The Gist: Space News

Space News for Monday, June 08, 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:30:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) UK startup NewOrbit raises $18.5 million in Series A round
(00:39) OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum
(01:12) NASA to select new headquarters building by end of year
(01:49) Rounding up the space unicorns
(02:19) The Astronaut Wears Prada. Axiom Space and the Inner Layer of Next-Generation Lunar Spacesuit
(03:03) Analyst Projects Massive Subscription Growth for Starlink Ahead of Imminent SpaceX IPO
(03:45) NASA concludes MAVEN mission at Mars, uses data to discover new atmospheric phenomenon
(04:26) Trouble near the Milky Way: The Large Magellanic Cloud is ripping its smaller neighbor galaxy apart
(05:12) Could meteor storms harm NASA's future moon missions?

Space News for Sunday, June 07, 2026

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:30:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA interested in Hubble reboost if costs can be reduced
(01:13) NASA concerns about Russian repairs prompted ISS safe haven decision
(01:51) SpaceX launches 2 Starshield satellites during Saturday night Starlink mission
(02:38) Beyond Mega-Constellations: Iridium and Globalstar Emerge as Prime Defense and IoT Investment Plays
(03:18) Emergency Alert on the ISS: NASA Orders Safe Haven Amid Russian Module Leak Repairs

Space News for Saturday, June 06, 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:30:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Leaf Space partners with D-Orbit and EnduroSat to test connectivity service
(00:56) Next Ariane 6 launch to carry 36 Amazon Leo satellites using upgraded boosters
(01:50) Qianfan constellation deployment hits 200 satellites with Long March 8 and 6A launches
(02:21) NASA crew briefly shelters inside Dragon capsule as Russia addresses new space station leaks
(03:12) Analyst Projects Massive Subscription Growth for Starlink Ahead of Imminent SpaceX IPO
(03:48) NASA Concludes Antenna Mishap Investigation, Releases Report
(04:38) After New Glenn anomaly, Blue Origin keeps focus on upcoming Blue Moon and Mars missions
(05:12) AstroForge Completes its DeepSpace-2 Spacecraft
(05:56) Going supersonic! NASA's X-59 jet breaks sound barrier for the 1st time
(06:16) Scientists find wind blowing from our Milky Way's black hole after half-century search: 'There it is'
(06:50) Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak
(07:22) $1.77 trillion! SpaceX is about to become the 7th-most valuable American company
(07:52) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is blasting out a bunch of methane. Here's why that's weird
(08:36) Rocket Report: Blue Origin explosion still making headlines; Impulse raises money
(09:01) Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do

Space News for Friday, June 05, 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:30:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) The Exploration Company completes drop test of Nyx capsule
(00:58) Axiom Space adds more than $175 million to funding round
(01:39) HASC NDAA markup challenges Space Force on satellite programs
(02:11) AstroForge completes DeepSpace-2 spacecraft
(02:58) KSAT and iQPS Expand Strategic Alliance to Accelerate High-Frequency SAR Constellation
(03:33) Kaman Precision Products Deploys Advanced Magnetic Sensors for Next-Generation Launch Propulsion
(03:46) Space Stocks in Focus: Zacks Investment Ideas Highlights Gilat, Satellogic, and EchoStar
(04:31) Fighting Fire With Fire
(05:09) NASA Hosts 2026 Review on Advanced Composite Manufacturing
(05:51) Colorful, Chaotic Jupiter
(06:25) Apex Raises $200M At $2.3B Valuation
(07:08) US Commercial Space Stations Expand to Europe
(07:52) Glittering star cluster image reveals missing patch of stars: 'We were not looking for the gap, but we found it'
(08:42) SpaceX launches back-to-back Starlink missions from both coasts 19 hours apart (photos)
(09:12) Most exoplanets might be 'soot factories,' scientists say: 'Like you have a natural diesel engine'
(09:54) After 11 years at Mars, NASA's MAVEN spacecraft went out with a whisper

Space News for Thursday, June 04, 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:42:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Delian Asparouhov and Philip Johnston on making the case for orbital data centers
(00:56) NASA working to streamline development of nuclear electric propulsion demo mission
(01:28) China builds institutional framework for space computing push
(02:10) SES Partners with Viva to Launch Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity
(02:53) The Exploration Company advances Nyx parachute recovery
(03:37) NASA's dead Mars orbiter MAVEN will crash into the Red Planet in the next 100 years. It's not the only probe in the Mars morgue
(04:14) A rainbow patchwork quilt shows agriculture from space | Space photo of the day for June 4, 2026
(04:52) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is not an alien spacecraft: SETI hunt for 'technosignatures' comes up empty
(05:11) Meteorite found in Sahara desert may be 1st evidence of lost solar system world

