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- ESA and SpaceX Prepare to Launch EarthCARE Space Scout · 27 May 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) and SpaceX are preparing to launch the long-anticipated EarthCARE mission on May 27, 2024, set to improve climate models and weather forecasts by studying Earth’s radiation budget in new d...
- SpaceX announces next Starship test flight date Teslarati · 27 May 2024 SpaceX is targeting June 5th for the fourth flight test of its massive Starship rocket, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration....
- Chinese firm files plans for 10,000-satellite constellation SpaceNews · 27 May 2024 A Chinese firm linked to commercial rocket maker Landspace has filed a notification with the ITU for a constellation comprising 10,000 satellites.
- Satellogic lays off 13% of workforce SpaceNews · 27 May 2024 Commercial imaging company Satellogic has laid off 13% of its workforce as the company continues its efforts to reduce costs and seek new business from the U.S. government.
- Ariane 6 infographic: participating states ESA · 27 May 2024 Ariane 6 infographic: participating states
- Ongoing Venus Volcanic Activity Discovered With NASA’s Magellan Data Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 27 May 2024 An analysis of data from Magellan’s radar finds two volcanoes erupted in the early 1990s. This adds to the 2023 discovery of a different active volcano in Magellan data.
- What’s Happening in Space Policy May 26-June 2, 2024 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 26 May 2024 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week plus a day of May 26-June 2, 2024 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and
- Dream Chaser Arrives at KSC Space Scout · 26 May 2024 Sierra Space’s first Dream Chaser spaceplane, Tenacity, arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on May 20th, 2024, over five weeks after Space Scout’s last report on the vehicle’s progress. The long-awaited spacecraft is...
- China’s secretive spaceplane releases object into orbit SpaceNews · 26 May 2024 China’s experimental reusable spacecraft has released an unknown object into orbit while conducting its third mission.
- NASA and ISRO continue discussions about Indian astronaut flight to ISS SpaceNews · 25 May 2024 NASA and the Indian space agency ISRO remain in discussions about flying an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station after America’s ambassador to India said such a mission was still planned for this year.
- Electron launches first NASA PREFIRE Earth science cubesat SpaceNews · 25 May 2024 Rocket Lab launched the first of two NASA Earth science cubesats on an Electron rocket May 25, exactly seven years after the company’s first launch.
- Space Development Agency to procure dedicated ground system for missile defense experiments SpaceNews · 25 May 2024 The agency wants to deploy a "common, enduring ground infrastructure" for space-based missile detection and targeting experiments
- NASA Launches Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 25 May 2024 The PREFIRE mission will gather data on how much heat the Arctic and Antarctica radiate into space and how this influences global climate.
- NASA, Boeing, ULA Decide to Proceed with Starliner CFT on June 1 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 25 May 2024 NASA, Boeing and the United Launch Alliance will make a second try to launch the Starliner Crew Flight Test on June 1. While fixing a bad valve on the rocket
- Bringing generative artificial intelligence to space SpaceNews · 24 May 2024 Amazon Web Services is busy positioning its cloud infrastructure business to capitalize on the promise of generative artificial intelligence for transforming space and other industries.
- SpaceX sets early June launch of next Starship test flight SpaceNews · 24 May 2024 SpaceX has set a June 5 launch date for its next Starship integrated test flight, with a focus on demonstrating the ability to bring both stages of the vehicle back intact.
- NASA and Boeing moving ahead with Starliner test flight after propulsion issues SpaceNews · 24 May 2024 NASA and Boeing are preparing for a June 1 launch of the company’s CST-100 Starliner on a crewed test flight after analysis of a helium leak led to the discovery of a “design vulnerability” in the spacecraft’s propulsion...
- SpaceX sets date for next Starship flight, explains what went wrong the last time Ars Technica · 24 May 2024 Clearing blocked filters and clogged valves is the order of the day.
- Boeing, NASA say Starliner astronaut launch will move forward despite spacecraft helium leak CNBC · 24 May 2024 Boeing and NASA are moving forward with the launch of the company’s Starliner capsule, set to carry U.S. astronauts for the first time, despite a “stable” leak in the spacecraft’s propulsion system.
