Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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SpaceX worked for weeks to begin Starlink service in Ukraine SpaceNews · 8 Mar 2022 SpaceX’s president says the company had been working for weeks to secure approval for Starlink services in Ukraine before a government minister tweeted a request to Elon Musk.
Beames becomes SpiderOak’s chairman of the board SpaceNews · 8 Mar 2022 SmallSat Alliance Chairman Charles Beames is taking the helm of cybersecurity firm SpiderOak as chairman of the board.
SpaceX to continue Starlink network deployment with another Falcon 9 launch Spaceflight Now · 8 Mar 2022 The 40th dedicated launch for SpaceX’s Starlink internet network is set to blast off from Cape Canaveral on Wednesday, adding 48 more broadband relay nodes to the ever-growing, privately-owned satellite constellation.
Intelsat picks David Wajsgras as next CEO SpaceNews · 7 Mar 2022 Intelsat has picked former Raytheon executive David Wajsgras as CEO to lead the satellite operator post-bankruptcy.
War of words between Russian space chief and retired astronaut Spaceflight Now · 7 Mar 2022 Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a U.S.-record 340 days aboard the International Space Station, has taken to Twitter to pass along “real” news to his 5 million followers, many of them in Russia, about the on...
China launches new variant of Long March 8 rocket Spaceflight Now · 7 Mar 2022 Two recent launches from China set a new record for the largest number of satellites ever deployed by a Chinese rocket, and added a new radar imaging capability to the country’s remote sensing fleet.
How to save the International Space Station and prevent the dreaded “gap” Ars Technica · 7 Mar 2022 Unity in space remains in the best interest of the international partners.
Astra finds electrical, software failures as root causes of ELaNa 41 mission failure NASASpaceflight · 7 Mar 2022 Astra has determined the causes of two failure points that led to the loss to the LV0008 Rocket 3 mission, also known as ELaNA 41, on February 10, 2022.
China launches test satellites for broadband constellation SpaceNews · 7 Mar 2022 China launched a set of commercial satellites Saturday for testing broadband services, on-orbit networking and integrating communications and remote sensing technologies.
SpaceX on track for fourth Starlink launch in 16 days [webcast] Teslarati · 7 Mar 2022 Update: SpaceX says a Falcon 9 rocket is on track to launch 48 Starlink 4-10 satellites no earlier than 8:45 am EST...
SpaceX’s first Jupiter launch a step closer as NASA begins assembling ‘Europa Clipper’ Teslarati · 7 Mar 2022 NASA says that the assembly of Europa Clipper has begun at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), in Southern California. Europa Clipper is...
DoD wants ‘resilient’ space systems, but how to get there is still unclear SpaceNews · 6 Mar 2022 What it will take to make DoD constellations more resilient and achieve space superiority is still being debated, industry executives said.
Frosty Texas vehicles and groundwork in Florida ahead of Starship evolution NASASpaceflight · 6 Mar 2022 Future vehicles are continuing to take shape in what appears to be a multi-flow of preparations at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. While Booster 4 and Ship 20 continue to provide valuable ground test data at t...
With all-composite cryogenic tank, Boeing eyes mass-reducing space, aviation applications NASASpaceflight · 5 Mar 2022 After a series of DARPA-supported tests of an all-composite cryogenic propulsion tank, Boeing has succeeded in advancing the new reduced-mass tank technology to Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6).
SpaceX shifts resources to cybersecurity to address Starlink jamming SpaceNews · 5 Mar 2022 Citing Starlink jamming “near conflict areas,” Elon Musk said March 5 that SpaceX will be "reprioritzed to cyber defense & overcoming signal jamming" at the expense of "slight delays" in Starship and Starlink V2.
Space Force to reorganize its acquisition command to ‘focus on the threat’ SpaceNews · 4 Mar 2022 The U.S. Space Systems Command is being restructured in an effort to re-energize the bureaucracy and bring fresh focus on the competition with China, officials said March 4.
HawkEye 360 detects GPS interference in Ukraine SpaceNews · 4 Mar 2022 Prior to the Feb. 24 invasion, HawkEye 360 noted increasing GPS interference near Ukraine.
Privateer unveils technology for improved tracking of space objects SpaceNews · 4 Mar 2022 A new venture that emerged from stealth this week promises better information about objects in orbit and more tailored space situational awareness services for satellite operators.
SpaceX’s South Texas Starship factory prepares for major upgrades Teslarati · 4 Mar 2022 In what is probably a sign of things to come for SpaceX’s nascent Florida Starship factory, the company’s original Starbase facility in...
Rocket Report: Russia responds to Western sanctions, UK spaceport moves ahead Ars Technica · 4 Mar 2022 "We are taking a close look at how the situation unfolds."
