Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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SpaceX launches classified satellite for U.S. National Reconnaissance Office SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2022 A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched a National Reconnaissance Office mission into orbit Feb. 2 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
NASA delays SLS rocket rollout, says launch date is TBD Ars Technica · 2 Feb 2022 "We'd like to hold off and talk about that after we get to the wet dress."
NASA and SpaceX investigating delayed Dragon parachute opening SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2022 NASA and SpaceX are investigating the delayed opening of a parachute on a cargo Dragon spacecraft that recently returned to Earth, an incident similar to one that took place on a Crew Dragon spacecraft last year.
SpaceX launches second Falcon 9 of the week with NROL-87 NASASpaceflight · 2 Feb 2022 SpaceX has launched the National Reconnaissance Office Launch (NROL)-87 mission on their third dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). NROL-87 launched on top of a brand-new SpaceX Falcon 9 from S...
SpaceX set to launch two Falcon 9 rockets in 26 hours [webcast] Teslarati · 2 Feb 2022 Update: SpaceX’s plans for two launches in less than two hours have been foiled for unknown reasons. While the company confirms that...
NASA, Space Station Partners Approve First Axiom Mission Astronauts NASA · 2 Feb 2022 NASA and its international partners approved crew members for Axiom Space’s first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.
A deep freeze is coming to Texas, and no one knows if the power grid is ready Ars Technica · 2 Feb 2022 "The Texas electric grid is more prepared for winter operations than ever before."
NASA Invites Media to Uncrewed Artemis Moon Mission Update NASA · 2 Feb 2022 NASA will host a media teleconference at noon EST today, Wednesday, Feb. 2, to discuss progress toward the launch of the agency’s uncrewed Artemis I mission.
GOES-T launch preparations underway SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2022 Preparations are underway for the launch of the next in a series of geostationary weather satellites that will also mark the end of a decades-long streak for one company.
NASA delays SLS rollout for launch rehearsal SpaceNews · 2 Feb 2022 NASA is postponing the rollout of the first Space Launch System for a final pre-launch test by a month to give workers more time to complete vehicle preparations.
Astra finalizes plans for first Florida launch SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 Astra Space will launch four NASA-sponsored cubesats on its Rocket 3.3 vehicle as soon as Feb. 5 on a mission that will be the first to use a streamlined set of commercial launch regulations.
Solar panel startup mPower Technology secures funds for mass production SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 Startup mPower Technology said Feb. 1 it has raised $10 million to accelerate production of silicon-based solar panels that gained flight heritage last summer.
U.S. Air Force to fund demonstrations of space internet services that integrate multiple constellations SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 The U.S. Air Force will fund demonstrations of space internet services where military aircraft, ships or ground vehicles can access broadband services from commercial constellations in different orbits.
Photos: SpaceX launches Italian COSMO-SkyMed radar satellite Spaceflight Now · 1 Feb 2022 A spectacular launch from Cape Canaveral just after sunset Monday delivered to orbit Italy’s second satellite in a new generation of COSMO-SkyMed radar remote sensing spacecraft. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket put on a memorab...
U.K. announces $2 billion in new funding for military space programs SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 The United Kingdom's new space strategy released Feb. 1 emphasizes the role of the private space industry in developing capabilities for the military and fueling economic growth
Telesat Lightspeed aiming to break ground early next year SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 Landing stations that can connect to Telesat’s planned low Earth orbit broadband network will start being built in spring 2023, according to an executive for the Canadian satellite operator.
Curiosity detects potentially biologically-produced carbon signature on Mars NASASpaceflight · 1 Feb 2022 NASA’s Curiosity rover, which has been scouring Gale Crater and the slopes of Mount Sharp (Aeolis Mons) since 2012, has detected an important carbon signature in samples collected using its assortment of research instrum...
After a dazzling evening launch, SpaceX going for Falcon 9 doubleheader Ars Technica · 1 Feb 2022 Seeing stage separation in a whole new light after this flight.
Relativity and SpaceX bid on NASA commercial space station competition SpaceNews · 1 Feb 2022 Launch companies Relativity Space and SpaceX were among the companies that submitted proposals last year to NASA for initial development of commercial space stations.
Italian radar satellite rides SpaceX rocket into polar orbit Spaceflight Now · 1 Feb 2022 SpaceX gave an Italian radar satellite a picture-perfect ride into orbit with a memorable Monday evening launch from Cape Canaveral on top of a Falcon 9 rocket. A clear sunset sky offered spectators dazzling views of the...