Space News for Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) SpaceX to raise at least $75 billion in IPO
(00:33) NASA declares end to MAVEN Mars mission
(01:06) AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027
(01:41) After cooperation on SMILE mission, ESA and China chart parallel but separate paths
(02:04) Electronics manufacturer Murata to explore Xona satellite timing service for telecom, data centers
(02:26) Beyond Gravity Launches Advanced Propulsion Pointing Mechanism for LEO Constellations
(03:00) Muon Space Unveils Condor-Ultra for Orbital Data Centers
(03:34) Lockheed Martin UK Announces Major Workforce Expansion with Up to 2,000 New Space Jobs
(04:10) KSAT and Axelspace Expand Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Earth Observation
(04:50) Resolve Optics Delivers Radiation-Resistant Lenses for LEO Satellites
(05:09) American military space closed around one company in seven days
(05:25) A Moonlit Earth as Seen From Artemis II
(06:07) NASA Finds New Way Earth May Have Received Elements Needed for Life
(06:44) Journey to the Center of the Virgo Cluster
(07:22) NASA Drains 66-Million-Gallon Reservoir to Upgrade Critical Water System
(08:04) NASA Says Farewell to MAVEN Mars Mission, Hosts Media Call Today
(08:29) Space Force evaluating anomaly-related damage, future danger areas
(09:15) Muon Space Unveils New, Larger Satellite Bus
(09:59) NASA Reverts to Original CLD Procurement Plan
(10:45) Can black holes turn into white holes? It's not such a crazy idea, scientists say
(11:28) 'The mirror passed with flying colors': NASA just took its last look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before launch
(12:08) Blue Origin says New Glenn rocket will launch again 'before the end of the year' after explosion
(12:41) Like 'the loss of a loved one': NASA's Mars orbiter MAVEN is officially dead after months of radio silence
(13:15) Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026
(14:02) Scientists call for a secure lunar quarantine facility for extraterrestrial samples: 'The moon may become humanity's first line of biological defense'
(14:49) This star system creates a rare triple eclipse. Here's what that would look like

Space News for Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) NRO nominee says commercial space, AI are reshaping spy satellite agency
(01:01) Global SSA Market to Reach $61B as Governments Prioritize Space Security, Resilience, and Orbital Safety
(01:23) The importance of determining an equilibrium state for space traffic management
(01:57) UK explores Vast space station mission for astronaut with physical disability
(02:32) Voyager to acquire lunar lander developer Astrobotic
(02:46) Researchers call for regulations to protect low Earth orbit environment
(03:15) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg
(03:27) SpaceX launches sunrise Starlink mission following weather scrub
(04:13) MDA Space Selected by BAE Systems for U.S. Space Force Missile Warning Constellation
(04:49) Typhoon Jangmi
(05:20) NASA Space Roboticist Challenge
(05:58) Look Up!
(06:27) Blue Origin initiates LC-36 recovery, targets RTF by end of 2026
(07:04) Blue Origin Commits to Return to Flight This Year
(07:38) NDAA Would Cut SDA, RCO Offices
(08:19) Northrop Grumman Taps Apex for Golden Dome SBI Collab
(08:58) Impulse Space Closes $500M Series D
(09:24) Scientists locate source of mysterious radio signals after 20 year search: A vampire star and its victim
(10:05) China launches debut mission of Falcon 9-like rocket with no advance notice (video)
(10:46) SpaceX wins $4 billion Space Force contract for satellites that target 'airborne threats' anywhere on Earth
(11:32) 'Hot Jupiter' winds blasting at over 15,000 mph reveal 1st evidence of exoplanets with magnetic fields
(12:03) Student-powered 'moon' rovers put to the test | Space photo of the day for June 2, 2026
(12:46) In a surprise launch, China debuts another big rocket designed for reusability

Space News for Monday, June 01, 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) France to fly two astronauts on Vast missions
(01:05) Northrop Grumman partners with Apex on space-based interceptors for Golden Dome
(01:20) China conducts surprise launch of Long March 12B, delivers Qianfan satellites on debut flight
(01:34) New Glenn failure worsens constrained launch market
(01:49) Launch Preview: SpaceX and Chinese rockets to launch internet satellites to LEO
(02:12) Bellatrix Aerospace Tapped to Build Korean VLEO Demo Sat
(03:03) Opinion: Commercial Space Is Generating Signals Decision-Makers Cannot Hear

Space News for Saturday, May 30, 2026

Sat, 30 May 2026 04:35:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking
(01:15) Bellatrix and TelePIX plan 2028 air-breathing VLEO imaging demonstration
(01:59) Spatial data has become a weapon of war in the US-Iran war
(02:27) ULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(02:50) Sovereignty got an answer on Day 3. Two answers, actually, and a commercial veto.
(03:31) NASA Awards Contract for Johnson Space Center Infrastructure
(04:12) NASA Hosts SpaceX Crew-11 Astronauts for Public Event at Headquarters
(04:58) Hubble Spies Faint Irregular Galaxy
(05:37) Hubble Captures M88 on Journey to Center of Virgo Cluster
(06:12) China's Shenzhou 21 astronauts return to Earth after being briefly 'stranded', wrapping up record-breaking mission (video)
(06:55) Incredible videos show Blue Origin rocket explosion could be seen from hundreds of miles away
(07:32) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida just hours after Blue Origin rocket explosion (video)

Space News for Friday, May 29, 2026

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:38:29 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:19) New Glenn rocket explodes on Cape Canaveral pad
(01:06) Setting up a permanent lunar presence needs investment in biology
(01:21) Revolv Space enters in-orbit servicing market with Infinite Orbits deal
(01:55) Viasat Selects Atos to Modernize Its Global Digital Workplace Operations
(02:26) OmniAccess Launches Unified Multi-Orbit Maritime Connectivity Service
(03:05) NewSpace Systems Announces European Expansion with New Netherlands Subsidiary
(03:44) Two satellites a month, comfortably. Now the supplier tier underneath has to match.
(04:14) The orbital data center thesis just became an economics question.
(04:55) Painting the Growing Season in the Maize Triangle
(05:38) I Am Artemis: Daniel Stubbs
(06:18) New Landsat Science Team Holds First In-Person Meeting
(07:19) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4900-4907: Pasadena, We Have a Drill Sample!
(07:59) Europe Celebrates its Sovereignty Progress at SmallSat
(08:11) Observable Space Raises $90M Series A
(09:10) Space Markets Emerges From Stealth With Coinbase Ventures Investment
(09:55) Companies like SpaceX want electromagnetic catapults on the moon. Could they be used as weapons?
(10:33) NASA is hatching a 'fast-paced plan' to boost this space telescope. But first, they'll have to find it
(11:07) James Webb Space Telescope discovers a black hole that formed before its host galaxy. Scientists aren't sure how
(11:46) Astronaut captures aurora magic from the ISS | Space photo of the day for May 28, 2026
(12:14) Amazon turns to Jeff Bezos' other company to do some heavy lifting

