January 2019 Space News

China's Chang'e-4 lunar lander and Yutu II rover wake up after long, frozen night on dark side of the moon Global Times 31 Jan 2019 -- China's lunar lander Chang'e-4 and lunar rover Yutu II have woken up after their first night on the dark side of the moon.
China's Chang'e-4 probe wakes up after first lunar night People's Daily 31 Jan 2019 -- The rover and the lander of the Chang'e-4 probe have been awakened by sunlight after a long "sleep" during the first extremely cold night on the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced on Thursday.
China's Long March-5 rocket to resume flight in July Global Times 29 Jan 2019 -- More than 30 missions and 50 spacecraft will be launched into space in 2019, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Tuesday.
Amirkabir's 2nd satellite built 40 times more accurate ISNA 29 Jan 2019 -- The second satellite, designed and built by Iran's Amirkabir University of Technology, is 40 times more accurate than "Payam" satellite, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi announced.
Japan – AEGIS Weapon System DSCA 29 Jan 2019 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of two (2) AEGIS Weapon Systems (AWS), two (2) Multi-Mission Signal Processors (MMSP) and two (2) Command and Control Processor (C2P) Refreshes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.150 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
US Mulls Deploying New Anti-ICBM Radar in Japan – Report Sputnik 28 Jan 2019 -- The report comes after President Donald Trump unveiled the US' new Missile Defence Review in mid-January, which specifically aims to tackle the threat of possible ICBM attacks by China, Russia and North Korea.
Russia Detects US Military Satellites' Manoeuvres in Outer Space – Report Sputnik 27 Jan 2019 -- The reported manoeuvres come after US President Donald Trump presented the country's new Missile Defence Review last week, saying that in line with the document, Washington "will recognise that space is a new war-fighting domain, with the Space Force leading the way".
Russia Registering Massive Movement of US' GSSAP Military Satellites Sputnik 26 Jan 2019 -- The Russian track means are registering massive movement of the US Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) military satellites in the geostationary orbit, the Russian Astro Space Center said in a document obtained by Sputnik.
SpaceX Says Successfully Test-Fired Falcon 9 Rocket for Dragon 2 Spacecraft Sputnik 25 Jan 2019 -- US aerospace manufacturer SpaceX said on Friday it had carried out a static fire test of the company's Falcon 9 rocket, which in February will conduct an unmanned launch of a Dragon 2 spacecraft.
Russia: US igniting arms race in outer space by weaponizing it Press TV 25 Jan 2019 -- Russia has warned that the United States' new space missile program would weaponize outer space and ignite an arms race there.
Moscow Once Again Urges US to Abandon Plans to Resurrect 'Star Wars' Programme Sputnik 25 Jan 2019 -- Earlier on Friday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has held a press conference after the meeting of the Russia-NATO Council. The meeting focused on the fate of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) in light of Washington's decision to withdraw from the agreement.
Iran to launch 'Friendship Satellite' soon IRNA 24 Jan 2019 -- Doosti (Friendship) Satellite, the only fully domestic Iranian made satellite, will be launched in the coming few weeks, said official of the Sharif University of Technology of Tehran on Thursday.
Chinese, Russian Anti-Satellite Tech Puts US 'Space Assets at Risk' - Report Sputnik 24 Jan 2019 -- A new report released by the US National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) on Wednesday is claiming that Chinese and Russian military forces are using advanced and counterspace technologies for warfighting strategies in an effort to "challenge US superiority."
Defense Min.: Iran to launch 2nd satellite soon IRNA 23 Jan 2019 -- Iran is planning to launch its 2nd satellite to space on the occasion of the 40th victory anniversary of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said.
Iran to launch another satellite soon, says defense minister Press TV 23 Jan 2019 -- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will launch a second satellite into orbit within days.
Iran Plans to Carry Out New Satellite Launch Soon - Reports Sputnik 23 Jan 2019 -- Tehran is planning to carry out a new satellite launch in the near future, IRNA reported on Wednesday, citing Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami, just one week after the country failed to launch its Payam satellite into orbit.
China grants Egypt 72 mln USD for satellite project People's Daily 22 Jan 2019 -- Egypt and China signed on Monday an agreement on a 72-million-U.S. dollar Chinese grant for Egypt's satellite Sat II project, Egypt's official MENA news agency reported.
