Boeing delays key uncrewed test flight to ISS
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 14:36
Boeing said Tuesday it was delaying an uncrewed flight of its Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), pushing back a key test it last attempted in 2019.
The spaceship had been due to launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket built from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:20 pm Eastern time (1720 GMT).
"We're confirming today's #Starliner Orbital Flight Test-2 launch is scrubbed," Boeing Space tweeted.
Boeing said more details would be forthcoming soon, but a weather update in the morning had placed the chances of launch at only 50 percent.
The test flight was supposed to take place Friday but had to be rescheduled after a Russian science module inadvertently fired its thrusters following docking with the ISS, pushing the orbital outpost off kilter.
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Tuesday, 03 August 2021 11:06
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Russia to stop using ISS by 2028, create own National Space Station
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Moscow (Sputnik) Aug 03, 2021
Russia is planning to stop using the International Space Station by 2028 and create a national space station instead given risks posed by ISS worn-out equipment, state space agency Roscosmos said on Saturday.
The corporation's Scientific and Technical Council held a meeting earlier in the day.
"After reviewing the current state of the Russian section of the ISS, the council of chief
Russia is planning to stop using the International Space Station by 2028 and create a national space station instead given risks posed by ISS worn-out equipment, state space agency Roscosmos said on Saturday.
The corporation's Scientific and Technical Council held a meeting earlier in the day.
"After reviewing the current state of the Russian section of the ISS, the council of chief Boeing attempts uncrewed test flight to ISS a second time
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Washington (AFP) Aug 3, 2021
Boeing will be aiming to get its spaceflight program back on track Tuesday with an uncrewed flight of its Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), after its last such test in 2019 ended in failure.
The spaceship is due to launch on an Atlas V rocket built by the United Launch Alliance from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:20 pm Eastern time (1720 GMT).
Boeing will be aiming to get its spaceflight program back on track Tuesday with an uncrewed flight of its Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), after its last such test in 2019 ended in failure.
The spaceship is due to launch on an Atlas V rocket built by the United Launch Alliance from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:20 pm Eastern time (1720 GMT). Nauka Module incident caused by software failure
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Moscow (Sputnik) Aug 03, 2021
The sudden activation of engines of Russia's Nauka multipurpose laboratory module at the International Space Station (ISS) was triggered by a software failure that was quickly fixed, Russia's ISS segment chief, Vladimir Solovyov, explained on Friday.
"The mechanic aspect of the docking was reliable, without any remarks registered. This resulted in the closure of both docking mechanisms: th
The sudden activation of engines of Russia's Nauka multipurpose laboratory module at the International Space Station (ISS) was triggered by a software failure that was quickly fixed, Russia's ISS segment chief, Vladimir Solovyov, explained on Friday.
"The mechanic aspect of the docking was reliable, without any remarks registered. This resulted in the closure of both docking mechanisms: th Rocket Lab launches US Space Force mission
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Mahia, New Zealand (SPX) Jul 30, 2021
Rocket Lab, the leading launch provider and space systems company, has successfully launched a research and development satellite to orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF). The mission was Rocket Lab's fourth launch for the year and its 21st Electron mission overall.
The mission, named 'It's a Little Chile Up Here', launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia P
Rocket Lab, the leading launch provider and space systems company, has successfully launched a research and development satellite to orbit for the United States Space Force (USSF). The mission was Rocket Lab's fourth launch for the year and its 21st Electron mission overall.
The mission, named 'It's a Little Chile Up Here', launched from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand's Mahia P Navy tests MQ-4C unmanned aerial vehicles with upgraded sensors
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2021
An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with an upgraded multi-intelligence configuration was successfully tested this week, the U.S. Navy announced.
The test is regarded as a milestone in the improvement of the vehicle, the U.S. Navy's premier high-altitude long-endurance, or HALE, maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform, builder Northrop Grumman said i
An MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with an upgraded multi-intelligence configuration was successfully tested this week, the U.S. Navy announced.
The test is regarded as a milestone in the improvement of the vehicle, the U.S. Navy's premier high-altitude long-endurance, or HALE, maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform, builder Northrop Grumman said i Kleos establishes partnership with Japan Space Imaging Corporation for promotion in Japan
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Luxembourg (SPX) Jul 30, 2021
Kleos Space S.A. has established a partnership with Japanese based Japan Space Imaging Corporation (JSI) to support Kleos' geolocation data promotion in Japan.
Under the agreement, Kleos' RF geolocation data will enhance Japanese customers in their operations, such as defense of the homeland, and identification of illicit activities in territorial and international waters.
Kleos' Gro
Kleos Space S.A. has established a partnership with Japanese based Japan Space Imaging Corporation (JSI) to support Kleos' geolocation data promotion in Japan.
Under the agreement, Kleos' RF geolocation data will enhance Japanese customers in their operations, such as defense of the homeland, and identification of illicit activities in territorial and international waters.
Kleos' Gro ISSRDC to highlight opportunities within biomanufacturing in space
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Aug 03, 2021
The 2021 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) will feature a fireside chat on biomanufacturing in space. Gary Rodrigue, director of programs and partnerships at the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), will moderate a discussion with Dr. William Wagner, director of the University of Pittsburgh's McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. T
The 2021 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) will feature a fireside chat on biomanufacturing in space. Gary Rodrigue, director of programs and partnerships at the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), will moderate a discussion with Dr. William Wagner, director of the University of Pittsburgh's McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. T India set to launch powerful new satellite for trans-border movement detection
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
New Delhi (Sputnik) Jul 30, 2021
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) projects have been delayed, including key programmes like Chandrayaan-3 and the ambitious manned mission Gaganyaan. However, starting next month, the agency will again take up launch activities at the Sriharikota spaceport.
The Indian government on Thursday announced that the country's first state-of
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) projects have been delayed, including key programmes like Chandrayaan-3 and the ambitious manned mission Gaganyaan. However, starting next month, the agency will again take up launch activities at the Sriharikota spaceport.
The Indian government on Thursday announced that the country's first state-of Hypersonic missile booster rocket fails to ignite in test
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2021
In a test of a hypersonic booster rocket, a test rocket was successfully released from a B-52H bomber but failed to ignite, the U.S. Air Force said this week.
The test of the rocket propelling the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon was its second, and occurred on Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
An Air Force statement on Thursday said that the booster test roc
In a test of a hypersonic booster rocket, a test rocket was successfully released from a B-52H bomber but failed to ignite, the U.S. Air Force said this week.
The test of the rocket propelling the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon was its second, and occurred on Wednesday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
An Air Force statement on Thursday said that the booster test roc British military launches its own Space Command with official opening
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 10:49
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 30, 2021
Britain established its Space Command on Friday in a ceremonial opening, with responsibilities split between three specific groups to form a joint space command, Britain's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday.
The British military budget includes $1.95 billion, over 10 years, for space capabilities, part of a defense budget increase of $33.34 billion in the next four years.
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Britain established its Space Command on Friday in a ceremonial opening, with responsibilities split between three specific groups to form a joint space command, Britain's Ministry of Defense announced on Friday.
The British military budget includes $1.95 billion, over 10 years, for space capabilities, part of a defense budget increase of $33.34 billion in the next four years.
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