Space News for Thursday, May 28, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:38:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Virgin Galactic returns Unity to flight to prepare for next-generation spaceplane
(00:58) FAA requires mishap investigation into latest Starship launch
(01:42) House Armed Services draft bill eliminates SDA, Space RCO as separate entities
(02:20) Mars to Titan: the next rallying call?
(02:52) European space industry warns EU Space Act could slow competitiveness
(03:26) Revolv Space Signs Deal to Provide Solar Assemblies for Infinite Orbits Geostationary Servicers
(04:00) Archangel Lightworks Completes Successful Trials for Miniature Deployable Optical Ground Station
(04:34) NASA Develops Sensor to Improve Firefighter Safety
(05:11) Released: NASA Goddard Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft
(05:23) Girl Scouts Event Brings Space Science to the Next Generation
(06:11) Rovers and Drones laying the foundations for NASA Moon Base
(07:11) Exclusive: Stellar Alpina Raises $4.5M to Build Rotating Detonation Engines
(08:00) Aitech Upgrades its Space Supercomputer
(08:18) Russian cosmonauts install sun-watching telescope on ISS during 6-hour spacewalk
(08:35) China shakes up its space programs to land astronauts on the moon by 2030: 'We will spare no effort'
(09:19) What is Star City, the secret Cold War cosmonaut training town in Apple TV's new 'For All Mankind' spinoff?
(10:12) Laser beams blast through the cosmos | Space photo of the day for May 27, 2026
(10:51) "Little red dot" in early Universe is a naked supermassive black hole
(11:37) US Space Force confirms SpaceX will build sensor-to-shooter targeting network

Space News for Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:38:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Nations opt for a mix of sovereign, bilateral, federated and commercial space capabilities
(00:53) SpaceX wins $2.29 billion Space Force contract for military data network
(01:33) Starcloud orders Starlink lasers for orbital data center network
(02:08) Preview: NASA updates progress towards established a Moon Base, Artemis 3 mission
(02:42) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(03:29) Procurement is the choke point. Everything else on Day 1 is downstream of that.
(04:05) RKLB Stock Surges Past $135 on $90M Space Force Contract, Q1 Revenue Hits $200.3M
(04:39) Ever Restless Mount Dukono Erupts
(04:58) NASA to Announce Artemis III Crew, Provide Mission Progress Update
(05:33) NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Students in New York
(06:06) NASA Provides Update on Moon Base Rovers, Landers, Missions
(06:18) Chennai City Lights
(06:55) Following Starship V3 debut, SpaceX prepares for follow up
(07:36) Op-ed: Commercial Demand in LEO is Lacking. The Government Can Help.
(08:23) Optical Links: When to Incorporate Them? When Not To?
(09:00) Satellogic Lands $18M+ Defense-Monitoring Contract
(09:50) SpaceX Launches Starship V3 for the First Time
(10:39) Watch 2 Russian cosmonauts take 5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS today
(11:24) Artemis moon base will cover 'hundreds of square miles' with hopping drones and new lunar rovers, NASA says
(12:13) Seeing double with the Artemis 2 rocket boosters | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
(12:53) Could a cosmic uncertainty principle help explain dark matter?

Space News for Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 04:34:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Orbit Fab, Thales Alenia to study refueling for electric-propulsion satellites
(01:01) Exolaunch and SEOPS purchase Falcon 9 launches for dedicated rideshare missions
(01:25) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Memorial Day
(01:44) Viasat Demonstrates First Satellite-Enabled Smartphone Messaging in Uzbekistan
(02:21) China Launches Shenzhou-23 Mission to Tiangong, Slated for Record Year-Long Stay
(03:03) Canadian Space Agency Shifts to Agile Procurement and Resets WildFireSat Mission
(03:43) SpaceX: 10,000 Launches Annually
(04:03) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Simon van den Dries, EnduroSat
(04:34) Launch Preview: Starlink and Amazon Leo missions fill manifest
(04:58) DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch
(05:15) Nothing beats a beautiful sunset (from space) | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
(05:58) Scientists want to send a roly-poly robot filled with 'dandelion drones' to investigate hidden tunnels on Mars

Space News for Monday, May 25, 2026

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:33:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Shenzhou-23 crew arrives at Tiangong as China maps path to 2030 lunar landing
(01:00) BAE Systems Supplies Sensor Hardware for Space Force Next-Gen Polar Satellite
(01:31) China Launches Shenzhou-23 Mission to Tiangong, Slated for Record Year-Long Stay
(02:10) Vehicle arrivals, science experiments, and maintenance keep Expedition 74 busy through April
(02:33) The most common type of planet in the galaxy may not look anything like Earth on the inside

Space News for Sunday, May 24, 2026

Sun, 24 May 2026 04:33:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) NASA to add missions to SpaceX commercial crew contract
(00:52) Hybrid Viewing Models Solidify as Streaming Integrates into Premium Sports Distribution
(01:26) Viasat Demonstrates First Satellite-Enabled Smartphone Messaging in Uzbekistan
(02:02) SpaceX: 10,000 Launches Annually
(02:35) Shenzhou 23 set to launch new crew to Tiangong space station
(03:05) China reveals 3-person Shenzhou 23 crew, including Hong Kong's 1st astronaut
(03:55) SpaceX Starship Flight 12: Don't miss these stunning photos from the launch of the most powerful Starship yet

