Recent Space News:
Japan conducting studies for reusable next-gen rocket.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is working on plans for a new, large and reusable launch vehicle as the core of its future space transportation plans.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/japan-conducting-studies-for-reusable-next-gen-rocket/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 4:55 p.m.
Military space groups in New Mexico expand recruitment and STEM.
Military space organizations in New Mexico are funding science, technology, engineering and math education, expanding internship programs and bolstering local and long-distance recruitment efforts.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/military-space-groups-in-new-mexico-expand-recruitment-and-stem/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 4:44 p.m.
SpaceX providing Starlink services to DoD under ‘unique terms and conditions'.
A $70 million contract the U.S. Space Force awarded to SpaceX for Starlink internet services includes “unique terms and conditions” not included in previous commercial contracts.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/spacex-providing-starlink-services-to-dod-under-unique-terms-and-conditions/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 3:48 p.m.
Alba Orbital Move into new PocketQube Manufacturing Facility.
Scottish satellite builder and mission management company Alba Orbital announced 2 October that it had begun the process of moving into a new manufacturing facility. Alba Orbital was founded in 2012 with two aims: to maximize the value of PocketQube satellites and to offer an Earth observation data service. To date, the company has launched […] The post Alba Orbital Move into new PocketQube Manufacturing Facility appeared first on European Spaceflight.
Read the article: https://europeanspaceflight.com/alba-orbital-move-into-new-pocketqube-manufacturing-facility/
Source: European Spaceflight
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 2:17 p.m.
Artemis Accords signatories seek to boost transparency and safety in lunar exploration.
A working group of nations signed up to the Artemis Accords aim to increase transparency and safety of civil lunar exploration missions.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/artemis-accords-signatories-seek-to-boost-transparency-and-safety-in-lunar-exploration/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 1:14 p.m.
Astronomers raise interference concerns from AST SpaceMobile satellite.
A prototype satellite launched by AST SpaceMobile a year ago is at times one the brightest objects in the night sky, raising new concerns about its impact on astronomy.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/astronomers-raise-interference-concerns-from-ast-spacemobile-satellite/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 10:37 a.m.
Air Force Research Lab awards design contracts for nuclear powered spacecraft.
Intuitive Machines, Lockheed Martin and Westinghouse Government Services won contracts from the Air Force Research Laboratory to advance technologies for nuclear powered space vehicles.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/air-force-research-lab-awards-design-contracts-for-nuclear-powered-spacecraft/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 9:30 a.m.
FCC Issues First Space Debris Fine.
The Federal Communications Commission issued a fine today for violating space debris requirements. The DISH satellite television company must admit liability and pay $150,000 for not properly disposing of its […]
Read the article: https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/fcc-issues-first-space-debris-fine/
Source: SpacePolicyOnline.com
Published on Oct. 3, 2023, 2:50 a.m.
FCC fines Dish Network for botched satellite de-orbit.
The Federal Communications Commission has fined Dish Network $150,000 for failing to properly remove a satellite from geostationary orbit, the U.S. regulator said Oct. 2 in its first space debris enforcement action.
Read the article: https://spacenews.com/fcc-fines-dish-network-for-botched-satellite-de-orbit/
Source: SpaceNews
Published on Oct. 2, 2023, 9:23 p.m.
Recent Space Blogs:
The Psyche launch and its journey to a metal world: What to expect.
The Psyche spacecraft is scheduled to blast off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Oct. 12.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/articles/psyche-launch-what-to-expect
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Oct. 2, 2023, 2:08 p.m.
With an eye to the future.
Mars Sample Return’s future depends on what we do now. NIAC’s projects are very future-forward. And in many ways, the future is already here.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/the-downlink/with-an-eye-to-the-future
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Sept. 29, 2023, 2:38 p.m.
Protoflight: Project Kuiper payload placed atop Atlas V.
Read the article: https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/protoflight-project-kuiper-payload-placed-atop-atlas-v
Source: United Launch Alliance
Published on Sept. 29, 2023, 2:08 p.m.
The boy who named Bennu is now an aspiring astronaut.
The Planetary Society spoke to Mike Puzio, who won our "Name that asteroid!" contest back in 2013.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/articles/mike-puzio-bennu-interview
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Sept. 28, 2023, 6:38 p.m.
Why partial eclipses are worth seeing.
Partial eclipses are the most common solar eclipse to see. Here's why that is, and why it's worth going out and (safely) looking up.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/articles/why-partial-eclipses-are-worth-seeing
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Sept. 28, 2023, 2:08 p.m.
Avio's stock price takes a dive.
Is there a single cause for the poor performance of the Avio stock?
Read the article: https://europeanspaceflight.substack.com/p/avios-stock-price-takes-a-dive
Source: European Spaceflight
Published on Sept. 27, 2023, 2:30 p.m.
Weekly Roundup for SpacePolicyOnline.com: September 11-24, 2023.
Here are links to all the articles published on SpacePolicyOnline.com in the last two weeks, September 11-24, 2023, including our “What’s Happening in Space Policy” for this coming week. Click […]
Read the article: https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/weekly-roundup-for-spacepolicyonline-com-september-11-24-2023/
Source: SpacePolicyOnline.com
Published on Sept. 26, 2023, 12:43 a.m.
OSIRIS-REx returns sample from asteroid Bennu to Earth.
The sample capsule parachuted to a landing at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range southwest of Salt Lake City.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/articles/osiris-rex-returns-sample-to-earth
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Sept. 22, 2023, 3:38 p.m.
Equinox and equilux.
Celebrate today’s equinox, but be sure to check when your location’s equilux takes place. And there’s lots to celebrate about this year’s Day of Action.
Read the article: https://www.planetary.org/the-downlink/equinox-and-equilux
Source: Planetary Society
Published on Sept. 22, 2023, 2:38 p.m.