As SpaceX prepares for the test flight of its Starship vehicle, NASA is closely watching as it waits for the company to achieve the next milestones on development of the lunar lander version of the vehicle. The post NASA...

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Scott Pace: ‘Seeing the role that Starlink has played in North Carolina’s disaster response, I’m beginning to think there might be room for a Space National Guard’ The post Debate over Space Guard rekindles amid growing reliance on satellites...

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SpaceX has received emergency temporary approval to provide space-based connectivity to T-Mobile customers in Florida who may lose cellular service due to Hurricane Milton. The post Starlink activates emergency phone connectivity for Hurricane Milton appeared first on SpaceNews.

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GOLDEN, Colorado — NASA is faced with the challenge of safely deorbiting, in one fell swoop, over 400 tons of space hardware in a few years. As of now, the […] The post Ocean experts raise concerns over deorbiting...

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A startup led by a founder of a financial services company is taking a new approach to space-based solar power intended to be more scalable and affordable than previous concepts. The post Startup takes new approach to space-based solar...

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The 2024 election cycle is lurching into the final stretch, with campaigns for the White House, Congress and other offices across the nation in high gear. Candidates are making their […] The post Space policy for the new President...

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NASA has awarded a contract to Rocket Lab to study alternative concepts for Mars Sample Return (MSR), joining several other efforts to improve the cost and schedule of the program. The post NASA awards Rocket Lab study contract for...

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SDA is preparing a solicitation for Tranche 3 of the U.S. military’s proliferated space architecture The post Space Development Agency unveils plans for next 200-satellite procurement appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Satellites are the defacto communications technology when disaster strikes because of their resilience, broad coverage and speed to deploy. Space-based connectivity serves as a critical lifeline when natural disasters disrupt […] The post Backing the Backups: Ensuring satellites are...

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HELSINKI — China will launch new quantum satellites into low Earth orbit next year, according to a scientist leading the project. Two to three quantum communications satellites will be launched […] The post China to launch new quantum communications...

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The Dominican Republic has signed the Artemis Accords, the 44th nation to do so, NASA announced Oct. 7. The post Dominican Republic signs Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Spanish startup PLD Space, currently developing a small launch vehicle, has outlined plans to work on progressively larger, reusable rockets as well as a crewed spacecraft. The post PLD Space unveils plans for larger launch vehicles and crewed spacecraft...

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SAN FRANCISCO – As a group, NASA’s low-cost science missions have improved significantly. “There were lessons learned over the years that helped,” said Charles Norton, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory deputy […] The post Smallsats offer lessons for big science...

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Seraphim Space announced the 11 startups joining the 14th round of its networking and mentoring accelerator program, which it said Oct. 7 has helped ventures raise more than $540 million since 2018. The post Seraphim chooses 11 startups for...

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Defense Strategies Institute is pleased to invite you to learn from and network with some of the most respected minds in the space community this December 4-5, at 151 St […] The post Announcing DSI’s 11th Annual Space Resiliency...

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A Falcon 9 successfully launched a European asteroid mission Oct. 7 in a partial return to flight for the rocket. The post Falcon 9 launches ESA’s Hera asteroid mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Since the dawn of the space age, 14 successive United States presidents have been committed to developing space for the betterment of humankind and to advance our national interests. Today, […] The post Looking to the next four years:...

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The FAA has granted approval for the Falcon 9 launch of ESA’s Hera asteroid mission, but is keeping the vehicle grounded for now for other missions. The post FAA clears Falcon 9 launch of Hera mission appeared first on...

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