Space News for Saturday, May 23, 2026

Sat, 23 May 2026 04:36:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Blue Origin completes investigation into New Glenn launch failure
(01:01) SpaceX launches first Starship V3
(01:48) Space Force awards Viasat, SES $437 million for military satellite network
(02:31) NASA unveils sweeping reorganization
(03:24) SatNews Will Be Closed May 25, Memorial Day
(03:47) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Omar Qaise, OQ Technology
(04:18) Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling
(05:11) NASA Sets Coverage for Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station
(05:30) Webb Studies Star Clusters
(06:03) Keeping NASA Flying: Ground Crews Ensure Aircraft Readiness
(06:31) NASA to Compete Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management
(07:09) The US Needs a New Launch Site, Air Force Secretary Says
(08:01) Starship V3 from space: Satellite snaps amazing photo of SpaceX megarocket on the pad
(08:38) Shakeup at JPL? Control over iconic NASA center could change for 1st time in nearly 100 years
(09:19) Cosmic crystal ball reveals an ancient dying star | Space photo of the day for May 22, 2026

Space News for Friday, May 22, 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 04:38:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) Ground equipment problem scrubs Starship launch attempt
(00:34) Sixth Varda mission successfully returns
(00:49) Space Force on path to double active-duty force by 2030
(01:40) SpaceX scrubs first launch attempt of its Starship Version 3 rocket
(02:14) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Celia Pelaz, Spire Global
(02:43) From Disposable Assets to Multi-Mission Robotics: US Prepares for First In-Orbit Servicing Mission
(03:01) SpaceX Is Worth $1.75 Trillion. Only 7% of That Is Real.
(03:34) Software-Defined Modems and Hardware Bottlenecks Strain Proliferated Defense Space Architectures
(03:55) Tornado Draws a Jagged Line in Mississippi
(04:38) NASA Joins Artemis Accords Workshop as Global Signings Rise
(05:04) NASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSats
(05:26) ESA Chief Calls on Europe to Double Funds for Space
(06:03) Better Moon-Tech Tops NASA Stakeholder Wishlist
(06:50) ESA Approves Two Scout Science Missions
(07:24) SpaceX's 1st Starship V3 megarocket launch scrubbed at last minute. Sorry, Nicki Minaj
(07:50) Watch Rocket Lab launch private Japanese Earth-observing satellite this morning
(08:06) This exoplanet weather forecast by the James Webb Space Telescope calls for sandy skies and a clear (alien) sunset
(08:54) 'Stop lying!' Conspiracy theorist confronts Artemis 2 astronauts, accuses them of faking their moon mission
(09:19) Lunar Outpost has big plans for the moon. The new Pegasus lunar rover is just the start
(10:06) Ground system issue scrubs first launch of SpaceX's Starship V3 rocket
(10:40) JWST maps the weather on a hot gas giant 700 light-years away

Space News for Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:38:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) LatConnect 60 announces accelerated growth investment round to build AUKUS-aligned Highest Resolution SWIR Satellite constellation
(00:56) Space Force eyes 2027 demonstrations of in-space refueling and satellite servicing
(01:33) SpaceX files for IPO
(02:17) Pentagon Enforces Commercial Satellite Blackout Over Middle East War Zone
(02:52) Poland Just Made Sovereign SAR the European Default
(03:17) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: John Rood, Momentus
(03:47) Varda Space Industries W-6 Capsule Touches Down in South Australia
(04:23) ESA and Spain Establish Formal Framework for Sovereign Satellite Connectivity
(04:56) Lunar Robots: NASA Spotlights Moon Base at 2026 FIRST Robotics Competition
(05:42) New Eruption in the Bismarck Sea
(06:17) NASA TechLeap Prize: Robotically Manipulated Payload Challenge
(07:00) Starship Flight 12: Welcome to the Show Block 3 and Pad 2
(07:29) Dems Warn Golden Dome Will Accelerate the Nuclear Arms Race
(08:17) NASA-Funded Research May Create Chinese Security Risk, Report Says
(09:04) Scientists find a hidden route to the moon that saves fuel
(09:39) SpaceX stacks Starship V3 rocket, completes major fueling test ahead of debut launch
(10:22) US military test-launches nuclear-capable ICBM from California (photos)
(11:06) Where did Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid come from? It may be the only survivor of the planet's violent history
(11:41) NASA's Psyche spacecraft returns unfamiliar views of a familiar world

Space News for Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 04:37:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) Isaacman expects Chinese crewed mission around the moon in 2027
(00:59) SDA director Sandhoo takes on broader Space Force missile warning portfolio
(01:44) Portal Space taps Quindar for ground mission support of its maneuvering spacecraft
(01:56) Vast announces line of high-power satellite buses
(02:12) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 launch from California
(02:52) Astroscale and SKY Perfect JSAT Alliance Signals Shift to In-Orbit Maintenance Economy
(03:31) Intuitive Machines Secures Prime Contracts to Operate Key NASA and KARI Lunar Imaging Instruments
(04:10) iDirect Government Launches WCore to Virtualize Military Satellite Modems
(04:41) Lightpath Expands Dense Northeast Fiber Infrastructure Across 2,400 Macro Cell Towers
(05:20) Fire Chars Santa Rosa Island
(05:42) Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Electron, and Vega C launch missions alongside Starship Flight 12
(06:26) From Design Reviews to Decision Intelligence: CoLab Rewires Engineering Workflows
(07:05) CSF Forecasts Launch Supply Running Low
(07:30) Vast Launches Satellite Bus Business Line
(08:16) York Space Systems to Acquire Solestial
(09:04) Lasers in moon craters could create a lunar GPS system
(09:41) Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase in leadup to Starship V3 megarocket launch
(10:23) NASA satellite will test orbital 'gas station' tech to help astronauts reach the moon and Mars

