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- British startup powers up sensor for monitoring tiny orbital debris SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 Odin Space is preparing to start detecting tiny but potentially dangerous pieces of orbital debris in the coming weeks from a sensor on a recently launched space tug, according to the British startup’s cofounder and CEO...
- Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024 SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 Chinese rocket firm Space Pioneer is planning to launch a rocket comparable to the SpaceX Falcon 9 next year.
- Artemis 2's Heat Shield is installed on Orion The Launch Pad · 27 Jun 2023 Artemis 2's heat shield has been installed on the Orion Spacecraft
- PLD Space postpones first launch to September SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 Spanish launch vehicle startup PLD Space has postponed a suborbital test flight to September after weather and a technical glitch scrubbed earlier launch attempts.
- House appropriators target Space Force programs SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 The House Appropriations Committee recommends nearly $1 billion in cuts from the U.S. Space Force’s $30 billion request.
- Airmo raises 5.2 million euros for climate-monitoring constellation SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 German startup Airmo has raised 5.2 million euros in pre-seed funding, including investment and a European Space Agency contract.
- SpaceNews names new CEO Andrew Pemberton SpaceNews · 27 Jun 2023 Andrew Pemberton has been named Chief Executive Officer of SpaceNews, Inc., the world's largest space-industry trade media brand.
- D-Orbit Wins Italian Contracts To Fly Mini Space Lab And Test Optical Intersatellite Links The Launch Pad · 27 Jun 2023 D-Orbit has been awarded contracts through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan to deliver a small orbiting laboratory and test optical intersatellite links. The contracts, worth 6 million euros ($6.54 million),...
- NASA begins CHAPEA 1 Mission to "Mars" in Houston The Launch Pad · 27 Jun 2023 NASA begins CHAPEA 1 Mission to Mars in Houston
- ESA & European Companies Agree To 2030 "Zero Debris" Agreement The Launch Pad · 27 Jun 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA), Airbus Defence and Space, OHB, and Thales Alenia Space, have announced plans during the Paris Air Show to collaboratively establish "ambitious and meaningful targets" to address the growi...
- UK To Form Commercial Space Tracking Cell, Partners With U.S. Space Command's The Launch Pad · 27 Jun 2023 The United Kingdom to establish Joint Task Force-Space Defense Commercial Operations Cell (JCO-U.K.), and partner with U.S. Space Command initiative focused on purchasing commercial space domain awareness data.
- SpaceX to launch the Euclid Space Telescope for the European Space Agency Teslarati · 26 Jun 2023 SpaceX is targeting no earlier than July 1st at 11:11 a.m. ET (15:11 UTC) for the launch of the European Space Agency’s...
- D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 D-Orbit will supply a small orbiting lab and test optical intersatellite links under the latest contracts awarded through Italy’s billion-euro National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
- ESA, European companies back “zero debris” agreement SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 ESA and three European satellite manufacturers have announced plans to work together to develop “ambitious and meaningful targets” for dealing with orbital debris.
- SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 Satellite operator SES has another shot at getting a larger share of Intelsat's C-band clearing cash after an appeals court made a judgment in its favor.
- Launch Roundup: Virgin Galactic performs crewed suborbital mission; SpaceX launches Euclid NASASpaceflight · 26 Jun 2023 Four launches are planned for the week of June 24 to July 1. The Russians opened the launches, with a Meteor weather satellite riding a Soyuz rocket on Tuesday, June 27, while Virgin Galactic flew its Galactic 01 crewed...
- U.K. joins U.S. Space Command’s commercial space-tracking cell SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 The United Kingdom will participate in a U.S. Space Command initiative focused on purchasing commercial space domain awareness data.
- Agile raises $13 million to expand production SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 The seed funding round, announced June 23, was led by Caruso Ventures. Participants included Lockheed Martin Ventures, Greater Colorado Venture Fund, CORI Innovation Fund and Greenline Ventures.
- NASA to Provide Coverage as Dragon Departs Station with Science NASA · 26 Jun 2023 NASA is set to receive scientific research samples and hardware as a SpaceX Dragon cargo resupply spacecraft departs the International Space Station on Thursday, June 29.
- NASA identifies potential major cost growth in Mars Sample Return SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 NASA has confirmed that one scenario for the cost of its Mars Sample Return (MSR) program is far higher than previous estimates, heightening concerns among scientists about its impacts on other missions.
