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Bolton says Russia 'stole' US hypersonic technology

Aug 16, 2019 (Sputnik)

Russia's new hypersonic glide vehicle and hypersonic cruise missile systems are "largely" a rip-off of American technology, US National Security Advisor John Bo...

Chinese space startup to send heavy satellite

Aug 15, 2019 (XNA)

The satellite, which weighs 65 kg, was manufactured by Beijing Qiansheng Exploration Technology Co., Ltd. founded in 2017 with a license to develop microsatelli...

Vulcan Centaur rocket on schedule for first flight in 2021

Aug 14, 2019 (SPX)

"Atlas and Delta rockets have been the backbone of national security space launch for decades, building on a progressive history of technology development and a...

Secret Russia weapon project: gamechanger or PR stunt?

Aug 14, 2019 (AFP)

Western experts have linked the blast at the Nyonoksa test site on August 8, which caused a sharp spike in local radiation levels, to the 9M730 Burevestnik nucl...

AFRL achieves record-setting hypersonic ground test milestone

Aug 12, 2019 (SPX)

"AFRL, in conjunction with Arnold Engineering Development Complex and Northrop Grumman, achieved over 13,000 pounds of thrust from a scramjet engine during test...

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying Israel's AMOS-17 satellite

Aug 08, 2019 (Sputniuk)

"Falcon 9 launches AMOS-17 off Pad 40 in Florida, marking this booster's third flight and SpaceX's 25th reflight of an orbit class rocket," the company said on ...

Orbex and Innovative Space Logistics sign European Space Launch Agreement

Aug 08, 2019 (SPX)

The co-operation will include technical launch services including launch manifest coordination and payload integration. As part of the agreement, ISL will also ...

In-Space selects Orbex for Scottish launch in 2022

Aug 08, 2019 (SPX)

Faraday-2b will be the largest of In-Space's commercial Early Service/In-Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) missions to date. Its space-as-a-service Faraday missions prov...

Lockheed awarded $405.7M contract for Army's hypersonic missile

Aug 07, 2019 (UPI)

The company will design and construct large diameter rocket motors, associated elements and related support equipment for the Army's Intermediate Range Conventi...

Little SLS launches in low speed wind tunnel

Aug 05, 2019 (SPX)

In the 14- by 22- Foot Subsonic Tunnel, researchers were able to measure the influence of ground winds on structures at the launch pad that might impact the SLS...

Paragon Space Development Corporation CELSIUS Technology NASA Tipping Point Contract Award

Aug 05, 2019 (SPX)

CELSIUS is an expandable softgoods Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and Micro-Meteoroid and Orbital Debris (MMOD) protection system that can be installed on the win...

Lease option agreed for Space Hub Sutherland

Aug 05, 2019 (SPX)

Representatives of Melness Crofters Estate (MCE) and HIE signed the agreement yesterday (Wednesday 31 July). It secures the option for HIE to lease the land onc...

LightSail 2 spacecraft demonstrates flight by light

Aug 02, 2019 (SPX)

Since unfurling the spacecraft's silver solar sail last week, mission managers have been optimizing the way the spacecraft orients itself during solar sailing. ...

Pentagon working on 9 separate hypersonic missile projects to take on Russia, China

Jul 31, 2019 (Sputnik)

In addition to the seven Pentagon hypersonic missile-related projects which have already been publically acknowledged, the US is also working on 'at least two m...

Mixed results as Gilmour Space completes latest launch campaign

Jul 31, 2019 (SPX)

At T-7 seconds to launch, the test rocket suffered an anomaly that resulted in the premature end of the mission. Initial investigations show that a pressure reg...

3D printed rocket fuel comparison at James Cook University

Jul 31, 2019 (SPX)

JCU lecturer in mechanical engineering Dr Elsa Antunes led the study, which made use of the revolutionary and rapidly advancing 3D printing technology. The JCU ...

Launch of first Crew Dragon to ISS postponed from November to December

Jul 30, 2019 (Sputnik)

"The first launch of Crew Dragon with the crew is scheduled for December 17," the source said. In June, NASA and the US Government Accountability Office confirm...

Japan's MOMO-F4 private rocket falls into ocean minutes after takeoff

Jul 30, 2019 (Sputnik)

"Due to an abnormality of the spacecraft's on-board computer systems, the engine automatically shut down and the rocket safely splashed down to the ocean", IST ...

First rollout of Ariane 6 mobile gantry

Jul 30, 2019 (ESA)

When fully equipped, this mobile gantry will weigh 8200 tonnes - more than a thousand tonnes heavier than France's Eiffel Tower. Its platforms provide access to...

SpaceX tests next-gen rocket Starhopper in Texas, builds in Florida

Jul 30, 2019 (UPI)

Company founder Elon Musk tweeted video showing a test on Thursday of a prototype for the new system, called Starhopper, at the company's facility in Boca Chica...