Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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Poland signs agreement to fly astronaut on Axiom Space ISS mission SpaceNews · 18 Aug 2023 Poland has become the second European Space Agency member state to reach an agreement to fly an astronaut on a private mission to the International Space Station.
Rocket Report: Russian rocket lands like an airplane; SpaceX steamroller rolls Ars Technica · 18 Aug 2023 I must confess that I thought I was reading The Onion.
Crew Dragon Endurance arrives at LC-39A ahead of Crew 7 launch Teslarati · 18 Aug 2023 NASA and SpaceX are moving closer to the launch of Crew 7 to the International Space Station as Crew Dragon has arrived...
Japanese SAR company iQPS to launch with Rocket Lab after Virgin Orbit bankruptcy SpaceNews · 17 Aug 2023 A Japanese firm developing a constellation of SAR satellites is the latest to turn to Rocket Lab after the bankruptcy of rival launch company Virgin Orbit.
Coverage Set for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Events, Broadcast, Launch NASA · 17 Aug 2023 NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.
True Anomaly opens spacecraft manufacturing facility in Colorado SpaceNews · 17 Aug 2023 True Anomaly, a startup based in Denver, opened a manufacturing facility where it plans to produce small satellites designed for surveillance and reconnaissance of objects in space.
OSIRIS-REX to APEX, a Legend Reborn Space Scout · 17 Aug 2023 On the 24th of September, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft will complete its primary mission, delivering nearly 1 kilogram of material from the asteroid Bennu after 7 years in space.
Space Development Agency to consider commercial LEO options to augment DoD network SpaceNews · 17 Aug 2023 SpaceX, Kuiper Government Solutions and Aalyria Technologies were selected for market-research studies on how commercial systems could add capacity to the military’s future low Earth orbit constellation.
HyImpulse to Debut SR75 Rocket No Earlier than December 1 European Spaceflight · 17 Aug 2023 A launch license approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority on 28 July grants HyImpulse permission to launch its SR75 rocket for the first time from SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland between 1 December 2023 and 30 November...
Investing in Space: A guide to satellites CNBC · 17 Aug 2023 Last year I wrote about the key terms investors should know about the steps involved in a rocket launch, to give a guide for what phrases mean in context.
UK defense contractor BAE buying Ball’s aerospace division for $5.6 billion CNBC · 17 Aug 2023 Ball Corporation agreed to sell its aerospace division to U.K. defense contractor BAE Systems for $5.6 billion in cash, the companies announced on Thursday.
Northrop Grumman to get sole-source contract for Space Force radar sites SpaceNews · 17 Aug 2023 The U.S. Space Force intends to award Northrop Grumman a sole-source contract to develop two ground-based radar sites to track space objects.
BAE Systems to acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion SpaceNews · 17 Aug 2023 BAE Systems, a defense and security conglomerate based in the United Kingdom, announced Aug. 17 it intends to acquire Ball Aerospace for $5.5 billion.
Terran Orbital expects $180 million payment from Rivada Space this year SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 Terran Orbital expects to get $180 million this year from Rivada Space as it prepares to build 300 satellites for the venture, even as plans to fund the full $2.4 billion manufacturing contract remain under wraps.
State Department Kicks Off International Lunar Year Discussions SpacePolicyOnline.com · 16 Aug 2023 The State Department is starting discussions with U.S. stakeholders to organize an International Lunar Year. The ILY will build on the International Geophysical Year that heralded the beginning of the
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 to Discuss Space Station Mission, Upcoming Return NASA · 16 Aug 2023 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 will answer media questions at 2:40 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 23, about their mission aboard International Space Station prior to returning to Earth.
NASA Hosts Astronaut Loral O’Hara’s Prelaunch Interviews NASA · 16 Aug 2023 NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara will virtually discuss her upcoming mission to the International Space Station during live interviews ahead of launch.
Launch Roundup: SpaceX launches Starlink Group 6-10 NASASpaceflight · 16 Aug 2023 Following a plethora of launches last week, the week of Aug. 14 through Aug. 20 only had three orbital launches—most of which are Chinese Starlink launches. The week started with the China Aerospace Science and Industry...
Momentus cuts workforce while evaluating strategic options SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 Momentus recently cut its workforce by 30% as the cash-strapped company seeks to reduce its costs while looking for “strategic options” to raise funding.
Avio Completes First Successful Test Of Methalox Rocket Engine The Launch Pad · 16 Aug 2023 A new era for European propulsion.
