Space – Page 17
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NewsOrbital Sciences’ Antares ready for lift-off
The first launch of Orbital Sciences’ Antares is due shortly, the last in a series of new American launch vehicles (LV) for some time to come. Others that are due shortly, notably SpaceX’s Falcon v1.1 and Falcon Heavy, are modifications (significant ones) of existing LVs.
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NewsBoeing progressing on CST-100 space capsule
Boeing is making progress on the CST-100 capsule, intended to fly astronauts to the International Space Station. "Our next milestone we've got planned...
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NewsNASA announces $17.7 billion 2014 budget request
NASA's $17.7 billion budget request for financial year 2014 (FY14) would fully fund crucial spaceflight programmes, says Elizabeth Robinson, NASA's chief...
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NewsOrion capsule set for static load testing
The Lockheed Martin Orion capsule is scheduled for intensive load tests beginning on 22 April, one of the last major test series in preparation for its 2014 first flight.
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Orion capsule nears load testing
The Lockheed Martin Orion capsule is scheduled for intensive load tests beginning 22 April, one of the last major test series in preparation for its 2014...
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NewsNASA selects small businesses to build nanosatellite launchers
NASA has selected small businesses to receive up to $38.7 million in grants for innovative technology developments, including a number of technologies relating...
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NewsNew Mexico spaceflight liability bill signed into law
The Governor of New Mexico has signed a bill extending liability waivers for spaceflight companies in the state. The bill allows commercial spaceflight...
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NewsCastor 30XL fires for first time
ATK has static-fired the first Castor 30XL solid rocket motor at the US Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The...
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NewsIN FOCUS: The ISS - Earth's outpost at the edge of space
Founded after the Cold War, the International Space Station brought former fierce rivals the USA and Russia together in the quest for joint triumph in a new arena
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NewsStratolaunch marches forward
Stratolaunch is making steady progress on its satellite-launching aircraft design, and intends to reach major milestones "in the summer timeframe," according...
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NewsXcor tests piston pump-fed rocket engine
Xcor has successfully fired its wholly piston pump-fed rocket, the first of its kind, a major milestone in the company's quest to build a reusable suborbital...
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NewsSpaceX Dragon capsule returns successfully to Earth
The SpaceX Dragon capsule has returned successfully from its third flight to the International Space Station, splashing down into the Pacific Ocean. The...
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Masten unveils Xaero-B reusable suborbital rocket
Masten Space Systems has unveiled the long-awaited latest iteration of its reusable Xaero suborbital vehicle, the Xaero-B.
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NewsEurope gets first spot fix from Galileo
Europe's Galileo satellite navigation system has been declared viable, with the first determination of a ground location using the four satellites in orbit.
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NewsSwiss Space Systems unveils small reusable satellite launch system
A Swiss company, Swiss Space Systems (S-3), has released plans for a reusable small satellite launch system, with a first launch planned in 2017. The...
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NewsUPDATES: SpaceX launch nominal, but Dragon capsule encounters problems
A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a Dragon capsule into orbit, but an anomaly with three of the four thruster pods on the capsule threatens to end the mission abruptly....
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NewsInspiration Mars intends 2018 crewed Mars launch
Inspiration Mars, a new nonprofit headed by space tourist Dennis Tito, intends to launch two people into a flyby of Mars on 5 January, 2018, on what will...
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In space, nobody can see you pulse
LIDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, has been a powerful tool in Earth observation since at least the 1990s, when satellites began using this active sensing technology to augment the passive measures - such as visual light photography - that characterise most systems.
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India launches seven satellites
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched seven satellites using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Sriharikota...
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Orbital Sciences conducts successful Antares hot-fire
Orbital Sciences has successfully completed the hot-fire of its integrated Antares launch vehicle, the last major hardware test before a first flight. The...