With Soyuz off the table, OneWeb back in the mix SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 OneWeb is considering American, European, Indian and Japanese rockets for launching its remaining 220 satellites after the company announced March 3 that it would stop using Russia’s Soyuz rocket.
Air Force Secretary: We’re worried about Russia but China is a bigger strategic threat SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said, "when you look at it objectively, China is a much greater strategic threat than Russia is"
U.S. Air Force sees no impact from Russia’s decision to cut off supply of rocket engines SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said U.S. national security launches will not be affected by Russia’s decision to stop supplying rocket engines to the United States.
NASA to Share Tools, Resources at Upcoming Agriculture Conference NASA · 3 Mar 2022 NASA will participate in the 2022 Commodity Classic conference, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural experience.
Kendall: Space ‘order of battle’ a top priority in U.S. defense budget and strategy SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said the ‘space order of battle’ is driving budget discussions in preparation for the 2024 request.
SpaceX launches ninth Falcon 9 rocket in nine weeks Teslarati · 3 Mar 2022 SpaceX confirms that its ninth launch of 2022 was a success, meaning that the company has now completed nine orbital launches in...
After another Starlink mission, SpaceX on pace for one launch per week this year Spaceflight Now · 3 Mar 2022 Another batch of 47 internet satellites launched Thursday on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, heading into the sky to join SpaceX’s Starlink broadband network on the company’s ninth mission in nine weeks, kee...
The US Space Force plans to start patrolling the area around the Moon Ars Technica · 3 Mar 2022 "Until now, the United States space mission extended 22,000 miles above Earth."
Roscosmos head again questions future of ISS while NASA emphasizes cooperation SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 The head of Roscosmos has renewed threats to terminate Russian participation in the International Space Station even as NASA says operations on the station remain normal.
“Nothing to share”: South Korean firm turns down Ukrainian request for satellite imagery SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 South Korea’s Earth observation company SI Imaging Services (SIIS) turned down a request to share satellite imagery of Ukraine and neighboring countries to assist Ukrainian efforts to repel Russia’s invasion.
SpaceX keeping up the pace with Starlink Group 4-9 launch NASASpaceflight · 3 Mar 2022 SpaceX has launched another 47 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit. The liftoff occurred at 9:25 AM EST (14:25 UTC) on Thursday, March 3, from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida....
NASA awards SpaceX three additional commercial crew missions SpaceNews · 3 Mar 2022 NASA ordered three more commercial crew missions to the International Space Station from SpaceX Feb. 28 at a price of more than three-quarters of a billion dollars.
SpaceX preps for another Starlink launch as internet terminals arrive in Ukraine Spaceflight Now · 2 Mar 2022 SpaceX wheeled a Falcon 9 rocket and 47 internet satellites to a launch pad Wednesday at Kennedy Space Center, ready to blast off Thursday to reinforce the Starlink constellation days after SpaceX expanded the network in...
OneWeb leaves Baikonur Cosmodrome after Roscosmos ultimatum SpaceNews · 2 Mar 2022 OneWeb ordered staff to leave Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday amid an impasse over the launch of its latest batch of satellites on a Soyuz rocket, an executive for the U.K.-based company said.
Satellite images show Russia’s troop movements but can they reveal intent? SpaceNews · 2 Mar 2022 Commercial spy satellites provides extraordinary intelligence about Russian troop advances in Ukraine and attacks on Ukrainian cities. But as the conflict grinds on, intelligence analysts at times are still being challen...
Skycorp to test “USB for space” cable outside ISS SpaceNews · 2 Mar 2022 Skycorp Inc., a California company focused on orbital logistics, is preparing to test a key component of future satellite servicing vehicles on the International Space Station.
Russia issues ultimatum to UK government over OneWeb launch Spaceflight Now · 2 Mar 2022 Russia’s space agency said Wednesday it will not launch a batch of 36 OneWeb satellites this week unless the UK government gives up its stake in the satellite internet company, a prospect the UK business secretary later...
Moon impact: Chinese rocket stage still in space says U.S. Space Command SpaceNews · 2 Mar 2022 A spent rocket upper stage from China’s 2014 Chang’e-5 T1 mission thought set to impact the moon did not reenter the atmosphere as previously stated, according to U.S. Space Command.
ISS in February: crew prepares for March arrivals, maintains science experiments, systems NASASpaceflight · 2 Mar 2022 The International Space Station (ISS) has emerged from the month of February 2022 on shakier ground than when it entered the month from a geopolitical standpoint based on events taking place 425 kilometers below it.
Atlas 5 rocket aces another on-target launch with NOAA weather satellite Spaceflight Now · 2 Mar 2022 A United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral and delivered the GOES-T weather satellite into orbit Tuesday, adding a new spacecraft to NOAA’s fleet destined to become the primary observatory tra...

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