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April 26, 2024
DRAGON SPACE
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

SPACE TRAVEL
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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Crew of first Boeing Starliner mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Spaceport Company and Maritime Launch Collaborate on Tracking Systems for Nova Scotia Spaceport
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
ROCKET SCIENCE
Private firm advances with new liquid-fuel rocket development
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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SaxaVord Spaceport granted range licence by Civil Aviation Authority
London, 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
MARSDAILY
Hera mission plans Mars flyby en route to asteroid study
Paris, France (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
ESA's Hera mission, aimed at planetary defense, will utilize a Mars flyby in March next year to gain velocity as it heads towards the Didymos binary asteroid system. During this maneuver, Hera will ... more
EXO WORLDS
LLNL Pandora SmallSat mission clears major NASA milestone on the path toward launch
Livermore 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
TECH SPACE
NASA's Optical Comms Demo Achieves Data Transmission Over 140 Million Miles
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 26, 2024
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology aboard the Psyche spacecraft has successfully transmitted engineering data from beyond 140 million miles away, showcasing its capacity for ... more


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TECH SPACE


Astroscale Japan Advances to Next Stage in JAXA's Orbital Debris Removal Initiative

DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XVIII astronauts enter space station
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
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
MOON DAILY
Japan's SLIM survives 3rd lunar night, surprising designers
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
SPACE TRAVEL
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
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
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ROCKET SCIENCE


AFRL Innovates with New Lightweight Additive Manufacturing for Rocket Engines

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
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
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
MOON DAILY
Chang'e 7 mission set for lunar south pole survey in 2026
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
MOON DAILY
China expands Space Station Program to include international astronauts
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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MARSDAILY
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
MOON DAILY
Large cargo landers to boost Moon missions for Artemis
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
OUTER PLANETS
Probing liquid water beyond Earth with advanced radar technology
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
SOLAR SCIENCE
Citizen scientist captures final moments of comet during solar eclipse
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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
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
VSAT NEWS
Lynk secures government contract for satellite phone services
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
SPACEMART
SES's O3b mPOWER System Initiates Global High-Performance Connectivity Services
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
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
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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
MOON DAILY
China's Chang'e 7 lunar mission will host international instruments
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
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
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
SPACEWAR
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
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
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Bridging the gap: USUS computer scientists develop new model
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
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
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