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  Paris (AFP) Mar 1, 2025 After several postponements, Europe's Ariane 6 launcher will carry out its first commercial mission on Monday when it puts a French military intelligence satellite into space. The launch from the Kourou base in French Guiana is key to Europe's efforts to build up its security autonomy amid the shocks caused by the US-Russia diplomatic rapprochement. "The whole world is watching us," Arianespace chief executive David Cavailloles told AFP this month. Ariane 5 was retired in 2023 and Europe has ... read more |
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SpaceX eyes Monday for eighth test of Starship from TexasLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 The eighth test flight of SpaceX's Starship is set to take off as early as Monday, March 3, marking another step in the company's continued development of its fully reusable launch system. A l ... more 
Rocket Lab's Pioneer Aids Varda's Capsule Re-Entry in In-Space Manufacturing MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has successfully facilitated the re-entry of Varda Space Industries' capsule using its custom-built Pioneer spacecraft. The capsule, part of Varda's W-2 mission, ... more  
Shenzhou XIX crew successfully tests pipeline inspection robot on space stationSydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 01, 2025 The crew of China's Shenzhou XIX mission has completed a pivotal in-orbit test of a pipeline inspection robot aboard the Tiangong space station, marking a major step forward in space station mainten ... more  
Maxar Space Systems Ships First Tranche 1 Tracking Layer Spacecraft to L3HarrisLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Maxar Space Systems, a leader in satellite manufacturing and space technology solutions, has delivered the first of 16 spacecraft buses to L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] in support of the Space D ... more |
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Rocket Lab Unveils 'Return On Investment' Ocean Platform for Neutron Rocket LandingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading provider of launch services and space systems, has announced 'Return On Investment,' a specialized ocean platform designed for Neutron rocket landings ... more |
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Rocket Lab Expands Multi-Launch Partnership with iQPS Securing Eight Electron MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has signed its second multi-launch agreement with the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS), significantly expanding their collaboration. This latest ... more  
Baby, you're a firework! Katy Perry to blast off into spaceWashington (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Pop star Katy Perry is set to "shoot across the sky" this spring when she lifts off as part of a six-member, all-female crew on Blue Origin's next space flight, the company announced Thursday. ... more 
SpaceX set to launch 21 Starlink satellites from Florida after delaysWashington DC (UPI) Feb 26, 2025 SpaceX will try again to lift a new round of Starlink satellites into orbit on Wednesday night after a mission for a launch in the morning was scrubbed. ... more 
Shenzhou 19 Crew Advances Scientific Research and Conducts Training in SpaceSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 Astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station have been actively engaged in scientific research and technical tasks, as confirmed by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). A video released b ... more |
Gilmour Space Sets March 15 Launch Window for Eris Orbital RocketSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 Gold Coast and Bowen, Australia - February 24, 2025 - Gilmour Space Technologies has confirmed that its first orbital rocket, Eris, is set for launch no earlier than March 15. This milestone marks A ... more  |
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Throttled Power Rocket Engine Demonstrator Completes Extended Hot-Fire TestsParis, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2025 A cutting-edge rocket engine demonstrator, developed by the Lukasiewicz Research Network - Institute of Aviation, has completed an extended hot-fire testing phase, demonstrating its ability to dynam ... more 
SpaceX targeting Friday for next test of Starship megarocketWashington (AFP) Feb 24, 2025 Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket on Friday, following a dramatic mid-air explosion over the Caribbean during its last trial. ... more 
Moon-Exposed Grass Seeds to Be Cultivated on EarthSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 Herders in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region may soon have access to a unique variety of forage, as researchers are set to cultivate grass seeds that have undergone a journey to the moon. These seeds ... more 
Eyeing China and US, EU hopes clean tech boost will spark growthBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 20, 2025 How do you solve Europe's lagging economic growth and reverse its industrial decline? That is the challenge the EU faces as the bloc comes under fierce pressure from US President Donald Trump's tariffs and a rising China. ... more |
Pierogi Make Their Debut Aboard the International Space StationParis, France (SPX) Feb 16, 2025 ESA project astronaut Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski is bringing a unique culinary touch to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the upcoming Axiom Mission 4. For the first time, traditiona ... more 
China Prepares for Launch of Tianwen 2 Asteroid MissionSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 China is gearing up for its first asteroid sample-return mission, Tianwen 2, which is set to launch in the coming months from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province, according to th ... more 
PLD Space expands global launch network with new Oman spaceportMadrid, Spain (SPX) Feb 21, 2025 PLD Space, a global provider of space services specializing in vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing, has announced its selection of the Etlaq spaceport in Oman as its second operation ... more 
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Feb 21, 2025 SpaceX on Friday morning launched 23 Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the 450th flight involving a Falcon 9 rocket. ... more |
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ATMOS EU Funding Drives PHOENIX 2 AdvancementBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 24, 2025 ATMOS Space Cargo a leading European space logistics startup has received a total funding package of euro 13.1 million from the European Innovation Council Accelerator a flagship component of the E ... more  
Unlocking the future of satellite navigation with smart techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 20, 2025 A recent study has unveiled advanced techniques for enhancing orbit determination (OD) in large Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. By leveraging Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS ... more  
US approves sale of $3 bn in munitions, bulldozers to IsraelWashington (AFP) Mar 01, 2025 The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related equipment to Israel, which used American-made weapons to devastating effect in densely populated Gaza. ... more  
Denmark hopes to have air defence system in place from 2026Copenhagen (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 Denmark hopes to have an air defence system in place from 2026, the Danish defence minister announced on Friday. ... more |
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The art of compliant roboticsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 As human-robot interaction becomes increasingly common, ensuring robots can flexibly adapt to their environment is essential for both efficiency and safety. The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has eme ... more |
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Narrowing the gap between air and space travelSydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 28, 2025 Chinese scientists have successfully tested the world's first oblique detonation engine, powered by conventional aviation kerosene, a breakthrough that has generated significant interest. While some ... more  
Hong Kong to probe close call involving cargo planesHong Kong (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 A mid-air close call between two cargo planes taking off from Hong Kong's airport on Thursday has triggered an investigation, authorities said Friday, removing air traffic control personnel from frontline duty. ... more 
46 killed in Sudan plane crash in residential areaPort Sudan (AFP) Feb 26, 2025 Forty-six people were killed when a Sudanese military transport plane crashed into a residential neighbourhood on the outskirts of Khartoum, the regional government said Wednesday. ... more 
N. Korea says launched cruise missiles in 'counterattack' drillsSeoul (AFP) Feb 28, 2025 North Korea carried out a test-launch of strategic cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea this week, in a drill Pyongyang said Friday aimed at showing off its "counterattack" capabilities. ... more |
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