Space News

Iran sends new satellite into orbit

TEHRAN – Iran on Friday successfully launched an observation satellite into orbit under a presidential decree, said the country’s Press TV. The spacecraft, named Navid…







Vega rocket ready for first flight

Final checkout of Europe’s new Vega launcher was completed last Friday, marking another milestone towards its maiden flight from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana….


Astrium 2011: A good year

Provisional revenues of €5 billion and an order intake of €3.6 billion despite an increasingly competitive economic climate Major contracts in 2011 included 4 for…





China launches meteorological satellite

China successfully launched meteorological satellite Fengyun-II 07 at 8:56 am Friday from its southwestern Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Capable of providing continuous meteorological monitoring and…