Space News for Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tue, 19 May 2026 04:37:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Anderson confirmed as NASA deputy administrator
(01:05) European imaging companies step in to fill warzone gap
(01:46) The Stratospheric Toll of the Megaconstellation Era
(02:22) Cowboy Raises $275M and Files for 20,000 Orbital Data Centers, Forcing the ODC Thesis Into View
(02:57) NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Low Earth Orbit Test Flight Profile
(03:13) Ubotica and NOVI Space Form Strategic Partnership for Real-Time Onboard Space AI
(03:31) Teleste and Polystar Partner to Launch AI Automation for Next Generation Cable Infrastructure
(04:10) Farming in Ancient Lake Agassiz
(04:26) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4893-4899: Drilling at Campo Marte and a Visit From the Psyche Spacecraft
(05:09) Johnson Photographers Honored for Award-Winning Portraits
(05:34) NASA Selects Next Class of Space Health Postdoctoral Fellows
(06:18) Super Heavy Block 3 the Booster of the Future
(06:43) Astrolab Unveils Payloads Flying on FLIP Lunar Mission
(07:14) Potomac Database Systems Unveils Plans to Amass Lunar Data
(07:57) U-Space Selects Skynopy to Support Multiple Missions
(08:18) Scientists found stardust trapped in Antarctic ice. What could it tell us about our solar system?
(08:37) Vega C rocket launches European-Chinese space weather satellite to orbit
(08:56) This amazing NASA video shows the exact moment the Artemis 2 Orion capsule broke free of its service module, and we can't stop watching it
(09:40) SpaceX Starship Flight 12 launch updates: 1st-ever Starship V3 test gets new launch date

Space News for Monday, May 18, 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 04:34:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Zenk Space raises $26 million, targets June debut launch
(01:08) NASA and Eta Space Finalize Integration for LOXSAT Cryogenic Fuel Demonstration
(01:43) Kymeta Flat Panel Antennas Integrated into Red Cat Variant 7 USV for Resilient Military Satcom
(02:24) Do Satellite Providers Have a Say in Ground-Level Restrictions
(02:41) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Moritz Novak, GATE Space
(03:10) Artemis III deep into processing and planning for key HLS test
(03:55) Watch NASA's new Mars helicopter rotor break the speed of sound (video)
(04:28) SpaceX Dragon capsule delivers science and supplies to space station
(04:39) Watch an asteroid the size of a blue whale hurtle towards Earth live online TODAY
(05:17) Giant radio telescope sees Artemis 2 astronauts on Orion flying around the moon. 'There are 4 people in those pixels.'

Space News for Sunday, May 17, 2026

Sun, 17 May 2026 04:33:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) NASA releases final RFP for Mars communications orbiter
(00:48) York Space defends growth strategy as SDA programs are reshaped
(01:39) Space Force awards Northrop Grumman $398 million satellite contract
(01:58) The end of GEO?
(02:37) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Moritz Novak, GATE Space
(03:08) Apple Prepares for Pivot at WWDC 2026 Milestone
(03:40) NASA's Psyche spacecraft is flying to a metal asteroid. So, why did it just visit Mars?
(03:55) Astronomers find interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS hiding in images taken before its official discovery

Space News for Saturday, May 16, 2026

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:37:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) SpaceX launches CRS-34 cargo mission to ISS
(00:46) Starlink Mobile challengers back proposed telco-led D2D joint venture
(01:26) Virgin Galactic reaffirms plans to begin commercial service this year
(02:12) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Moritz Novak, GATE Space
(02:34) Curiosity Shakes Loose a Pesky Rock
(03:07) Hubble Sights Galaxy in Transition
(03:34) Intuitive Machines Bets on Lunar Comms with Goonhilly Buy
(04:20) Iridium Boosts Air Safety Offering With Aireon Acquisition
(05:10) Mars orbiter captures striking images of 'chaos and craters' carved by ancient floods
(05:54) Auroras over Australia look like sci-fi from space | Space photo of the day for May 15, 2026
(06:34) James Webb Space Telescope maps our universe's largest structure in unprecedented detail
(07:13) We still can't see dark matter. But what if we can hear it?
(08:02) Solar power production undercut by coal pollution
(08:41) Three's a party: US, China, and now Russia are on the prowl in GEO
(09:22) Casimir force co-opted to generate free energy, midichlorians not included
(09:55) Rocket Report: Cowboy up for data centers in LEO; Russia's new ICBM actually works

