Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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NASA, ESA Assign Astronauts to Space Station Mission on Crew Dragon NASA · 24 Mar 2022 NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) have selected two astronauts to launch on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station.
NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter and Asteroid-Monitoring System Honored NASA · 23 Mar 2022 The team behind the agency's history-making rotorcraft soars, picking up high-profile awards alongside a new-and-improved system to assess asteroid orbits.
Astronauts complete spacewalk for space station maintenance and upgrades Spaceflight Now · 23 Mar 2022 Two astronauts floated outside the International Space Station Wednesday and installed refurbished ammonia jumpers in the lab’s cooling system to bring it back up to full efficiency, replaced a high-definition camera and...
NASA to support development of second Artemis lunar lander SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 NASA announced March 23 that it will support development of a second lander to transport astronauts to and from the lunar surface to provide competition with SpaceX for the later “sustainable” phase of the Artemis progra...
La NASA te invita a enviar tu nombre a la Luna, ¡ahora en español! NASA · 23 Mar 2022 La NASA invita a la gente a enviar sus nombres para que sean incluidos en una memoria USB que irá a bordo de la nave espacial Orion durante la misión Artemis I de la agencia. Y, ahora, los participantes pueden obtener su...
NASA Invites Public to Send their Name to Moon – Now in Spanish! NASA · 23 Mar 2022 NASA is inviting people to send their names to be included on a flash drive that will fly on the Orion spacecraft during the agency’s Artemis I mission – and now people can obtain their Artemis boarding passes in Spanish...
NASA Provides Update to Astronaut Moon Lander Plans Under Artemis NASA · 23 Mar 2022 As NASA makes strides to return humans to the lunar surface under Artemis, the agency announced plans Wednesday to create additional opportunities for commercial companies to develop an astronaut Moon lander.
Hispasat buys teleport operator to expand managed services business SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Spanish satellite operator Hispasat is open to more acquisitions that vertically integrate its business after buying managed services provider AXESS Networks, according to its CEO Miguel Panduro.
Satellite supplier with in-house production bid the lowest price for DoD constellation SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Frank Turner, technical director of the Space Development Agency, said companies that manufacture their own satellites buses are bidding much lower prices than those that don't
Vulcan Centaur on schedule for first launch in 2022 as New Glenn slips SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 United Launch Alliance remains confident that its Vulcan Centaur rocket will make its first launch this year while Blue Origin is pushing back the first flight of its New Glenn vehicle.
NASA to Host Axiom Mission 1 Flight Readiness Media Teleconference NASA · 23 Mar 2022 NASA will host a media teleconference Friday, March 25, following the agency’s flight readiness review for the Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
SES beat multiple bidders for Leonardo DRS satcom business SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Leonardo DRS sold its satellite communications business to SES for $450 million after considering bids from several interested buyers.
Ukrainian launch startup Promin juggles research, territorial defense SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 During the day, they are working on the Kyiv-headquartered startup’s lightweight solid-fuel rocket. But after hours, Promin Aerospace employees volunteer to protect their homes and families as territorial defense members...
Boeing eyes investment candidates at Satellite 2022 SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Boeing executives are meeting with startups at the Satellite 2022 conference with an eye toward investment and collaboration.
Universal connectivity requires extensive collaboration SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Within a decade, satellite mobility providers expect to offer customers a seamless transitions between terrestrial and satellite networks.
PSN orders Indonesia-focused satellite from Boeing for 2023 launch SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Indonesia’s Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) said March 23 it has ordered a high-throughput satellite from Boeing to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in 2023.
ISS astronauts perform final spacewalk of Expedition 66 NASASpaceflight · 23 Mar 2022 Expedition 66 astronauts Raja Chari and Matthias Maurer ventured outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, performing a spacewalk to carry out repairs and upgrades on the space station.
Ursa Space raises $16 million in Series C round SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Ursa Space, a geospatial and analytics company, raised $16 million in a Series C round led by Dorilton Ventures.
Firefly raises $75 million as it prepares for second launch SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 Launch vehicle developer Firefly Aerospace has raised $75 million in a new funding round as the company, now under new ownership, prepares for a second launch of its Alpha rocket this spring.
