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science-and-technology1 year ago

China's Long March 12 Rocket Debuts from New Commercial Spaceport

China successfully launched its first Long March 12 rocket from the new Wenchang Commercial Space Launch Site, marking a significant step in its lunar exploration plans. The rocket, powered by the new YF-100K engines, carried experimental satellites and is part of China's strategy to enhance its space capabilities, including the construction of LEO megaconstellations. This launch is also a milestone for the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology and the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in developing new rocket technologies and easing launch pad access bottlenecks.

via SpaceNews|
#china#long-march-12#rocket-launch
space1 year ago

"Political Controversy: Chinese Flag on Indian Rocket Sparks BJP's Mandarin Birthday Wish for MK Stalin"

SpaceX continues to dominate the launch market with a potential target of 150 launches this year, while India plans to build a second spaceport in Tamil Nadu to facilitate private rocket launches. Astra founders have warned of "imminent bankruptcy" if the company doesn't accept their new proposal to take the company private, and Rocket Factory Augsburg reveals plans for up to 10 launches per year from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland, with changes to the rocket's design and operational limitations due to the local bird population.

via Ars Technica|
#astra#isro#rocket-factory-augsburg
technologyspace2 years ago

"ESA Harnesses Green Hydrogen for Ariane 6 and Beyond"

Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana is working on a sustainable production facility called Hyguane to create green hydrogen fuel for Ariane 6, the heavy-lift rocket. The project aims to switch from carbon-intensive methods to solar-powered electrolysis of water, reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The facility could save over 3000 tonnes of equivalent carbon dioxide emissions annually and supply up to 12% of Ariane 6's hydrogen needs. Additionally, the project will support low-carbon transport in French Guiana and contribute to the goal of making 90% of Europe's Spaceport run on renewable energy by 2030.

via European Space Agency|
#ariane-6#green-hydrogen#renewable-energy
spaceflight2 years ago

Arianespace's Vega Rocket Successfully Launches 12 Satellites to Orbit

Arianespace's Vega rocket is set to launch 12 satellites, including the THEOS-2 Earth-imaging satellite for Thailand and the FormoSat-7R/Triton satellite for Taiwan's space agency. The launch, designated VV23, will be the first for the standard Vega variant since November 2021. The Vega rocket is designed to carry relatively small payloads and is scheduled to lift off from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana tonight.

via Space.com|
#arianespace#earth-observation#satellite-launch
space-science2 years ago

ISRO's Ambitious Space Missions: From Moon to Sun and Beyond

India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, has arrived at the spaceport in Sriharikota and is set to launch by the end of August or early September. The spacecraft will study various properties of the Sun, such as coronal mass ejections, from the first Lagrange point of the Earth-Sun system. Aditya-L1 will be placed 1.5 million km from Earth in a halo orbit around the L1 point, allowing for real-time observation of solar activities and their impact on space weather. The mission carries seven payloads to observe different layers of the Sun and conduct in-situ studies of particles and fields.

via IndiaTimes|
#aditya-l1#isro#solar-mission
space2 years ago

"Europe's Ariane 6 Rocket Ready for Liftoff: Stunning Photo Revealed"

The European Space Agency (ESA) has shared a new photo of the Ariane 6 rocket on its launch pad in French Guiana, as it prepares for engine fire tests. The Ariane 6 is intended to replace the Ariane 5 and provide lower-cost access to space. The rocket is being assembled horizontally, which reduces time and cost. The debut flight of Ariane 6 is currently scheduled for the second quarter of 2024.

via Space.com|
#ariane-6#engine-tests#european-space-agency
space-industry2 years ago

The Future of Space Dreams in Question as Virgin Orbit Goes Bankrupt.

The bankruptcy filing of Virgin Orbit has put Japan's plans to build a domestic space industry on hold, including the creation of a spaceport in Oita prefecture. The partnership between Oita and Virgin Orbit aimed to launch small satellites from Oita as early as last year, but the plan never materialized. Two Japanese companies, ANA Holdings and iQPS, emerged among the top six creditors when Virgin Orbit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite the setback, Oita prefecture remains hopeful that a spaceport will eventually emerge.

via Reuters|
#bankruptcy#japan#rocket-launch
space2 years ago

Kazakhstan Freezes Assets of Legendary Russian Spaceport.

Kazakhstan has impounded Russian assets at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, including equipment belonging to Russia's Space Infrastructure Center, over unpaid fines worth $29.7 million for environmental damage caused by Russia's Soyuz rockets. Baikonur, leased by Russia since Kazakhstan became independent, is a key part of Russia's space program and the only site where it launches missions to the International Space Station. The move is the latest in a series of disputes between the two countries over the terms of the lease and the environmental impact of the rockets.

via Business Insider|
#baikonur#kazakhstan#russia