Space News for Friday, May 15, 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:39:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Chinese satellite maker MinoSpace seeks $736 million in IPO
(01:13) Cowboy files plans for up to 20,000 orbital data centers
(02:02) Golden Dome chief pushes back on $1.2 trillion CBO estimate
(02:18) Iridium to take over Aireon to expand aviation safety business
(03:02) ULA confirms successful solid rocket booster test as Vulcan anomaly investigation continues
(03:33) Exotrail Confirms Successful Deployment of NASA-Funded AEPEX CubeSat via Spacevan 002
(04:18) SpaceX Debuts Starship V3: Redefining Heavy-Lift Launch Capability
(04:55) Intuitive Machines to Acquire Goonhilly Earth Station and COMSAT to Scale Deep Space Network
(05:33) Energy Efficient E-Paper Displays Redefine Professional Digital Signage
(06:05) Global Space Economy Reaches 429 Billion Dollars as Commercial Satellite Sector Dominates
(06:27) Picturing Earth in a New Light
(07:08) NASA Draws on Industry for Mars Telecommunications Network
(07:51) NASA, Industry Prepare Cryogenic Fuel Technology Demo
(08:35) Fresh Food Delivery for Space Station
(09:13) Rocket Lab signs new launch contracts and acquires robotics company during Q1 2026
(10:19) Meet Blacknight Space Labs In-Orbit Infrastructure Accelerator
(11:00) NASA Lays Out Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plan
(11:38) No, this isn't a solar eclipse. It's an image of Mars, captured by NASA's asteroid-bound Psyche probe
(12:17) NASA's Perseverance rover is positively glowing in its new selfie on Mars
(12:43) Earth photobombs a satellite deploying its giant reflector | Space photo of the day for May 14, 2026
(13:26) The world's biggest rocket: How SpaceX's new Starship 'V3' differs from its predecessors

Space News for Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:42:41 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) House appropriators approve spending bill that keeps NASA budget flat
(00:37) Why Earth observation data is getting stuck in orbit
(01:15) Landspace launches improved Zhuque-2E, Long March 6A lofts new Qianfan satellite group
(01:30) Ice Moves Out of Aniak

Space News for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:37:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) SES joins Eutelsat in canceling GEO expansion satellites
(00:52) SpaceX sets date for first Starship version 3 launch
(01:32) SpaceX targets May 19 for debut of Starship Version 3, Launch Pad 2
(01:46) For a second time, poor weather scrubs Cargo Dragon mission launch to the space station
(02:26) SpinLaunch Partners with Aalyria for Meridian Constellation Network Orchestration
(03:07) Gilat Wins Big Military Contracts, Expands India Footprint
(03:41) Gen Z Influence on AI-Driven Audio Market
(04:15) iDirect Government Launches 450 Rackmount Software-Defined Modem for Multi-Orbit Defense
(04:43) Rise Goes to Washington
(05:18) NASA Outlines Preliminary Artemis III Mission Plans
(05:56) Studying Pneumonia in Space for Heart Health on Earth
(06:40) Exclusive: LEAP Launches its First Rocket
(07:25) CBO Puts $1.2T Price Tag on Golden Dome
(08:07) Exobiosphere, Voyager Partner on ISS Mission
(08:22) Star Catcher Closes $65M Series A
(08:55) Will Starship launch from foreign shores? SpaceX 'constantly exploring' options for megarocket liftoff sites
(09:47) What flings mysteriously powerful particles called 'cosmic rays' at Earth?
(10:29) Blue Origin's lunar lander mockup is ready for NASA Artemis astronaut training
(10:54) Lasers shine a new light on the space junk air pollution problem
(11:27) The Whirlpool Galaxy comes alive | Space photo of the day for May 13, 2026
(11:49) The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"
(12:27) Gravitational lens shows a galaxy just 800 million years post-Big Bang
(13:09) Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built

Space News for Monday, May 11, 2026

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:08:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) ESA and JAXA finalize agreement on Apophis asteroid mission
(01:09) Globalstar Reports 17 Percent Revenue Growth in Q1 Amid Pending Amazon Merger
(01:37) Katalyst Space Technologies Completes Environmental Testing for Swift Mission
(02:15) UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026
(02:44) Does Dante's Inferno from the 14th century depict an asteroid impact?

Space News for Sunday, May 10, 2026

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:05:03 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) MDA Space continues work on Gateway robotic arm
(00:36) Viasat wins $307 million Marine Corps satellite communications contract
(01:14) Muon Space Scales Workforce Following Transition to Constellation-Scale Manufacturing
(01:53) US Air Force Taps L3Harris to Bolster ABMS Digital Infrastructure
(02:19) NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft are very low on power after nearly 50 years. How long can they keep going?

Space News for Saturday, May 09, 2026

Sat, 09 May 2026 10:19:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Swift reboost mission completes environmental tests
(01:02) Paraguay signs the Artemis Accords
(01:46) Rocket Lab announces large launch contract and plans to acquire space robotics company
(02:02) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Johannes Galatsanos, Diffraqtion
(02:40) UAE Space Agency Drives Public-Private Collaboration at MIITE 2026
(02:56) I Am Artemis: Anton Kiriwas
(03:37) NASA, Industry Advance High Performance Spaceflight Computing
(03:58) Glowing Views from the Space Station
(04:35) Booster 19 completes Static Fire as Ship 39 prepares for rollout
(04:56) Lunar Outpost Closes $30M Series B, Unveils New Rover
(05:34) HawkEye 360 Raises $416M in IPO
(05:45) NASA's Artemis 2 commander and astrophotographer team up to capture breathtaking, never-before-seen shots of the moon's far side
(06:30) Pentagon unveils trove of declassfied 'UFO' videos. How to see them all, from 'a football-shaped body' to 'a misshapen and uneven ball of white light'
(07:17) Black holes slamming into scorching stars may be causing mysterious blue flashes in the cosmos
(07:42) Blue Origin tests 1st moon lander ahead of lunar launch later this year (photo)
(08:24) The charred hull of Artemis 2's Orion | Space photo of the day for May 8, 2026
(09:06) Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab make a breakthrough in rotor technology