Russian Military Detects Launch of Israeli Missile Drone Over Mediterranean Sputnik 22 Jan 2019 -- Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli media reported citing Israel's Defence Ministry that the state military together with the US National Missile Defence Agency had conducted an Arrow 3 missile defence system test.
IMDO and MDA Successfully Complete a Flight Test of the Arrow Weapon System MDA 22 Jan 2019-- Today, January 22, 2019 the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) of the Directorate of the Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) at Israel's Ministry of Defense, together with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA), successfully completed a test of the 'Arrow 3' Weapon System.
Israel Successfully Tests Arrow 3 Air Defence System Sputnik 22 Jan 2019 -- The Israeli military together with the US National Missile Defence Agency have conducted an Arrow 3 missile defence system test, Israeli media reported, citing the Israeli Defence Ministry.
Russia to Launch First-Ever Arctic Weather Satellite - Source Sputnik 20 Jan 2019 -- The first Russian satellite for weather forecasting and monitoring climate and environment in the Arctic region, Arktika-M, is planned to be sent to near-earth orbit in June 2019, a source in the Russian space industry told Sputnik on Sunday.
Russian Space Corporation Ready to Design New Super Heavy Rocket – Director Sputnik 20 Jan 2019 -- Russia's space industry corporation Roscosmos is ready to design a new super heavy-lift rocket launcher, its director announced Saturday.
Russia successfully test fires anti-satellite missile system: US intelligence report Press TV 19 Jan 2019 -- Russia has successfully test-fired an anti-satellite missile system that is reportedly capable of disrupting US navigation and communications satellites.
Russia Mulling Sovereign's Eye Satellite Network to Watch 'Any Process on Earth' Sputnik 19 Jan 2019 -- Russia launched over two dozen satellites into space last year, and had some 146 civilian and military satellites orbiting the planet as of mid-2018, according to UN figures.
US Reconnaissance Office Announces Launch Date of New Spy Satellite Sputnik 19 Jan 2019 -- A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is slated to send the newest US spy satellite into orbit from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Saturday, the National Reconnaissance Office announced in a press release.
US missile defense plan reveals illusion disguised as safety net Global Times 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump laid out his administration's Missile Defense Review during a speech at the Pentagon on Thursday local time, declaring the US will develop a more advanced defense system to counter hypersonic and cruise missile threats from competitors and adversaries.
Moscow: New US missile strategy will spark space arms race Press TV 18 Jan 2019 -- Moscow says America's newly unveiled space-based military strategy will unleash a dangerous arms race, urging Washington to settle arms treaty disputes "before it's too late."
U.S. Missile Strategy to Unleash Space Arms' Race, Relaunch Cold War Era -Russia Says SPA 18 Jan 2019 -- Russia said on Friday Washington's new missile defense strategy would lead to a dangerous arms race in space and amounts to a relaunch of the Cold War-era "Star Wars" program.
More Bang, More Buck: US Considers Adding ICBM Interceptors to F-35 Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- In all likelihood, adding more bells and whistles to the F-35 can only make its $1.5 trillion program price more expensive, while experts have questioned if the plan is even realistic.
Moscow Calls New Pentagon Report 'Relaunch of Reagan-Era Star Wars Programme' Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The Russia Foreign Ministry has reacted to the new US Missile Defence Strategy, presented by Trump on Thursday. The policy, as the US president described it, "recognises that space is a new war-fighting domain with the Space Force leading the way".
US Missile Defence Strategy May Trigger Arms Race, Undermine Stability - Beijing Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- Earlier, President Donald Trump unveiled Washington's new missile defence strategy, boasting that it would allow the US to destroy enemy ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles launched from anywhere in the world, "whether before or after launch."
From Alaska to Outer Space: Key Takeaways of New US Missile Defence Review Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump has unveiled the country's new missile defence strategy, aimed at destroying enemy missiles "anywhere, anytime, anyplace". Here are the highlights of the review, which has been the first to be presented since 2010.
US missile defense plan reveals illusion disguised as safety net People's Daily 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump laid out his administration's Missile Defense Review during a speech at the Pentagon on Thursday local time, declaring the US will develop a more advanced defense system to counter hypersonic and cruise missile threats from competitors and adversaries.
