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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 31, 2024 SpaceX successfully completed its final launch of a record-breaking year early Tuesday morning, deploying 21 Starlink satellites into orbit from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 12:39 a.m. EST, marking the company's 134th orbital mission in 2024. "This is the 16th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched Crew-6, BlueBird-1, USSF-124, mPOWER-B, and 11 Starlink missions," SpaceX noted. ... read more |
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India rocket launches space docking missionNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step for the country's dreams of a space station and a manned Moon mission. ... more 
Rocket Lab closes record year with successful Synspective satellite deploymentSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) has announced the successful deployment of a satellite for Synspective, marking the company's 16th mission of 2024 and closing a record-breaking year with a 60% i ... more 
Hotfire test prepares Blue Origin's New Glenn for maiden flightLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 Blue Origin announced today that its New Glenn rocket has successfully completed an integrated launch vehicle hotfire test, marking the final significant milestone before its inaugural flight. Sched ... more 
XBow Systems expands defense contract for hypersonic solid rocket motorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a key innovator in solid rocket motor (SRM) production and defense technology, has announced an expansion of its U.S. Department of Defense contract to supply large SRMs ... more |
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Launch of China's Lijian 1 Y6 commercial rocket ends in failureSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 28, 2024 China's Lijian-1 Y6 carrier rocket, a cornerstone of the nation's growing commercial space ambitions, failed during its launch on Friday. The mission was conducted at a commercial aerospace innovati ... more |
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More NASA science and technology set for Lunar delivery with Firefly AerospaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 25, 2024 NASA is expanding its lunar exploration efforts by awarding Firefly Aerospace a $179 million contract to deliver six scientific experiments to the Moon. This marks Firefly's fourth task order under ... more 
Second Ariane 6 components assembled at Europe's SpaceportParis, France (SPX) Dec 25, 2024 The assembly of Europe's second Ariane 6 rocket, designated VA263, is underway at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana following the arrival of its primary components. The core and upper stages were ... more 
Vega poised for expanded operations and next-gen developmentParis, France (SPX) Dec 25, 2024 ESA has signed a series of contracts with Avio to enhance the operational capacity of the Vega-C rocket and push forward the development of its successor, Vega-E. These agreements aim to increase th ... more 
Improving precision landing of reusable rocketsSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Powered descent guidance (PDG) plays a critical role in enabling reusable rockets to achieve precise landings on Earth. Unlike lunar or planetary landings, endoatmospheric PDG must contend with comp ... more |
Fit for service Themis reusable rocket stage reaches key development milestoneParis, France (SPX) Dec 25, 2024 In December 2024, Europe's Themis reusable rocket first-stage demonstrator successfully completed a critical 'full fit-check' at ArianeGroup's Les Mureaux facility in France. This significant ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites from FloridaWashington DC (UPI) Dec 23, 2024 Shortly after midnight on Monday, SpaceX launched a new round of 21 Starlink satellites into lower Earth orbit, 13 of which can contact cell phones directly. ... more 
NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space stationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 NASA and Axiom Space have adjusted the assembly sequence for Axiom's commercial space station, aiming to expedite its readiness as a free-flying platform and reduce reliance on the International Spa ... more 
Vast and SpaceX to launch two human spaceflight missions to ISSLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Vast has announced an agreement with SpaceX to conduct two human spaceflight missions to the International Space Station (ISS) using SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. The missions, dep ... more 
First integration of European reusable stage demonstrator ThemisBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 ArianeGroup has successfully completed the initial mechanical integration of Themis, the European reusable launcher first stage demonstrator, at its Les Mureaux facility in France. Standing 28 ... more |
 
US announces $5.9 bn in military, budget aid for UkraineWashington (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 The United States on Monday unveiled almost $6 billion in military and budget aid for Ukraine, as Washington races to provide assistance before Donald Trump takes office next month. ... more  
Israel army says intercepted missile launched from YemenJerusalem (AFP) Dec 30, 2024 The Israeli military on Monday said that it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen before it crossed into Israeli territory. ... more  
Black box of Azerbaijan crashed plane sent to Brazil for investigation: authoritiesAstana, Kazakhstan (AFP) Dec 29, 2024 The black box from the Azerbaijan Airlines aeroplane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week, believed to have been hit by Russian anti-aircraft missiles, is being delivered to Brazil for investigation, Kazakh authorities said on Sunday. ... more 
Huthi rebels say new air raids hit northern YemenSanaa (AFP) Dec 28, 2024 Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels said new air raids hit the country's north on Saturday, shortly after they claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel. ... more |
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China's CERES 1 rocket launches satellites from seaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 Galactic Energy, a Beijing-based private rocket manufacturer, successfully conducted its fourth sea-based launch of the Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Thursday. According to the company, the rocket ... more  
ESA to support development of secure EU communications satellite constellationParis, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A constellation of about 300 multi-orbit satellites, designed to deliver secure, resilient, and high-speed communications for EU governments, businesses, and citizens, will soon enter development fo ... more 
IRIS2 contract signed to strengthen Europe's space connectivity and securityParis, France (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have formally partnered with SpaceRISE, a consortium led by Eutelsat, Hispasat, and SES, to deliver and operate the Infrastructure fo ... more 
Quadsat and NATO NCIA validate Quadsat system for WGS compliance testingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 Quadsat has collaborated with NATO NCIA to conduct a measurement campaign aimed at verifying the US Space Force's Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) compliance. Building on Quadsat's inclusion in th ... more |
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EU urges 'swift, independent' probe into Azerbaijan Airlines crashBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Dec 28, 2024 The European Union's top diplomat on Saturday called for a "swift, independent" probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, after the US suggested the incident may have been caused by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. ... more |
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Israel says intercepted missile from Yemen, day after Sanaa hit with strikes Sanaa (AFP) Dec 28, 2024 The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Saturday, a day after the Huthi-held capital Sanaa was hit by fresh air strikes. ... more  
Human civilization at a tipping point between authoritarian collapse and technological superabundanceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 26, 2024 A new study published in the journal Foresight asserts that humanity stands at a critical juncture, poised for a transformative leap in evolution. Yet, this shift risks being derailed by centralized ... more 
Huthis claim new attacks on Israel after strikes hit Yemen airportSanaa (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 Yemeni rebels claimed a strike against the airport in Israel's commercial hub of Tel Aviv on Friday, after Israeli air strikes hit rebel-held Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen. ... more 
Kremlin says will not comment on plane crash until probe completedMoscow (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 The Kremlin on Friday declined to comment on an Azerbaijani plane which crashed until a probe had been completed, after reports it was shot at by a Russian air defence missile. ... more |
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