Space News for Friday, May 08, 2026

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:20:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) SatVu zooms in energy facilities in Cuba, India and Australia
(01:01) Lunar Outpost raises $30 million
(01:41) Rocket Lab joins Raytheon on space interceptor program for Golden Dome
(01:59) Military space boom meets Beltway friction
(02:38) Rocket Lab announces five-launch Neutron deal as it continues aiming for late 2026 debut
(03:02) Anduril Secures $100M Modification to Modernize Space Surveillance Network
(03:38) AST SpaceMobile Pivots to SpaceX for Mid-June Launch of Three BlueBird Satellites
(04:12) Real Wireless Tapped by UK Spectrum Policy Forum for Lunar Connectivity Study
(04:29) PROFEN and Azercosmos Expand Satellite Services Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
(04:50) Meet the Fleet: NASA Armstrong Continues Legacy of Flight Research
(05:47) NASA Welcomes Paraguay as 67th Artemis Accords Signatory
(06:20) NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
(07:11) China prepares cargo, crew, and deep space missions, as commercial sector steps towards reusability
(07:32) South Korea Pushes to Commercialize Quantum Research
(07:57) NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts saw flashes on the far side of the moon that cameras struggle to capture. Here's why scientists are excited
(08:41) A bizarre 'decapitated' asteroid likely made the moon's largest impact crater. NASA's Artemis astronauts may land near the proof
(09:06) A 29-pound Mars rock held NASA's Curiosity rover hostage for 6 days
(09:24) Where does Earth's mysterious 'ring current' come from? NASA and the US Space Force are launching a mission to find out
(10:03) Moon joy at Jupiter | Space photo of the day for May 7, 2026

Space News for Thursday, May 07, 2026

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:34:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NGA Rapid Capabilities Office to embrace speed and risk-taking
(00:49) Scolese puts talent at center of NRO transition as he prepares to step down
(01:12) Bringing imagery and communications under one roof
(01:31) Eutelsat and Station Satcom sign agreement to scale LEO services for maritime fleet
(01:50) U.S. and Australia Expand Space Surveillance Network to Counter Emerging ASAT Threats
(02:12) Brian Cox Declares Humanity on the Threshold of Becoming a Multi-Planetary Species
(02:36) Satellite Technology and the Legacy of the Media Pioneer
(02:57) SES and ARD Announce Decade-Long Satellite Distribution Extension
(03:20) Access Hub and Maargin Release White Paper on Frugal LEO Constellations and Orbital AI
(03:42) A Sea of Spinning Clouds
(04:01) Ames Science Stars of the Month May 2026
(04:26) NASA Wallops to Host Public Information Session May 13
(04:48) NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 34th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
(05:27) Overview Energy Wins Air Force Contract
(05:47) Astranis Raises $450M+, Including $300M Series E
(06:12) Scout Space Closes $18M Series A
(06:56) Should Saturn's huge moon Titan be humanity's next destination, after the moon and Mars?
(07:19) How an exoplanet odd couple survived by traveling in from the cold together
(07:43) 'Whatever Russia is testing, it's sophisticated': 2 Russian satellites get within 10 feet of each other in orbit
(08:12) 3 puzzles of our universe could be solved with this new dark matter theory
(08:38) SpaceX is starting to move on from the world's most successful rocket
(08:59) Here's what has to happen if NASA wants to land on the Moon every month

Space News for Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:14:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Ukrainian forces test direct-to-device satellite imagery for frontline troops
(01:05) New NGA head makes industry debut at GEOINT Symposium 2026
(01:39) Startup develops software to help military tap commercial imaging satellites
(02:28) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(02:53) Spectrum-Sharing Rules Get an Overhaul
(03:11) U.S. Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion for Space-Based Interceptor Layer
(03:45) Telesat Reports 25% Decline in GEO Revenue Amid Strategic Shift to Lightspeed LEO
(04:19) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Olaf Eckart, BMW Group
(04:48) Melting Snow Off Shivelyuch
(05:26) NASA eClips and GLOBE Educators Strengthen a Regional STEM Ecosystem in Coastal Virginia
(05:54) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4879-4885: Struggle at Atacama
(06:32) 650 NASA Volunteers Have Co-Authored Scientific Papers
(07:10) Pad 1 conversion ongoing, with Flight 12 nearing
(07:45) Commerce Aiming to Open Novel Space Applications This Summer
(08:20) Bridenstine Takes Over as Quantum Space CEO
(08:59) Anduril Names Its SBI Team For Golden Dome
(09:38) ESA Taps Edge Aerospace for Space Cloud Contract
(10:33) Solar activity makes space junk crash to Earth faster
(11:13) Mexico City is sinking up to 14 inches per year, satellite images show
(11:53) NASA just released 12,000 photos from Artemis 2. Here are our top picks
(12:39) Watch SpaceX Starlink train circle Earth in amazing satellite video
(13:13) A tiny world at the edge of our solar system grew a mysterious atmosphere, and we don't know how

Space News for Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:16:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Firefly plans late summer launch of first Alpha Block 2 rocket
(01:00) NRO taps EarthDaily, Iceye, Pixxel to expand commercial data pipeline
(01:49) NATO governance policies need updating
(02:04) Tech firms partner up to push intelligence processing closer to the battlefield
(02:50) Pixxel pushes into orbital data centers for faster geospatial intelligence
(03:39) Lockheed Martin joins collaboration with Firefly Aerospace and Seagate for off-shore launches
(04:21) U.S. Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion for Space-Based Interceptor Layer
(04:53) Interlune Secures $6.9 Million NASA Contract for Lunar Resource Extraction
(05:28) U.S. Space Force Integrates Domain Awareness Capabilities into Balikatan 2026
(06:07) Smallsat Sector to Deploy 16,900 Satellites Through 2035 as Market Reaches Industrial Maturity
(06:46) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Massimo Comparini, Leonardo Space Division
(07:20) NASA Fosters Development of Lunar Resource-Seeking Technologies
(08:13) NASA Welcomes Malta as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
(08:50) Breaking Barriers at 3rd Annual Findings from the Field Symposium
(09:51) Lt. Gen. Schiess Nominated to Lead Space Force
(10:31) Payload Field Guide: Lunar Rovers
(11:01) NASA wants to land astronauts on the moon in 2028. Will SpaceX's Starship or Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander be ready in time?
(11:50) Trump's proposed NASA budget is a 'horrible threat to our future' in space, Planetary Society CEO says
(12:37) James Webb Space Telescope directly studies an exoplanet's surface for the 1st time: 'We see a dark, hot, barren rock'
(13:26) Our Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' holds a galaxy supercluster with 30,000 trillion times the sun's mass
(14:03) Lasers take aim at a galaxy far, far away | Space photo of the day for May 4, 2026

