Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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Arkisys’ first flight to demonstrate universal interface adapter SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 Arkisys plans to launch Applique, a universal interface adapter designed to connect any spacecraft payload, using a variety of common interface standards and protocols.
Spaced Ventures petition for SpaceX shares hits $11.4 million SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 In a little over a week, the crowdfunding platform Spaced Ventures has obtained pledges of $11.4 million from 758 individuals eager to invest in SpaceX.
Lander companies prepare to shoot for the moon SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 The first launches of commercial landers to the moon under CLPS are slated late this year or early next, marking an important milestone for a 2018 NASA program that saw one of its awardees file for bankruptcy this summer...
Soyuz MS-22 lofts two Russians and one American to ISS NASASpaceflight · 21 Sep 2022 The Russian federal space agency, Roscosmos, has launched three people to the International Space Station (ISS) from Site 31/6 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Liftoff occurred at 13:54:49 UTC on Wednesday, Sept...
Maxar offering new space-monitoring service to help track objects in orbit SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 Maxar Technologies has received regulatory approval to use its satellites to monitor the space environment and sell that data commercially.
NASA completes cryogenic tanking test on Artemis 1 moon rocket Spaceflight Now · 21 Sep 2022 Engineers filled up the Artemis 1 moon rocket with more than 750,000 gallons of super-cold propellants in a tanking test Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center after successfully troubleshooting another hydrogen leak. NASA’s...
New JWST image reveals full glory of Neptune, its moons, and rings Ars Technica · 21 Sep 2022 "It has been three decades since we last saw these faint, dusty rings."
Artemis Accords signatories hold first meeting SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 Nations that have signed the U.S.-led Artemis Accords met in person for the first time Sept. 19 as an initial step to elaborate on the principles for safe and sustainable space exploration.
NASA teams take SLS through fueling test to inform launch date NASASpaceflight · 21 Sep 2022 As part of continued troubleshooting and seal replacement validation efforts, teams at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida took the SLS rocket through a Core Stage and Interim Cryogenic Propulsion System (ICPS) fueling t...
NASA declares SLS tanking test a success SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 NASA said it completed all the objectives of a Space Launch System tanking test Sept. 21 despite the reoccurrence of liquid hydrogen leaks.
Open Cosmos unveils OpenConstellation, shared space infrastructure SpaceNews · 21 Sep 2022 British small satellite startup Open Cosmos announced plans Sept. 21 for OpenConstellation, shared space infrastructure designed to offer partners access to satellite data.
Draft solicitation for national security space launch services expected in early 2023 SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 Brig. Gen. Stephen Purdy said DoD has to approve the NSSL Phase 3 strategy before a draft request for proposals can be released
Space Force procurement chief criticizes over-engineered satellite programs SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 Frank Calvelli: 'The old approach, the seven-year development contracts that we're doing, that has to change'
Next batch of OneWeb satellites arrive in India for launch SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 OneWeb said Sept. 20 its latest batch of 36 broadband satellites has arrived in India ahead of plans to launch them next month on the country's largest rocket.
NASA’s Stakeholder Collaborations Help Inform Moon to Mars Planning NASA · 20 Sep 2022 NASA Releases Revised Moon to Mars Objectives
NASA set for “kinder, gentler” SLS tanking test SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 NASA officials say they’re ready to try a new approach to fueling the Space Launch System to prevent the return of leaks that scrubbed an earlier launch attempt even though they are not certain what caused that leak.
New report raises questions on DoD’s multi-orbit plan for space sensors SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 Aerospace Corp. report: 'The missile warning and tracking programs will weigh heavily in debates about the future of U.S. space systems'
SAIC to build small satellites with startup Rogue Space SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 SAIC is partnering with startup Rogue Space Systems to develop small satellites for in-space services, the companies announced Sept. 20.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket wins three new geostationary satellite launches Teslarati · 20 Sep 2022 SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket has secured three new geostationary satellite launch contracts from South Korea and the Middle East. All three...
SpinLaunch raises $71 million SpaceNews · 20 Sep 2022 SpinLaunch, a company developing a launch system that uses a centrifuge as a first stage, raised $71 million to continue work on that system and a line of satellites.
Space Force shifting resources to intelligence and cybersecurity SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 The U.S. Space Operations Command is assigning cybersecurity and intelligence specialists to work side-by-side with satellite operators so they’re better prepared to protect U.S. systems from electronic and physical thre...
