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AerospaceNASA develops ISS capsule with ATK
Washington, USA - Significant commonalities with the Lockheed Martin Orion capsule
ATK Alliant Techsystems has announced the development of a space capsule for the Liberty launch vehicle (LV). The project is part of the NASA programme which aims to develop a system to launch astronauts... more
AerospaceThe Space Launch System will be engined by Delta second stage
Washington, USA - Divided communities: too much money or too less?
NASA continues its SLS programme, the Space Launch System which is expected to be the largest space-launcher worldwide. The NASA project includes two launches in 2017 and 2021. But some parts of the... more
AerospaceASI: Galileo programme's new launch date planned for two satellites
Brussels, Belgium - The sat-constellation will allow testing of new European GPS system
Brussels has revealed the launch date of the second pair of satellites of the Galileo space programme, which are scheduled to be placed in orbit on September 28 2012 from Kourou, French Guyana, on board... more
AerospaceNew space tug from Spaceflight Inc
Washington, USA - No more inclination and altitude-related limits for multiple payloads
Spaceflight Inc., an industry which produces space technologies related to new-generation orbit launchers, has unveiled its latest creation: the Sherpa tug. This particular system will allow the placing... more
AerospaceAvio and Vega: important realities that risk leaving Italy
Rome, Italy - "Farewell to research, farewell to technology and farewell hi-tech industry"
A storm seems about to hit Avio, the Italian firm which built the Vega launcher, a carrier-rocket which placed many university-made satellites just few months ago (AVIONEWS) into orbit. The future of... more
AerospaceAirplanes on Mars? This is not Sci-fi
Washington, USA - Project ARES could become a milestone of the new space age
Not everyone knows that there is an innovative project among the programmes NASA is checking out: project ARES. ARES (Aerial Regional-scale Environmental Surveyor) is a project realized by Joel Levine... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica Board. Performance by sector: Space
Rome, Italy - Order backlog: totalled EUR 2,387 million
Space Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All data relates to the two jv - Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space – which are consolidated on a proportional basis at 67% and 33%, respectively). New o... more
AerospaceEC: Galileo September launch will spur innovation
Brussels, Belgium - The second one is confirmed for 28th of the same month
Galileo's second launch of 2 satellites is confirmed for 28th September 2012. The resulting 4-satellite mini-constellation will enable testing of the functioning of the vast Galileo infrastructure. This... more
AerospaceSoyuz capsule lands in Kazakistan with international crew
Moscow, Russia - It detached from the ISS today
A Russian Soyuz capsule (more precisely the Soyuz TMA-22) has detached from the International Space Station bringing back to Earth three astronauts, two Russians and one American. The undocking was set... more
AerospaceAstrium built Galileo satellites fit and fully operational in orbit
Paris, France - Successfully pass ESA’s test phase, confirming full qualification and performance
The first two Galileo In-Orbit Validation (IOV) satellites built by Astrium, Europe’s leading space company, are working perfectly and now begin full in-orbit operations. The satellites successfully p... more
AerospaceIndia successfully launches first synthetic aperture radar satellite (VIDEO)
Delhi, India - "This is not a spy satellite, but can do day and night surveillance"
Today April 26, 2012, the Indian launcher PSLV C19 delivered into orbit the first India's surveillance satellite equipped with microwave radar imaging systems. The satellite, RISAT-1, reached the orbit... more
AerospaceIs Russia going to rescue the ESA's ExoMars mission?
Moscow, Russia - Roscosmos is ready to join ESA after NASA's withdrawal
Russia is stepping in to rescue the European Space Agency's "ExoMars" mission, which was approved in March. Roscosmos would replace NASA, the previous partner in the programme. NASA made a U-turn on the... more
AerospaceSaturn V F-1 rocket would fly again
Washington, USA - Two American industries offer NASA a large cost saving
Pratt&Whitney Rocketdyne and Dynetics have sent NASA a proposal about the SLS (Space Launch System) programme, the heavy launcher being developed right now. To optimise operation costs, the partnership... more
AerospaceEADS: United Arab Emirates’ second communications Y1B satellite ready to launch
Blagnac, France - Departure on April 24 on a Proton launcher, from from Baikonur in Kazakhstan
Y1B, the second satellite of the United Arab Emirates’ space communications programme is ready to be launched next April 24 on a Proton launcher from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Comprising two satellites a... more
AerospaceUSAF worried about costs of space operations
Washington, USA - 2013 cuts could double by next month
The US Air Force is evaluating the impact of the 489 million dollar cut the Department of Defense decided for 2013 on space programmes. "Double the cuts, there are clearly some satellite constellations... more
AerospaceNASA is developing new engine for the SLS space launcher
Washington, USA - "The RL-10 is a very old engine with a lot of craftwork in its manufacture"
A joint-venture between NASA and the US Air Force will study a new generation third stage to replace the aged Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne RL-10. NASA expects to design a cheaper new RL-10-class engine... more
AerospaceNorth-Korean space mission fails after one minute
Pyongyang, North Korea - Embarrassment for Pyongyang; Seoul exults
