European companies in the space sector have been developing novel technology to find their unique place in the market, allowing them to thrive and innovate while stepping towards developing their orbital vehicles. Some are supported by the European Space Agency (ESA), such as HyImpulse, Isar Aerospace, and Orbex, while other independent private companies, such as PLD Space, are forging their ambitious paths to reusability.
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ChineseInternationalJapanOtherSpaceX
Launch Roundup: SpaceX plans for five customer missions; Rocket Lab launch mission for Synspective
The orbital launch manifest for the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 has been…
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ChineseInternationalJapanSpaceX
Launch Roundup: Kairos stands down second launch attempt, Falcon 9 to launch 03, GPS and NRO missions
by Martin SmithThis week, Japanese commercial company Space One stood down two attempts to launch its Kairos…
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InternationalISSOtherRussian
ISS and Expedition 72 crew stay busy with experiments, cargo arrivals, and spacecraft movements
The International Space Station and the Expedition 72 crew have transitioned from an eventful summer…
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On Oct. 14, NASA’s groundbreaking Europa Clipper mission launched from Launch Complex 39A at the…
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When SpaceX launched Starship and Super Heavy for its first flight test in April 2023,…
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ChineseInternational
China Roundup: Tiangong cargo supply contracts awarded; Shenzhou’s 25th anniversary
by Martin SmithThis week’s Tianzhou 8 mission has delivered supplies to the three taikonauts who recently arrived…
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MarsOtherScience
Perseverance faces challenges climbing to crater rim as sample tube supply dwindles
In August, NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover began its fifth science campaign — the rover’s most ambitious…
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Artemis
Boeing finishing expansion of NASA SLS Core Stage production facilities at KSC
by Philip SlossNASA and Space Launch System core stage prime contractor Boeing are working to finish activating…
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ChineseInternational
China Roundup: reusable satellites, lunar EVA suits, and expanding spaceports
by Martin SmithAs China prepares to increase its launch cadence further, there are plans to expand the…
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NASA and SpaceX have launched NASA’s Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa atop…
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SpaceX is setting the stage for acquiring final approval to launch the fifth flight of…
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Blue OriginChineseCommercialInternationalOtherSpaceX
Launch Roundup: Starship flies, booster caught
by John SharpSpaceX flew the Starship-Super Heavy on Sunday, Oct. 13. This was the fifth test flight…
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The Boeing Starliner Calypso, which launched to the International Space Station on June 5 with…
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With flight hardware being tested, recovery rehearsals underway, and production facilities growing, Blue Origin is…
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OtherScience
Using data from DART’s impact, scientists investigate characteristics of Dimorphos and Didymos
In September 2022, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission successfully slammed into the side…
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CommercialOtherUncrewed
Firefly successfully launched Alpha on Noise of Summer mission
by Aaron McCreaAfter six months of preparation following its last flight, Firefly successfully launched the Alpha rocket…
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The final satellite of the GOES-R series of satellites, GOES-U, was launched on June 25…
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Following an extremely eventful week in Spaceflight, this week was expected to be a return…
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Boeing/StarlinerChineseCommercialSpaceX
Launch Roundup: 100th launch of the year, Starliner delays, NASA’s PREFIRE-1 mission
by John SharpThere are two launches from China to start this week, the first of which will…