China starts construction of Space Computing Center and deploys 12 satellites Joshua Falcón. · May 14, 2025 The rocket lifted off at 12:12 Beijing time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.
Stratolaunch reaffirms leadership with second reusable hypersonic Talon-A2 flight Ruth Arteaga. · May 11, 2025 The Talon-A2 completed its second hypersonic flight exceeding Mach 5 with autonomous landing and recovery.
Proba-3 mission achieves first autonomous precision navigation in orbital formation Joshua Falcón. · May 9, 2025 European satellites achieve high-precision autonomous maneuvers to observe the Sun from space.
Artemis 3 lunar lander tank assembly completed Ruth Arteaga. · May 1, 2025 One photograph captured the reflection of the Artemis 3 tank in standing water during its transfer, symbolizing the advance into a new lunar era.
IFREMER tests weightless sea bass to feed astronauts on the moon Ruth Arteaga. · May 1, 2025 Sea bass hatched during the space voyage could be integrated into the food culture systems of future lunar missions.
ATMOS Space Cargo completes first orbital mission with PHOENIX 1 reentry capsule Joshua Falcón. · April 30, 2025 After the splashdown, the volume of information obtained far exceeded the objectives set by the engineering team.
Firefly Aerospace develops ceramic matrix composite for AFRL rocket motor extension Joshua Falcón. · April 29, 2025 The company and its track record in manufacturing lightweight carbon components and high-performance engines will enable more efficient developments in the future.
Rocket Lab launches solar panels that provide customized power for satellites Joshua Falcón. · April 29, 2025 This technology promises high efficiency and radiation resistance, while being scalable for satellites of different magnitudes.
Rocket Lab signs multimillion-dollar contracts for hypersonic technology development Joshua Falcón. · April 21, 2025 The company offers comprehensive design, simulation, and manufacturing services for custom components.
A University of Texas at Dallas engineer develops a simulator for metal welding on the Moon. Joshua Falcón. · April 14, 2025 Lunar conditions can induce defects such as cracks and fractures in metal joints after the welding process.