Day: November 2, 2024

NewSpace Systems, a leading supplier of space components and subsystems, has announced the commencement of construction on its latest advanced manufacturing facility. Designed to support the company’s evolving manufacturing needs, this new site will feature a 1,200m² cleanroom, purpose-built for high-cadence, precision manufacturing of space-grade hardware. The facility will enable NewSpace Systems to enhance both …

NewSpace Systems Begins Construction on New Manufacturing Facility to Meet Demand for Space Hardware. Read More »

China’s Shenzhou 18 crew have passed the keys to the Tiangong space station to its new occupants. The Shenzhou 19 mission launched on a Long March 2F rocket from Jiuquan spaceport in northwest China on Oct. 29 and arrived at the Tiangong space station 6.5 hours later. Shortly thereafter, at 12:51 a.m. EDT (0451 GMT) …

China’s Shenzhou 19 Astronauts Take The Reins of Tiangong Space Station. Read More »

India is eyeing a 2028 launch for its Chandrayaan-4 moon sample-return mission, followed by an uncrewed lander and rover in collaboration with Japan. S. Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), discussed the upcoming missions during an invited talk in New Delhi last week. Chandrayaan-4, which aims to collect roughly 6.6 pounds …

India Targets 2028 for Chandrayaan-4 Sample-Return Mission To Moon’s South Pole. Read More »