SpaceX's Starship rocket left the launch pad this morning, but ended in a fireball a few minutes later when the first and second stages failed to separate. The combination exploded — what is humorously referred to as a Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly or RUD. Nevertheless, SpaceX cheered the milestones they did achieve — getting off the launch pad and through a critical point called maximum dynamic pressure or Max Q. The FAA says it will oversee the investigation into what went wrong and determine when Starship can return to flight from a public safety perspective.
Source: spacepolicyonline.com
On April 29th, USPACE Technology Group Limited had the privilege of hosting a delegation comprising UPSACE Executive Director, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Maktoum Juma Al-Maktoum and representatives from the UAE International Holding Company (IHC), led by Mr. Waleed. Mr. Sun Fengquan, Chairman and CEO of USPACE Technology Group Limited, warmly welcomed His Highness and the accompanying delegation. During this auspicious occasion, both parties engaged in extensive discussions regarding satellite manufacturing and application, as well as USPACE's strategic positioning within the space industry in the UAE.
On 19 March 2024, the International Space University (ISU), together with the USPACE Technology Group Limited (USPACE) and its connected ASPACE International Holdings (ASPACE), and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), announced their partnership. Under this partnership, ASPACE is providing scholarships to Master students from underprivileged countries or regions to support ISU's efforts in inclusivity and the democratisation of space education.
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