All concerns related to the North-Korean space mission (AVIONEWS) disappeared yesterday evening since today April 13 Pyongyang admitted the Uhna-3 rocket which should have put a satellite into orbit failed... more
AerospaceSpace Shuttle "Discovery" will fly over Washington on April 17
Washington, USA - The "Old" spacecraft will rest in a museum after 28 years of service
NASA will transfer the Space Shuttle "Discovery" to the Washington national museum of aviation history to celebrate past achievements in space conquests and inspire future generations. Concerning this,... more
AerospacePyongyang will carry on its space programme despite international warnings
Pyongyang, North Korea - "North Korea could afford to feed its population for a year with that money"
Despite controls and warnings from United States, China, Russia, South Korea and Japan, the launch of the "Unha-3" rocket will proceed as planned and Pyongyang announced that it was fuelling the three-stage... more
AerospaceRobot-gloves for astronauts in the future
Washington, USA - They will double finger force
A team from NASA and auto maker General Motors has developed a mechanical glove (or robotic glove) which will help astronauts (but also ground workers) in their heavier duties that require an "Iron grip". The... more
AerospaceEsa Moon mission is possible; positive test results at Astrium facility
London, UK - Too much thrust could bounce the lander off the surface
ESA, European Space Agency, is planning a robotic Moon mission in 2018. The project has been boosted by successful testing of the rocket engine which ESA plans to use to control the descent on the lunar... more
AerospaceContract notice. Brussels: contract for support in management of Galileo satellite filings-Monitus
Bruxelles , Belgio - European Commission, Directorate-General for Enterprise and Industry
TI Title B-Brussels: contract for support in management of Galileo satellite filings — Monitus ND Document number 93843-2012 PD Publication date 23/03/2012 OJ OJ S 58 TW Place BRUSSELS AU Authority n... more
AerospaceSpace 2011 Finmeccanica. Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues, Ebita, EBIT, orders, backlog, headcount
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67% respectively). Revenues: tot... more
AerospaceRussia launches US Intelsat 22 satellite into the orbit (VIDEO)
Baikonur, Kazakistan - Brought into the orbit by launcher Proton-M
The Proton-M vector, that has brought into the orbit the geostationary telecommunications satellite by NASA Intelsat 22, has been launched yesterday from Kazako cosmodrome in Baikonur. The ILS (International... more
AerospaceAircraft, space and history: 100th anniversary of the birth of Wernher von Braun
Huntsville, USA - "He died the same year the project Columbia reached its final test stage"
Today March 23, 2012 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Wernher von Braun, the father of modern rocketry and the first director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. "von Braun was a model of... more
AerospacePolemics continue about the North-Korean satellite launcher
Pyongyang, North Korea - Many rumors speaks about a ballistic missile programme
North Korea has announced its intention to launch the national-made Unha-3 rocket, an upgrade of the Unha-2 and Unha-1 launchers used during the previous space missions (AVIONEWS). Many polemics from... more
AerospaceCountries express concerns on the North Korean satellite launcher programme
Tokyo, Japan - Is it a satellite or a ballistic missile?
Japan, South Korea and United States have expressed concerns for the launch of the national-made North-Korean satellite rocket, scheduled for mid-April. Experts have condemned this operation, since... more
AerospaceESA: launch and docking dates for ATV-3 on Space Station
Kourou, French Guyana - Fixed five days later the launch
ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle, scheduled for launch on an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 23 March, is planned to dock with the International Space Station five days later. A... more
AerospaceInterview inside the new CIRA's "Space Quality" laboratory (VIDEO)
Capua, Italy - Ludovico Vecchione shows the lab instruments to AVIONEWS
AVIONEWS, present at the inauguration of the new laboratory of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Centre), made interviews of the main character of the Italian Centre, such as the general director Leopoldo... more
AerospaceESA: ATV-3 launch delayed
London, UK - Scheduled for March 9
A routine inspection has concluded that additional measures are required to ensure the maximum readiness of the third Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) for launch. It has therefore been decided to postpone... more
AerospaceMalta starts ESA cooperation
Valletta, Malta - Only Bulgaria with no formal ESA relationship
Today February 24, 2012, arrive a news about the agreement sealed between Valletta and ESA (European Space Agency) after Romania and Czech Republic come near the Agency too. The Maltese embassy in Paris... more
AerospaceMoon is still alive: new pictures from NASA (VIDEO)
Washington DC, USA - Interesting observations by scientists
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (or just LRO) is the project started in 2009 by NASA to study the lunar surface. Primary objective of this mission is to analyse the lunar resources and locate potential... more
AerospaceESA: SpaceTweetup for docking of ATV "Edoardo Amaldi" to ISS
Toulouse, France - Reserved to 60 followers
ESA and the French space agency, CNES, are inviting 60 Twitter followers to a joint European SpaceTweetup in Toulouse, France, for the docking of ATV Edoardo Amaldi to the International Space Station next... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica wins new orders through its subsidiary Telespazio
Rome, Italy - Worth around EUR 112 million
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded new contracts with a total value of about EUR 112 million in the first few weeks of 2012. In particular, the company's subsidiary Telespazio France... more
