Launch startup iSpace has successfully launched and landed a test article, a month after a first hop test, as Chinese reusable rocket efforts intensify.
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The success of a NASA project last year to demonstrate an inflatable heat shield has attracted interest from several companies who are working with the agency to advance the technology.
Aalyria wins ESA contract and establishes European arm
Aalyria won a European Space Agency contract to develop an orchestration system for space-based, airborne, maritime and ground-based nodes.
China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket
A Chinese launch vehicle maker is working on designs for an air-launched rocket for sending small satellites to orbit.
New agreement enables U.S. launches from Australian spaceports
The governments of Australia and the United States have signed an agreement that could allow American rockets to launch from Australian spaceports, although it is unclear how much demand there is for them.
ABL Space Systems prepares for second RS1 launch
ABL Space Systems is moving into the final phases of preparations for the second launch of its RS1 rocket after the company’s first launch failed in January.
Stoke Space raises $100 million for reusable rocket development
Stoke Space, a startup that recently tested a prototype of the upper stage of a reusable rocket, has raised $100 million to continue development of that vehicle.
Japan conducting studies for reusable next-gen rocket
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is working on plans for a new, large and reusable launch vehicle as the core of its future space transportation plans.
Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology
Sierra Space conducted another test of its inflatable habitat technology, demonstrating that the module exceeds its requirements even with the addition of a window in its fabric structure.
Space Force revising commercial space strategy to make it “actionable”
The commanding general of the U.S. Space Force says the service is revising a commercial space strategy to offer more specific guidance on what commercial capabilities are needed, particularly in space domain awareness.