25 March 2020
China to launch experimental deep-space spacecraft in April
... of Hainan and will launch without a crew onboard in mid to late April, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The spacecraft, which will be larger than China's current Shenzhou crewed spaceship, will...
06 May 2020
China launches prototype spacecraft on maiden flight of Long March 5B
..., which has been especially developed for China's manned space program, blasted off Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan...its “predetermined orbit”, said officials at the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). "We are excited to witness the liftoff of...
01 March 2021
Turkey to build a rocket launch site in Somalia to support Moon 2023 landing
...end dependence on foreign systems. Satellite production activities will be conducted under a single authority coordinated by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and will allow Turkey to “gain a higher share from the world satellite market by enhancing our...
22 September 2021
Prestwick deal with Astraius opens door for satellite launches
... and talent that will act as a catalyst to stimulate economic activity around space, boosted by multi-million pound Ayrshire Growth Deal funding. Ian Annett, UK Space Agency (UKSA) Deputy CEO stated: “This partnership declaration is a sign of great...
02 October 2019
First look at China's new spacecraft capable of deep-space travel
... have said the country is looking to carry out in the 2030s. According to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), the new spacecraft will utilise the country’s Long March 5B heavy-lift rocket to make an uncrewed ...
21 July 2021
New balloon-borne astronomical telescope to rival Hubble
... Universities in conjunction with NASA and the Canadian Space Agency. It’s aim is to capture ancient light that... month, repairs have to be done remotely from the ground or in space by astronauts. But, as SuperBIT is fastened beneath a balloon, it ...
