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KNACKSAT-2 Reaches Orbit from the ISS, Marking a Milestone for Thailand’s Space Industry
KNACKSAT-2 Reaches Orbit from the ISS, Marking a Milestone for Thailand’s Space Industry
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
KNACKSAT-2, developed by KMUTNB, makes history with its successful launch into orbit from the ISS, marking a milestone for Thailand's space industry.Debris-hit Chinese spacecraft returns after 270 days in orbit
Debris-hit Chinese spacecraft returns after 270 days in orbit
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
The return capsule of the Shenzhou XX spacecraft, carrying no astronauts, landed safely on Earth on Monday(January 19), concluding an extended orbital mission that was prompted by an unprecedented incident.South Korea successfully launches 1st spy satellite into orbit
South Korea successfully launches 1st spy satellite into orbit
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2023
South Korea successfully launched its first indigenous military spy satellite from a US military base in California Friday (local time), the defence ministry said, in a culmination of Seoul's quest for space-based intelligence capabilities amid growing North Korean threats.N. Korea says it successfully placed spy satellite into orbit, will launch more
N. Korea says it successfully placed spy satellite into orbit, will launch more
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023
North Korea said Wednesday it has successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit and will launch several more satellites "in a short period" to secure its reconnaissance capabilities against South Korea.Earth marks Aphelion
Earth marks Aphelion
FRIDAY, JULY 07, 2023
Earth reaches its farthest point from the Sun in its orbit this year, in an event known as Aphelion, at a distance of approximately 152,093,251 km.European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
European satellite launch fails to reach orbit
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
The first attempt to launch a satellite from western Europe appeared to have failed early on Tuesday when Virgin Orbit reported an "anomaly" that had prevented its rocket from reaching orbit.Female commander of International Space Station inspires young girls from orbit
Female commander of International Space Station inspires young girls from orbit
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2022
The first European woman to command the International Space Station (ISS) has answered young girls’ questions accompanied by her lookalike Barbie doll, to mark World Space Week (October 4-10).Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched on key test flight to orbit
Boeing's Starliner space capsule launched on key test flight to orbit
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
Boeing's new Starliner capsule was launched Thursday (May 19) on a do-over uncrewed test flight bound for the International Space Station, aiming to deliver the company a much-needed success after more than two years of delays and costly engineering setbacks.Investors are placing big bets on a growing space economy - but can they reach orbit?
Investors are placing big bets on a growing space economy - but can they reach orbit?
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2021
Space is hot.Thai Air Force launches 2nd observational satellite
Thai Air Force launches 2nd observational satellite
FRIDAY, JULY 02, 2021
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)s Napa 2 satellite was aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday.
The satellite will be released into Earth orbit in the next 19 days.