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Transportation Official Urges Launch Industry Contribution to FAA’s Space Office Budget
In a virtual meeting of the FAA’s Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC) on November 8, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Polly Trottenberg proposed that the launch industry should play a role in funding additional resources for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST). This comes in response to calls from industry…
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Lockheed Martin Readies First 5G.MIL Payload for Orbital Deployment
Lockheed Martin is one step away from showcasing how its 5G.MIL capability can reach all domains around the world. In its final successful lab demonstration, the company validated that its innovative space payload is set to deliver global advanced communications capabilities from orbit. During the October demonstration, Lockheed Martin showcased the industry’s first fully regenerative…
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First images released from China’s Fengyun 3F satellite
The first images from Fengyun 3F satellite were released to the public at the 2023 Fengyun Satellite User Conference on Monday. All remote-sensing instruments have been put into operation, marking the satellite proceeding to the in-orbit testing phase, the China Meteorological Administration said. The satellite will provide support for global environmental monitoring and disaster prevention,…
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China launches new-generation marine satellite
China on Thursday sent a new-generation ocean color monitoring satellite into space to help improve understanding of marine waters. The satellite was launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at 11:55 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, and it later successfully entered the planned orbit. The launch was the…
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Spire Global Launches Web-Based App for Simplified Satellite Constellation Operations
Virginia-based space data and services firm, Spire Global, unveiled its Constellation Management Platform at Space Tech Expo Europe in Bremen on November 14. The web-based app is designed to simplify satellite constellation operations for Spire’s customers, providing a user-friendly interface for managing satellite operations. The Constellation Management Platform is part of Spire’s Space Services, offering…
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U.S.-China Rivalry Intensifies as Beijing Boosts Military and Global Influence, Warns Congressional Report
In a comprehensive 741-page report released on November 14, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, an influential congressional advisory body, highlighted the escalating strategic and systemic competition between the United States and China. The report emphasizes China’s swift military expansion and pursuit of global influence, posing a significant challenge to U.S. national security. The…
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dearMoon benefactor shares delay to its Starship mission (which we all saw coming)
dearMoon no longer has an expected launch date The dearMoon mission was formally announced in 2018 and would fly a group of artist around the Moon on SpaceX‘s Starship rocket. Being paid for by Japanese entrepreneur and art collector, Yusaku Maezawa or MZ, after not being able to fly around the Moon in a Dragon…
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SpaceX Launches Ninth Transporter Mission, Deploying Over 100 Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched its ninth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, Transporter-9, on November 11, deploying more than 100 satellites. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 1:49 p.m. Eastern, marking another chapter in a program that has stirred mixed reactions within the commercial space sector. The booster, having previously…
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Rogue Space Systems’ Orbital Service Vehicle Successfully Launched on SpaceX Transporter-9
Rogue Space Systems, creator of Orbots, autonomous AI robots that provide in-space infrastructure and services, has announced the successful launch and deployment of its first spacecraft, Barry-1. The satellite was launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-9 mission via Exolaunch on November 11, 2023. Once operational in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Barry-1 will test Rogue’s Scalable Compute Platform…
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How to Select the Right Telecom Partner When Building Satellite Ground Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Telstra boasts a long-standing legacy in the field of satellite communication. With decades of experience in delivering satellite connectivity solutions, Telstra has played a significant role in shaping the industry landscape. The company’s expertise spans a wide range of areas, including satellite ground infrastructure, network integration, and regulatory compliance, among others. In this…