Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket celebrates 4th launch debut anniversary Teslarati · 7 Feb 2022 On the fourth anniversary of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch debut and after an unusual multi-year hiatus, the world’s most powerful operational rocket...
Launcher buys additional SpaceX rideshare missions SpaceNews · 7 Feb 2022 Launcher has purchased slots on three more SpaceX rideshare missions for its Orbiter tug as it continues development of a small launch vehicle.
Soyuz launches Russian military spy satellite Spaceflight Now · 7 Feb 2022 A Russian military satellite launched Saturday from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome aboard a Soyuz rocket, heading for an unusual orbital altitude of more than 1,200 miles to begin a top secret mission.
Wyler raises $50 million for “sustainable” megaconstellation SpaceNews · 7 Feb 2022 E-Space, the Greg Wyler-led startup behind Rwanda’s September filing for a constellation of 300,000 satellites, said Feb. 7 it has raised $50 million to fund the launch of two sets of test satellites this year.
NASA outlines cost savings from ISS transition SpaceNews · 6 Feb 2022 NASA expects that retiring the International Space Station in favor of leasing capacity on commercial space stations will ultimately save the agency up to $1.8 billion per year.
Expedition 66 begins 2022 aboard the International Space Station NASASpaceflight · 6 Feb 2022 The start of 2022 saw no let-up for the Expedition 66 crew aboard the International Space Station, who are continuing their busy schedule of maintenance, science, and operations aboard their outpost in low Earth orbit. J...
Space Development Agency, General Atomics eye options after setback in laser comms experiment SpaceNews · 6 Feb 2022 After a setback in a laser communications experiment launched last June, the Space Development Agency and satellite manufacturer General Atomics are considering next steps.
SpaceX preparing the ultimate backdrop for Elon Musk’s Starship update Teslarati · 6 Feb 2022 For the third time, SpaceX has installed Super Heavy Booster 4 (B4) on Starbase’s lone orbital launch mount, kicking off preparations for...
InSight recovers from dust storm as lander’s power continues to wane SpaceNews · 5 Feb 2022 NASA’s InSight Mars lander has recovered from a safe mode caused by a dust storm in January, but the project’s leader says the mission is still likely to end within a year because of declining power levels.
New center to coordinate work to mitigate effect of satellite constellations on astronomy SpaceNews · 5 Feb 2022 The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is establishing a center to help astronomers deal with the adverse effects of satellite constellations.
Soyuz launches mysterious Neitron military payload NASASpaceflight · 5 Feb 2022 A Soyuz rocket lifted off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia earlier this morning to deliver an unidentified Russian military satellite to orbit. The launch occurred on February 5 at 07:00 UTC, or 10:00 AM Moscow tim...
Lack of critical skilled workers delays first ViaSat-3 launch to late summer SpaceNews · 4 Feb 2022 A shortage of skilled workers has pushed the launch of the first ViaSat-3 broadband satellite from the first half of 2022 to “late summer,” Viasat said Feb. 3 as the pandemic continues to disrupt the industry’s supply ch...
NASA and SpaceX studying parachute issue but don’t see major safety concern Ars Technica · 4 Feb 2022 "This is a super chance for us to learn."
NASA Astronauts to Call Indiana, Texas, Virginia Students from Space NASA · 4 Feb 2022 Students across the country will have three opportunities to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Arianespace discusses Ariane 5 fly-out requirements, launcher’s legacy to Ariane 6 and beyond NASASpaceflight · 4 Feb 2022 Arianespace and their European partners are looking toward the final five flights of the veteran Ariane 5 rocket that has been a staple of the European launch community since the end-1990s.
NASA and SpaceX say lagging Dragon parachute may be normal phenomenon SpaceNews · 4 Feb 2022 NASA and SpaceX are studying why parachutes on two consecutive Dragon missions opened late but said they don’t believe the issue poses a safety risk.
NASA Invites Media to Learn About Mission Studying Snowstorms NASA · 4 Feb 2022 NASA will hold a briefing for members of the media to learn more about an airborne science campaign studying snowstorms at 11 a.m. EST Thursday, Feb. 10. The agency will stream audio of the call live online.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk promises long-awaited Starship update next week Teslarati · 4 Feb 2022 While running behind schedule in classic fashion, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he’ll present the first big Starship program update in two...
Rocket Report: Virgin Galactic kills tourism tax, New Glenn fairing test Ars Technica · 4 Feb 2022 "The US is currently not prepared to replace or augment space launch capabilities."