SpaceX reveals Starlink Premium service, new all-weather antenna Teslarati · 1 Feb 2022 SpaceX has revealed unexpected plans for a “Premium” Starlink service package with significantly improved performance and an extra-rugged user terminal (antenna/dish). The...
SpaceX set to launch top secret spy payload from California Spaceflight Now · 1 Feb 2022 A classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office is closed up in the nose cone of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for liftoff Wednesday from California’s Central Coast, debuting a brand new booster that will land bac...
EO Vista imaging sensor for Space Force weather satellites passes design review SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 An imaging sensor developed by EO Vista for U.S. Space Force weather satellites passed a key design review, the company announced Jan. 31.
Lawmakers ask House appropriators to add $50 million for DoD ‘tactically responsive launch’ SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 A bipartisan group of lawmakers in a letter Jan. 31 asked House defense appropriators to add $50 million to the Pentagon’s 2022 budget for tactically responsive space launch.
NASA Awards Contract for Custodial Services NASA · 31 Jan 2022 NASA has selected Native Resource Development Company Inc. of Bernalillo, New Mexico, to provide custodial services at the agency’s Johnson Space Center, Ellington Field, and Sonny Carter Training Facility in Houston.
Wisconsin Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station NASA · 31 Jan 2022 Wisconsin Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station
SpaceX preps for launch of spy satellite payload from California this week Spaceflight Now · 31 Jan 2022 The first launch of the year from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, set for Wednesday afternoon, will send a payload into orbit for the U.S. government’s spy satellite agency aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
NASA Hosts Virtual Destination Station with Astronaut, Scientists NASA · 31 Jan 2022 NASA astronaut Victor Glover, along with representatives from NASA and the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, will participate in a virtual panel discussion at 1 p.m. EST Wednesday, Feb. 2, to highligh...
Comtech unveils software-defined VSAT platform SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 Comtech Telecommunications unveiled a software-defined VSAT platform Jan. 31 to expand in the ground station market, less than a week after rejecting a $790 million takeover offer so it can double down on its growth stra...
Falcon 9 finally launches with Italian CSG-2 Earth observation satellite NASASpaceflight · 31 Jan 2022 The Italian Space Agency’s CSG-2 mission, the second satellite in its COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation constellation, finally launched liftoff Monday at 6:11 PM EST (23:11 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40). The mi...
A new video of Tianwen-1 flying above Mars is pretty epic Ars Technica · 31 Jan 2022 "The space industry will contribute more to China's growth as a whole."
Europe launches fund to invest in space startups SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 The European Commission is rolling out a new program to offer investment for European startups to keep those companies on the continent.
SpaceX to launch trio of Falcon 9 rockets this week Teslarati · 31 Jan 2022 A wayward cruise ship has singlehandedly delayed two SpaceX launches and forced schedule changes that could see three Falcon 9 rockets lift...
China’s Deep Blue Aerospace targets big national, commercial launch opportunities SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 Chinese rocket firm Deep Blue Aerospace is developing a reusable launch vehicle in the hopes of securing commercial and launch contracts for commercial and major national projects.
SpaceX debuts converted Falcon Heavy booster on spectacular Italian satellite launch Teslarati · 31 Jan 2022 For the first time, SpaceX has converted a flight-proven Falcon Heavy side core into a Falcon 9 booster and successfully launched the...
Falcon 9 launches Italian radar satellite SpaceNews · 31 Jan 2022 A SpaceX Falcon 9 placed an Italian radar mapping satellite into orbit Jan. 31 after four days of delays caused by range and weather problems.
CACI ramping up production of optical terminals for low Earth orbit satellites SpaceNews · 30 Jan 2022 CACI will deliver 40 optical communications terminals for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Blackjack satellites in low Earth orbit.
Cruise ship under rocket’s flight path forces another SpaceX launch scrub Spaceflight Now · 30 Jan 2022 A cruise ship that ventured under the planned flight path of a Falcon 9 rocket near Cape Canaveral Sunday forced SpaceX to delay launch of an Italian Earth-imaging satellite for a fourth time, setting up the mission for...
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch scrubbed by wayward cruise ship Teslarati · 30 Jan 2022 For the fourth time in four days, SpaceX has been forced to scrub Falcon 9’s launch of an Italian Earth observation satellite....
Regulators uncertain on schedule for first U.K. launch SpaceNews · 29 Jan 2022 Plans to host the first orbital launches from the United Kingdom this year are moving ahead despite uncertainty about when regulators will grant licenses for those launches.

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