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  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 |
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NASA and Boeing Prepare for Historic Starliner LaunchSpace 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  
Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket developmentSydney, 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 
SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation AuthorityLondon, UK (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 SaxaVord Spaceport has been granted a range control licence by the UK Civil Aviation Authority to enable the company to provide a number of safety critical services before and during launch. T ... more 
Spaceport Company and Maritime Launch Collaborate on Tracking Systems for Nova Scotia SpaceportLos 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 |
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  Lynred secures contract for Sentinel-2 NG mission's advanced infrared detector 
Mapping plant traits from space: HKU team integrates field and satellite data for ecosystem analysisSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 A promising development in ecosystem monitoring has been achieved by Professor Jin Wu and his team at the University of Hong Kong's School of Biological Sciences. Their study, detailed in Remote Sen ... more |
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Satellogic partners with O.N.E. Amazon to develop the Internet of ForestsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), known for its high-resolution Earth Observation (EO) capabilities, has announced a partnership with O.N.E. Amazon aimed at environm ... more  
NASA and FAA Unite to Advance Wildland Fire Management TechnologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2024 NASA has teamed up with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to form a research transition team dedicated to advancing wildland fire management technologies. This collaboration is responding to ... more  
Enhancing fusion reactor control through combined plasma management techniquesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 19, 2024 Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) are advancing fusion technology by integrating two established plasma control methods-electron cyclotron cur ... more 
China outlines objectives for Shenzhou XVIII space missionSydney, 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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Exploring legalities in the cosmos: University of Arizona launches space law courseTucson 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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SwRI experiments during total eclipse reveal new aspects of the solar coronaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2024 On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse cast a shadow from Texas to Maine, and the Southwest Research Institute led two major experiments to gather unique solar data from this event. The first, the ... more 
NASA astronauts begin quarantine ahead of Starliner test flightLos 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 
Advancing Low-Power Electric Propulsion for Planetary and Commercial MissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 NASA has unveiled a new electric propulsion system designed for small spacecraft, aimed at supporting both planetary exploration and extending the operational life of existing satellites. This syste ... more  
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new modelLos 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 |
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China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission will host international instrumentsSydney, 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 
Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space CenterWashington 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  
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launchLivermore CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Pandora?SmallSat mission recently passed NASA's critical design review: a major milestone for the mission to continue its journey toward launch. The P ... more  
Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal InitiativeTokyo, Japan (SPX) Apr 26, 2024 Astroscale Japan Inc., part of Astroscale Holdings Inc., has been chosen by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to participate in Phase II of the Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration ... more |
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Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space stationSydney, 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: CMSASydney, 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 
Japan's SLIM survives 3rd lunar night, surprising designersWashington 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 
China floats space tourists for station visitsSydney, 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 |
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Ariane 6 prepares for inaugural launchParis, 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 
AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket EnginesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 24, 2024 The Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division has achieved a significant milestone by designing, printing, building, and testing a unique single-block rocket-engine thrust ch ... more 
Rocket Lab completes dual satellite deployment for KAIST and NASASydney, 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 
Chang'e 7 mission set for lunar south pole survey in 2026Sydney, 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 |
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China expands Space Station Program to include international astronautsSydney, 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  
NASA Mars Analog Crew Approaches Mission ConclusionLos 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 
Large cargo landers to boost Moon missions for ArtemisLos 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  
Probing liquid water beyond Earth with advanced radar technologyMadrid, 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 |
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