Japan Successfully Launches Epsilon-4 Rocket With 7 Satellites Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Epsilon-4 launch vehicle with seven satellites from its Uchinoura Space Center on Friday, the live broadcast on the agency's website showed.
Indian Space Agency to Set Up Ground Stations in Russia, Japan and France Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- In 2016, an agreement to enhance bilateral space cooperation was signed between Roscomos, Russia's space agency, and the ISRO; similar agreements were inked with France and Japan as well.
Trump's new missile policy deems North Korea 'a threat' Press TV 18 Jan 2019 -- US President Donald Trump has unveiled a revamped missile policy that deems North Korea an "extraordinary threat," months after a historic meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to tensions between the two countries.
US Puts Intl Security at Risk Claiming Russia Provided Missile Tech to N Korea Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The US Defense Department has unveiled a new plan to strengthen and expand the US missile defense capabilities on land, sea and in space amid fears of sparking a nuclear crisis with Russia and China.
North Korean, Iranian Missiles Remain a Significant Concern for US - Pentagon Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- The missile capabilities of US adversaries such as North Korea and Iran continue to play a significant role in America's defense strategy, acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Thursday during the rollout of the 2019 Missile Defense Review.
US House Armed Services Committee Objects to Investment in Space Interceptors Sputnik 18 Jan 2019 -- US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith in a statement on Thursday objected to plans in the new Missile Defense Review (MDR) to invest in cost-prohibitive space-based interceptors and warned that the new strategy may drive Russia and China to boost their nuclear arsenal.
Department Of Defense Off-Camera Press Briefing on the 2019 Missile Defense Review DoD 17 Jan 2019-- Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John C. Rood; Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Michael D. Griffin; Missile Defense Agency Director U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Samuel A. Greaves; Colonel Rob Manning, Director, Defense Press Operations
Strong Missile Shield Protects U.S., Allies DoD News 17 Jan 2019 -- President Donald J. Trump, Vice President Michael R. Pence and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan announced the release of the 2019 Missile Defense Review today at the Pentagon. The MDR is the last of four strategic guidance documents that Trump directed the national security establishment to create to better guide decision-making on critical defense policy issues.
Trump Pledges to Protect America from Any Enemy Missile DoD News 17 Jan 2019 -- When it comes to defending America against the threat of a missile attack from any nation, President Donald J. Trump said today that "the goal is simple. It is to ensure we can detect and destroy any missile launched against the United States, anytime, anywhere and any place."
NAVFAC EXWC MUSE Division Supports Critical Cape Canaveral Ballistic Missile Defense Power Plant NNS 17 Jan 2019 -- Two Seabees deployed from Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) Mobile Utilities Support Equipment (MUSE) Division to complete the installation of a critical power plant in Cape Canaveral.
Trump Announces Expansion Of U.S. Missile Defense RFE/RL 17 Jan 2019 -- President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will develop new technologies -- including in space -- to acquire unrivaled missile-defense capabilities and maintain an advantage over adversaries such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
Trump Unveils Space-Based Missile Defense Strategy VOA 17 Jan 2019 -- President Donald Trump unveiled the military's long-delayed Missile Defense Review (MDR), the first overhaul of U.S. missile defense policy since 2010.
Remarks by President Trump and Vice President Pence Announcing the Missile Defense Review The White House 17 Jan 2019
Trump To Unveil New Missile-Defense Policy Amid Concerns From Moscow, Beijing RFE/RL 17 Jan 2019 -- President Donald Trump was set to release the United States' new, long-delayed policy on missile-defense capabilities, providing indications whether the administration's approach toward Russia and China has changed significantly.
New US Missile Defence Strategy to Include 20 New Interceptors in Alaska - Trump Sputnik 17 Jan 2019 -- The Trump administration began a review of US missile defence capabilities in 2017, saying the evaluation, the first of its kind since 2010, was aimed at countering alleged North Korean and Iranian threats, as well as the advanced strategic missile capabilities being developed by Russia and China.
US Missile Defense Systems in Europe Needed to Counter Iran Threat - US Official Sputnik 17 Jan 2019 -- US missile defense forces positioned in Europe are there to deter threats from rogue states like Iran, a senior US administration official said during a conference call previewing the 2019 Missile Defense Review (MDR).
