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Astrobotic Technology: Pioneering Lunar Exploration with Advanced Robotics
Astrobotic Technology, founded in 2007, has established itself as a pioneer in space robotics, specializing in lunar and planetary missions. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company was founded by Carnegie Mellon professor Red Whittaker with the vision of making space exploration more accessible and commercially viable. Astrobotic has become a key player in NASA’s Commercial…
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Next Starship explodes on test stand
Starship Ship 36 explodes at SpaceX’s Massey test flight on June 18, 2025. Image: LabPadre Space. Update June 19, 10:51 p.m. EDT: Adding statements from SpaceX and Elon Musk. SpaceX’s next Starship vehicle was destroyed in a catastrophic explosion shortly after 11 p.m. CT (0400 UTC) Wednesday as it was being readied for a static…
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SpaceX’s next Starship just blew up on its test stand in South Texas
SpaceX’s next Starship rocket exploded during a ground test in South Texas late Wednesday, dealing another blow to a program already struggling to overcome three consecutive failures in recent months. The late-night explosion at SpaceX’s rocket development complex in Starbase, Texas, destroyed the bullet-shaped upper stage that was slated to launch on the next Starship…
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Ship 36 experiences anomaly during engine testing, next steps unclear
On the evening of June 18, SpaceX was performing a routine six-engine static fire test of Ship 36 at its Massey’s Test Site near Starbase, Texas. Just after 11 PM CDT, while propellant was being loaded onto the vehicle, a sudden energetic anomaly resulted in the loss of Ship 36 and significant damage to the…
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William Shatner and Neil deGrasse Tyson banter about follies and the final frontier
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson laughs as “Star Trek” captain William Shatner tells a tale during a fireside chat at McCaw Hall in Seattle. (Mat Hayward Photo / Future of Space) William Shatner set a record as the oldest human in space at the age of 90 — but at the age of 94, he’s not…
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Sodern Sets New Standards in Space Optronics for Global Missions
Sodern, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Limeil-Brévannes, France, is a leading high-technology company specializing in space instrumentation, optical systems, neutron generators, and defense-related technologies. Sodern specializes in high-precision instruments and systems for space and defense applications, focusing on delivering innovative, reliable solutions for Earth observation, space exploration, and satellite navigation. Its mission is to…
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Aerospace Products Exhibited in Paris Air Show
China’s aerospace technologies and products, including models of its next-generation Long March-6A and Long March-12 rockets, are now on display at the 2025 Paris Air Show, running from June 16 to 22. The Long March-6A is China’s first medium-lift rocket equipped with solid strap-on boosters and uses non-toxic, eco-friendly propellants. It is designed to meet…
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PLD Space Expedites Testing of TEPREL-C Engines for the MIURA 5 Launcher
PLD Space, an international space services company with vertical integrated engineering and manufacturing, is progressing in the development of one of the key systems of its MIURA 5 launcher: the TEPREL-C engines. The company has successfully completed the integrated testing of the main TEPREL-C hardware, a crucial milestone ahead of the flight qualification campaign scheduled…
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Eutelsat and France’s Armed Force Signs Agreement for Low Orbit Satellite Services
Eutelsat and France’s armed forces ministry have announced a landmark framework agreement on the occasion of the Paris Airshow. The agreement is the embodiment of the NEXUS (Neo-Espace pour de multiples Usages Sécurisés) program launched by the French Ministry of Defence, which aims to reinforce the current French military space communications model by combining military…