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PLD Space wins ESA backing for a Small Satellite Orbital Launcher
Feb 02, 2018 (ESA)
The microlauncher study, a part of the ESA's Future Launcher Preparatory Programme, will refine the definition of the European small satellite launcher project ...
Indra and Zero 2 Infinity are teaming up to forge a path to the stars
Feb 02, 2018 (SPX)
A leader in developing and implementing technologies for satellite control centers and with extensive experience in Earth Observation and satellite communicatio...
Genius or joker: Elon Musk flamethrowers spark controversy
Feb 01, 2018 (AFP)
Elon Musk announced on his Twitter account Thursday that he has sold out 20,000 flamethrowers, which he joked are useful against a "zombie apocalypse," at $500 ...
SpaceX blasts off Luxembourg government satellite
Jan 31, 2018 (AFP)
The prime minister and deputy prime minister of Luxembourg were in Florida for the launch, along with the prince and princess of Luxembourg, SpaceX said. "There...
Launch Vehicle Lingo
Jan 30, 2018 (SPX)
Ascent profile - The shape of a launch vehicle's trajectory with reference to the surface of the Earth. The optimum ascent is one in which gravity is allowed to...
Ariane 5 delivers SES-14 and Al Yah 3 to orbit
Jan 29, 2018 (ESA)
The upcoming launch campaigns currently underway at the Guiana Space Centre (CSG) proceed as scheduled. Arianespace has set up an independent enquiry commission...
Rocket Lab successfully circularizes orbit with new Electron kick stage
Jan 29, 2018 (SPX)
The kick stage was flown and tested on board the recent Still Testing flight that was successfully launched on 21 January 2018 NZDT from Rocket Lab Launch Compl...
ASU student payloads selected to fly on Blue Origin space vehicle
Jan 29, 2018 (SPX)
The projects were selected during a competitive pitching competition Monday night at the School of Earth and Space Exploration. To earn a spot on "New Shepard,"...
SpaceX CEO Sets Date for First Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch
Jan 28, 2018 (Sputnik)
"Aiming for first flight of Falcon Heavy on Feb 6 from Apollo launchpad 39A at Cape Kennedy," Musk wrote on Twitter. On Thursday, SpaceX fired up all 27 engines...
Texas firm completes tie down test flight of suborbital SARGE Rocket
Jan 25, 2018 (SPX)
EXOS has completed the design and build of their latest platform and completed a fully integrated hot fire testing in December. Additionally EXOS Aerospace is e...
Ariane 5 satellites in orbit but not in right location yet
Jan 25, 2018 (AFP)
The usually reliable European space workhorse blasted off at 7.20 pm (2220 GMT) from the Kourou Space Centre in French Guiana carrying satellites for Luxembourg...
Irish first as Elfordstown tracks and monitors Rocket Lab satellite deployment
Jan 24, 2018 (SPX)
The Electron rocket lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand at 14:43 NZDT (1.43GMT) on Sunday 21 January 2018, reachin...
Russia Working On Own, 100-Use, Environmentally Friendly Rocket
Jan 24, 2018 (Sputnik)
Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau deputy general designer Sergei Molchanov has provided reporters with new information on the KORONA, Russia's totally-new reusable s...
ULA to market Atlas V commercial launches
Jan 24, 2018 (SPX)
"ULA has undergone a tremendous transformation over the last two years, and with our innovative techniques, coupled with world-class reliability and schedule ce...
Orbital ATK joins DARPA to research hypersonic engines
Jan 24, 2018 (UPI)
Orbital is developing other advanced engines, such as a rocket pulse motor for cold weather, and has experience working with hypersonic engine systems. "The com...
Falcon Heavy rocket ready for fueling, static fire test
Jan 24, 2018 (UPI)
The static test will feature the ignition of all 27 engines at once. The engine test must prove successful before the aerospace company can proceed with the ina...
India seeks to reduce satellite launch cost
Jan 24, 2018 (Sputnik)
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) says it is working on a project to double the load carrying capacity of all its rockets. With this, the state-run spac...
Successful first test for the Ariane 6 Vulcain engine
Jan 24, 2018 (SPX)
This is a version of the Ariane 5 Vulcain 2 engine especially adapted for the Ariane 6 main stage, to simplify production and to lower costs. To reach these obj...
ISRO hopes GSAT-11 is the last Indian satellite to be launched by a foreign space agency
Jan 23, 2018 (IANS)
The GSAT-11 communication satellite will be launched by Arianespace's Ariane rocket soon. "We are working on a dual concept: Increasing the carrying capacity of...
Rocket Lab successfully sends rocket into orbit
Jan 21, 2018 (AFP)
"Electron is orbital. Successful payload deployment," the company tweeted. The Electron rocket, named "Still Testing", took off from Mahia, on the east coast of...
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