Turkey Wants Patriot Missile System Tech Transfer as Condition for Deal With US Sputnik 17 Jan 2019 -- Earlier, the US State Department approved the sale of $3.5 billion-worth of Patriot PAC-3 air defence systems to Turkey in a bid to convince Ankara to ditch its $2.5 billion S-400 deal with Moscow.
Iran's Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit, Crashes Into Indian Ocean - Reports Sputnik 17 Jan 2019 -- Iranian media has reported about the successful launch of the Payam satellite. The vehicle has reportedly passed its first and second stages but had failed to reach the necessary speed for the third stage in order to rise to the planned altitude of 500 kilometers (311 miles).
USAF, NASIC releases unclassified ‘Competing in Space’ assessment NASIC 16 Jan 2019 -- The U.S. Air Force released an unclassified report Wednesday created by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center detailing developing trends in the space domain and the growing challenges posed by foreign space assets.
Iran puts satellite into orbit successfully IRNA 16 Jan 2019 -- Experts and scientists at Iran's Department of Aerospace Industry have managed to put into orbit Payam (Messenger) satellite, using satellite-carrier Simorgh (Phoenix), Iran's minister of defense and armed forces said Wednesday.
Iran's Simorgh launch vehicle successfully launches Payam satellite ISNA 16 Jan 2019 -- Ahead of 40th anniversary of Iranian Revolution and towards Iran's space goals, experts and scientists of Iranian Ministry of Defense's Aerospace Industries Organization successfully designed and produced Simorgh launch vehicle which launched Payam satellite.
Iran enters space; minor issues to be resolved in few months: President Rouhani ISNA 16 Jan 2019 -- Iranian President said that the people of Iran are so smarter than what the enemies think, calling on ministers and governor-generals to work harder for resolving problems and evading US' anti-Iran sanctions.
Pentagon Reportedly Considering Boosting Missile Defences Worldwide Sputnik 16 Jan 2019 -- Donald Trump's national security strategy, unveiled in December 2017, described "enhanced" missile defence as a priority, at the same time the document emphasised that it was not intended to undermine strategic relationship with Russia or China.
Iran's Missiles Used in Satellite Launches Threaten Europe, Middle East - Pompeo Sputnik 16 Jan 2019 -- Earlier in January, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that if Tehran went ahead with plans to carry out space launches in the coming months, Iran would face more economic and diplomatic pressure.
Iran's Firing of Space Launch Vehicle Defies International Community US Dept. of State 15 Jan 2019
Iran launches satellite into space Press TV 15 Jan 2019 -- Iran has launched a domestically-built satellite into space with an aim to collect environmental information to boost the country's forecasting system; however, technical problems that occurred during the final stage of the launch prevented the spacecraft from reaching orbit.
Iran Announces Failure Of Satellite Launch RFE/RL 15 Jan 2019 -- Iran said it conducted a satellite launch but that the rocket failed to reach orbit.
Iran Launches Satellite Despite Pompeo's Warning, But it Fails to Reach Orbit Sputnik 15 Jan 2019 -- The launch was previously criticised by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, while Tehran has stressed it does not violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231 pertaining to the country's nuclear programme.
Premier signs off on NT$25.1 billion budget for space development CNA 15 Jan 2019 -- Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) on Tuesday signed off on a plan to spend NT$25.1 billion (US$814.32 million) over the next decade to develop the country's space technology sector.
NASA chief accepts invitation to visit Russia People's Daily 15 Jan 2019 -- NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has accepted an invitation to make a working visit to Russia in the next several months, Russian space agency Roscosmos said Tuesday on its website.
Russia to Complete Military Satellite Constellation Blagovest in April - Source Sputnik 15 Jan 2019 -- The communications satellites will be spread out evenly to provide seamless global coverage. They are equipped with modern Ka and Q-band transponders and support high-speed Internet, telephony and other broadcasting services.
Dragon Cargo Spacecraft Undocked From ISS, Returns to Earth Sputnik 15 Jan 2019 -- US cargo spacecraft Dragon left the International Space Station (ISS) after a month in the orbit and is expected to land in the Pacific later on Monday, the spacecraft's manufacturer SpaceX reported late on Sunday.
China, US work on moon Global Times 14 Jan 2019 -- NASA has cooperated on lunar research with China's Chang'e -4 probe, a Chinese space official told the Global Times at a press conference in Beijing on Monday.
