Shenzhou-21 Moves to Launch Pad as Final Checks Begin
China’s CMSA confirms Shenzhou-21 spacecraft and Long March-2F rocket are at the launch area, with final system tests underway ahead of liftoff.
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Smart Dragon-3 Rockets Geely-04 Satellites into Orbit
A Smart Dragon-3 rocket lifted off from a sea platform off Shandong’s Rizhao, placing the Geely-04 satellites into their planned orbit and marking a new space milestone.
Long March-8A Set for Maiden Launch from Hainan Site
The Chinese mainland’s Long March-8A rocket is set for its maiden flight from Hainan’s commercial launch site on July 30, showcasing a new universal hydrogen-oxygen upper stage.
Jacky Tsai’s Rocket-Canvas Blasts Art Into Space
Contemporary artist Jacky Tsai transformed a real rocket into a soaring canvas and launched it into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Chinese mainland.
Russia Launches Soyuz Rocket for Defence Mission
Russia’s Aerospace Forces successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket for defence purposes from Plesetsk Cosmodrome, marking another milestone in the nation’s space initiatives.
SpaceX Successfully Catches Starship Booster, Loses Contact with Spacecraft
SpaceX successfully catches the booster of its Starship rocket during the latest test flight, but contact was lost with the spacecraft as its engines shut down.
China’s Smart Dragon-3 Successfully Launches CentiSpace 01 Satellite Group
China’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launched the CentiSpace 01 satellite group from Shandong’s Haiyang region earlier today, marking a significant advancement in space technology.
China’s Lijian-1 Y6 Rocket Completes Assembly Test, Set for December Launch
China’s Lijian-1 Y6 carrier rocket has successfully completed its final assembly test, paving the way for a December launch carrying 11 satellites. The rocket features innovations that enhance production efficiency and reliability for the growing commercial space sector.
SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket, Abandons Booster Catch in Latest Test Flight
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Texas on Tuesday, aborting the booster catch attempt and directing it to splash down in the Gulf of Mexico. The test marks another step towards lunar and Mars missions.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Grounded After Starlink Launch Failure
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was grounded by US aviation regulators after an engine failure caused Starlink satellites to deploy into a lower orbit. The FAA is investigating the issue, with no public safety concerns reported.
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