Day: August 23, 2024

Zambia Takes Major Step Forward with Ground Receiving Station, Paving the Way for First Satellite Launch.

Zambia has marked a significant milestone in its journey to space by completing a ground receiving station in the Chibombo district, Central Province. This achievement, announced by the Minister of Technology and Science, Hon. Felix Chipota Mutati, signals the beginning of the second phase of Zambia’s space activities, eventually leading to the launch of the …

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SpaceX Delays Launch of Polaris Dawn Private Spacewalk Mission to Aug. 27.

The crew for SpaceX’s next astronaut mission will wait one extra day before launching to space. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission — the first in history to feature a private spacewalk —was slated for Monday, Aug. 26, but will now launch no earlier than Tuesday, Aug. 27. The shift comes two days after the Polaris Dawn …

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