Payam Satellite to be launched into space in coming days: Iranian President ISNA 14 Jan 2019 -- Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani announced that Iran will launch two satellites into the space in coming days.
Iran not to wait for permission to launch satellite: FM spokesman ISNA 14 Jan 2019 -- Iran's actions in aerospace area don't violate any United Nations Security Council resolutions, such as Resolution 2231, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Qassemi said.
Iran sole regional country with its own satellite launchers: ISA official Press TV 14 Jan 2019 -- An official at the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the Islamic Republic is the sole country in the region actively producing satellite launchers as Tehran is getting ready to put two new satellites into orbit.
No military aspect to Iran's satellite activity: Ministry Press TV 14 Jan 2019 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly countered claims ascribing military aspects to the country's ongoing satellite projects.
Russian Space Agency Hopeful Despite Failed Attempt To Control Satellite RFE/RL 13 Jan 2019 -- Russia's space agency says it has again failed to restore communications with an orbiting radio telescope but remains hopeful it will regain control of the satellite soon.
Communication Session With Spektr-R Space Telescope Fails - Roscosmos Sputnik 13 Jan 2019 -- A representative of Russian space agency Roscosmos told Sputnik on Sunday that an attempt to establish contact with Russia's only space telescope Spektr-R has failed.
China declares Chang'e-4 mission complete success People's Daily 12 Jan 2019 -- China announced Friday that the Chang'e-4 mission, which realized the first-ever soft-landing on the far side of the moon, was a complete success.
Control Over Russia's Only Space Telescope Lost - Scientists Sputnik 12 Jan 2019 -- The connection with Russia's only space telescope, Spektr-R, is partially lost; the device isn't accepting commands from the Earth, Nikolai Kardashev, the head of the Astro Space Centre at the PN Lebedev Physics Institute told Sputnik.
China declares Chang'e-4 mission complete success People's Daily 11 Jan 2019 -- China announced Friday that the Chang'e-4 mission, which realized the first-ever soft-landing on the far side of the moon, was a complete success.
India Sets December 2021 Deadline for Maiden Manned Space Mission Sputnik 11 Jan 2019 -- India today announced an all-new space flight centre as part of its ambitious plans to send humans into space. The country's space agency plans to launch its maiden manned space mission before the end of 2021.
'Move The Muscles, Bones': China's Jade Rabbit-2 Rover 'Wakes Up' From Nap Sputnik 11 Jan 2019 -- China's Jade Rabbit-2 rover awoke from its extended nap on the moon on Thursday, taking to social media to inform space enthusiasts that it's headed back to work after its five-day hibernation.
Iranian Leader Vows To Launch Satellites, Defying U.S. Warnings RFE/RL 10 Jan 2019 -- Iran soon will put two satellites into orbit using domestically made rockets, President Hassan Rohani has said, despite U.S. concerns that the launches could help further develop the country's ballistic missiles.
Iran-made rockets will take new satellites into orbit in coming weeks: Rouhani Press TV 10 Jan 2019 -- Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says domestically-manufactured rockets will carry two new satellites into orbit "in the coming weeks."
Roscosmos Introduces $15Bln Cap on Building Yenisei Super-Heavy Rocket - Source Sputnik 10 Jan 2019 -- The leadership of Russian space agency Roscosmos has introduced a limit of 1 trillion rubles (approximately $15 billion) for the project of building the first specimen of the super-heavy Yenisei rocket, a source in the aerospace industry told Sputnik.
Blacklisted Russian Space Chief Says 'Victim' Of Trump-Congress Rivalry RFE/RL 09 Jan 2019 -- The head of Russia's Roskosmos space agency, an official who has been targeted by U.S. and European Union sanctions, has criticized President Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers over the cancellation of his planned visit to NASA facilities in the United States.
U.S. Will Pick Up Pace in Race to Space With China, DOD Official Says AFPS 08 Jan 2019 -- The United States isn't out of the game yet when it comes to space, but if it wants to remain on top, it will need to do more and do it faster, a senior Defense Department official said today.
Relay satellite Queqiao plays key role in exploring moon's far side People's Daily 07 Jan 2019 -- China's Chang'e-4 probe has started the exploration on the far side of the moon thanks to the relay satellite that provides a communication link with ground control.
