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The U.S. Space Force on Dec. 8 officially activated its first component dedicated to both Europe and Africa. The post U.S. Space Force activates new unit to support operations in Europe and Africa appeared first on SpaceNews.
Ghana is the latest country in Africa to warn against using Starlink before it issues licenses for SpaceX’s satellite broadband service.The post Ghana warns against illegal Starlink services appeared first on SpaceNews.
Members of a key advisory board questioned the U.S. military's commitment to deliver enhancements to the Global Positioning System, arguing that the network is at risk of falling behind other satellite navigation systems built by Europe and China. The post Experts raise concerns about U.S. commitment to GPS modernization appeared first on SpaceNews.
Northrop Grumman test-fired a new solid rocket motor that marks the beginning of an annual test campaign to demonstrate advanced technologies that could be incorporated into space and defense programs.The post Northrop Grumman tests new solid rocket motor technologies appeared first on SpaceNews.
The GAO recommends that the FAA improve its process for investigating launch mishaps, one that currently relies heavily on launch providers.The post GAO report recommends FAA evaluate launch mishap investigation procedures appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Space Development Agency has set its sights on an ambitious launch schedule for 2024 following two successful launches this year.The post Space Development Agency aims high for 2024 after strong 2023 start appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Senate and House Armed Services Committees unveiled a final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement late Dec. 6 that includes several space policy and spending decisions impacting the military space and commercial space sectors. The post Lawmakers unveil 2024 defense authorization bill with space priorities appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA will give companies greater choice in the type of contract to use for producing a deorbit vehicle for the International Space Station.The post NASA revises contract strategy for ISS deorbit vehicle appeared first on SpaceNews.
Satellite TV broadcaster and terrestrial wireless operator Dish Network and EchoStar, its sister company focused on broadband services from space, have cleared a key regulatory hurdle in the way of their merger plans.The post FCC nod puts Dish-EchoStar merger on home stretch appeared first on SpaceNews.
NASA’s robotic Mars exploration program is in crisis. A recent review of the plan of its flagship Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission pegged its cost at $10 billion, a price tag that threatens to preclude funding any other exploration missions to the Red Planet for the next decade and a half. The post Rethink the Mars Program appeared first on SpaceNews.
The success of a NASA project last year to demonstrate an inflatable heat shield has attracted interest from several companies who are working with the agency to advance the technology.The post NASA working with industry to advance inflatable heat shield technology appeared first on SpaceNews.
Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements Wednesday including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station.The post Egypt joins China’s ILRS moon base initiative appeared first on SpaceNews.
DARPA has selected 14 companies, ranging from small startups to established aerospace corporations, to participate in a study on developing commercial lunar infrastructure.The post DARPA picks 14 companies for lunar architecture study appeared first on SpaceNews.
The creation of the U.S. Space Force has helped streamline fragmented space acquisition organizations, but the Pentagon is still not equipped to procure next-generation space systems at the pace required to maintain dominance, according to a new report by the Defense Business Board.The post Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system appeared first on SpaceNews.
WASHINGTON — NorthStar Earth and Space has raised another $15 million to support its first four satellites for tracking objects in orbit, the Canadian company said Dec. 6 as it waits on Rocket Lab to get back to flight so they can launch on a future mission.The post NorthStar raises $15 million for debris-tracking satellites waiting on Rocket Lab appeared first on SpaceNews.
Capella Space will launch two radar imaging satellites on SpaceX rideshare missions after an Electron launch failure disrupted its deployment plans.The post Capella to use SpaceX for two Acadia satellite launches appeared first on SpaceNews.
China launched a new internet technology experiment satellite from a sea platform Tuesday, apparently continuing tests for a low Earth orbit megaconstellation.The post China launches internet technology test satellite from sea barge appeared first on SpaceNews.
The drogue parachute on the OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule failed to deploy properly because of a design error, a flaw that did not prevent a safe landing of the capsule.The post OSIRIS-REx parachute deployment affected by wiring error appeared first on SpaceNews.
WASHINGTON — The National Reconnaissance Office announced Dec. 5 it has signed agreements with five commercial providers of electro-optical satellite imagery, including four startups that are just starting to build […]The post NRO signs agreements with five commercial suppliers of electro-optical imagery appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceNews established the awards in 2017 to recognize and celebrate the people, programs and institutions shaping a rapidly evolving global space economy. Chosen by SpaceNews journalists with invaluable input from […]The post The 2023 SpaceNews Icon Awards: Winners appeared first on SpaceNews.
Aalyria won a European Space Agency contract to develop an orchestration system for space-based, airborne, maritime and ground-based nodes.The post Aalyria wins ESA contract and establishes European arm appeared first on SpaceNews.
Australian in-space servicing startup Space Machines Company announced plans Dec. 5 to work with U.S. on-orbit refueling startup Orbit Fab to validate key technologies.The post Orbit Fab and Australia’s Space Machines Company cooperate on in-orbit servicing appeared first on SpaceNews.
Development of a key capability NASA needs for exploration of the moon and Mars is being hindered by limited access to data from companies working on those capabilities.The post Data rights limitations affecting NASA technology development appeared first on SpaceNews.
The spacecraft that transported the Chandrayaan-3 lander to the moon has returned to Earth orbit, a demonstration of technologies to support a future Indian lunar sample return mission.The post India returns Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module to Earth orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.
