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After a week filled with weather delays and an uncommon T-0 abort after Falcon 9 had already ignited its engines, SpaceX looks to get back on its feet with the launch of Astra 1P/SES-24. This mission has already been delayed by one day due to bad weather at Space Launch Complex 40 at the Cape […]

China’s sixth uncrewed lunar exploration mission, Chang’e 6, landed on and sampled the far side of the Moon. The mission was launched on a Chang Zheng 5 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on May 3 at 09:27 UTC. The Chang’e 6 vehicle consists of an orbiter, lander, ascent vehicle, and sample return capsule. […]

EarthCARE carries four instruments that work together to study clouds and atmospheric aerosols, enabling a comprehensive understanding of their impact on Earth’s climate. The Atmospheric LIDAR (ATLID) measures the altitudes of cloud tops and aerosols using a laser and telescope. It emits ultraviolet pulses and detects the scattered light to calculate the altitude and infer […]

The North Korean space agency launched a Chollima 1 satellite launch vehicle from Sohae on the west coast of the country at 13:44 UTC on Monday, May 27. However, the vehicle exploded during first stage flight, marking the third failure out of the launcher’s four flights to date. The Chollima 1 vehicle, named after a […]

## The UK Space Industry: A Flourishing Landscape The UK space industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, with several spaceports under development and companies making strides towards orbital launches. This article explores the current state of play, highlighting key developments and future prospects. ### SaxaVord Spaceport: Leading the Charge SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland, […]

In a week of highly anticipated launches, two new spacecraft were set to take to the skies: Boeing’s crewed Starliner spacecraft and the first Chang Zheng 6C rocket from China. However, both launches faced delays and rescheduling due to technical issues. The launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled to be the first crewed launch […]

China successfully launched the crewed Shenzhou-18 mission, carrying three new astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station. The mission marked the second flight of the Shenzhou spacecraft to the station. The crew, consisting of Ye Guangfu, Li Cong, and Li Guangsu, are tasked with replacing the previous Shenzhou-17 crew. The launch and docking process took approximately […]

In the world of space exploration, exciting missions and launches are happening every week. In the last full week of April, there are several noteworthy events scheduled. SpaceX, the leading private space company, is set to launch two Starlink missions as well as two Falcon 9 flights carrying customer satellites. Additionally, Rocket Lab will be […]

China’s Startup Aerospace Companies Making Strides in the Space Race China’s burgeoning aerospace industry is making significant progress, with several startup companies launching rockets and developing innovative technologies. Two key players in this space race are LandSpace and Deep Blue Aerospace, both of which are advancing their respective rocket programs. Additionally, the Chang Zheng family […]

On the second week of April, space enthusiasts had plenty to be excited about – a total solar eclipse and several orbital launches from both Russia and the United States. One of the most highly anticipated events was the final flight of the NROL-70 Delta IV Heavy rocket, which took place on Tuesday, April 9. […]