SpaceX’s next Crew Dragon astronaut launch slips into April Teslarati · 23 Mar 2022 NASA, SpaceX, and private customer Axiom Space have decided to slightly delay two of the company’s upcoming Crew Dragon launches, both of...
Blaming inflation, SpaceX raises Starlink and launch prices SpaceNews · 23 Mar 2022 SpaceX has raised prices for both its Starlink broadband service and for dedicated and rideshare launches, in some cases by up to 20%, citing inflation.
Ursa Major says its Hadley engine supports vertical launch and hypersonic uses Ars Technica · 23 Mar 2022 "Having an engine off the shelf is going to save you five-plus years."
China launches military spy satellite Spaceflight Now · 23 Mar 2022 China launched a classified military remote sensing satellite March 17 on a Long March 4C rocket. The three-stage rocket placed the Yaogan 34-02 satellite into an orbit at an altitude of 680 miles.
Satellite supply chains coming under increasing scrutiny SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Changes in the geopolitical landscape following Russia’s war in Ukraine are pushing space companies to tighten international supply chains amid a renewed focus on security.
Swarm launched satellites on Astra mission SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Swarm Technologies was the unidentified customer of an Astra Space launch this month that placed 16 of its tiny satellites into orbit.
NASA Awards Balloon Operations Follow-On Contract NASA · 22 Mar 2022 NASA has awarded a follow-on contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of Greenbelt, Maryland, for support of the agency’s Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, located in Palestine, Texas.
U.S. government urged to address supply risks in the space sector SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 As space becomes increasingly important to military operations, DoD should address supply risks in the space sector given the volatility of the market, experts said.
The manager of Blue Origin’s rocket engine program has left the company Ars Technica · 22 Mar 2022 "He also built a world-class Engines team."
NASA to Discuss Artemis Strategy for Astronaut Moon Landers NASA · 22 Mar 2022 NASA will host a media teleconference at 3:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, March 23, to provide an update on the agency’s goals to transport astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface of the Moon under Artemis.
Legally, Russia can’t just take its Space Station and go home Ars Technica · 22 Mar 2022 Ignore Dmitry Rogozin. Putin is the real decision maker.
GEO operators say they can compete against LEO systems on cost SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Despite all the investment in low Earth orbit broadband megaconstellations, operators of geostationary satellites argue they can offer more cost-effective services.
Video: Interview with Howard Hu, NASA’s Orion program manager Spaceflight Now · 22 Mar 2022 Howard Hu manages NASA’s Orion program, overseeing developing and operations for the space agency’s new deep space crew capsule. We spoke with Hu before the rollout of the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft for the...
Telstra to build teleports for OneWeb constellation SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Australian communications company Telstra announced plans March 22 to build and maintain three dedicated teleports to provide satellite gateway services in the Southern Hemisphere for OneWeb’s broadband constellation.
SES to acquire Leonardo DRS satcom business for $450 million SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Leonardo DRS, a provider of satellite communications services to the U.S. government, announced March 22 it is selling its satcom business to satellite operator SES in a $450 million deal.
Photos: SLS makes its debut at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Spaceflight Now · 22 Mar 2022 The first 322-foot-tall Space Launch System moon rocket arrived on launch pad 39B Friday after an overnight trek from the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.
SpaceX destacks “420” Starship, Super Heavy pair for the third time Teslarati · 22 Mar 2022 Update: Shortly before SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed that Super Heavy booster B4 and Starship S20 are no longer assigned to the...
Former Momentus executive Fred Kennedy to lead startup focused on nuclear-powered rocket engines SpaceNews · 22 Mar 2022 Fred Kennedy, a former Pentagon official and veteran space executive, announced March 22 he is leading a new startup to commercialize nuclear thermal rocket propulsion.
Lockheed Martin to launch new satellite bus aimed at mid-size market SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2022 Lockheed Martin plans to launch to orbit later this year a new satellite bus the company designed for both the commercial and government markets.
E-Space taps Rocket Lab to launch three demo sats by July SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2022 Rwanda-backed megaconstellation startup E-Space said March 21 it has contracted Rocket Lab to launch three demo satellites in the second quarter of this year.
SpaceX severs ties with longtime partner Spaceflight Inc. SpaceNews · 21 Mar 2022 SpaceX is severing ties with launch integrator Spaceflight Inc. after years of working closely together, a move that has surprised Spaceflight.

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