ESA’s Mars mission parachute testing suffers setback
The design of the parachute for the European Space Agency’s second ExoMars mission is being…
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Chinese startup successfully tests reusable rocket
Chinese rocket developer LinkSpace has successfully tested its reusable rocket for the third time earlier…
Researchers measure effects of space weather on spaceship materials
Experiments and modeling reveal materials such as Kapton change colour when irradiated
Skyrora successfully flight tests 3D printed rocket
Skyrora has successfully carried out testing on a fully 3D-printed, commercial rocket engine for the first time ever in the UK
Orion capsule and service module jointed together for testing
The capsule for NASA’s Orion spacecraft has been assembled and is undergoing final integrated systems testing
Reusable rocket successfully flight tested for third time
Reusable launch vehicle developer Exos Aerospace successfully tested its rocket for the third time at Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA last month
Starliner capsule completes parachute testing
Fifth successful test validates system safety, robustness ahead of launches later this year
New satellite fuel to be tested in-orbit
A more effective and easier-to-handle replacement for hydrazine developed in the USA is being tested by a spacecraft
Ariane 6 testing ramps up towards before first mission
Europe’s Ariane 6 launch vehicle is set to debut with a commercial mission in 2020 and industry is carrying out the final tests and starting production of the launch platform
Mars helicopter ready for final tests
The Mars Helicopter project has passed a number of key tests over the past several months and is approaching its final phase of testing, NASA has said