October 2014 Space News |
- FY 15 launch schedule kicks off with GPS IIF-8 liftoff AFNS 31 Oct 2014 -- The U.S. Air Force supported the successful launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Air Force's eighth Block IIF navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System at 1:21 p.m. EDT Oct. 29 from Space Launch Complex 41 here.
- With Failed Launch, US Private Space Industry Suffers Setback VOA 29 Oct 2014 -- Wednesday's successful launch of a Russian space vehicle taking supplies to the International Space Station was in sharp contrast to the explosion of a private U.S. cargo space craft shortly after it's Tuesday launch on a similar mission. But U.S. space agency NASA, which contracted the private firm to supply the space station, says the program will move forward, with more launches to come.
- NASA rocket crash blows up $200 million worth of equipment Iran Press TV 29 Oct 2014 -- Two-hundred million dollars worth of space equipment went into a fireball when an unmanned NASA rocket exploded in midair seconds after launch, authorities say.
- Russia Launches ISS Cargo Mission After US Rocket Explodes VOA 29 Oct 2014 -- Russia successfully launched an unmanned rocket with supplies for the International Space Station from Kazakhstan on Wednesday, hours after a catastrophic explosion destroyed a similar mission in the United States.
- Chinese Tycoon Wang Jing to Develop Constellation of Satellites: Reports RIA Novosti 27 Oct 2014 -- Chinese Tycoon Wang Jing, known for his ambitious plan to build a canal linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, has unveiled plans to develop a constellation of satellites aimed at providing low-cost mobile communication services across China, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Monday.
- China's lunar orbiter modifies orbit People's Daily 25 Oct 2014 -- China's spacecraft testing technology for the Chang'e-5 return lunar mission, trimmed its orbit on Friday afternoon.
- China Launches Test Orbiter for Lunar Mission RIA Novosti 24 Oct 2014 -- China has launched an unmanned spacecraft, named Chang'e-5, on Friday, with hopes the probe will carry out the country's first mission to the Moon and back, CCTV reported.
- Space surveillance satellite flies past 4th anniversary AFNS 23 Oct 2014 -- Members of the 1st Space Operations Squadron gathered to celebrate the Space-Based Space Surveillance Satellite's (SBSS) fourth anniversary on orbit recently.
- Space launch to pave the way for lunar expedition People's Daily 23 Oct 2014 -- China will launch an experimental spacecraft between Friday and Sunday to test a key technology designed to help a future lunar probe return to Earth with soil samples.
- China criticizes U.S. for X-band radar deployment in Kyoto People's Daily 23 Oct 2014 -- China on Thursday criticized countries involved in anti-missile system deployment in the Asia-Pacific region, pointing specifically at a U.S. X-band radar deployment in Kyoto, Japan.
- Top-secret US military plane returns to Earth after two years Iran Press TV 18 Oct 2014 -- A top-secret unmanned US space plane has landed at an Air Force base in Southern California after a two-year classified mission circling the Earth.
- Approaching Comet Threatens Martian Probes, NASA Prepares Evacuation of Space Fleet RIA Novosti 18 Oct 2014 -- An icy, rocky visitor from outer space is rapidly approaching our neighboring planet Mars, and while the Red Planet isn't in any danger, the stream of debris and gas that is trailing the comet may pose a threat to the fleet of Terran spacecraft in orbit.
- X-37B ORBITAL TEST VEHICLE-3 LANDS AT VANDENBERG AFB AFNS 17 Oct 2014 -- The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission 3 (OTV-3), the Air Force's unmanned, reusable space plane, landed at Vandenberg Air Force Base at 9:24 a.m. Oct. 17, 2014.
- China Completes Construction of Country's Largest Spaceport: Reports RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2014 -- Construction of the fourth and the largest spaceport in China in the country's southern city of Wenchang has been completed and it is ready for launch, People's Daily reported Friday.
- Chinese Envoy Criticizes US Plans to Deploy Missile Defense System in South Korea RIA Novosti 17 Oct 2014 -- The deployment of a US advanced missile defense system in South Korea currently under consideration in Washington may trigger a strong negative reaction from North Korea, China's deputy chief envoy to the talks urged Friday.
- India Successfully Launches Third Navigation Satellite RIA Novosti 16 Oct 2014 -- India has launched its third navigation satellite, equipped with a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C 26) carrying the IRNSS 1C satellite towards its geostationary orbit, NASA reported Thursday.
- Secret US space plane lands after spending two years in orbit Iran Press TV 14 Oct 2014 -- A mysterious US Air Force unmanned aircraft is landing after 22 months of orbiting the Earth amid speculations that it is sent for spying or military mission.
- US will commission missile base in Europe amid tensions with Russia Iran Press TV 10 Oct 2014 -- The US military is set to commission its new missile base in southern Romania on Friday amid strong opposition by Russia and deterioration of relations between Washington and Moscow.
- Russia to Create Space-Based Ballistic Missile Warning System RIA Novosti 09 Oct 2014 -- Russia will create a space-based ballistic missile warning system capable of detecting launches of existing and test missiles, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Thursday.
- China to Launch Series of New Marine Surveillance Satellites in 2019: Reports RIA Novosti 08 Oct 2014 -- China has made plans to launch marine surveillance satellites to monitor ships, oil rigs, marine disasters and land-based resources in 2019, Xinhua news agency reported Wednesday.
- Iran to launch satellites into space in coming months ISNA 06 Oct 2014 -- Iranian Vice President for Executive Affairs Mohammad Shariatmadari said the country plans to send another satellite into space in the current Iranian calendar year which ends on March 20, 2015.
- China to help Venezuela launch third satellite People's Daily 06 Oct 2014 -- Venezuela signed Sunday an agreement with a Chinese state-owned company to build and deliver into orbit the country's third satellite with the help of Chinese technology.
- Russia to re-launch missile warning station in Crimea Iran Press TV 04 Oct 2014 -- Moscow is planning to modernize and re-launch a Soviet-era radar station on the Crimean Peninsula, which voluntarily reunited with Russia in March.
- Russia to Launch New GLONASS Navigation System Satellite by Year End RIA Novosti 01 Oct 2014 -- A new model of the Russian GLONASS navigation system satellite will be launched at the end of this year, the JSC Information Satellite Systems, a leading Russian satellite manufacturing company, announced Wednesday.
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