China's lunar rover drives smoothly on moon's far side People's Daily 05 Jan 2019 -- Lunar rover Yutu-2 has been driving on the far side of the moon after separating from the lander and scientific devices on both the lander and rover are currently gathering data, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said late Friday.
Russia demands official explanation for US revoking visit by space agency chief Press TV 05 Jan 2019 -- Russia's space agency has demanded an "official explanation" from its American counterpart NASA after it postponed indefinitely a planned visit to the US by its director, Dmitry Rogozin.
Russian Space Agency Demands NASA Explanation After Rogozin Visit Called Off RFE/RL 05 Jan 2019 -- Russia's space agency says it is demanding an explanation after NASA called off the planned visit to the United States by Dmitry Rogozin, the chief of Roskosmos who is subject to U.S. and European Union sanctions.
Roscosmos Expects NASA to Explain Position on Rogozin's Visit to US Sputnik 05 Jan 2019 -- The planned visit by Dmitry Rogozin, the director general of the Russian state space corporation Roscosmos, to the United States may not just be postponed but cancelled, a source in the rocket and space industry has told Sputnik.
NASA Postpones Roscosmos Chief's Visit to US - Space Agency Sputnik 05 Jan 2019 -- NASA has notified Roscosmos that Director General Dmitry Rogozin's planned visit to the United States will need to be postponed, Press Secretary Megan Powers told Sputnik.
Chinese Rover Making Tracks on Dark Side of the Moon VOA 04 Jan 2019 -- The Chinese Jade Rabbit 2 rover is making tracks on the soft, snowlike surface of the far side of the moon.
U.S. Warns Iran Against 'Provocative' Space Vehicle Launches RFE/RL 04 Jan 2019 -- The United States has warned Iran not to proceed with "provocative" plans to launch three space vehicles, claiming they are "virtually identical" to nuclear-capable ballistic missiles and would violate a UN resolution.
First probe lands on moon's 'dark' side People's Daily 04 Jan 2019 -- A new chapter opened in mankind's exploration of the moon on Thursday morning as the first probe to land on the moon's far side reached its destination after a 26-day journey.
Chang'e 4 makes world-first landing on moon's far side People's Daily 03 Jan 2019 -- Humankind's lunar exploration history saw the opening of a new chapter on Thursday morning as the world's first explorer of the moon's far side landed at its destination after a 26-day space journey.
China probe makes historic soft landing on far side of Moon: State media Press TV 03 Jan 2019 -- In a significant milestone in space exploration, China has managed to land a robotic probe on the far side of the Moon, the first man-made craft ever to successfully touch the side of the Earth's sole natural satellite that perpetually faces away from it, state media say.
U.S. Warns Iran on Space Launches SPA 03 Jan 2019 -- The United States of America issued today a pre-emptive warning to Iran against pursuing three planned space rocket launches that it said would violate a U.N. Security Council resolution because they use ballistic missile technology.
India's Second Moon Mission Postponed Again - Reports Sputnik 03 Jan 2019 -- India's first moon mission, named Chandrayaan-1, took place back in 2008. The Chandrayaan-2 mission was scheduled to be launched on Thursday but has reportedly been postponed.
China's Spacecraft Makes the First-Ever Landing on Moon's Dark Side - Reports Sputnik 03 Jan 2019 -- The lunar explorer Chang'e-4 touched down at 10:26 a.m.(02:26 GMT), China Central Television said Thursday.
China takes steps to boost commercial use of remote sensing satellites People's Daily 02 Jan 2019 -- China is speeding up its commercial use of remote sensing satellites, a key move to boost the industry, said Xu Wen, president of the China Center for Resources Satellite Data and Application, Science and Technology Daily reported on Jan. 2.
New Horizons Probe Flies By Distant Asteroid Ultima Thule - NASA Sputnik 01 Jan 2019 -- US space probe New Horizons flew past 2014 MU69 Ultima Thule asteroid at the very edge of the solar system, making it the farthest from the Earth ever visited by a probe from our planet, NASA said on Tuesday.
NASA Makes Space History With Distant Fly-By VOA 01 Jan 2019 -- Just 33 minutes into the New Year, NASA's New Horizons probe made space exploration history, flying by the most distant body ever visited by a spacecraft from earth.

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