The U.S. Army has determined the cause behind the failure of a three-stage STARS solid rocket booster that was carrying a Advanced Hypersonic Weapon prototype last August.
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Category: Space
Russia suspends Dnepr rocket conversion program with Ukraine
For many years, Russia has been converting surplus R-36MUTTH ICBMs into Dnepr space launch rockets with Ukraine. Moscow has now suspended the program.
Russia to carry out full-scale test of Sarmat ICBM
Russia will commence full-scale testing of Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile next year. The new missile is intended to replace the R-36M2 Voevoda (NATO: SS-18 Satan)
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H-2A rocket successfully launch Japanese radar spy satellite into space
A H-2A rocket has successfully placed a Japanese synthetic aperture radar spy satellite into space on Feb. 1.
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Canister launch of Agni V ICBM successful
Indian has successfully launched a Agvi V ICBM from a sealed canister on Jan. 31. Protected by a hermetically sealed environment, the missile can last longer and require less maintenance.