Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a leader in small satellite technology, has achieved a significant milestone with its 12U nanosatellite, which has now exceeded 450 days in orbit around the moon. This achievement is part of the CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) mission, in collaboration with Advanced Space, to support NASA's

London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Scheduled for 6-7 March 2024, Space-Comm Expo aims to enhance discussions within the UK's commercial and defence space sectors, providing a networking and collaboration platform. Following an industry-wide survey, the event highlights the sector's call for increased government support and strategies to address the skills shortage. The Space-Comm Expo's annual survey reveals critical insigh

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Stratolaunch, a pioneer in aerospace technologies, has announced the successful completion of its second captive carry flight involving the Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. This latest flight marks a significant step forward in the company's ambitious program to develop and launch hypersonic vehicles, offering a glimpse into the future of high-speed aviation and defense capabilities.

Paris, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The Ariane 6 rocket components have arrived at the port of Pariacabo in Kourou, French Guiana, signaling a key phase in the preparation for its launch this summer. This event marks a significant step for European space initiatives, emphasizing an innovative approach to reducing environmental impact in space logistics. The Canopee, a ship designed for this specific purpose, transported the

Space Coast FL (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on Friday, March 1, at 12:04 a.m. EST (0504 UTC), the mission underscores the continued reliance on and success of partnerships between national space agencies and private sector pioneers like SpaceX.

Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has successfully completed the critical preliminary design review (CDR) for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). This important milestone, achieved between February 19 and 21, marks a significant advancement in the mission's progress, transitioning it into the production phase. The EMA mission, characterized by a six-year spacecraft design

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the arrival of the Long March 8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province. Tasked with launching the Queqiao 2 relay satellite, pre-launch preparations, including assembly and ground testing of the rocket and satellite, are now underway, with the launch slated for the first half of this year. Queqiao 2, the

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024
China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), marks a significant step in China's efforts to develop high-speed, multi-band communication technologies. The launch occurred on Friday evening from t

Tokyo (AFP) Feb 26, 2024
Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Monday. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touched down last month at a wonky angle that left its solar panels facing the wrong way. As the sun's angle shifted, it came back to life for two days and carried out scientific observations of a cr

Image: ERS-2 buckles and bends during final farewell