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U.K. government announces new space sustainability measures
by Jeff Foust on June 25, 2022 at 8:15 pm
The British government announced a series of measures June 23, from regulations to funding active debris removal projects, intended to make the country a […]
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New head of Space Force acquisitions looks to get back to basics
by Sandra Erwin on June 24, 2022 at 10:03 pm
Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration, told SpaceNews one of his priorities is to impose discipline in […]
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Telespazio to play key role in satellite servicing market
by Debra Werner on June 24, 2022 at 9:13 pm
Telespazio intends to play a key role in the future in-orbit servicing market, providing customers seeking satellite relocation, refueling, repair or removal […]
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Software testing problem delays Psyche launch
by Jeff Foust on June 24, 2022 at 8:40 pm
NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission will not launch this year as previously planned after the agency concluded there was not enough time to complete testing of […]
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Telesat requests UK license to connect Lightspeed terminals
by Jason Rainbow on June 24, 2022 at 8:22 pm
Telesat has applied for a U.K. license to connect broadband terminals with Lightspeed satellites it plans to start deploying in 2025 to low Earth orbit. The […]
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Space Force establishes intelligence unit to put sharper focus on orbital threats
by Sandra Erwin on June 24, 2022 at 5:55 pm
The Space Force on June 24 established Space Delta 18, a unit that will run the National Space Intelligence Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base The post […]
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NASA declares SLS countdown rehearsal complete
by Jeff Foust on June 24, 2022 at 5:22 pm
NASA managers say they have completed testing of the Space Launch System after a recent countdown rehearsal and are ready to move into preparations for a […]
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Orbion to supply propulsion for General Atomics weather satellite
by Debra Werner on June 24, 2022 at 4:34 pm
Propulsion startup Orbion Space Technology will supply thrusters for a U.S. Space Force prototype weather satellite under a contract with General Atomics […]
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X Prize Foundation studying active debris removal competition
by Jeff Foust on June 24, 2022 at 11:40 am
The X Prize Foundation is considering a prize competition focused on removal of space debris to spur technological innovation in the field. The post X Prize […]
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Parallel Paths for Space Sustainability
by Jeff Foust on June 24, 2022 at 8:20 am
The United States' announcement of a ban on destructive ASAT tests set the stage for a UN meeting on reducing space threats. The post Parallel Paths for Space […]
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OneWeb to resume launches in fourth quarter
by Jeff Foust on June 23, 2022 at 10:08 pm
OneWeb, the broadband megaconstellation company whose launch plans were disrupted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, expects to resume launches late this year, […]
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SatixFy names CEO to lead its public company transformation
by Jason Rainbow on June 23, 2022 at 6:47 pm
SatixFy named David Ripstein as CEO June 23 to lead the satcoms equipment maker’s planned transformation into a public company. The post SatixFy names CEO to […]
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Hughes and OneWeb deploy high-speed internet for U.S. military at remote Arctic base
by Sandra Erwin on June 23, 2022 at 6:46 pm
A Hughes-OneWeb prototype network at Thule, Greenland, is fast enough to enable video conferencing, streaming video and interactive games. The post Hughes and […]
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Op-ed | There’s no perfect Space Traffic Management framework
by Liz Pillow on June 23, 2022 at 3:56 pm
Space traffic management should be about mitigating risk, not eliminating it. The post Op-ed | There’s no perfect Space Traffic Management framework appeared […]
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First Ariane 5 flight of 2022 launches two satellites for Asia-Pacific
by Jason Rainbow on June 23, 2022 at 3:03 pm
Arianespace launched a pair of satellites aiming to improve broadband coverage in the Asia-Pacific region June 22 on the Ariane 5 rocket’s first flight of […]
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On National Security | DoD’s buying habits a continuing source of frustration
by Sandra Erwin on June 23, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Over the course of just six months, three senior defense officials responsible for technology programs announced they were stepping down, voicing […]
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Microsoft, Xplore and NOAA demonstrate cloud-based satellite operations
by Debra Werner on June 23, 2022 at 1:00 pm
Over the last year, Microsoft and Xplore worked with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to show how commercial services could support […]
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Office of Space Commerce on a “listening tour” for civil space traffic management
by Jeff Foust on June 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm
The new head of the Office of Space Commerce says he’s talking with industry on how his office can best take over civil space traffic management while also […]
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Connecting the Dots | Improving satellite collision predictions for efficient space
by Jason Rainbow on June 23, 2022 at 8:20 am
Helping operators steer satellites away from potential collisions in increasingly packed orbits is a key driver for improving space traffic management, but […]
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House Armed Services Committee advances 2023 NDAA, increases DoD spending by $37 billion
by Sandra Erwin on June 23, 2022 at 8:01 am
The committee approved an amendment by Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) to increase the defense budget by $37 billion The post House Armed Services Committee […]
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Velo3D makes in-kind investment in Plasmos
by Debra Werner on June 22, 2022 at 11:20 pm
Propulsion startup Plasmos is testing its first rocket engine thanks to a $250,000 in-kind investment from Velo3D, a metal additive manufacturing startup. The […]
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D-Orbit books Isar Aerospace launch for orbital transfer vehicle
by Jason Rainbow on June 22, 2022 at 9:25 pm
Germany’s Isar Aerospace announced plans June 22 to launch an orbital transfer vehicle no earlier than 2023 for Italian space logistics company D-Orbit. The […]
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NASA moves up Lunar Trailblazer launch
by Jeff Foust on June 22, 2022 at 8:03 pm
NASA has found a new ride for a small lunar orbiter mission that will allow the spacecraft to avoid a two-year wait for its launch. The post NASA moves up […]
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UK mulls Starlink expansion plan under new NGSO regulations
by Jason Rainbow on June 22, 2022 at 6:53 pm
The United Kingdom launched a public consultation June 21 under a recently strengthened licensing regime to consider Starlink’s expansion plans. The post UK […]