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Iran to launch at least 2 satellites this year

domestically-made satellites

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran will launch at least two domestically-made satellites into orbit this year, [ending on March 19, 2024].

SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

giant Starship spacecraft

SpaceX is a big step closer to sending its giant Starship spacecraft into orbit, completing an engine-firing test at the launch pad on Thursday.

James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest, lifts off into orbit

Webb Space Telescope

The world’s largest and most powerful space telescope has rocketed away on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life.

Locally-developed rocket fails to place dummy satellite into orbit

Locally-developed rocket

South Korea achieved a “half success” with its Nuri space launch vehicle, Thursday, as the country’s first locally-developed rocket successfully lifted off and reached its target altitude but failed to place a dummy satellite into orbit.