Tag: aerospace

NASA and SpaceX Disagree Over Manual Control in Lunar Landing Plans

NASA and SpaceX differ on the use of manual control during lunar landings as they collaborate on human landing system development.

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Archer Aviation Files Counterclaim Alleging Fraud Against Joby Aviation

Archer Aviation has filed a counterclaim accusing Joby Aviation of government fraud related to claims about domestic manufacturing.

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NASA’s Van Allen Probe A Set for Uncontrolled Reentry to Earth’s Atmosphere

NASA’s 600-kg Van Allen Probe A is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the coming hours with minimal risk to people or property.

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China Sets New National Record with Over 90 Space Launches in 2025, Advancing Its Space Ambitions

China achieved more than 90 space launches in 2025, marking a new national record and showcasing key milestones in lunar and Mars exploration.

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NASA to Replace Boeing’s Delayed SLS Upper Stage with Centaur V Under Revised Moon Mission Plans

Amid delays and budget overruns, NASA swaps Boeing’s SLS upper stage for Centaur V to meet accelerated lunar landing target by 2028.

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ESA and Chinese Academy Achieve Gigabit Laser Communication With Geostationary Satellites

ESA and China’s Academy of Optoelectronics demonstrate high-speed laser links with satellites orbiting at 36,000 kilometers altitude.

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China Develops World’s First Bamboo Drone with Satellite Plans Underway

Chinese engineers have crafted the first drone with a bamboo airframe, exploring sustainable materials for future aerospace technologies.

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SpaceX to Begin Regular Starship Launches by Mid-2026, Signals New Era for Cargo Missions

SpaceX plans to start routine cargo missions using its Starship rocket by mid-2026, marking a significant expansion in its space operations.

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Archer Aviation Partners with SpaceX to Use Starlink for eVTOL Connectivity

Archer Aviation will integrate SpaceX Starlink satellite internet to support flight operations and passenger connectivity in its eVTOL air taxis.

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Chinese Innovators Unveil Urban-Friendly Flying Vehicle with Ducted Fans

A new flying vehicle featuring ducted fan technology aims to enhance safety and practicality for urban air travel in China.

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US Faces Growing Shortage of Critical Rare Earths Despite Trade Truce with China

Suppliers to US aerospace and semiconductor firms are encountering severe shortages of rare earth elements, especially yttrium and scandium.

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Crew of Shenzhou-20 Shares Details of Emergency Orbital Evacuation After Window Damage

In a rare account, Shenzhou-20 astronauts reveal their emergency evacuation triggered by cracks in the spacecraft’s window caused by space debris.

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