Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:NASA and Boeing will further delay the first crewed launch of the company’s CST-100 Starliner, which had been scheduled for July, to address two newly discovered issues with the spacecraft.The post Parachute and wiring issues to delay Starliner crewed test flight appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:34:55 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:The Relay Ground Station-Asia (RGS-A) was funded by the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center under a five-year $99.6 million contract. The post Northrop Grumman’s ground station for missile warning satellites passes design review appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:25:16 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:The Space Force is considering options to acquire small polar-orbiting weather satellites that could launch as early as 2026.The post Space Force exploring options to build weather monitoring constellation appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:48:53 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:The Department of the Air Force selected Brig. Gen. Kristin Panzenhagen as the next commander of Space Launch Delta 45, the Space Force unit that oversees launch operations in the Eastern Range.The post Space Force selects new leader for Eastern Range appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:10:10 +000
Authors:
Debra Werner
Abstract:Fortify plans to use the $12.5 million investment to accelerate development of its Digital Composite Manufacturing platform, which prints composite materials designed down to the nanoscale for high performance.The post Fortify raises $12.5 million for digital composite manufacturing appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:08:31 +000
Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser took a step closer to its long-awaited first flight by powering up its systems in a key test.The post Dream Chaser moves a step closer to first launch appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:02:48 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:The Department of the Air Force announced May 31 it selected Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location for the headquarters of the Space Training and Readiness Command and Space Delta 10. The post Florida Space Coast selected as home of U.S. Space Force training command appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 21:58:17 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:U.S. Space Command has officially been assigned responsibilities for protecting the United States from missile attacks, a job previously held by U.S. Strategic Command.The post U.S. Space Command takes over responsibility for protecting homeland from missile strikes appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 20:48:09 +000
Authors:
IAI
Abstract:Ever since humanity gained access to space, observation satellites, also known as “reconnaissance satellites,” have become a highly sought-after strategic capability for many nations. These satellites employ optical sensors for […]The post Cutting-Edge Reconnaissance Satellites: Revolutionizing National Security from Space appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 16:44:43 +000
Authors:
Park Si-soo
Abstract:A North Korean rocket failed shortly after liftoff May 31, plunging into the ocean with its spy satellite payload. The post North Korea’s spy satellite launch fails with second-stage malfunction appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 13:37:56 +000
Authors:
Jason Rainbow
Abstract:Viasat said May 31 it closed the acquisition of Inmarsat it announced a year and a half ago after clearing all regulatory hurdles to consolidate the satellite operators.The post Satellite operators Viasat and Inmarsat complete merger deal appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 13:07:33 +000
Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico late May 30, concluding Axiom Space’s second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.The post Second Axiom Space private astronaut mission concludes with splashdown appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 11:22:50 +000
Authors:
Andrew Jones
Abstract:China is looking to greatly expand its satellite launch capacity by mass producing a medium-lift rocket to help build a communications megaconstellation.The post China looks to Long March 8 rocket to help launch its answer to Starlink appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 10:09:46 +000
Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:Spain is the latest European nation to sign the Artemis Accords, a central element of a new American strategic framework for space diplomacy.The post Spain signs Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Wed, 31 May 2023 00:35:30 +000
Authors:
Jason Rainbow
Abstract:Telesat plans to launch another low Earth orbit prototype satellite in the coming months to continue tests after an aging demonstrator for its delayed broadband constellation ran out of fuel.The post Telesat orders prototype satellite to continue LEO broadband tests appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Tue, 30 May 2023 22:13:05 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:A deep-space radar developed by Northrop Grumman for the U.S. Space Force passed a critical design review, the company announced May 30.The post Northrop Grumman’s deep-space radar passes critical design review appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Tue, 30 May 2023 21:26:13 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:DARPA's Strategic Technology Office launched an initiative called Bridges to help companies get security clearances to work on classified programs. The post DARPA launches initiative to help tech companies work on classified programs appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Tue, 30 May 2023 13:23:04 +000
Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:Conversion of shuttle-era solid rocket boosters and engines for use on the Space Launch System has cost NASA billions more and taken years longer than originally planned, the agency’s inspector general concluded.The post NASA inspector general faults agency on SLS booster and engine overruns appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Tue, 30 May 2023 11:09:25 +000
Authors:
Andrew Jones
Abstract:A crew of three astronauts including the first Chinese civilian astronaut has arrived at the Tiangong space station.The post Shenzhou-16 astronauts arrive at China’s space station appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Tue, 30 May 2023 09:27:51 +000
Authors:
Andrew Jones
Abstract:China’s human spaceflight agency has stated its goal to land astronauts on the moon before the end of the decade.The post China sets sights on crewed lunar landing before 2030 appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Mon, 29 May 2023 11:33:19 +000
Authors:
Jeff Foust
Abstract:NASA and Boeing said May 26 they are still working towards a July launch of the CST-100 Starliner on a crewed test flight despite “emerging issues” and concerns raised by a safety panel.The post NASA and Boeing say preparations continue for July Starliner test flight appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Sun, 28 May 2023 01:51:05 +000
Authors:
Jason Rainbow
Abstract:SpaceX launched the Badr-8 TV broadcast and telecoms satellite May 27 for Saudi Arabia-based fleet operator Arabsat, equipped with a jamming-resistant optical communications payload demonstrator.The post SpaceX launches Badr-8 to bolster Arabsat’s satellite fleet appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Sat, 27 May 2023 14:49:00 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:The Space Development Agency is preparing to launch at least 13 satellites in late June, the agency’s director Derek Tournear said May 26.The post Space Development Agency to launch 13 satellites in late June appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Fri, 26 May 2023 20:34:51 +000
Authors:
Sandra Erwin
Abstract:BAE Systems won a $7 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop AI tools to automate the tracking of data collected by military satellites.The post DARPA seeks AI tools to automate tracking of satellite sensor data appeared first on SpaceNews. PubDate: Fri, 26 May 2023 16:22:41 +000