Third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite successfully launched from French Guiana
The third Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite has been successfully launched on the final Vega rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in…
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Turkish Airlines new carrier AJet confirms first flight date, tickets go on sale
The new Turkish Airlines carrier AJet ha confirmed that it will begin passenger flights from March 31, 2024,…
India sets sights on Sun: Aditya-L1 mission launch scheduled for September 2023
Following the success of India’s recent Chandrayaan-3 Moon mission, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has now set…
FAA demands SpaceX’s mishap report before resuming Starship launches
Until SpaceX submits a key mishap investigation report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and fulfills all required…
NASA and Nokia Bell Labs to establish first 4G cellular network on Moon
Nokia announced that NASA has chosen it to be a part of the Tipping Point initiative, fostering the…
NASA’s Psyche mission prepares to explore golden asteroid worth quadrillions
The countdown is on at Cape Canaveral in Florida, United States, as NASA makes its final preparations for…
1,000 ‘Legonauts’ travel near edge of space on stratospheric balloons: video
Lego joined forces with Czech-Slovak space experts to launch 1,000 minifigures on a journey to the edge of…
Nigeria Air ready for launch says ET Boss, lawsuit remains only obstacle: report
In the latest development concerning the establishment of Nigeria Air, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) CEO Mesfin Tasew, has confirmed…
Ashanti, Zotus Group partnership sees Ghana Airlines on course for 2023 launch
The Ghanaian government has awarded Ashanti Airlines and its operational and financial partner Zotus Group a tender to…
Nigeria’s president says Nigeria Air to begin operations by December 2022
Nigeria Air is expected to launch operations by December 2022, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed. The announcement…
Countdown for launch: Virgin Orbit ready for UK’s first orbital space launch
Virgin Orbit says it is ready to launch a rocket from Spaceport Cornwall, which would be the first…
Firefly achieves success in second attempt at orbital launch
Firefly Aerospace has successfully launched its Alpha rocket for the first time ever, delivering three small satellites, with…
Akasa Air to launch international flights by end of 2023: Report
India’s newest low-cost carrier Akasa Air has postponed the launch of its regular international flights while it waits…
US rocket firm Astra suffers another unsuccessful launch
American rocket manufacturer Astra conducted its seventh launch on June 12, 2022. While the initial phase of the…
Revamped British carrier Flybe to start ticket sales on March 22
British regional carrier Flybe is starting ticket sales on March 22, 2022, continuing its relaunch plans. Flybe collapsed in…
Low-cost long-haul Norse Atlantic delays launch as war in Ukraine hits demand
Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has delayed its planned launch, citing demand uncertainties and rising oil prices caused by…
Virgin Orbit conducts successful third launch, sends seven satellites to space
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne has successfully completed its third launch, the company announced. Seven satellites were deployed in their planned…
Which weather conditions are key for the Christmas Day Webb telescope launch?
After another delay due to weather, NASA is now planning for December 25, 2021 for the launch of…