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ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants
ISRO, in collaboration with CMTI, has developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest of its kind for solid propellants. The system improves precision, efficiency, and safety in propellant production, which is vital for rocket motors. Weighing 150 tonnes, the mixer successfully passed factory-level tests. It is expected to enhance India...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Debris Falls Over Europe, Crashes in Poland
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage made an uncontrolled reentry over Europe on February 19, creating a fireball seen across multiple countries. Large debris landed in Poland, with objects found near Poznań and Wiry Village. The Polish Space Agency confirmed the debris came from the Starlink Group 11-4 mission. Authorities are investigating, ...
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Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Lands Near The Bahamas for First Time After Starlink Launch
SpaceX made history as its Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed near The Bahamas for the first time. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, delivered 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. This event follows a new agreement between SpaceX and The Bahamas, allowing the company to explore new orbital trajectories. The reusable Falcon 9 booster ...
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ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027
India’s space agency ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for 2027. This ambitious mission will involve a complex system of five modules, launched using two LVM3 rockets. Once in lunar orbit, two modules will descend to the surface, with one collecting samples and the other remaining on the Moon. The sample return module wi...
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SpaceX Starship Prepares for Next Flight After Successful Static Fire Tests
SpaceX has successfully completed static fire tests for both the Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage at its Texas facility. The tests simulated real launch conditions, validating the engines ahead of the next integrated flight test (IFT-8), which could take place by the end of February, pending FAA approval. The previous test flight in Ja...
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Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
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ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Vacuum Test for LVM-3
ISRO has successfully conducted a vacuum ignition test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The test aimed to assess the engine’s restart capability under space-like conditions, a critical requirement for advanced missions. Developed by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, the CE20 engine power...
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Chandrayaan-4 To Launch In 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavy lift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
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ISRO Unveils World’s Largest 10-Tonne Vertical Mixer for Solid Propellants
ISRO, in collaboration with CMTI, has developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest of its kind for solid propellants. The system improves precision, efficiency, and safety in propellant production, which is vital for rocket motors. Weighing 150 tonnes, the mixer successfully passed factory-level tests. It is expected to enhance India...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Debris Falls Over Europe, Crashes in Poland
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s upper stage made an uncontrolled reentry over Europe on February 19, creating a fireball seen across multiple countries. Large debris landed in Poland, with objects found near Poznań and Wiry Village. The Polish Space Agency confirmed the debris came from the Starlink Group 11-4 mission. Authorities are investigating, ...
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Blue Ghost Lander Lowers Orbit, Prepares for Lunar Touchdown on March 2
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has successfully lowered its orbit to 120 km in preparation for a lunar touchdown on March 2. The spacecraft, which launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. Mission teams are monitoring its orbit and finalizing descent plans, though commun...
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Lands Near The Bahamas for First Time After Starlink Launch
SpaceX made history as its Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed near The Bahamas for the first time. The launch, which took place from Cape Canaveral, delivered 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. This event follows a new agreement between SpaceX and The Bahamas, allowing the company to explore new orbital trajectories. The reusable Falcon 9 booster ...
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ISRO's Chandrayaan-4 to Land on Moon and Bring Back Lunar Samples in 2027
India’s space agency ISRO is gearing up for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, scheduled for 2027. This ambitious mission will involve a complex system of five modules, launched using two LVM3 rockets. Once in lunar orbit, two modules will descend to the surface, with one collecting samples and the other remaining on the Moon. The sample return module wi...
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SpaceX Starship Prepares for Next Flight After Successful Static Fire Tests
SpaceX has successfully completed static fire tests for both the Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage at its Texas facility. The tests simulated real launch conditions, validating the engines ahead of the next integrated flight test (IFT-8), which could take place by the end of February, pending FAA approval. The previous test flight in Ja...
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Blue Origin Prepares Second New Glenn Launch, Aims for Better Landing
Blue Origin is targeting a late spring launch for the second flight of its New Glenn rocket, following a partially successful debut in January 2025. While the rocket deployed its payload, the booster failed to land due to fuel delivery issues. Engineers have identified key factors affecting the landing and are implementing upgrades to improve reusa...
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Global Rocket Launches Reach Record High in 2024, With More Growth Expected in 2025
A total of 259 rocket launches took place in 2024, continuing a four-year trend of increasing spaceflight activity. SpaceX led the surge with 132 Falcon 9 launches, contributing to satellite deployments for Starlink and military purposes. Other nations, including Russia and China, also expanded their launch operations. In 2025, new rockets from Blu...
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NASA, General Atomics Test Nuclear Fuel for Faster Mars Missions
NASA and General Atomics conducted key tests on nuclear reactor fuel at Marshall Space Flight Center. The fuel was exposed to extreme temperatures to assess its viability for nuclear thermal propulsion. With successful results, the technology could enable faster space travel, reducing risks for astronauts on long-duration missions. NASA and DARPA a...
-
ISRO Successfully Conducts CE20 Cryogenic Engine Vacuum Test for LVM-3
ISRO has successfully conducted a vacuum ignition test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. The test aimed to assess the engine’s restart capability under space-like conditions, a critical requirement for advanced missions. Developed by ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, the CE20 engine power...
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Chandrayaan-4 To Launch In 2027: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavy lift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.
-
Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Rocket Lab Delays IoT Satellite Launch to Ensure Safe Trajectory in Space
Rocket Lab has postponed its "IOT 4 You and Me" mission to avoid potential collisions with satellites and the International Space Station. This mission, set to deploy five IoT satellites, marks Rocket Lab's first launch of 2025. The company is taking extra precautions to monitor space traffic and ensure the rocket follows a safe trajectory. The sat...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Japan’s First Space Launch of 2025 Sends Michibiki 6 Navigation Satellite into Orbit
Japan launched the Michibiki 6 satellite aboard an H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, marking the country’s first space mission of 2025. The 4,900-kilogram satellite was deployed into a geostationary transfer orbit 29 minutes after liftoff. Michibiki 6 will enhance the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, improving GPS services in Japan and nearb...
