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China sends two satellites into space via offshore rocket launch by Staff Writers Yantai, China (XNA) Oct 11, 2022
China successfully launched two test satellites from a launch platform in the Yellow Sea on Friday. The CentiSpace-S5/S6 test satellites with LEO satellite navigation enhancement system were lifted off by a Long March-11 carrier rocket at 09:10 pm (Beijing Time) and they have entered the planned orbit successfully. The satellites will be used to monitor the performance of the global navigation satellite system in real time, and carry out navigation augmentation and intersatellite laser communication tests. It was the 441st flight mission of the Long March series rockets.
Virgin Orbit's next rocket ready for Cornwall Mojave CA (SPX) Oct 06, 2022 Virgin Orbit (Nasdaq: VORB), a leading responsive launch provider, reports that its latest rocket has completed a full launch rehearsal and is now ready for flight. The window for the company's next launch, planned to be the first orbital space launch from the U.K., will be determined by the launch permitting regulatory process. This rehearsal marked the final major acceptance test of the rocket prior to mating to its carrier aircraft - an upcycled Boeing 747 dubbed "Cosmic Girl"- and beginning pr ... read more
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