Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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NASA's Perseverance Rover Sees Mars in a New Light NASA · 20 Jul 2023 A cutting-edge instrument called SHERLOC, which hunts for molecules potentially related to ancient life, played a key role in a recent study.
Thermal data startup constellr raises 17 million euros SpaceNews · 20 Jul 2023 Thermal satellite data startup constellr raised 17 million euros ($18.93) in an extension of the German company’s seed funding round.
Falcon 9 puts on a show in the Californian skies Teslarati · 20 Jul 2023 Last night at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC), SpaceX successfully launched 15 V2 mini Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Space...
Investing in Space: How corporate VC is a double-edged sword CNBC · 20 Jul 2023 Airbus Ventures is one of the most prolific investors in the space sector. And, at first glance, it sounds like any other corporate venture capital firm, nestled under Airbus, acting on behalf of the larger entity – and...
Once again, the US public says NASA should prioritize asteroid defense Ars Technica · 20 Jul 2023 Just 7 percent of US women want NASA to prioritize humans to Mars.
NASA Lunar Fission Power System Faces NASA Funding Cuts The Launch Pad · 20 Jul 2023 NASA's ambitious plans to deploy a fission power systems on the Moon for a long-term lunar presence through the Artemis program now faces uncertainties as budget constraints threaten the implementation of cutting-edge nu...
ESA Prepares To DeOrbit Aeolus Spacecraft The Launch Pad · 20 Jul 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing for the assisted re-entry of the Aeolus spacecraft. This decision comes after the highly successful mission, which saw Aeolus making groundbreaking contributions to Earth's we...
Telesat To Restart LEO Satellite Demo Thanks To RocketLab Launch The Launch Pad · 20 Jul 2023 RocketLab successfully launched a payload for Telesat, allowing the Canadian satellite operator to restart its low Earth orbit (LEO) demonstrations.
NASA plans for lunar fission power systems face fiscal challenges SpaceNews · 20 Jul 2023 Advocates of nuclear power systems for lunar exploration are calling on NASA to find ways to continue development amid fiscal challenges and competing priorities.
Space Force To Add Third NSSL Lane 2 Provider, But Limited to 7 Launches SpacePolicyOnline.com · 20 Jul 2023 The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command is modifying its procurement of future National Security Space Launch providers. Now three instead of two companies will be able to win contracts
India launches the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander Teslarati · 20 Jul 2023 Launching at 09:05 UTC July 14th from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) sending the...
ESA preparing for “assisted reentry” of Aeolus spacecraft SpaceNews · 20 Jul 2023 The European Space Agency is in the final stages of performing an “assisted reentry” of an Earth science spacecraft, an effort that will attempt to bring the satellite down over the ocean in a little more than a week.
Space Force changed launch procurement plan due to concerns about capacity SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 The decision to add a third provider was driven by a projected growth in demand for satellite launches and concerns about a shortage of heavy-lift rockets later this decade.
SpaceX to launch 15 Version 2 mini Starlinks from West Coast Teslarati · 19 Jul 2023 Coming up at 9:09 p.m. PT (04:09 UTC on July 20), SpaceX plans to launch the first batch of V2 Mini Starlinks...
OHB to Head Up 90M ODIN’S EYE Space-Based Missile Early Warning Project European Spaceflight · 19 Jul 2023 In late June, The European Commission announced the results of the 2022 calls for proposals under the European Defence Fund (EDF). One of the 41 projects that received a share of the €832 million in EU funding was the OH...
US military leans into megaconstellations after their “resiliency” in Ukraine Ars Technica · 19 Jul 2023 "Having a megaconstellation, quite frankly, frustrates our adversaries."
Ancient River Is Helping NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Do Its Work NASA · 19 Jul 2023 The six-wheeled geologist is getting some assistance in its in search for diverse rock samples that could be brought to Earth for deeper investigation.
Correction: PlanetiQ wins first task order of $60 million NOAA contract SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 PlanetiQ won it’s first order for operational radio occultation data to feed numerical weather models.
PlanetiQ wins first task order under $60 million NOAA contract SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 PlanetiQ won it’s first order for operational radio occultation data to feed numerical weather models.
Op-ed | Britain has all the attributes to create a world-leading space economy SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 The space sector is experiencing significant growth globally, but Britain’s part in forging the future of the space ecosystem still remains relatively unknown.
Space RCO backs Hyperspace Challenge 2023 accelerator SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 Hyperspace Challenge is joining forces for the first time with the Space Force Rapid Capabilities Office to help make space assets more resilient.
