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April 25, 2024
DRAGON SPACE
China launches new crew to Tiangong space station as lunar plans progress



Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024
Following a successful launch on Thursday, China has initiated its latest mission to the Tiangong space station. The Shenzhou 18 spacecraft, carrying three crew members, was launched aboard a Long March 2F rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport in northwest China. The crew, consisting of Ye Guangfu, 43, Li Cong, 34, and Li Guangsu, 36, is set to undertake a six-month expedition aboard the station. ... read more

DRAGON SPACE
China-Latin America and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum underway
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
The inaugural China-Latin American and Caribbean States Space Cooperation Forum began in Wuhan, Hubei province, China, on Wednesday. Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing presented a congratulato ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Flight equipment for China's manned moon mission progresses: CMSA
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) is progressing with its planned development of systems for its upcoming lunar landing, as stated by Lin Xiqiang, the deputy director of CMSA, during a recent pre ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launch
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
On 24 April 2024, Europe's new rocket, Ariane 6, was vertically positioned on the launch pad for its first space journey. The rocket's central core, comprising the main and upper stages, was m ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Rocket Lab completes dual satellite deployment for KAIST and NASA
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a prominent player in the launch services and space systems industry, has successfully launched two satellites into distinct orbits 500km apart during its 47th E ... more
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China floats space tourists for station visits
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
China plans to expand the participation of international astronauts and space tourists in its space station missions. The country's space agency expects to include a diverse group of participants in ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ExPace advances China's reusable rocket technology
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
ExPace Technology Corporation, based in Hubei province, is developing a new reusable rocket powered by liquid oxygen-methane engines. This initiative represents a shift towards more sustainable spac ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Scientific projects on China's space station yield significant results
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) has completed over 130 scientific research and application projects aboard its space station, reporting significant advancements, according to a recent press con ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space mission
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024
China's Shenzhou-18 mission, set for a six-month duration at the national space station, will include a series of in-orbit scientific tests and applications, alongside multiple spacewalks, as detail ... more

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China to send fresh crew to Tiangong space station

SPACE TRAVEL
Rocket Lab launches NASA's solar sail technology into orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024
Rocket Lab launched NASA's new composite solar sail into space where it will undergo weeks of testing, using sunlight to propel it through the solar system. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX sends 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit Tuesday evening from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 set to launch OOV-Cube mission with Internet of Things applications
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Ariane 6, Europe's latest addition to its space launch fleet, is poised to carry out its maiden flight soon, marking a new era in space missions. This inaugural flight will feature a diverse range o ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Kratos and SES showcase new virtualized SATCOM system for US Army
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) and SES have successfully conducted a demonstration of a fully virtualized satellite communications (SATCOM) ground system for the U.S. Arm ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Simulated microgravity impacts human sleep and biological rhythms
London, UK (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
A study by the University of Surrey has revealed that simulated microgravity conditions notably affect sleep patterns and physiological rhythms in humans, potentially undermining astronaut health an ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE


