Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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Webinar: Direct to Device Satellite Services – Register Now SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 The United States has become the first country to set ground rules for allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners to keep smartphone users connected beyond
Starship could have a big impact on small launch vehicles SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 A large launch vehicle could end up having a big effect on the small launch vehicle market through low prices and encouraging customers to build larger satellites.
Soyuz MS-25 Crew Launch Aborts Seconds Before Liftoff SpacePolicyOnline.com · 21 Mar 2024 Russia’s launch of a three-person crew to the International Space Station aborted 20 seconds before liftoff this morning. While last-minute launch aborts are not uncommon with U.S. rockets, they are
Electron launches NRO mission from Wallops SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 Rocket Lab launched a mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from Virginia March 21, the company’s second launch in as many weeks.
Intuitive Machines improves cash position to best since IPO after historic moon mission CNBC · 21 Mar 2024 Intuitive Machines is building on the successes of its inaugural moon mission, reporting fourth-quarter results on Thursday and saying it now has “sufficient capital for the near term.”
A Soyuz crew launch suffers a rare abort seconds before liftoff Ars Technica · 21 Mar 2024 The Soyuz booster and its launch systems are typically robust.
China launches second batch of Yunhai-2 satellites SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 China has launched a new batch of Yunhai-2 meteorological satellites likely for use by its military.
National Reconnaissance Office seeking industry innovations in space launch SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 The NRO is interested in space mobility, logistics and use of AI for ground operations
Astronomers criticize proposed space telescope budget cuts SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 Astronomers are pushing back against plans by NASA to cut the budgets of two venerable space telescopes, arguing that the cuts to one of them could jeopardize the future of X-ray astronomy in the United States.
House advances four space-related bills SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2024 The House Science Committee advanced four space-related bills March 20 addressing issues from commercial remote sensing to space resources.
DCUBED Announce In-Space Solar Array Manufacturing Demonstration European Spaceflight · 21 Mar 2024 German space hardware company DCUBED has announced that it will launch an in-space solar array manufacturing demonstration mission in 2025. The mission is expected to...
Defense Innovation Unit awards three contracts for space logistics technologies SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman, Spacebilt will demonstrate technologies sought by DoD for in-orbit mobility
Soyuz MS-25 has finally launched to the International Space Station with crew from Russia, Belarus, and NASA NASASpaceflight · 20 Mar 2024 The fourth human spaceflight — and third orbital human flight — of the year has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome to the International Space Station (ISS). Soyuz MS-25 was scheduled to fly on Thursday, M...
Capella Space sets sights on international market for radar satellites SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 CEO Frank Backes: ‘We're seeing a real surge of interest from countries that want to build their own sovereign SAR capabilities’
The future of the Space Force isn’t on Earth — it’s in the solar system SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 In order to prepare for the military challenges of tomorrow, the Space Force should plan for operations on the moon and beyond.
When will SpaceX’s Starship fly its fourth test flight? Teslarati · 20 Mar 2024 When will SpaceX attempt to launch its fourth test flight of Starship? SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the Satellite 2024 Conference, said...
Launch providers look for competitive advantages in era of transition SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 The launch industry is negotiating a transition into new families of launch vehicles, working to bring additional capacity into the market while seeking out competitive advantages against a growing number of competitors.
Swissto12 expanding small GEO satellite production facilities SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 Swissto12 is expanding production facilities in Switzerland this year as it races to get more business in a growing small geostationary satellite market.
Lockheed Martin eyes growth in satellite business through partnerships SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 President of Lockheed Martin Space Robert Lightfoot: ‘We're looking for strategic partners’
ESA awards three contracts for satellite navigation missions SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 The European Space Agency has awarded three contracts worth a quarter of a billion dollars to develop a pair of navigation missions, including one to test the feasibility of a low Earth orbit satellite constellation.
ESA Awards €233M for Three Navigation Satellites European Spaceflight · 20 Mar 2024 The European Space Agency has awarded three contracts with a combined value of €233.4 million for the development of the first two missions of...
China Launches Second Lunar Communications Relay Satellite SpacePolicyOnline.com · 20 Mar 2024 China launched a second satellite today that will orbit the Moon to enable communications with lunar landers on the farside, which always points away from Earth. Queqiao-2, or Magpie Bridge-2,
Intelsat expands OneWeb LEO partnership SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 Geostationary satellite operator Intelsat has bought at least five times more capacity from Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit constellation to strengthen its multi-orbit broadband strategy.
China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite to support moon missions SpaceNews · 20 Mar 2024 China launched its Queqiao-2 relay satellite Tuesday to support upcoming lunar far side and south polar missions.
It’s official: Europe turns to the Falcon 9 to launch its navigation satellites Ars Technica · 19 Mar 2024 The European Union agreed to pay a 30 percent premium for Falcon 9 launches.
SpaceX Falcon 9 lights up the Southern Californian skies with Starlink launch Teslarati · 19 Mar 2024 SpaceX successfully launched more Starlink satellites on Monday night thanks to another Falcon 9 takeoff. The launch took place at 7:28 pm...
Neuraspace starts free space traffic management service SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Portuguese startup Neuraspace has released a free version of its space traffic management platform to foster more collaboration among satellite operators.
Pentagon’s innovation unit steps up role in Space Force’s responsive launch program SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 The Defense Innovation Unit sees broader benefits from investing in rapid launch capabilities alongside commercial partners
SpaceX and NASA prepare for 30th ISS resupply mission Teslarati · 19 Mar 2024 NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the 30th resupply mission to the International Space Station no earlier than Thursday, March 21st,...
SpaceX planning rapid turnaround for next Starship flight SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 SpaceX hopes to conduct the next launch of its Starship vehicle as soon as early May, a schedule that will depend on how quickly it can get an amended launch license.
Daily Telescope: A colorful star trail through the largest window in space Ars Technica · 19 Mar 2024 Expect more of this later in 2024 as a veteran astronaut heads back into orbit.
Loft Orbital and SkyServe partner on AI-powered Earth observation application SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Loft Orbital is partnering with SkyServe to leverage Earth observation and edge computing capabilities on a newly launched satellite.
Carbon fiber specialist Blackwave raises $6.6 million behind line of ready-to-ship satellite tanks SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 German startup Blackwave raised $6.6 million to expand production of carbon fiber high-pressure tanks.
Benchmark Space Systems flies first electric thruster SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Benchmark Space’s first electric thruster is in orbit and ready to begin operations as the company moves into large-scale production of the systems.
Orbit Fab reveals price tag for its satellite refueling ports SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 The company said its RAFTI refueling port has been flight qualified and is commercially available at $30,000 per unit
Kayhan Space offers space traffic coordination system for universities SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Kayhan Space is offering a version of its space traffic coordination platform for universities, a move the company says is intended to help teach students best practices for sustainable space operations.
ESA’ Euclid Telescope Has an Ice Problem European Spaceflight · 19 Mar 2024 The European Space Agency has revealed that a few layers of ice approximately the width of a strand of DNA have begun to impact...
Raytheon’s satellite contract with Space Development Agency being ‘reevaluated’ SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 SDA’s Tracking Layer Tranche 1 program will not include seven Raytheon-made satellites as originally planned
Aerospacelab to build Xona Space’s first navigation satellite SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 The Belgian manufacturer will produce Xona’s satellite in the United States
GEO operators look to local service providers to compete against Starlink SpaceNews · 19 Mar 2024 Geostationary satellite operators say local service providers in hard-to-reach connectivity markets are helping them counter competition from SpaceX’s Starlink low Earth orbit network in Latin America.

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