- NASA to Provide Coverage for Launch of ESA ‘Dark Universe’ Mission NASA · 26 Jun 2023 The ESA (European Space Agency) and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 11:11 a.m. EDT Saturday, July 1, to launch the Euclid spacecraft. Euclid is an ESA mission with contributions from NASA that will shed light on the...
- China conducts parachute tests for asteroid sample return mission SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 China’s main space contractor has conducted several successful high-altitude parachute deployment tests as part of plans to collect asteroid samples and deliver them safely to Earth.
- Virgin Galactic sets date and announces crew for first commercial SpaceShipTwo flight SpaceNews · 26 Jun 2023 Virgin Galactic plans to conduct its first fully commercial flight of its SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane on June 29, carrying three Italians who will conduct more than a dozen experiments.
- European Sovereignty in Space: What’s Next After Ariane 6? European Spaceflight · 26 Jun 2023 Mankind is fascinated by space. In the last century, it took its first cautious steps into the endless expanse – and made Earth’s orbit an essential part of our modern everyday lives. Whether it’s combating climate chang...
- What’s Happening in Space Policy June 25-July 1, 2023 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 25 Jun 2023 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of June 25-July 1, 2023 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in
- Anduril acquires solid rocket motor manufacturer Adranos SpaceNews · 25 Jun 2023 Defense contractor Anduril Industries acquired Adranos, a manufacturer of solid rocket motors, the companies announced June 25.
- Senate Armed Services Committee advances 2024 NDAA SpaceNews · 25 Jun 2023 The Senate Armed Services Committee on June 23 advanced its version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 24-1 after closed deliberations.
- Defense Authorization, Appropriations Bills Ready for Floor Action SpacePolicyOnline.com · 25 Jun 2023 The House and Senate Armed Services Committees completed their work on the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act this week, with both committees approving their bills almost unanimously. The House Appropriations
- SpaceX Starship to implement Hot Staging The Launch Pad · 24 Jun 2023 SpaceX implementing Hot Staging to Starship Super Heavy Interstage
- SpaceX changing Starship stage separation ahead of next launch SpaceNews · 24 Jun 2023 SpaceX is changing the approach for separating the two stages of its Starship vehicle to increase payload performance before its next test flight, Elon Musk said June 24.
- Dream Chaser Continues Chasing its Path to the Pad The Launch Pad · 24 Jun 2023 Dream Chaser Nearing Flight Readiness
- Ecuador Signs The Artemis Accords The Launch Pad · 24 Jun 2023 Ecuador Signs the Artemis Accords
- Centaur Upper Stage Delays ULA Vulcan Maiden Flight The Launch Pad · 24 Jun 2023 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has announced further delays for the inaugural launch of its Vulcan Centaur rocket due to necessary modifications to the Centaur upper stage.
- First Vulcan launch further delayed for Centaur modifications SpaceNews · 24 Jun 2023 The inaugural launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket faces new delays after the company said it needs to make “minor reinforcements” to part of the Centaur upper stage.
- Second Orbiter transfer vehicle malfunctions SpaceNews · 23 Jun 2023 An orbital transfer vehicle that was part of a SpaceX rideshare mission malfunctioned shortly after deployment, putting into jeopardy a technology demonstration spacecraft for a satellite servicing startup.
- Themis, Prometheus complete first hot-fire tests in France NASASpaceflight · 23 Jun 2023 Europe has just completed the first successful hot-fire test of its reusable Prometheus engine integrated with the Themis first-stage demonstrator at the ArianeGroup site in Vernon, France. The hot-fire test consisted of...
- Lynk Global on verge of initial commercial direct-to-device services SpaceNews · 23 Jun 2023 A mobile operator in the Pacific island nation of Palau is set to be the first to use Lynk Global’s direct-to-device satellites commercially to keep wireless customers connected outside terrestrial network coverage.
- NASA Welcomes India as 27th Artemis Accords Signatory NASA · 23 Jun 2023 During a ceremony at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington on Wednesday, June 21, India became the 27th country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing ceremony...
- Artemis Accords Gain More Members SpacePolicyOnline.com · 23 Jun 2023 India just became the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords. Ecuador and Spain also have recently joined bringing the total to 27. The Accords lay out principles for countries
- NASA Awards Millions in STEM Research Grants NASA · 23 Jun 2023 NASA announced the recipients of its annual STEM grants, providing nearly $4 million in total funding, to support scientific and technical research that aligns with the agency’s strategic research and technology developm...