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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 20:13
Moon lander Odysseus has a new home and brings an artistic project along for the ride
The moon lander Odysseus, known as Odie, touched down on the moon's surface on February 22, becoming the first time the U.S. has landed on the moon in more than 50 years and the first commercial moon lander to successfully land on the moon. Along with its science payload, the spacecraft also brought along a fusion of art and space exploration, SETI Institute's Artist in Residence (SETI AIR), Felipe Pérez Santiago's Earthling Project, a collection of global musical compositions representing Earth's cultural diversity and harmony.
Intuitive Machines built Odie, and a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched it. The mission is one of several NASA contracted as part of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.
"These recent commercial missions mark the beginning of a new chapter: humanity's permanent settlement on the moon. This leap forward requires the establishment of industries and services to support the complex infrastructure needed for lunar living.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 11:25
Ariane 6 upper composite hoist
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 20:08
Australia's first orbital launch facility license awarded to Bowen Spaceport
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
Australia is poised to make a giant leap in its space exploration and commercialization efforts with the green light for its first orbital launch site, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport, located in Queensland. This historic milestone comes with the approval of the country's inaugural orbital launch facility license under the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018, setting the stage for domestic and com
Australia is poised to make a giant leap in its space exploration and commercialization efforts with the green light for its first orbital launch site, the Bowen Orbital Spaceport, located in Queensland. This historic milestone comes with the approval of the country's inaugural orbital launch facility license under the Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018, setting the stage for domestic and com
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 20:08
Shenzhou 17 astronauts complete China's first in-space repair job
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou XVII mission astronauts conducted a critical repair operation during their second spacewalk at the Tiangong space station, marking the first instance of such an endeavor by Chinese astronauts.
The China Manned Space Agency confirmed that mission commander Senior Colonel Tang Hongbo and crew member Lieutenant Col
In a significant milestone for China's space exploration efforts, the Shenzhou XVII mission astronauts conducted a critical repair operation during their second spacewalk at the Tiangong space station, marking the first instance of such an endeavor by Chinese astronauts.
The China Manned Space Agency confirmed that mission commander Senior Colonel Tang Hongbo and crew member Lieutenant Col
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 20:08
NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 mission docks with International Space Station
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 5, 2024
A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, more than 24 hours after it launched from the Florida coast with three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut onboard.
The spacecraft docked with ISS' forward-facing Harmony module at 2:28 a.m. EST.
The opening of the vehicle's hatch is expected to take less than two hours after
A SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, more than 24 hours after it launched from the Florida coast with three American astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut onboard.
The spacecraft docked with ISS' forward-facing Harmony module at 2:28 a.m. EST.
The opening of the vehicle's hatch is expected to take less than two hours after
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 07:15
Further contract opportunities at Europe’s Spaceport
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 17:13
PYXIS Satellite Set to Enhance Satellite Technology with March 2024 SpaceX Launch
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Mar 04, 2024
Axelspace Corporation, a Tokyo-based leader in the microsatellite sector, has announced the scheduled launch of its latest demonstration satellite, PYXIS. The launch is set to take place on March 4, 2024, utilizing SpaceX's reliable Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. This mission, dubbed Transporter-10, aims to place PYXIS into a sun-synchronous orbit between 50
Axelspace Corporation, a Tokyo-based leader in the microsatellite sector, has announced the scheduled launch of its latest demonstration satellite, PYXIS. The launch is set to take place on March 4, 2024, utilizing SpaceX's reliable Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. This mission, dubbed Transporter-10, aims to place PYXIS into a sun-synchronous orbit between 50
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 17:13
Iridium to Boost Secure Global Navigation with Satelles Acquisition
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a global provider of satellite voice and data communication, disclosed its agreement to acquire Satelles, Inc., a company at the forefront of satellite-based time and location services. This move aims to complement and fortify GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems with Satelles's Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, a secure solution designed to imp
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a global provider of satellite voice and data communication, disclosed its agreement to acquire Satelles, Inc., a company at the forefront of satellite-based time and location services. This move aims to complement and fortify GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems with Satelles's Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, a secure solution designed to imp
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 17:13
NASA to demonstrate miniature CubeSat swarm technology
Vandenberg AFP CA (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
Preparations are underway for a new, small spacecraft technology demonstration that will test cost-efficient swarm capabilities - the ability for multiple spacecraft to communicate and perform coordinated actions. The PY4 mission's four CubeSats are slated to launch Monday March 4, 2:05 p.m. PST to low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Califor
Preparations are underway for a new, small spacecraft technology demonstration that will test cost-efficient swarm capabilities - the ability for multiple spacecraft to communicate and perform coordinated actions. The PY4 mission's four CubeSats are slated to launch Monday March 4, 2:05 p.m. PST to low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Califor
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Tuesday, 05 March 2024 17:13
Optimus satellite launch marks a new era for Australia and satellite servicing
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Mar 05, 2024
Space Machines Company announced the successful launch of Optimus, Australia's most significant private satellite to date, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:05 AM AEDT, March 5th.
This launch marks a critical step for Space Machines Company, introducing Optimus as its inaugural Orbital Servicing Vehicle (OSV) and laying the foundation for t
Space Machines Company announced the successful launch of Optimus, Australia's most significant private satellite to date, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 9:05 AM AEDT, March 5th.
This launch marks a critical step for Space Machines Company, introducing Optimus as its inaugural Orbital Servicing Vehicle (OSV) and laying the foundation for t
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