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fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Russian rocket launches Iran satellite into space: Iranian media

Iran successfully launched the Nahid-2 communications satellite using a Russian rocket, marking a significant achievement in its aerospace program.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Auriga Space raises $6M to shoot rockets off an electromagnetic launch track | TechCrunch

Auriga Space is developing an electromagnetic launch track to reduce rocket mass and improve launch efficiency, significantly lowering costs for space access.
European startups
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink

Amazon has launched its first 27 Project Kuiper satellites, initiating its satellite broadband internet service to compete with Starlink.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Shocking Katy Perry video resurfaces, undermining Blue Origin claims

Katy Perry faces backlash for promoting climate action while participating in a space launch that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.
Startup companies
fromTheregister
3 months ago

SpaceX scores $5.9B in Space Force launch contracts

US allocates $5.9 billion to SpaceX for national security space missions, reflecting a shift towards privatization in defense spending.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Amazon's Project Kuiper to Launch 27 Satellites April 9

"We've done extensive testing on the ground to prepare for this first mission, but there are some things you can only learn in flight, and this will be the first time we've flown our final satellite design and the first time we've deployed so many satellites at once," Project Kuiper Vice President Pajeev Badyal said in the launch announcement.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

SpinLaunch-yes, the centrifuge rocket company-is making a hard pivot to satellites

SpinLaunch aims to revolutionize space launches using a unique kinetic system despite facing uncertainties and leadership changes.
#isar-aerospace
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 months ago

Orbital rocket launches from Western Europe for first time

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket launch marks a milestone for vertical orbital launches in Western Europe despite its failure shortly after liftoff.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago

Germany's Isar Aerospace conducts first test flight of its rocket; calls it 'great success' despite crashing seconds after takeoff - Silicon Canals

Isar Aerospace successfully conducted its first test flight of the Spectrum launch vehicle, demonstrating the company's capabilities and commitment to future missions.
European startups
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 months ago

Orbital rocket launches from Western Europe for first time

Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket launch marks a milestone for vertical orbital launches in Western Europe despite its failure shortly after liftoff.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
4 months ago

Germany's Isar Aerospace conducts first test flight of its rocket; calls it 'great success' despite crashing seconds after takeoff - Silicon Canals

Isar Aerospace successfully conducted its first test flight of the Spectrum launch vehicle, demonstrating the company's capabilities and commitment to future missions.
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How to Watch NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions Launch on a SpaceX Rocket

NASA's SPHEREx and PUNCH missions are set to launch, with one investigating the universe and the other observing solar phenomena.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

Eric Schmidt joins Relativity Space as CEO | TechCrunch

Eric Schmidt is now CEO of Relativity Space, marking his return to a leadership role after 15 years since leaving Google.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
4 months ago

The first private asteroid mission probe is probably lost in deep space

AstroForge's first asteroid mission failed but is seen as a valuable learning experience for future endeavors.
Startup companies
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

The Bay Area startup with a 'bats-t' plan to take on Elon Musk's SpaceX

Longshot Space aims to revolutionize satellite launches with a unique projectile launcher powered by pressurized gas.
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