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- Intelsat ends merger talks with rival satellite communications giant SES CNBC · 21 Jun 2023 U.S. satellite communications giant Intelsat walked away from merger discussions with Luxembourg-based competitor SES on Wednesday, CNBC confirmed.
- NASA, Department of Agriculture Advance Exploration, Science NASA · 21 Jun 2023 NASA and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday strengthening the collaboration between the two agencies, including efforts to improve agricultural and Earth science rese...
- Mynaric to supply laser communications for Raytheon’s missile-tracking satellites SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 Mynaric will supply laser communications terminals for seven military satellites made by Raytheon Technologies, the company announced June 21.
- Intelsat walks away from SES merger talks SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 Intelsat has ended talks about merging with rival satellite operator SES, a source close to the discussions confirmed.
- NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman Cargo Launch to Space Station NASA · 21 Jun 2023 Media accreditation is open for launch of the next commercial resupply services mission to deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.
- NASA Welcomes Ecuador as 26th Artemis Accords Signatory NASA · 21 Jun 2023 During a ceremony at the Ecuador embassy in Washington on Wednesday, Ecuador became the 26th country to sign the Artemis Accords. Karen Feldstein, NASA associate administrator for International and Interagency Relations,...
- NASA Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Earth Information Center NASA · 21 Jun 2023 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson led a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to showcase a new Earth Information Center at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The center is part physical space and part virtual experience, which s...
- Scout Space announces new investors SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 Scout Space, a startup developing technologies for space situational awareness, announced June 20 it has secured undisclosed funding from the venture capital firm Decisive Point and from government contractor Noblis.
- Startup Danti unveils search engine for geospatial data SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 A new startup, Danti, came out of stealth June 21 with a search engine designed for users of geospatial data.
- The Space Race may already be won SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 Justin Fauntleroy is a government contractor responsible for writing future concepts and doctrine for the U.S. military, specifically the Joint Staff and Naval Warfare Development Center. He earned a bachelor’s
- Space Forge names manager for U.S. manufacturing operations SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 Space Forge will flesh out its U.S. strategy with the help of Andrew Parlock, the U.K.-based startup’s new managing director for U.S. manufacturing operations.
- FAA reduces airspace restrictions for Cape Canaveral launches SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 The FAA has started to reduce the amount of airspace it closes for launches from Cape Canaveral as part of efforts to limit the impact of growing launch activity on commercial aviation.
- Indian SSA startup raises $10 million SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 An Indian startup has raised $10 million to start development of commercial space situational awareness (SSA) capabilities that will include data from spacecraft.
- Vyoma raises $9 million for debris-monitoring satellites SpaceNews · 21 Jun 2023 German startup Vyoma said June 20 it has raised 8.5 million euros ($9.3 million) to develop space debris-monitoring satellites from investors that include French aerospace giant Safran, which will help develop the conste...
- RFA Sign Binding Term Sheet for Access to Guiana Space Center European Spaceflight · 20 Jun 2023 German launch startup Rocket Factory Augsburg has signed a binding term sheet with French space agency CNES to access a new commercial launch facility being built on the grounds of the old Diamant launch complex at the G...
- United Launch Alliance ready for penultimate Delta IV Heavy launch Teslarati · 20 Jun 2023 United Launch Alliance is targeting the launch of the penultimate Delta IV Heavy with the secretive NROL-68 mission at 3:29 AM ET...
- After tough start this year, United Launch Alliance can turn things around tonight Ars Technica · 20 Jun 2023 "These launches place critical capabilities into orbit for our nation."
- NASA Plans Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station NASA · 20 Jun 2023 NASA will provide live coverage as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk outside the International Space Station Thursday, June 22, for station upgrades and retrieval of equipment.
- Intelsat orders another servicing mission from Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2023 SpaceLogistics announced June 20 it has three confirmed orders for its refueling pods that will fly to orbit on a servicing mission in early 2025.
- It appears that Roscosmos really is recruiting soldiers for the Ukraine War Ars Technica · 20 Jun 2023 "State corporation Roscosmos calls on you to join the Uran volunteer battalion."
- True Anomaly to pursue military contracts for virtual, live training tech SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2023 True Anomaly announced plans to provide digital and live training ranges as a service.