Insurers brace for ViaSat-3 claim SpaceNews · 19 Jul 2023 The potential failure of a Viasat broadband satellite could result in a massive claim and a “huge hit” for the space insurance sector, one insurer warns.
China’s LandSpace Zhuque-2 Rocket wins methane-fueled rocket race Teslarati · 18 Jul 2023 The world’s first methane-fueled rocket successfully reached orbit after launching on July 12th. The private, but government-funded company beat the likes of...
Venezuela Joins China's International Lunar Research Station The Launch Pad · 18 Jul 2023 Venezuela has become the 5th country to officially joined the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), a China-led initiative. The ILRS is considered a parallel project to NASA's Artemis Program and aims to establish...
Rocket Lab launch enables Telesat to restart LEO demonstrations SpaceNews · 18 Jul 2023 Telesat is preparing to resume demonstrations for its delayed low Earth orbit broadband constellation after Rocket Lab successfully launched the Canadian operator’s latest prototype satellite.
Venezuela signs up to China’s moon base initiative SpaceNews · 18 Jul 2023 Venezuela has formally joined the China-led International Lunar Research Station project.
NASA discutirá su labor en materia climática tras temperaturas record NASA · 18 Jul 2023 La dirección de la NASA, incluidos expertos en clima entre los que figura un hispanohablante, estará disponible a las 4 p.m. EDT del jueves 20 de julio en la sede de la agencia en Washington para hacer balance de los rec...
Rocket Lab launches 7 satellites, recovers first stage booster Teslarati · 18 Jul 2023 The ‘Baby Come Back’ mission successfully lifted off from Launch Complex 1B on the Mahia Peninsula in New Zealand at 01:27 UTC,...
Starlink brings Wifi to Kenya The Launch Pad · 18 Jul 2023 Starlink brings Wifi to Kenya amidst ISP dominance battle with Africa-based Satellite ISPs
NASA Maintains ‘A’ for Investing in Small Businesses NASA · 18 Jul 2023 During an Investing in America event Tuesday with NASA leadership, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the space agency earned an “A” for the sixth consecutive year for its work with small businesses, excee...
Electron launches seven smallsats in latest step towards reusability SpaceNews · 18 Jul 2023 A Rocket Lab Electron rocket placed seven smallsats for three customers into orbit July 17 on a launch that also brought the company a step closer to reusing the rocket’s booster.
Young space firms are driving acquisition activity SpaceNews · 17 Jul 2023 Young space companies made more acquisitions than their older peers over the last 12 months, according to analysis from British investment firm Seraphim Space.
UK Parliament Recommends Simplifying Launch Licensing Process The Launch Pad · 17 Jul 2023 The UK Parliament's Science and Technology Committee has recommended the simplifying of the launch licensing process for space companies operating within the country. The committee's proposal aims to facilitate the growt...
Virgin Galactic Announces Galactic 02 Crew The Launch Pad · 17 Jul 2023 Virgin Galactic is preparing to launch its send commercial mission, Galactic-02, and now we know who will be on board!
Launch Roundup: Rocket Lab conducts Electron reuse attempt, SpaceX flies two Starlink v2 missions NASASpaceflight · 17 Jul 2023 The week of July 16 through July 23 saw four more launches take place around the world, potentially increasing the orbital launch count to 108 so far in 2023. This included Rocket Lab’s launch of the “Baby Come Back” mis...
NASA to Discuss Climate Work in Wake of Record High Temps NASA · 17 Jul 2023 NASA leadership, including climate experts, will be available at 4 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 20, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington to shed light on recent extreme weather events, and discuss how NASA research a...
NASA-Marshall Center Director Jody Singer to Retire SpacePolicyOnline.com · 17 Jul 2023 Jody Singer, Director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, announced her retirement today. Appointed in 2018, she is the first woman to lead the Huntsville, AL-based center where NASA’s most
LightRidge acquires space electronics supplier Trident Systems SpaceNews · 17 Jul 2023 LightRidge Solutions, a company that owns space and airborne sensor businesses, announced July 17 it has acquired space electronics supplier Trident Systems.
Wyoming Students to Hear from NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station NASA · 17 Jul 2023 Students from Wyoming will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station during the state’s first Earth-to-space call.
Update: NASA to Discuss Climate Work in Wake of Record High Temps NASA · 17 Jul 2023 NASA leadership, including climate experts, will be available at 4 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 20, at the agency’s headquarters in Washington to shed light on recent extreme weather events, and discuss how NASA research a...

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