Tag: aerospace
China Plans Major Expansion of Tiangong Space Station and Launch of Hubble-Class Telescope
China will double the size of its Tiangong space station and deploy a Hubble-level space telescope in the coming years, advancing its orbital capabilities.
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Japanese Electric eVTOL SkyDrive SD-05 Reaches 100 km/h in Tests
The SkyDrive SD-05, an electric VTOL multicopter supported by Toyota, hit 100 km/h in recent trials, showing strong aerodynamic performance.
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SpaceX Launches Demonstration Flight of Starfall Capsule for Cargo Transport to Orbit and Back
SpaceX has completed the maiden flight of its Starfall capsule, designed for cargo delivery to low Earth orbit and safe return of materials to Earth.
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Researchers Develop Propeller-Free Flying Robot That Soars Like a Bird Using Rising Air Currents
A new flying robot developed by German researchers uses ascending air currents to stay aloft, drastically reducing energy consumption compared to drones and airplanes.
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SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Offering Amid $400 Billion Market Value Decline
SpaceX is preparing to raise $20 billion through bonds as its market valuation drops by $400 billion amid rising U.S. interest rates.
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SpaceX Surpasses All Other Entities in Total Satellites Launched Since 1957
SpaceX has launched over 15,000 satellites, exceeding the combined total launched by all other countries and organizations since 1957.
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NASA Plans First-Ever Space Tug Mission to Rescue Swift Observatory from Orbital Decay
NASA aims to extend the life of Swift Observatory using a new space tug to boost its orbit and prevent its fall back to Earth.
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NASA Halts Development of Gateway Lunar Station Core Module
NASA has ceased work on the HALO residential module for the Gateway lunar station, impacting Northrop Grumman and associated contractors.
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SpaceX IPO Elevates Elon Musk and Key Insiders to Billionaire Status
SpaceX’s historic IPO has boosted Elon Musk and numerous executives and employees into the billionaire ranks.
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AST SpaceMobile Launches Three BlueBird Satellites Simultaneously, Accelerating Global Internet Ambitions
AST SpaceMobile deployed BlueBird 8, 9, and 10 in a single launch, advancing its satellite network for direct smartphone connectivity.
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Ariane 6 Launches Its Most Powerful Configuration, Deploying Amazon LEO Satellites
Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket successfully launched in its heaviest setup, deploying 36 Amazon LEO satellites from French Guiana.
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FCC to Allow Import of Chinese Toy Drones While Keeping Professional UAVs Banned
The FCC will permit import of new Chinese toy drones but maintains the ban on professional UAVs used for work in the U.S.
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