- Ramon.Space reveals partnership with Foxconn subsidiary Ingrasys SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2023 Ramon.Space announced a strategic partnership June 20 with Foxconn subsidiary Ingrasys aimed at high-volume production of satellite computing technology.
- Orbital Composites leans into space market SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2023 Orbital Composites is gaining traction in the emerging in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing sector thanks to government contracts and partnerships.
- Boeing CEO says company still committed to Starliner SpaceNews · 20 Jun 2023 The chief executive of Boeing says his company is still committed to the CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle despite the latest problems that have further delayed the program.
- Indonesia’s Satria-1 deploys solar panels ahead of geostationary trip SpaceNews · 19 Jun 2023 Indonesia’s Satria-1 broadband satellite deployed its solar panels after launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 to geosynchronous transfer orbit over the weekend, manufacturer Thales Alenia Space said June 19.
- Rocket Lab launches first HASTE mission Teslarati · 19 Jun 2023 Launching at 9:24 PM ET on June 17th (01:24 UTC June 18th), the first Rocket Lab HASTE launch vehicle successfully lifted off...
- Skyrora Tests First 3D Printed Rocket Engine The Launch Pad · 19 Jun 2023 Skyrora, a UK-based space company, is conducting a series of full-duration tests to qualify the updated design of its 70kN engine for its inaugural commercial orbital launch.
- Cassini data reveals the presence of phosphorus in Enceladus’ ocean plumes NASASpaceflight · 19 Jun 2023 A team of scientists, using archival data from NASA’s now-retired Cassini mission, has discovered the presence of phosphorus in the massive plumes of water being ejected from the southern regions of Saturn’s moon Encelad...
- China attracts moon base partners, outlines project timelines SpaceNews · 19 Jun 2023 China says a number of countries have committed to join its International Lunar Research Station moon base initiative.
- Space Development Agency’s missile warning satellites transmit first images SpaceNews · 19 Jun 2023 The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency said it received initial images from its first missile-warning satellites launched April 2 to low Earth orbit.
- Kuva Space wins 5 million euro award for hyperspectral data SpaceNews · 19 Jun 2023 Kuva Space plans to launch four microsatellites in 2024 and to deploy as many as 100 satellites by 2030.
- What’s Happening in Space Policy June 18-24, 2023 SpacePolicyOnline.com · 18 Jun 2023 Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of June 18-24, 2023 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session
- RocketLab Launches First Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron The Launch Pad · 18 Jun 2023 Rocket Lab has successfully conducted a secretive suborbital test launch of its Electron vehicle. The mission, named Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron (HASTE), took place at Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atla...
- Rocket Lab launches first suborbital version of Electron SpaceNews · 18 Jun 2023 Operating under a veil of secrecy pierced only by the ignition of the rocket’s engines, Rocket Lab launched the first suborbital variant of its Electron vehicle June 17.
- FAA Reduces Airspace Closures During Launches The Launch Pad · 18 Jun 2023 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that the existing airspace restrictions for most Florida launches were unnecessarily large and could be safely reduced, thanks to extensive risk analyses conducted...
- SpaceX launches Indonesian telecommunications satellite Teslarati · 18 Jun 2023 SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carrying the PSN Satria satellite successfully launched and deployed at 6:21 PM ET (22:21 UTC). The launch had a...
- Launch Roundup: ULA launches Delta IV Heavy; SpaceX launches three missions NASASpaceflight · 17 Jun 2023 In what will be a quiet week for orbital launches, Rocket Lab launched its first suborbital Electron mission; SpaceX launched the Satria satellite to geostationary transfer orbit; China launched the Shiyan 25 payload to...
- House Committees Make Progress on FY2024 Defense Authorization, Appropriations SpacePolicyOnline.com · 17 Jun 2023 The two House committees that authorize and appropriate money for the Department of Defense made progress this week on legislation for FY2024, which begins on October 1. Defense spending is
- Space Command HQ Debate Looms Large in House Defense Bills SpacePolicyOnline.com · 17 Jun 2023 The two House committees that provide policy guidance and money for national security space activities made it clear this week that the location of U.S. Space Command headquarters is a
- NASA & Boeing To "Shape Future Of Aviation" With X-66A The Launch Pad · 17 Jun 2023 The X-66A has the potential to shape the future of aviation by informing the development of a new generation of sustainable single-aisle aircraft.