SpaceX plans back-to-back Starlink launches Teslarati · 16 Aug 2023 SpaceX is looking to launch two Falcon 9 Starlink missions tonight from the East and West Coasts just hours apart. These two...
La NASA desafía a los estudiantes a volar experimentos NASA · 16 Aug 2023 La NASA invita a los estudiantes de escuela secundaria y preparatoria de Estados Unidos a presentar ideas de experimentos para vuelos de prueba a bordo de un globo de gran altitud o de un módulo de aterrizaje propulsado...
NASA Challenges Students to Fly Earth and Space Experiments NASA · 16 Aug 2023 NASA is calling on middle and high school students across the country to submit experiment ideas for a high-altitude balloon or rocket-powered lander test flight in the third TechRise Student Challenge.
SkyWatch to offer integrated radar-optical satellite imagery SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 SkyWatch, a satellite data distributor based in Ontario, Canada, announced a new imagery product that combines radar and optical images.
Space Force extends Wallaroo’s contract for on-orbit AI applications SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 Artificial intelligence startup Wallaroo Labs won a $1.5 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to continue the development of machine learning models for edge computers in orbit.
Will Starship launch anytime soon? Teslarati · 16 Aug 2023 SpaceX has made remarkable progress at Starbase, but will they attempt a launch anytime soon? The company recently requested a maritime exclusion...
DARPA to study integrated lunar infrastructure SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 DARPA is kicking off a study to develop an “analytical framework” to guide development of integrated lunar infrastructure over the next decade.
SmallSat Alliance recognizes collegiate prize winners SpaceNews · 16 Aug 2023 First place went to a University of Texas team seeking to indirectly measure vegetation water content and predict nitrogen content.
Astra seeks strategic investors as cash reserves decrease SpaceNews · 15 Aug 2023 As Astra shifts resources from launch vehicle development to spacecraft thruster production, the company is actively seeking strategic investors to provide longer-term support.
Maui truthers are so dumb they’re using a Falcon 9 photo as wildfire evidence Ars Technica · 15 Aug 2023 You can always count on conspiracy theorists to make a tragedy worse.
NRO to select providers of new forms of optical satellite imagery SpaceNews · 15 Aug 2023 The National Reconnaissance Office is soliciting proposals from commercial remote-sensing companies that use optical imaging satellites.
Arianespace to Launch Europe’s Final Mission of 2023 Aboard Vega in September European Spaceflight · 15 Aug 2023 After ESA confirmed Ariane 6 would not debut until 2024 and the return to flight of Vega C suffered a setback following a failed test, it appears that Europe can look forward to just one more launch in 2023. The Arianesp...
US Space Force Retires Classified Surveillance Satellite & Orders Replacement The Launch Pad · 15 Aug 2023 A geosynchronous surveillance satellite, part of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) operated by the U.S. Space Force, has been retired after completing an exceptional eight-year mission in orb...
SDA Looks To Change How US Military Buys Satellites The Launch Pad · 15 Aug 2023 For decades, the Pentagon's massive space budget has been primarily allocated to traditional geostationary satellites; but the four-year-old Space Development Agency (SDA) is looking to revolutionize this approach.
Weekly Space Recap: August 7 – August 13 Teslarati · 15 Aug 2023 Here are some of the stories you may have missed in the past week. The second week of August 2023 featured updates...
NASA Invites Media to Psyche Launch, Mission will Study an Asteroid NASA · 15 Aug 2023 Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, for a mission to a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
La NASA invita a los medios al lanzamiento de Psyche NASA · 15 Aug 2023 Ya está abierto el proceso de acreditación de los medios de comunicación para el próximo lanzamiento de la nave espacial Psyche de la NASA en su misión a un asteroide único y rico en metales que orbita alrededor del Sol,...
Blue Fire in Rocket City Space Scout · 15 Aug 2023 Blue Origin made some noise in Huntsville, as the former Saturn V test stand, Test Stand 4670, saw its first firing from its new operators. The short test, which took place on August 3rd, lasted between 30 and 40 seconds...
Interstellar Technologies Prepares for ZERO Static Fire, Target 2025 For Orbital Launch The Launch Pad · 15 Aug 2023 Interstellar Technologies is gearing up for a crucial static fire test later this year, a significant step toward launching their Zero rocket into orbit by 2025.
DCubed Partners With D-Orbit To Demo In-Space Manufacturing Capability The Launch Pad · 15 Aug 2023 DCubed, a cutting-edge German startup renowned for its expertise in deployable satellite structures, has announced plans to pioneer in-space manufacturing with an upcoming demonstration, marking a significant advancement...

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