Space Industry News: Headlines from Across the Industry

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NASA seeking more than $10 billion in infrastructure bill SpaceNews · 19 May 2021 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told House appropriators May 19 that the agency is requesting more than $11 billion in an upcoming infrastructure bill that would go for the agency’s Human Landing System program and upgrad...
China releases first pictures from Zhurong rover since Mars landing Spaceflight Now · 19 May 2021 China’s space agency released the first pictures from the Zhurong Mars rover rover Wednesday, showing the six-wheel robot ready to drive down a ramp from its landing platform to begin exploring the Red Planet.
NASA Statement on China’s Zhurong Mars Rover Photos NASA · 19 May 2021 NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement Wednesday after the China National Space Administration’s release of the first photos from the Zhurong Mars rover:
3 Students Named Winners of Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest NASA · 19 May 2021 NASA has named three students the winners of the Artemis Moon Pod Essay Contest for their creative visions of a pioneering journey to the Moon. Nearly
Photos: ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral Spaceflight Now · 19 May 2021 Carrying a sophisticated billion-dollar missile detection satellite for the U.S. military, a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday with 1.6 million pounds of thrust from a Russia...
Nelson cites China’s growing space prowess, calls for sustained NASA funding Spaceflight Now · 19 May 2021 Holding up a photo taken by China’s new Mars lander, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warned Congress Wednesday that his agency faces increasingly stiff competition on the high frontier and that sustained funding for a new...
Someone has bid more than $2 million for the first New Shepard seat Ars Technica · 19 May 2021 The bidding will culminate in a live auction on June 12.
SpaceX Dragon XL could double as a crew cabin for lunar space station Teslarati · 19 May 2021 A recent modification to SpaceX’s Dragon XL lunar cargo resupply contract with NASA suggests that the spacecraft could be used as an...
Private sector seeks bigger role in NASA Earth science programs SpaceNews · 19 May 2021 Companies and organizations used a House hearing May 18 to advocate for a larger role in NASA’s Earth science programs, arguing their capabilities can complement NASA spacecraft.
Nelson uses Chinese Mars landing as a warning to Congress SpaceNews · 19 May 2021 NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulated China for successfully landing a rover on Mars, but also used the milestone to warn Congress of China’s competitive threat to American leadership in human spaceflight.
China launches Haiyang-2D Oceanography Satellite from Jiuquan NASASpaceflight · 19 May 2021 A Chinese Long March 4B rocket took a Haiyang oceanography satellite to orbit early Wednesday morning. Liftoff from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center occurred approximately 12:03 PM local time (04:03 UTC) on 19 May.
NASA to delay next New Frontiers competition SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 NASA will delay the next call for proposals for the New Frontiers program of planetary science missions by two years, a move that could also change what missions will be eligible to compete.
Atlas 5 rocket launches infrared missile detection satellite for U.S. Space Force Spaceflight Now · 18 May 2021 An upgraded, cyber-hardened $1 billion satellite to support the U.S. military’s missile defense systems rode into orbit from Cape Canaveral Tuesday at the tip of a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket.
ULA launches U.S. Space Force missile-warning satellite, two rideshare cubesats SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 An Atlas 5 rocket carrying a U.S. Space Force missile-warning satellite and two small payloads lifted off May 18 at 1:37 p.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
Tyvak smallsat launched by SpaceX to validate miniature space debris telescope Spaceflight Now · 18 May 2021 Tyvak, a manufacturer of small satellites, disclosed new details Monday about an experimental spacecraft launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket Saturday, revealing plans to validate compact optical telescopes that coul...
South Korea to join NASA’s Artemis project: reports SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 South Korea is in last-minute negotiations with the United States to join NASA’s Artemis program, a news outlet here reported May 18, citing government sources.
York to quadruple smallsat manufacturing capacity with new facility SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 York Space Systems announced plans May 18 to establish a “mega manufacturing facility” in Denver to quadruple the number of small satellites in production at once.
Starburst Aerospace in talks to raise $50 million fund for space investments SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 U.S. accelerator Starburst Aerospace plans to raise a $50 million fund this year to invest in space startups, CEO Francois Chopard told SpaceNews in an interview.
BAE Systems wins $325 million Pentagon contract for GPS receivers SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 BAE Systems announced May 18 it has been awarded a $325.5 million contract to supply GPS receiver equipment for the U.S. military and allies.
Rocket Lab says engine issue caused Electron failure SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 Rocket Lab said an Electron rocket failed to reach orbit May 15 when the vehicle’s computer system detected a problem with the second stage engine and shut it down.
