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China's Shenzhou-18 mission docks with space station: Xinhua Jiuquan, China (AFP) April 25, 2024 A spaceship carrying three astronauts from China's Shenzhou-18 mission safely docked at Tiangong space station Friday, state-run media reported, the latest step in Beijing's space programme that aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2030. The crew took off in a capsule atop a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in China's northwest at 8:59 pm local time !1259 GMT) Thursday. By early Friday the spacecraft had "successfully docked" with the space station, state-run news ... read more |
NASA and Boeing Prepare for Historic Starliner Launch Space Coast FL (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, both retired U.S. Navy captains, arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Launch and Landing Facility in Florida on April 25. They traveled from Ellington F ... more Washington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2024 The crew of the first Boeing Starliner space mission on Thursday arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of the spacecraft's debut manned mission on May 6. ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe: MAXQ, OTCB: MAXQF) and The Spaceport Company have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to lease a containerized tracking and telemetry station (TTS) for the inaugural ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Orienspace, renowned for producing the world's mightiest solid-propellant carrier rocket, is now embarking on the development of a new liquid-fuel rocket, as revealed by the chief designer of the up ... more |
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Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal Initiative Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 The Shenzhou XVIII manned spaceship's three astronauts successfully entered China's space station early on Friday. Later, the two groups of astronaut crew members will conduct an on-orbit rota ... more |
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 Washington DC (UPI) Apr 24, 2024 Japan's moon lander has survived a third lunar night, something that surprised even its designers, as it continued to take snapshots and probe the satellite's surface, officials said on Wednesday. ... more 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 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 |
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AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket Engines 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 |
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 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 Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The Chang'e 7 robotic mission, under the China National Space Administration, plans to deploy six international science payloads to the moon's south pole by 2026. This initiative marks a significant ... more Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China has announced its intention to expand the participation of foreign astronauts and space tourists in missions to its space station, emphasizing inclusivity and cooperation in its space endeavor ... more |
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NASA Mars Analog Crew Approaches Mission Conclusion Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 The initial crew in a yearlong NASA Mars analog mission at the CHAPEA (Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog) facility has reached the 300-day milestone. Initiated on June 25, 2023, at NASA ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 NASA has commenced the development of large cargo landers under its Artemis program, with the aim of enhancing the scientific exploration capabilities of the Moon. The initiative involves collaborat ... more Madrid, Spain (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 Liquid water is a primary indicator of potential life on other planets. Key celestial bodies within our solar system, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus and Jupiter's moons Ganymede, Europa, and Callis ... more Paris, France (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 On the morning of 8 April 2024, a citizen scientist discovered a comet in images from the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO), coinciding with the historic identification of the 5000t ... more |
Cosmic Outflow in NGC 4383 Sheds Light on Galactic Pollution Processes Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A recent study has unveiled a massive gas outflow in galaxy NGC 4383 within the Virgo cluster, so expansive that light would require 20,000 years to traverse it from end to end. This phenomenon was ... more Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk), a leader in satellite-direct-to-phone communications, has entered into a contract with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to supply sat2phone services to the U.S ... more London, UK (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 SES has officially commenced operations of its second-generation O3b mPOWER satellite system, now offering high-performance connectivity services globally. The initial six satellites of the O3b mPOW ... more 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 |
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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 Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 25, 2024 China's upcoming Chang'e 7 lunar exploration mission is set to include six scientific instruments from six different countries and one international organization, as announced by the China National ... more 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 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 |
Reimagining enlisted education: Space Force launches Vosler Fellowships Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The U.S. Space Force has revamped its enlisted professional military education (EPME) to better suit the specific needs of its enlisted personnel, known as Guardians. A key milestone was celeb ... more 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 Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 22, 2024 In the heart of a bustling metropolis, a small, unassuming cafe sits tucked away on a quiet street, a hidden gem among the urban sprawl. Inside, the warm glow of hanging Edison bulbs illuminates the ... more 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 |
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