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European Rocket Launches Two New Satellites Into Orbit
A European rocket launched two communications Friday after weeks of delay following a launch pad abort.
Indian Rocket Reaches Space with Observation Satellite
India overcame two rocket failures last year when it launched three satellites into orbit this week.
More Secret X-37B Space Plane Missions Expected, U.S. Military Says
More hush-hush missions ahead for Air Force's X-37B space plane, but no firm dates yet.
New Russian Navigation Satellite Launched Into Orbit
A Russian Soyuz rocket launched the new Glonass K navigation satellite into orbit Saturday.
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A Russian Soyuz rocket launched the new Glonass K navigation satellite into orbit Saturday.
Missile Defense Demo Satellites Ready for Testing
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is merging a satellite demo mission with ground and sea missile tests.
U.S. Military Launches Secret Satellite to Test Space Spy Tech
A trailblazing payload for the National Reconnaissance Office successfully rocketed into orbit on a Minotaur 1 booster Sunday.
U.S. Military to Launch Secret Spy Satellite Demo Saturday
The U.S. military will launch a Minotaur rocket Saturday with a secret technology research mission for the NRO.
Air Force Primes X-37B Space Plane for Next Secret Mission
The U.S. Air Force is preparing its second X-37B robot space plane for a secret spaceflight in March.
Huge Rocket to Launch From U.S. West Coast Today
The largest rocket ever to launch from the U.S. West Coast is set to blast off today (Jan. 20).
Indian Rocket Explodes After Launch
India's largest rocket lost control and erupted in a fireball Saturday, dealing another blow to the country's space program after back-to-back failures of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.
Chinese Military Communications Satellite Reaches Orbit
China successfully orbited a military communications satellite Wednesday (Nov. 24) on a Long March rocket.
New High-Tech Satellites Launched Into Orbit
An Ariane 5 rocket blasted off from French Guiana and soared into a deep blue sky Friday carrying to new European communications satellites.
China Reaches New High for Most Space Missions in a Year
China has set a new high for the country's space program with Sunday's launch of a new navigation satellite.
New Russian Military Satellite Launches on Soyuz Rocket
A new Russian military satellite launched into orbit Tuesday atop a Soyuz rocket.
Japan Plans Upgrades for H-2A Rocket Workhorse
Japan is planning to upgrade its H-2A rocket workhorse to make it more competitive in the global market.
NASA Chooses Atlas 5 Rocket to Launch New Mars Orbiter
NASA has selected an Atlas 5 rocket to launch a new orbiter to Mars in November 2013.
Soyuz Rocket to Launch New Satellites for Globalstar Network
Six next-generation satellites for the Globalstar mobile communications network will launch from Kazakhstan on a Soyuz rocket Tuesday.
New Sirius XM Radio Satellite Blasts Off on Russian Rocket
Sirius XM Radio's next broadcasting satellite rocketed away from Earth and into space Thursday.
Pair of Research Satellites Launched by China
China launched two new research satellites into orbit on Wednesday.
NASA Climate Satellite Launch Delayed
A NASA mission to investigate climate change has been pushed back by rocket and spacecraft issues.
Navigation Satellite Reaches Position Above Japan
Japan's first navigation satellite has arrived on station more than 20,000 miles over Asia.
