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NASA Begins RS-25 Engine Integration for Artemis III SLS Rocket, Crew Training Advances for Lunar Mission
NASA USA Overview NASA has commenced the critical RS-25 engine installation onto the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage for the upcoming Artemis III crewed lunar mission, marking significant hardware progress. Concurrently, the ... -
Japanese Space Tech Startup Letara Raises $16M in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand into Larger Hybrid Rocket Systems for Space and Defense Markets
IndustryEvents.com Japan Overview Japanese space startup Letara has successfully raised $16 million (approximately 2.6 billion yen) in Pre-Series A funding to expand its hybrid rocket technology beyond small satellite thrusters. This inv... -
China’s LandSpace Achieves First Land-Based Recovery of Zhuque-3 Reusable Rocket First Stage, Bolstering Low-Cost Space Access
Aerospace Global News China Overview Chinese private aerospace firm LandSpace successfully executed the first land-based recovery of its Zhuque-3 reusable rocket's first stage on August 19. This landmark achievement, China's first orbita... -
NASA Solicits Proposals for Hot Isostatic Pressing Optimization Study of Novel Superalloy GRX-810 for Extreme Space Environments
Sweetspot USA Overview NASA's Johnson Space Center is seeking proposals for a Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) optimization study of GRX-810, a novel superalloy, to maximize its performance. This R&D service aims to precisely optimize th... -
Stoke Space Raises $1 Billion to Accelerate Development of Fully Reusable Nova Rocket Featuring Liquid-Cooled Heat Shield
Briefs Finance USA Overview Stoke Space has reportedly secured $1 billion in funding to accelerate the development of its fully reusable Nova rocket. The Nova rocket is uniquely designed with a liquid-cooled heat shield, enabling its ent... -
China’s LandSpace Achieves First-Ever Ground Recovery of Stainless Steel, Liquid Methane Zhuque-3 Reusable Rocket
Facebook (Xinhua News) China Overview Chinese private space company LandSpace successfully completed the first-ever ground recovery of the first stage of its reusable Zhuque-3 rocket, marking a significant advancement for China's space i... -
China’s Chang’e-7 Lunar Probe and Long March 5 Y14 Rocket Relocated to Wenchang Launch Site, Poised for South Pole Water Ice Exploration and First Flying Robot Test
CGTN Europe (Facebook) China Overview China's Chang'e-7 lunar probe and its Long March 5 Y14 carrier rocket have been vertically moved to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, signaling final preparations for launch. This mission targets ... -
US Space Force Awards $12M Contracts to Amazon LEO, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, York Space Systems to Accelerate Resilient Space Data Network (SDN)
ExecutiveBiz USA Overview The U.S. Space Force has awarded separate $12 million firm-fixed-price and other transaction authority agreements to five companies—Amazon LEO for Government, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, and Y... -
Lunar Station Corp Integrates NASA Data to Model Commercial Lunar Infrastructure, Supporting NASA Artemis Plan for Permanent Moon Base
SatNews USA Overview Lunar Station Corp has integrated extensive NASA environmental datasets into its MoonStation platform, significantly enhancing its ability to model commercial lunar infrastructure. This technical synergy allows lunar... -
China’s Commercial Space Sector Soars: 50 Launches in 2025, Aerospace Core to 15th Five-Year Plan, and Offshore Launch Innovation
Xinhua China Overview China's commercial space sector is undergoing rapid expansion, driven by supportive policies, technological breakthroughs, and strong market demand, achieving 50 commercial space launches in 2025, accounting for ove...
