ArianeGroup did not call the Russian Soyuz a European missile
The European rockets of the future will be Ariane 6 and Vega C, Frank Heybanom, responsible for the Ariane 6 program at ArianeGroup, said in an interview with SpaceNews.
Scientists urged to protect themselves from biological threats from outer space
Biologists once again pointed out the danger of alien organisms invading and sending terrestrial ones into space, and recommended fighting the threat taking into account past experience of encounters with invasive species.
Ukraine announced the start of construction of a cosmodrome for a new launch vehicle "Cyclone-4M"
The ceremony of the start of the construction of the cosmodrome for the promising Ukrainian carrier "Cyclone-4M" took place in Halifax, Canada. Earlier it became known that they want to hold its first launch in 2022.
Seven Estonians became candidates for cosmonauts of the European Space Agency
The number of candidates for cosmonauts of the European Space Agency (ESA) included seven citizens of Estonia, said on Saturday the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Andres Sutt (Andres Sutt).
Japan Aerospace Agency launches new Astronaut recruitment
L The volunteers will then have to go through four exams
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced on Friday in a message on its website that from December 20 it will begin a new set of astronauts who, in particular, will be able to take part in lunar exploration programs. Applications will be accepted until March 4, volunteers will then have to go through four exams, the winners of the competition will be announced approximately in March 2023, after which they will begin training.
The Cygnus spacecraft undocked from the ISS after three months in orbit
The device will stay in orbit for a little less than a month, and on December 15 it will head to Earth
The American Cygnus cargo ship of Northrop Grumman Corporation undocked on Saturday from the International Space Station (ISS) after three months in orbit. The broadcast was conducted on the website of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The world's cheapest rocket has reached near-Earth orbit for the first time
The ultra-light carrier Rocket of the American company Astra, positioned as potentially the cheapest rocket in the world for launching a small payload into space, has reached near-Earth orbit for the first time. The corresponding video was posted on Twitter by the editor NASASpaceFlight.com By Chris Bergin.
China has launched an Earth remote sensing satellite into orbit
China has successfully launched a Gaofeng-11 series remote sensing satellite into orbit, the China Space Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Saturday.
The expert called the fundamental differences between the S-500 and other anti-aircraft systems
The export of the S-500 anti-aircraft system may begin in a few years, Rosoboronexport reported. The first deliveries of the S-500 to the Russian army are planned before the end of the year. On the air of Sputnik radio, expert Yuri Kotenok spoke about the features of this system.
S-550: Should NATO and the United States be afraid of the new Russian anti-missile system? (The National Interest, USA)
Russia is developing a new S-550 missile defense system that specializes in intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles and combating threats from outer space. According to Mark Episkopos, at the moment it is not very clear whether the United States and its NATO partners should be afraid of the new Russian missile defense system.
The main objectives of the S-550 system are named
The S-550 missile defense system being created in Russia will be designed to destroy orbital space targets. Among them are the American unmanned spacecraft X-37, which, according to the military, can be used as a space weapon.
Rosoboronexport: the launch of the S-500 Prometheus on the world market will begin in a few years
The export of the latest Russian anti-aircraft air defense system, the S-500 missile defense system, will begin in the next few years, Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev told RIA Novosti at the end of the Dubai Airshow 2021.
The main purpose of the Russian S-550 missile defense system is revealed
The main goal of the S-550 mobile missile defense system, which is currently being developed in Russia, will be American X-37 unmanned spacecraft capable of carrying nuclear charges. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to two sources in the military-industrial complex.
The expert called the S-550 air defense system a threat to US missiles and spaceplanes
The statement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on the creation of the newest S-550 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) has had an incredible effect in the West. This was reported in The National Interest on Friday, November 19.
Sources called the target of the S-550 missile defense system American X-37 space drones
The S-550 mobile missile defense system being developed in Russia will be able to shoot down American X-37 unmanned spacecraft capable of carrying nuclear charges, two sources in the military-industrial complex told RIA Novosti.
Rosoboronexport is ready to consider air defense supplies for Serbia as soon as possible
Rosoboronexport is ready to consider Serbia's applications for the supply of air defense systems in the shortest possible time, Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev told RIA Novosti at the end of the Dubai Airshow 2021.
What S-400 production technologies will Ankara receive from Russia
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey and Russia agreed not to disclose details of the joint production of S-400 anti-missile systems due to the "sensitivity" of the issue.
London will help Warsaw strengthen its air defense
The UK and Poland have signed an agreement of intent to cooperate on the creation of a new air defense system. The relevant information is provided on the website of the British Ministry of Defense.
In Poland, the "killers" of the Russian S-400 will be prepared for a strike on Belarus
Poland can buy Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) missiles from the United States, which are considered "killers" of the enemy's missile defense systems, in particular, the Russian S-400 Triumph complexes. This is reported by the Polish edition of Defence24.
Britain will help Poland to create an air defense system
Manufacturers from Britain will take part in the creation of the Polish Narew air defense system. The agreement of intent was signed during a visit to Poland by British Defense Minister Ben Wallace. This is reported by the UK Defense Journal.