Rocket Lab expands Colorado facilities, prepares for busy launch year SpaceNews · 4 Feb 2022 Rocket Lab will expand facilities in Colorado it obtained from a corporate acquisition last year as the company gears up for the first launch in a “crazy busy” year.
Astra receives FAA license for first launch from Florida Spaceflight Now · 4 Feb 2022 Astra has become the first company to receive a commercial launch license from the Federal Aviation Administration through a streamlined regulatory regime, clearing a procedural hurdle before launching a small rocket and...
NASA targets March rollout for SLS moon rocket, launch later this spring Spaceflight Now · 4 Feb 2022 NASA officials said Wednesday the first rollout of the agency’s huge Space Launch System moon rocket is scheduled in mid-March for a key fueling test on a seaside launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, a few weeks than prev...
NASA, SpaceX to Provide Update on Crew-4 Space Station Mission NASA · 3 Feb 2022 NASA and SpaceX will hold a joint media teleconference at noon EST Friday, Feb. 4, to provide an update on progress toward the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station.
NASA to Hold Science Town Hall Meeting NASA · 3 Feb 2022 NASA will hold a community town hall meeting at 1:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 8, with Thomas H. Zurbuchen, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Space Force communications satellite WGS-11 clears critical design review SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 The WGS-11+ Wideband Global Satcom satellite that Boeing developed for the U.S. Space Force passed a critical design review and will transition to production.
SpaceX launches latest Starlink batch ahead of premium service plan SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 SpaceX launched another set of Starlink satellites Feb. 3 as it prepares to offer a faster, more expensive premium service for the broadband network.
SpaceX launches third Falcon 9 rocket in 72 hours, breaks fairing reuse record Teslarati · 3 Feb 2022 In one fell swoop, SpaceX has successfully launched the third Falcon 9 rocket in less than 72 hours, broken payload fairing reusability...
NASA Highlights Science on Next Northrop Grumman Space Station Mission NASA · 3 Feb 2022 NASA will host a media call at 1 p.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 10, to discuss the science and technology demonstrations bound for the International Space Station aboard Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus spacecraft on the company’s...
SpaceX sets new fairing reuse record with Starlink mission NASASpaceflight · 3 Feb 2022 Continuing with their high launch cadence, SpaceX has successfully launched another Falcon 9, this time carrying 49 Starlink satellites to a 339-kilometer orbit, with a 53.22-degree inclination. The launch occurred at 1:...
The Falcon 9 may now be the safest rocket ever launched Ars Technica · 3 Feb 2022 The Falcon 9 also recently surpassed the space shuttle in total flights.
Quantum Space unveils plans for cislunar platforms SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 A startup led by a former acting administrator of NASA has announced plans to develop platforms serviced by robotic vehicles in cislunar space to support a range of applications.
Space Force extends L3Harris’ contract to upgrade space tracking system SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 The U.S. Space Force has extended L3Harris’ contract to develop a software platform used to monitor satellites and debris in orbit, the company announced Feb. 3.
Near Space Labs to offer 10-centimeter resolution imagery SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 Near Space Labs is upgrading instruments mounted on its Swifty high-altitude balloons to capture imagery with a resolution of 10 centimeters per pixel.
Iceye raises $136 million in Series D round SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 Iceye raised $136 million in a Series D investment round led by Seraphim Space.
SpaceX’s first converted Falcon Heavy booster already preparing for next launch Teslarati · 3 Feb 2022 SpaceX has rapidly recovered the first converted Falcon Heavy ‘side core’ after its first Falcon 9 launch and landing, kicking off preparations...
India targets August launch for Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander SpaceNews · 3 Feb 2022 Delayed two years by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chandrayaan-3 mission will mark India’s second attempt to land on the moon.
SpaceX launches third Falcon 9 rocket mission in three days Spaceflight Now · 3 Feb 2022 Another 49 Starlink internet satellites lifted off Thursday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida atop a Falcon 9 rocket, notching SpaceX’s third launch and landing this week, and the company’s sixth mission in 28 days.
SpaceX launches classified NRO satellite from Vandenberg Space Force Base Spaceflight Now · 2 Feb 2022 SpaceX hauled a classified payload into orbit for the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency Wednesday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, accomplishing another successful launch and landing on the second of...
Report: U.S. military needs a better way to buy commercial satellite imagery SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2022 The U.S. military and intelligence community have a growing demand for satellite imagery but their acquisition methods prevent them from taking advantage of a vibrant commercial market, says a new CSIS report.
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster sticks landing, setting up future spy satellite launches Teslarati · 2 Feb 2022 A new SpaceX Falcon 9 booster has successfully carried the National Reconnaissance Office’s NROL-87 mission to space on its launch debut, opening...

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