling from red to green according to new research examining the impact of space weather. Solar storms can trigger powerful magnet ... more
Rocket Lab Sets Launch Date for iQPS's 'The Moon God Awakens' MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 14, 2023 In a significant development in the realm of space launches and Earth observation, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a global leader in launch services, is gearing up for its 42nd Electron missio ... more 
UK's Orbex secures funding for carbon-neutral spaceport developmentForres, UK (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 In a significant step towards advancing sustainable spaceflight, UK-based Orbex has secured a GBP3.3 million grant from the UK Space Agency as part of the European Space Agency's (ESA) Boost! initia ... more |
 NASA's Commercial Partners Continue Progress on New Space Stations 
French 'Baguette One' rocket project gets fundingParis (AFP) Dec 12, 2023 A French-led consortium said Tuesday it has received funding for its project to develop an innovative low-cost small rocket called "Baguette One" and launch it into space. ... more |
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Next-generation methane rocket to be more powerfulSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Beijing-based private space company LandSpace has unveiled the ZQ-3 carrier rocket, a new addition to its lineup that promises significant advancements in rocket technology. The announcement, made b ... more  
Raytheon's LTAMDS achieves new success in tactical ballistic missile interception testLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 19, 2023 Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), a leading defense contractor, has announced another milestone in missile defense technology with the successful live-fire demonstration of its Lower Ti ... more 
China's Shenlong space plane embarks on another secretive mission in spaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 15, 2023 In a significant advancement for China's space technology, the successful launch of a Long March 2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's vast Gobi Desert has ... more  
Drone war intensifies between Russia, Ukraine in latest strikesWashington DC (UPI) Dec 16, 2021 Russia and Ukraine were targeted by dozens of drone strikes early Saturday as dueling bombardments were fired from each side. ... more |
 
Lithuania now a repair hub for Ukraine's tanksRukla, Lithuania (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Two German Leopard tanks damaged in Ukraine were test driven in Lithuania on Friday following repairs, to showcase how the Baltic NATO member has become a hub for such work. ... more 
Egypt air force downs drone off south SinaiIsmailia, Egypt (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 The Egyptian air force shot down a drone off the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday down the coast from the Israeli border, state-linked media reported. ... more 
Britain, Japan, Italy sign $32B treaty to develop next-generation fighter jetWashington DC (UPI) Dec 14, 2023 Britain, Japan and Italy signed a $32 billion deal Thursday to develop a next-generation AI-enabled stealth fighter jet that may fly without a pilot. ... more 
US launch of new Vulcan Centaur rocket delayed until JanuaryWashington (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The maiden liftoff of a new American rocket called Vulcan Centaur has been delayed from Christmas Eve to January 8, United Launch Alliance, the company developing it, said Thursday. ... more |
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New rockets set to launch in 2024Washington (AFP) Dec 15, 2023 Several new European and American rockets are set for blast off in 2024, at a time the aerospace industry faces a shortage of launch vehicles fueled by the rise of satellite constellations. ... more  
In rare display, US-China friendship carries climate summitDubai (AFP) Dec 13, 2023 The scene would be unthinkable elsewhere these days - US and Chinese envoys, smiling and embracing, hailing their friendship as leading the world together in the right direction. ... more  
Putin confronted by AI-generated doubleMoscow (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared surprised when he was confronted by an AI-generated image of himself asking him if he had doubles during his marathon end-of-year press conference Thursday. ... more
Romania summons Russia envoy over drone crash 'crater'Bucharest (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 Romania has summoned Russia's envoy over a "new violation" of its airspace after the NATO member's territory was hit by a crashed drone during attacks on Ukraine, authorities said Thursday. ... more |
German army orders 62 Airbus military helicoptersParis (AFP) Dec 14, 2023 The German army has signed a contract for 62 multi-role military helicopters and taken options on another 20, Airbus said Thursday. in what the company said was the largest order for the H145M. ... more
France 2030 boosts HyPrSpace and Partners with 35M Euro for Micro-Launcher DevelopmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 13, 2023 HyPrSpace, in collaboration with Telespazio France and CT Ingenierie, has recently secured a significant funding boost of euro 35 million for the Agile Space Access Development Project #1 (PADA1). T ... more 
ION Satellite Carrier by D-Orbit Marks Another Success in Spacelogistics with 'Beyond' MissionBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 D-Orbit, a leader in spacelogistics and orbital transportation, is once again making headlines with the successful launch of its 13th commercial mission, named 'Beyond'. The mission utilizes D-Orbit ... more 
Long March rockets mark their 500th spaceflightSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 China's Long March rocket family has achieved a milestone with its 500th spaceflight, using a Long March 2D carrier rocket to deploy several remote-sensing satellites. This event, which took place o ... more |
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Neumann Space Achieves Milestone with First Molybdenum-Fueled Thruster Test in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 12, 2023 Neumann Space, an Australian-based innovator in space technology, has recently made headlines with the successful completion of the first series of on-orbit tests of its Neumann Drive, a leading pro ... more 
Organisers of deadly 2021 China ultramarathon sentenced to jailBeijing (AFP) Dec 16, 2023 Organisers of a 2021 ultramarathon in northwest China during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been sentenced to years in prison for their roles, state media reported. ... more 
13 dead in Argentina as club roof collapses in stormBuenos Aires (AFP) Dec 17, 2023 A powerful storm led to the deaths of at least 13 people Saturday in the Argentina port city of Bahia Blanca when the roof of a sports club collapsed, authorities said. ... more 
Snail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplasticsIthaca NY (SPX) Dec 05, 2023 Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot's design is based o ... more |
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