Aevum says launching satellites will be side gig for cargo-delivery drone SpaceNews · 18 May 2021 Space launch startup Aevum on May 18 said that its Ravn X unmanned aircraft will be used to both deliver cargo and launch rockets, pending approval from the FAA.
SpaceX delivers new Falcon 9 booster for the first time in 8 months Teslarati · 18 May 2021 For the first time in eight months, SpaceX has delivered a new Falcon 9 booster to its Florida launch facilities in preparation...
Space Force to increase spending on technologies to turn data into knowledge SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 The U.S. Space Force plans to spend billions of dollars over the next decade to convert huge amounts of data that resides in separate systems into a digital enterprise architecture.
Problem during fueling preps forces Atlas 5 launch delay Spaceflight Now · 17 May 2021 United Launch Alliance called off a launch attempt Monday after hitting a snag during preparations to fill an Atlas 5 rocket with cryogenic propellants at Cape Canaveral, delaying the liftoff of a new U.S. Space Force in...
Students to Sign and Speak to NASA, ESA Astronauts in Orbit NASA · 17 May 2021 Space-savvy students from across the nation who are deaf, blind, hearing and visually impaired and their mentors will have a unique opportunity this week to connect with astronauts aboard the International Space Station.
Tyvak satellite on SpaceX rideshare mission carries tiny space telescope SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 The Tyvak-0130 rideshare payload that flew to orbit May 15 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 carries a miniature space telescope for possible commercial use.
Rocket Lab reviewing data after its second Electron failure in a year Ars Technica · 17 May 2021 "We deeply regret the loss of BlackSky's payload."
Kayla Barron Joins NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission to Space Station NASA · 17 May 2021 NASA has assigned Kayla Barron to serve as a mission specialist for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station, which is targeted to launch as early as Oct. 23.
Atlas 5/SBIRS GEO 5 launch timeline Spaceflight Now · 17 May 2021 This is the launch timeline to be followed by the Atlas 5 rocket’s ascent into orbit from Cape Canaveral with the SBIRS GEO 5 satellite for U.S. military infrared reconnaissance.
Defense Innovation Unit selects ABL Space to launch DoD mission SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 Small launch startup ABL Space Systems announced May 17 it was selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit to launch a military payload.
US Space Force missile tracking satellite rides first Atlas V launch of 2021 NASASpaceflight · 17 May 2021 United Launch Alliance (ULA) has successfully launched an Atlas V from Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station to loft a new Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) military reconnaissance...
China rolls out rocket for Tianzhou-2 space station supply mission SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 China is set to launch the Tianzhou-2 space station cargo mission this week after rollout of a Long March 7 rocket at Wenchang spaceport.
Parsons wins $185 million Space Force contract for technology services SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 Parsons Corp. announced May 17 it has won a $185 million U.S. Space Force contract for information technology and engineering services.
SpaceX’s first flight-proven Starship takes another step towards reuse Teslarati · 17 May 2021 Nine days after becoming the first full-size prototype to survive a high-altitude launch and landing, SpaceX has installed Starship SN15 at the...
NASA adds astronaut to commercial crew mission SpaceNews · 17 May 2021 NASA announced May 17 it has assigned another astronaut to the next commercial crew mission to the International Space Station, a sign that NASA no longer expects to complete a seat barter agreement with Roscosmos in tim...
SpaceX on track to launch eight Falcon 9 rockets in six weeks Teslarati · 16 May 2021 After yesterday’s successful Starlink-26 launch, SpaceX is now more than half of the way to completing eight orbital Falcon 9 launches in...
Starship SN15 patiently awaits a decision – The Road to Orbit NASASpaceflight · 16 May 2021 Following its successful launch and landing, Starship SN15 has been placed back onto a launch mount for inspections and a potential re-flight. The upcoming test schedule will be focused on providing a green light for an...
SpaceX ramps up launch rate with fifth Falcon 9 mission in three weeks Spaceflight Now · 16 May 2021 SpaceX’s fifth Falcon 9 launch in a little more than three weeks delivered 52 more Starlink internet satellites and two small hitchhiker payloads to orbit after a booming blastoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida...
Photos: Atlas 5 ready for liftoff with SBIRS GEO 5 Spaceflight Now · 16 May 2021 These photos show a 194-foot-tall United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket standing on pad 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in advance of a planned launch with the U.S. Space Force’s fifth SBIRS missile warning sate...
Photos: Falcon 9 stands ready for weekend launch Spaceflight Now · 15 May 2021 A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stood atop historic launch pad 39A Saturday afternoon as teams counted down to liftoff with 52 more Starlink internet satellites and two hitchhiker payloads.

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