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Reusable rocket models being developed
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country’s leading space contractor, is working to develop two reusable rocket models, a top rocket scientist said. Jiang Jie, a senior researcher at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, a CASC subsidiary in Beijing and the country’s major rocket maker, said that reusable launch vehicles represent the…
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Expediting new space museum proposed
Speeding up the review and approval process for the construction of a new China Space Museum is among the key proposals made by a national political adviser. Rong Yi Rong Yi, a senior expert at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, said that as the…
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Voyager Technologies Opens Long Beach Facility for US Space and National Security Missions
Voyager Technologies announced a new facility in Long Beach, California, widely known as “Space Beach” to expand the company’s ability to capture the significant demand signal across civil, national security and commercial space missions. Long Beach facility expands the company’s ability to capture the significant demand signal across civil, national security and commercial space missions.…
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BlackSky Activates Gen-3 Satellite in Under a Week Expanding Global 35 cm Imagery Access
BlackSky Technology has successfully commissioned the fourth Gen-3 satellite in less than one week following launch, opening general availability for its advanced, next-generation Gen-3 capabilities to all global customers. This industry-leading achievement makes daily service for best-in-class 35-centimeter imagery and AI-enabled analytics available to customers through BlackSky Spectra. Also Read: BlackSky Advances Space Intelligence Technology…
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China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to undergo in-orbit upgrade
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) will soon be subjected to an in-orbit upgrade to enable it to provide higher quality services, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office (CSNO). This upgrade will see adjustments made to optimize the operational status of certain satellites. The office said that it will continuously strengthen the coordination and…
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AFRL and Ursa Major Conduct Supersonic Flight Test of ARMD Powered by Draper Rocket Engine
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Ursa Major recently executed a flight of the Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator (ARMD) powered by the Draper liquid rocket engine, achieving supersonic speeds and demonstrating concepts of operations. This flight is an innovative step in the advancement of capabilities that strengthen deterrence and provide rapid global strike options.…
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ENPULSION Secures €22.5 Million to Drive Global Space Mobility and US Expansion
ENPULSION, a global leader in satellite propulsion technology, announced it has secured €22.5 million in growth funding led by Nordwind Growth, one of Germany’s most selective growth investors. This significant investment marks a pivotal milestone in ENPULSION’s strategy to strengthen its global leadership with the development of integrated space mobility solutions and expand its footprint…
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Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches Alpha Flight 7
Firefly Aerospace, a market-leading space and defense technology company, announced the successful launch of its Alpha Flight 7 Stairway to Seven mission. Alpha lifted off from Firefly’s Space Launch Complex 2 at the Vandenberg Space Force Base at 5:50 pm PDT on March 11 before completing an orbital insertion and delivering a demonstrator payload for…
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Two Sessions 2026: NPC deputy on deep-space exploration and its contributions to the world
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan establishes the space sector as an emerging pillar industry, setting a clear course toward the goal of becoming a space power. CGTN’s Chen Yilin spoke with NPC deputy Sun Zezhou, a researcher at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, about the country’s deep-space exploration and its contribution to the world.…
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York Space Systems Acquires Orbion to Strengthen Flight-Proven Spacecraft Supply Chain
York Space Systems, a leading US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, announced it has acquired Orbion Space Technology (Orbion), a Michigan-based manufacturer of flight-proven electric propulsion systems. The acquisition strengthens York’s integrated space ecosystem and directly supports the strategy the company outlined at the time of its initial…