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China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions

China successfully launched the Shenzhou 20 mission, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station for a crew rotation. This marks China's 15th crewed spaceflight as the nation accelerates its space program, including plans for a potential crewed Moon landing and Mars sample return missions.

2025-04-24T06:51:53.917784-07:00

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SpaceX to Launch Starlink V2 Mini Satellites from Cape Canaveral

2025-04-23T16:38:14.781053-07:00

European Spaceflight

ATMOS Space Cargo Achieves Milestone with PHOENIX 1 Capsule on SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch

2025-04-22T07:12:20.957893-07:00

SpaceNews.com

SpaceX's CRS-32 Mission Enhances Drug Development on ISS

2025-04-21T02:48:35.157289-07:00

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European Spaceflight

MaiaSpace Partners with Łukasiewicz-ILOT for Colibri Kick-Stage Engine Development MaiaSpace, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, has announced a partnership with Poland's Łukasiewicz-ILOT to develop the engine for its Colibri kick-stage. This collaboration aims to boost European space propulsion capabilities and strengthen their competitive position in the launch market.

2025-04-24T23:59:56.765181-07:00

MaiaSpace Partners with Łukasiewicz-ILOT for Colibri Kick-Stage Engine Development

Space.com

SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-74 Mission Showcases Falcon 9 Reusability SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral on April 24. The mission marked the 23rd flight for the booster B1069, emphasizing Falcon 9's reusability as it landed on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.

2025-04-24T22:07:55.183946-07:00

SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-74 Mission Showcases Falcon 9 Reusability

Ars Technica

NASA's Launch Service Procurement Faces Scrutiny Amid Evolving Reusable Rocket Market NASA's current approach to procuring launch services is under scrutiny as the landscape shifts due to advancements in reusable rocket technologies. This analysis comes amid increased competition from new entrants and the growing influence of SpaceX's reusable models in the commercial launch sector.

2025-04-24T18:36:02.978627-07:00

NASA's Launch Service Procurement Faces Scrutiny Amid Evolving Reusable Rocket Market

indiatoday.in

India Plans to Launch 150 Satellites and its Own Space Station by 2040, Says ISRO Chief The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced plans to launch 100-150 satellites over the next three years to bolster border security and coastal surveillance. Additionally, ISRO aims to establish India's own space station by 2040, marking a significant step in its expansive space ambitions.

2025-04-24T07:56:57.683311-07:00

India Plans to Launch 150 Satellites and its Own Space Station by 2040, Says ISRO Chief

verdict.co.uk

Rising Environmental Concerns as Space Tourism Grows As space tourism expands with companies like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic spearheading commercial flights, concerns over its environmental impact intensify. The emissions from rocket launches pose potential challenges to sustainability, calling for industry stakeholders to address ecological consequences to ensure responsible growth.

2025-04-24T07:38:35.535397-07:00

Rising Environmental Concerns as Space Tourism Grows

Japan Times

Japan's Final H-IIA Rocket Prepares for June 24 Launch, Transitioning to H3 Series Japan is set to launch its 50th and final H-IIA rocket on June 24 from the Tanegashima Space Center, marking the end of an era for the launch vehicle series. The H-IIA will be succeeded by the more advanced H3 series, representing Japan's commitment to modernizing its space launch capabilities.

2025-04-24T07:36:11.084562-07:00

Japan's Final H-IIA Rocket Prepares for June 24 Launch, Transitioning to H3 Series

Space Intel Report

European Commission Weighs Non-EU Spaceport Options Amid Satellite Dependence Concerns The European Commission is evaluating the use of spaceports located outside the EU for launching European satellites, driven by the need to diversify launch capabilities and secure access amidst growing reliance on strategic satellite networks. The move aims to bolster Europe's space autonomy.

2025-04-24T07:18:50.942009-07:00

European Commission Weighs Non-EU Spaceport Options Amid Satellite Dependence Concerns

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China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions China successfully launched the Shenzhou 20 mission, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station for a crew rotation. This marks China's 15th crewed spaceflight as the nation accelerates its space program, including plans for a potential crewed Moon landing and Mars sample return missions.

2025-04-24T06:51:53.917784-07:00

China's Shenzhou 20 Launch Advances Space Station Operations and Lunar Ambitions

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