- Five new stunning images from Euclid’s Telescope ESA · 24 May 2024 ESA’s Euclid space mission has released five unprecedented new views of the Universe. These never-before-seen images demonstrate Euclid’s remarkable ability to unravel the secrets of the cosmos. Scientists are now equipp...
- Winged CubeSat flock survives loss of leader ESA · 24 May 2024 An experimental flock of miniature CubeSats has survived the unexpected loss of its leader to begin monitoring water quality across Spain and Portugal.
- Rocket Report: SpaceX focused on Starship reentry; Firefly may be for sale Ars Technica · 24 May 2024 "Teams are in the process of completing a follow-on propulsion system assessment."
- Daily Telescope: The initial results from Europe’s Euclid telescope are dazzling Ars Technica · 24 May 2024 "Euclid’s instruments can detect objects just a few times the mass of Jupiter."
- EU and ESA seek increased competitiveness of European space sector SpaceNews · 24 May 2024 European officials adopted a resolution to increase the competitiveness of Europe’s space industry, but members of that industry say the measure falls far short of what is needed.
- Space Team Europe for Ariane 6: Martin Bourdel ESA · 24 May 2024 They say it takes a village to raise a child. To launch a rocket, we have the combined expertise and passion of Space Team Europe. Martin Bourdel, Cost Engineer at ArianeGroup,l is one of many making the first Ariane 6 l...
- Celebrating Andreas ESA · 24 May 2024 After eagerly awaiting his return, Denmark could finally welcome Andreas during his Huginn post-flight tour to meet with fans, ministers, the teams behind the science he conducted and anybody who wanted to say hi. Here i...
- NASA’s Europa Clipper Makes Cross-Country Flight to Florida Jet Propulsion Laboratory · 24 May 2024 Assembled at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the spacecraft arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 23 for launch preparations.
- Senate CJS Appropriators See Artemis as Top NASA Priority SpacePolicyOnline.com · 24 May 2024 The Senate appropriators who fund NASA left no doubt today that the Artemis program is their top priority for the agency. In a friendly hearing, Democrats and Republicans stressed the
- NASA defends Artemis cost and schedule amid planning of possible changes SpaceNews · 23 May 2024 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson defended the cost and schedule performance of the agency’s Artemis lunar exploration effort even as officials hinted as the possibility for changes in one upcoming mission.
- Initial Gateway elements beginning systems integration while NASA works on a launch date NASASpaceflight · 23 May 2024 The two elements that will make up the initial Gateway capability for NASA’s Artemis campaign are getting ready for systems installations this year and next year, as the space agency reviews progress to set a new launch...
- Investing in Space: How the Pentagon is making use of AI with spy satellite data CNBC · 23 May 2024 Last week I had the opportunity to take part in venture firm Space Capital’s NYC summit, which gathered investors and portfolio companies and included a number of panels on key industry topics such as Starship and China.
- U.S. seeks bids from satellite manufacturers for military Space Test Program SpaceNews · 23 May 2024 The Space Test Program office issued its final request for proposals for the Space Test Experiments Platform (STEP) 2.0 contract
- Viasat Expands Multi-Orbit Connectivity Strategy Amid Growing Competition The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 Viasat Expands Multi-Orbit Connectivity Strategy Amid Growing Competition
- Intelsat Extends Life of Aging Satellite with Northrop Grumman's MEV-2 Servicer The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 Intelsat Extends Life of Aging Satellite with Northrop Grumman's MEV-2 Servicer
- Pentagon and SpaceX Collaborate to Combat Illicit Use of Starlink by Russia The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 Pentagon and SpaceX Collaborate to Combat Illicit Use of Starlink by Russia
- Dominican Republic Explores Feasibility of Commercial Spaceport The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 Dominican Republic Explores Feasibility of Commercial Spaceport
- ESA Awards Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company Commercial Cargo Program Contract The Launch Pad · 23 May 2024 ESA Awards Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company Commercial Cargo Program Contract
- Ariane 6 launches: PariSat, physics in space after school ESA · 23 May 2024 PariSat during electromagnetic testing
- Intelsat extends satellite life extension contracts SpaceNews · 23 May 2024 Intelsat has signed a deal to use the MEV-2 servicer currently docked with its 10-02 satellite to extend the aging spacecraft’s life by four more years to 2030.
- Cool by design 3D printing ESA · 23 May 2024 Cool by design 3D printing