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Archive for March 25th, 2014

Soyuz launched on fast trip to the ISS

March 25th, 2014 by

Rocket: Soyuz FG; Payload: Soyuz TMA-12M; Date: 25 March 2014, 2117 UTC; Launch site: Baikonur, Kazakhstan.

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MHI to build new Japanese rocket

March 25th, 2014 by

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) as the prime contractor responsible for launch and space transportation services for a newly developed flagship launch vehicle.

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Launch date set for ISRO’s second IRNSS satellite

March 25th, 2014 by

The launch of India’s IRNSS 1-B navigation satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre on board PSLV C-24 has been scheduled for 1144 UTC on 4 April.

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Delay of the day: Atlas V/NROL-67

March 25th, 2014 by

The launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V carrying the National Reconnaissance Office (NROL-67) payload has been delayed to no earlier than Wednesday, 26 March.

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SNC, LM expand Dream Chaser orbital vehicle manufacturing

March 25th, 2014 by

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Dream Chaser strategic partner Lockheed Martin announced the expansion of SNC Dream Chaser spacecraft orbital vehicle manufacturing operations.

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