The Liqing-2 is a 110-ton-thrust liquid oxygen–kerosene engine designed specifically for reusable launch vehicles. It is expected to power rockets in the company’s Lijian launch family, which are being developed for commercial satellite missions.
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An international group of planetary scientists and space experts gathered at Space Park Leicester to discuss a potential future mission to one of the most intriguing worlds in the Solar System: Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus.
UK Planetary Scientists Discuss Future Mission to Enceladus at Space Park Leicester Read More »
A major milestone in space power systems has just been reached through a collaboration between the University of Leicester and leading Spanish institutions, marking a significant step toward more resilient and efficient planetary exploration.
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NASA has released the findings of a detailed investigation into the troubled crewed test flight of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner, shedding new light on what went wrong during the mission and what it means for the future of the program.
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Dark matter does not emit, absorb, or reflect light. It cannot be detected directly by any telescope. Instead, astronomers measure its presence through gravitational lensing — the subtle distortion of light from distant galaxies as it passes through massive structures.
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The funding will establish the AHRC Doctoral Focal Award in Humanity and Space, supporting nine PhD scholarships over the next six years.
£1 Million Boost for Arts and Humanities Research into Outer Space Read More »
China’s space industry witnessed a dramatic yet significant milestone when the Zhuque-3 rocket—developed by private aerospace company LandSpace—lifted off for its debut flight.
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NASA has just released new findings from a fresh analysis of Cassini mission data — and the results are remarkable.
This new fabric will be integrated into Spacewear’s next-generation spacesuit, the Smart Flight Suit 3 (SFS3) — designed to be safer, lighter and more sustainable.
But the innovation doesn’t stop there.
Spacewear’s research team is also developing materials capable of mitigating lunar dust, one of the biggest operational challenges for future missions on the Moon.
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A Cosmic Accident Solves Jupiter & Saturn’s Silicon Mystery
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