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SPACE TRAVEL
NASA's CubeSat Solar Sail Successfully Unfurls in Orbit
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
NASA's Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) has successfully deployed from Rocket Lab's Electron kick stage into low Earth orbit. The mission, which utilizes sunlight for propulsion, is a key ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XVIII crewed mission completes final tests, ready for imminent launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The Shenzhou XVIII crewed space mission has completed its final collaborative rehearsal and system-wide airtightness check, ensuring readiness for the upcoming launch. The spacecraft and accom ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Voyager 1 reestablishes communication after silence for five-months
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft, after a five-month hiatus, has resumed sending back engineering data, marking a critical milestone for the most distant human-made object in the universe. Since No ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
New tech mission utilizes sunlight for propulsion
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
NASA is embarking on a pioneering journey with its latest mission, which introduces an innovative method of space navigation. The mission, spearheaded by NASA's Ames Research Center, involves the de ... more
GPS NEWS
Exploring the marvels of Galileo: Europe's satellite navigation system
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
Galileo, born in the Netherlands in the 1990s and developed at ESA's ESTEC in Noordwijk, stands today as a testament to European innovation and technological ambition. This satellite navigation syst ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Orbex ramps up rocket development with new investment
London, UK (SPX) Apr 19, 2024
Orbex, a prominent UK spaceflight company, has announced a GBP 16.7 million investment from a consortium of six key investors as part of an extension to its Series C funding round, bringing its tota ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ISRO unveils lightweight carbon-carbon nozzle to boost rocket payload capacity
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced a lightweight Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines, designed to improve several performance metrics of rocket engines such as th ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
Apogeo Space collaborates with INNOSPACE for IoT picosatellite launches
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Apogeo Space has signed a collaboration with South Korea's INNOSPACE to manage the launches of multiple units for Italy's first private telecommunications satellite constellation dedicated to Intern ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Exploring legalities in the cosmos: University of Arizona launches space law course
Tucson AZ (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
As space exploration intensifies with more satellites and space missions, the University of Arizona is introducing a new course to educate on space law and policy. This course, offered jointly by th ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flight
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have entered pre-flight quarantine as they prepare for the upcoming Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station, scheduled for Monday, ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Inversion set to launch reentry demonstrator with SpaceX this October
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Inversion, established in 2021 to innovate rapid terrestrial delivery via reentry vehicles, has set Ray, its pilot technology demonstrator, for an upcoming launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9. Slated fo ... more
DRAGON SPACE
UN Space Director Praises China's Contributions and Collaborative Efforts in Space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024
Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), recently commended China for its significant contributions to space exploration and the ongoing collabo ... more
AEROSPACE
U.S. military joins Japan in search for missing 7 MSDF crew from helicopter crash
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 23, 2024
Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Tuesday said the United States will join search-and-rescue efforts for the seven missing Maritime Self-Defense Force members after two helicopters went down in the Pacific on Saturday. ... more
AEROSPACE
Electrifying flight: RTX's new lab tests advanced propulsion technologies
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
At a new lab in Rockford, Illinois, a vital experiment with a rectifier, small enough to be carried in a backpack, begins. This rectifier, part of a dynamometer setup, is key in converting alternati ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US says downed Huthi anti-ship missile, four drones
Washington (AFP) April 24, 2024
US-led coalition forces off the coast of Yemen shot down four drones and an anti-ship missile launched by Huthi rebels Wednesday, American authorities said, as the Iran-backed group's attacks on Red Sea shipping continued. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
Washington (AFP) April 24, 2024
The United States sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine for use inside its territory, and the weapons arrived in the country this month, the State Department said Wednesday. ... more
MILTECH
Biden approves $95B aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan -- and potential TikTok ban
Washington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024
Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan will get military aid while TikTok will get a new owner in the United States or or be banned in the nation after President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion aid package bill into law Wednesday. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Neuraspace launches new tiers for enhanced space traffic management
Coimbra, Portugal (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
Neuraspace, a pioneer in space traffic management, has introduced SYNC, a complimentary version of its comprehensive STM platform, alongside the subscription-based PRO tier. Both offerings are struc ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Lockheed Martin hands over advanced radar system to Missile Defense Agency
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024
The Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) at Clear Space Force Station in Clear, Alaska, has completed its final acceptance stage, known as DD250, and was officially transferred to the Missile Defe ... more
UAV NEWS
Septentrio enhances drone navigation with advanced GNSS module integrations
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024
Septentrio, a specialist in high-precision GNSS positioning solutions, is enhancing its collaboration with top drone technology firms like 3DR, Holybro, ARK Electronics, and Systork. These partnersh ... more
MILTECH
UK's Sunak announces raised defence spending, new Ukraine aid
Warsaw (AFP) April 23, 2024
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday announced additional funding for Ukraine and pledged to increase Britain's own defence budget, during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw. ... more
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