Cobertura de la misión Soyuz con tripulación a la estación espacial NASA · 19 Sep 2022 La NASA ofrecerá cobertura en directo el miércoles 21 de septiembre de los principales acontecimientos del lanzamiento y acoplamiento de una misión con un astronauta de la NASA y dos cosmonautas a la Estación Espacial In...
Lynk Global gets first commercial satellite direct-to-cell operating license SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 Lynk Global secured regulatory approval Sept. 16 to operate its initial cellphone-compatible constellation globally, although the startup needs to deploy more satellites and get landing rights before it can start service...
Texas Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station NASA · 19 Sep 2022 Houston area students will have an opportunity this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
UAE rover to fly on China’s Chang’e-7 lunar south pole mission SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 The United Arab Emirates will fly its Rashid 2 rover on China’s 2026 Chang’e-7 lunar landing mission following an agreement between the two countries.
Astrobotic announces plans for lunar power service SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 Astrobotic unveiled plans Sept. 19 to develop a commercial power service for the moon that the company argues is essential for creating long-term infrastructure on the lunar surface.
NASA preps for SLS fueling test Wednesday Spaceflight Now · 19 Sep 2022 Engineers are ready to reload NASA’s Artemis moon rocket with supercold fuel Wednesday to make sure a repaired liquid hydrogen quick-disconnect fitting is leak free, one of two requirements that must be met before the ag...
NASA's InSight 'Hears' Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars NASA · 19 Sep 2022 The Mars lander’s seismometer has picked up vibrations from four separate impacts in the past two years.
Planet shares information on Tanager hyperspectral constellation SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 Planet released additional information about the hyperspectral constellation the Earth-observation company is developing through the Carbon Mapper public-private partnership.
France to increase space spending by 25% SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 France will increase spending on national and European space programs as the European Space Agency works to secure commitments for its own significant budget increase.
Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics SpaceNews · 19 Sep 2022 NGA's Dave Gauthier said Sept. 15 the agency has a growing appetite for new types of analytics services offered by the private sector
SpaceX Starlink team meets with Zambia officials for satellite internet services Teslarati · 19 Sep 2022 SpaceX is talking with Zambia officials, offering Starlink’s internet services to the country. Recently, Jito Kayumba—the Special Assistant to the Republic of...
SpaceX breaks Starship test record, rolls next booster to launch pad Teslarati · 19 Sep 2022 SpaceX has completed a record-breaking test of a Starship booster and rolled a newer Super Heavy prototype to the launch pad just...
ULA readies Delta 4-Heavy rocket for weekend launch from California Spaceflight Now · 19 Sep 2022 United Launch Alliance’s ground team recently completed a countdown dress rehearsal and installed a classified spy satellite payload on top of a Delta 4-Heavy rocket at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, readying...
Starlink Group 4-34 mission finally lifts off after weather delays NASASpaceflight · 18 Sep 2022 A SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 carrying 54 Starlink satellites has finally launched at 8:18 PM EDT on Sunday, Sept. 18 (00:18 UTC on Sept. 19) after unfavorable weather scrubbed attempts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and F...
Hubble and VLT discover spiraling structure of young stars, hints at star formation in early universe NASASpaceflight · 18 Sep 2022 In a recently released study, data from the joint NASA/European Space Agency (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope and the European Space Observatory’s (ESO) ground-based Very Large Telescope (VLT) has been used to discover young...
Private industry aims to fill demand for space threat intelligence SpaceNews · 18 Sep 2022 Private companies hope to overcome obstacles that have prevented the DoD from leveraging commercial space technology to meet the U.S. government’s need for more knowledge of space threats.
Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets SpaceNews · 18 Sep 2022 A major arm of China’s state-owned space contractor is looking at developing a series of partially and fully-reusable launch vehicles apparently in response to SpaceX’s Starship.
SpaceX aces 60th operational Starlink launch after string of scrubs Teslarati · 18 Sep 2022 SpaceX has completed its 60th operational Starlink satellite launch after a rare string of scrubs. Flying for the 6th time just 66...
SpaceX successfully launches Starlink mission on sixth try Spaceflight Now · 18 Sep 2022 SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Sunday night after five days of weather delays, hauling 54 more Starlink satellites to orbit as the company continues its push toward completing more than 60 missions...

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