AerospaceRussia launched Proton-M rocket with Dutch Ses-4 on board (VIDEO)
Baikonur , Kazakistan - After many delays due to technical problems
Roscosmos Russian space agency released the launch of Proton-M rocket gone with full success yesterday February 14, 2012. The rocket hold the Netherlands communication Ses-4 satellite and the launch happened... more
AerospaceEmotion and pride for VEGA carrier rocket launch
Colleferro, Italy - Two astronauts in the middle of the conference to present and comment the event
"You cannot born an astronaut. You can become and astronaut.." said yesterday to thousand guests the beautiful Samantha Cristoforetti, just 35 years, ESA astronaut after a career as military pilot. "Being... more
AerospaceThe video with the crucial moments of Vega launch and conference guests (VIDEO)
Colleferro, Italy - From Samantha Cristoforetti speak to Lares satellite release
The joy and the applauses during the conference today February 13, 2012 in Colleferro, Roma province, base of the AVIO installation that assembled the VEGA launchers almost totally. Within guest speaking,... more
AerospaceComments over Vega launch, live from Avio base in Colleferro, near Rome
Colleferro, Italy - "To be great Europeans we must be great Italians first"
In AVIO base in Colleferro, a small city close to Rome, many guests participated to the conference explaining to press the basic things; between them many of the greater guests from political scenery too. The... more
AerospaceThe Italian satellite "LARES" released after 55 minutes from launch: a real success
Colleferro, Italy - Brought to orbit by VEGA, the smallest European family launchers
The last stadium of ESA (European Space Agency) mission (conceived by AVIO and started at 11:00 AM Italian time) has reached the last stadium with full success. The Lares satellite has released with... more
AerospaceVega: Lares satellite launch reached the third stadium successful
Colleferro, Italy - Joy and commotion during the conference: Tajani, Polverini, Ciufolini and Caio spoken
Great emotions in Colleferro (near Rome) AVIO department, the Italian society which built the VEGA launcher and got the pride of 4500 workers in Italian territory. The launchers reached the lower orbit... more
AerospaceCountdown for "Vega": next monday the launch
Rome, Italy - It will bring the "Lares" Italian scientific satellite
Countdown for the launch of Vega, the smallest of ESA (European Space Agency)-developed European family launchers which saw a decisive contribute by Italy, that covered about 65% of development costs.... more
AerospaceAstrobiology: NASA rover directed on Mars could bring with it a real "Alien invasion" (VIDEO)
Cape Canaveral, USA - A distraction in security procedures could lead to a real colonization, a Scientific American blogger said
Yesterday February 06, 2012, a curious news appeared on Scientific American website, related to the launch of new NASA rover, the Mars Science Laboratory, last November 26, 2011 and travelling to the Red... more
AerospaceEC: new satellites and launchers ensure Galileo start in 2014
Brussels, Belgium - In total, three contracts were signed
With the signature of further contracts for satellites and launchers in London today, Galileo is firmly on track for the provision of improved satellite navigation services to citizens in 2014. In total,... more
AerospaceCore software malfunctioning caused Phobos-Grunt failure
Moscow, Russia - The news confirmed by Roscosmos' head
Phobos-Grunt: latest greatest failure for Roscosmos Russian space agency in outher space missions, conceived to collect Phobos samples (one of the two Martian satellites). This should been first interplanetary... more
AerospaceRussia may repeat manned Mars expedition training
Moscow, Russia - 520 day long experiment for a mixed crew
Russia may repeat Mars-500 experiment which isolated six crew members in spacecraft simulator in Moscow during last edition, ended on last 4 November. The experiment, started on 3 July 2010, is described... more
AerospaceTomorrow the docking on ISS by Progress-14M spacecraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Launched yesterday by Kazak cosmodrome in Baikonur
Roscosmos, the Russian State space agency, unveils today that tomorrow the Progress-14M spacecraft will dock on ISS, International Space Orbiting Station. The successful launch has happened yesterday from... more
AerospaceProton-M rocket and SES-4 satellite on launch ramp of Baikonur (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The launch postponed on February 28
Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, unveiled yesterday that the Proton-M vector, with SES-4 (or NSS-14) Dutch satellite on board, has been installed on the launch ramp of the Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan.... more
AerospaceBoeing WGS-4 satellite launched yesterday, 19 January 2012
California, USA - First on-orbit signals received
Yesterday 19 January 2012, the fourth Boeing Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS-4) satellite, the first spacecraft in the program's upgraded "Block II" was launched into orbit after having successfully completed... more
AerospaceMission Phobos Grunt and the reasons behind its failure
Moscow, Russia - Engineering flaws among other things
A Russian government commission that is investigating the failure of the Russian space mission Phobos-Grunt Mars probe said that engineering flaws were the main cause, as announced yesterday, 19 January... more
AerospaceESA: Vega rocket ready for first flight
Kourou, French Guyana - Final checkout of Europe’s new its launcher was completed last Friday
Final checkout of Europe’s new Vega launcher was completed last Friday, marking another milestone towards its maiden flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The first Vega launch cam... more