05 January 2018
Gilmour Space completes successful test of hybrid rocket engine
... looking to enter the small satellite launch market, it’s notable that only a handful have progressed to actually building, testing and launching a rocket that demonstrates their technology. “Gilmour Space is doing it; and if all goes well, I believe...
28 March 2019
India carries out first-ever anti-satellite weapon test
... “because of the risk of space debris affecting other satellites.” China received widespread global criticism for its test in 2007 when it shot down a satellite in LEO at an altitude of 800 kilometres, as the fallout of the explosion produced more...
03 May 2019
Debris from India's ASAT test worse than predicted
... “Leaving a trail of debris in its wake, this fragmentation event provides space debris experts with a rare opportunity to test their understanding of such hugely important processes”, explains Tim Flohrer, ESA's Senior Space Debris Monitoring Expert...
29 March 2019
NASA's Mars helicopter completes flight tests
... up the flight model (actual vehicle going to the Red Planet) of NASA's Mars Helicopter were put to the test. Weighing in at no more than 1.8 kilograms (4 pounds), the helicopter currently going through the rigorous verification process certifying...
15 May 2017
Electron rocket gets ready for first flight test
...the company value is now in excess of $1 billion (USD). Speaking about the intended launch, which is imaginatively entitled `It’s a Test,’ Peter Beck said in a statement; “this is a significant milestone for Rocket Lab and the space industry globally...
22 November 2017
JWST completes crucial cryogenic test
... Johnson Space Center to successfully complete thermal vacuum testing for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST); confirming... telescope, as well as designed and installed the cryogenic test equipment, including a simulator to mimic the temperature of ...
