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China Tests Fairing Separation for Long March 10 Lunar Rocket

China successfully conducted a fairing separation test for its Long March 10 rocket, advancing its ambitions for crewed lunar missions. The test is a crucial milestone in China's endeavors to secure its position in lunar exploration and future manned moon landings.

2024-11-20T09:44:15.949528-08:00

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SpaceX Sixth Starship Test: Booster Splashdown and Zero-G Banana Highlight

2024-11-19T14:32:04.418482-08:00

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NASA Assigns Artemis Cargo Missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin

2024-11-19T16:11:37.780914-08:00

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Trump to Witness SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas

2024-11-18T12:28:39.266202-08:00

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China Tests Fairing Separation for Long March 10 Lunar Rocket China successfully conducted a fairing separation test for its Long March 10 rocket, advancing its ambitions for crewed lunar missions. The test is a crucial milestone in China's endeavors to secure its position in lunar exploration and future manned moon landings.

2024-11-20T09:44:15.949528-08:00

China Tests Fairing Separation for Long March 10 Lunar Rocket

Aviation Week

NASA Assigns Artemis Cargo Missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin NASA is advancing its Artemis campaign by awarding cargo lander missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin. These contracts facilitate the delivery of critical equipment and infrastructure, supporting long-term lunar exploration and the upcoming orbital and surface missions in collaboration with international partners.

2024-11-19T16:11:37.780914-08:00

NASA Assigns Artemis Cargo Missions to SpaceX and Blue Origin

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SpaceX Sixth Starship Test: Booster Splashdown and Zero-G Banana Highlight SpaceX completed its sixth Starship test flight, achieving key milestones such as in-space engine reignition and heat shield testing. Despite aborting the planned booster catch for safety, the flight featured a novel zero-g indicator: an artificial banana, underscoring the test's innovative payload approach.

2024-11-19T14:32:04.418482-08:00

SpaceX Sixth Starship Test: Booster Splashdown and Zero-G Banana Highlight

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Texas A&M Establishes Houston Space Institute Aiming at Lunar, Martian Missions The new facility, set to break ground near NASA's Johnson Space Center in January and complete by October 2026, aims to advance research and collaboration in Moon and Mars exploration, positioning Texas A&M as a key player in future space missions.

2024-11-19T10:08:35.067400-08:00

Texas A&M Establishes Houston Space Institute Aiming at Lunar, Martian Missions

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ispace-US and Volta Partner for Lunar Night Survival Capability ispace-US has partnered with Volta Space to develop technology for surviving lunar nights. This collaboration aims to enhance the endurance of lunar missions, ensuring that systems can maintain functionality during the prolonged cold and darkness of the lunar night.

2024-11-19T01:10:10.585335-08:00

ispace-US and Volta Partner for Lunar Night Survival Capability

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Trump to Witness SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend the upcoming SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas on Tuesday. This event highlights the growing ties between Trump and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk, as the launch marks a significant moment in the company's efforts to advance space exploration capabilities.

2024-11-18T12:28:39.266202-08:00

Trump to Witness SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas

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India Targets 2040 for Moon-Orbiting Space Station Development India has announced an ambitious project to build a space station orbiting the Moon by 2040, a significant step forward in its lunar exploration program. This initiative underscores India's growing capabilities and aspirations in the global space arena.

2024-11-18T07:03:17.078825-08:00

India Targets 2040 for Moon-Orbiting Space Station Development

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SpaceX Gears Up for 6th Starship Test Launch on Nov. 19 SpaceX is set to conduct its sixth Starship test flight, with launch scheduled for November 19. This marks the fourth launch for the company this week, demonstrating its rapid deployment capabilities across multiple states. Expectations include another striking booster catch.

2024-11-18T03:01:53.079717-08:00

SpaceX Gears Up for 6th Starship Test Launch on Nov. 19

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