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Sandia evaluates heat shields for Mars Sample Return and Titan missions
Oct 16, 2024 (SPX)
As part of the Mars Sample Return mission, a Sample Retrieval Lander would carry the heaviest payload ever sent to Mars, along with a rocket for launching the c...
SpaceX Catches Starship Booster: Starship Orbiter Enters Nominal Orbit
Oct 13, 2024 (SPX)
The launch occurred at 7:25 am from SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, with favorable conditions allowing for an on-time liftoff. SpaceX announced early Su...
In a first, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight
Oct 13, 2024 (AFP)
The "super heavy booster" had blasted off attached to the Starship rocket minutes earlier, then made a picture-perfect controlled return to the same pad in Texa...
In milestone, SpaceX 'catches' megarocket booster after test flight
Oct 13, 2024 (AFP)
The "super heavy booster" had blasted off attached to the uncrewed Starship rocket minutes earlier, then made a picture-perfect controlled return to the same pa...
Starfighters Space expands launch operations to Midland Texas Spaceport
Oct 11, 2024 (SPX)
Recent key developments include; The Midland Spaceport will become the home for Starfighters' hypersonic testing initiatives and new facility for Starfighter at...
Momentus chosen by NASA for upcoming launch missions
Oct 10, 2024 (SPX)
This contract allows Momentus to support NASA's efforts to increase space access by launching satellites such as Class D, CubeSats, and other higher-risk payloa...
Leicester Spinout Perpetual Atomics to Pioneer Space Nuclear Power Solutions
Oct 10, 2024 (SPX)
Perpetual Atomics focuses on space nuclear power systems and is expected to provide innovative solutions for long-term, sustainable power for spacecraft. This n...
PLD Space unveils plan for reusable MIURA Next launchers and LINCE manned capsule
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
In addition to MIURA 5, PLD Space revealed two ambitious projects: MIURA Next, a new line of large reusable launchers, and LINCE, Europe's first private manned ...
UTSA leads DOE project to advance nuclear energy and space exploration
Oct 08, 2024 (SPX)
The funding is part of the DOE's Nuclear Energy University Program's Integrated Research Projects (IRPs), which are designed to provide research and development...
Dawn Aerospace demos rapid reusability with back-to-back rocket-powered flights
Oct 07, 2024 (SPX)
"Rapid reusability has been termed the 'holy grail' for rocket-powered systems," said Stefan Powell, CEO of Dawn Aerospace. "This milestone shows that our funda...
New Shepard NS-27 set for launch with second human-rated rocket
Oct 07, 2024 (SPX)
The NS-27 mission will introduce Blue Origin's second human-rated New Shepard vehicle, expanding its capacity to meet increasing customer demand. While this lau...
Interstellar welcomes new expertise and expands rocket production capacity
Oct 07, 2024 (SPX)
Integrating Cross-Industry Manufacturing Expertise As of the 2024 fiscal year, Interstellar has brought on new secondees from Smart Implement Inc., Toyota Auto ...
Vulcan Rocket Lifts Off After Delay for Certification Mission
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
This mission is part of a critical certification process with the U.S. Space Force, and while many details of the flight remain confidential, ULA President and ...
Last rocket motor test paves way for Vega-C launch
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
Engineers are now reviewing the motor's performance, with early data showing that both the nozzle assembly and the motor functioned as anticipated. In contrast ...
Boosting SpaceForest's Perun sounding rocket development
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
Named Perun, the rocket uses modified paraffin, a non-toxic propellant commonly found in candle wax. The rocket's deployment is made simpler by its mobile launc...
Northrop Grumman selected to lead production of hypersonic interceptor
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
As part of this ongoing effort, Northrop Grumman will: + Refine the GPI's preliminary design, which will be launched from U.S. Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defe...
Sierra Space to lead global logistics with new defense contract
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
Earlier this year, Sierra Space introduced its Sierra Space Ghost decelerator, a spacecraft designed for the rapid return of payloads from Earth's orbit. The RE...
Nuclear rockets could travel to Mars in half the time
Oct 04, 2024 (SPX)
This relatively long transit time is a result of the use of traditional chemical rocket fuel. An alternative technology to the chemically propelled rockets the ...
Vulcan rocket awaits Florida launch for certification test
Oct 03, 2024 (UPI)
"Highly proprietary, secret sauce. It's going to be awhile before we share more," ULA President and CEO Tory Bruno said in jest in a social media post. This wil...
SpaceX mission to retrieve stranded astronauts docks at ISS
Sep 30, 2024 (AFP)
The Falcon 9 rocket took off at 1:17 pm (1717 GMT) from Cape Canaveral, Florida on Saturday, with the Crew-9 mission on a Dragon spacecraft making contact with ...
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