Space News for Monday, May 04, 2026

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:07:23 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to open programs to more vendors
(01:14) SpaceX launches South Korean Earth observation satellite, plus 44 more payloads on midnight Falcon 9 rideshare mission
(01:56) SES Accelerates Multi-Orbit IFC Strategy with meoSphere and Next-Gen ESA Development
(02:14) Foxconn Launches Second-Generation PEARL Satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
(02:42) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Jorge Ciccorossi, ITU Radiocommunications Bureau
(03:11) Why were galaxies so active in the early universe? We may be getting close to the answer
(04:03) 'It was quite a light show!' NASA astronaut spies dramatic fireball from the International Space Station (photos)
(04:43) Spaceflight is hard on the heart, yet artificial ones grow better in space than on Earth

Space News for Sunday, May 03, 2026

Sun, 03 May 2026 10:04:31 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Artemis 3 plans remain uncertain as schedule slips
(00:56) XDLINX Space Labs Inaugurates Advanced Satellite Integration Lab with ISRO Leadership
(01:36) Why do some stars become 'supernova impostors'? Astronomers still don't quite know
(02:22) SpaceX launching 45 satellites to orbit early May 3: Watch it live

Space News for Saturday, May 02, 2026

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:28:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) NASA to increase value of CLPS contract to support surge of lunar lander missions
(00:37) The opportunity beyond orbital data centers
(01:12) Starcloud seeks more orbital data center funding shortly after unicorn status
(01:41) Trump nominates Schiess as next Space Force chief
(02:19) Amazon Leo passes 300 satellites with Atlas and Ariane launches
(03:00) SpaceX marks May Day, National Space Day with Starlink mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(03:14) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Jorge Ciccorossi, ITU Radiocommunications Bureau
(03:39) NASA Kennedy Center Director Announces Plans to Retire
(04:16) NASA Artemis II Crew Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
(04:49) Key Support Equipment Arrives at Kennedy for Roman Space Telescope
(05:21) Space Out This Summer with Variety of NASA STEM Activities
(06:12) SpaceX aims for mid-May Starship Flight 12 launch with revised trajectory
(06:55) Space Nuclear Execs Cheer the FY27 Budget Proposal
(07:54) House Subcommittee Approves $24.4B NASA Budget
(08:39) Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip
(09:17) Drone radar could help spacecraft pinpoint where to drill for water on Mars, scientists say
(09:57) Thinner than a hair and stretchy like rubber: New material could shield against radiation in next-gen space tech
(10:49) Is it cake? No, it's a parachute! | Space photo of the day for May 1, 2026
(11:26) NASA's Curiosity and Perseverance rovers capture sweeping Mars panoramas (video)
(12:17) Rocket Report: Falcon Heavy is back; Russia's Soyuz-5 finally debuts

Space News for Friday, May 01, 2026

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:12:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Force taps K2 satellites to test laser communications for missile-defense
(00:41) SpaceComputer to conduct on-orbit test of secure computing infrastructure
(01:17) Northrop Grumman delivers sensor for missile-warning satellite as Pentagon cancels program
(01:53) House appropriators keep NASA funding flat
(02:34) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Koen Willems, ST Engineering iDirect Europe
(03:08) FAA Grounds Blue Origin Following New Glenn Upper Stage Failure and Facility Anomaly
(03:21) Viasat Completes ViaSat-3 Constellation with Successful Flight 3 Launch
(03:37) Cyclone Rains Spur Papua New Guinea Landslides
(04:00) NASA Invites Media to Ireland Artemis Accords Signing
(04:46) Odyssey Team Celebrates on a Global Map of Mars
(05:15) Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage on the Move
(05:48) Russia debuts new rocket with maiden Soyuz-5 launch
(06:23) Next NASA ISS astronaut, doctor discusses upcoming mission
(06:40) CATALYST Unveils its Sat Product for City Skylines
(07:16) York Space Systems to Acquire ALL.SPACE for $355M
(07:53) Orbital Data Center Competitive Landscape
(08:17) Russia's new homegrown Soyuz 5 rocket aces debut launch
(08:55) Artemis 3 has been pushed to late 2027. Can NASA still land astronauts on the moon in 2028?
(09:36) US Space Force wants space-based missile interceptors for Golden Dome ready by 2028
(09:54) Is Venus volcanically active? Big Hawaiian eruption in 2022 could help scientists find out
(10:38) This SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch looks amazing from space in these wild satellite photos

Space News for Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:12:31 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) ISS module cracking still unresolved despite stopping air leaks
(00:56) May 13: Software Integration and Strategic Missile Defense
(01:33) Space Force selects firms to build counter-surveillance payloads for satellites
(02:18) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(02:55) SpaceX launches 6-ton ViaSat-3 F3 satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket
(03:39) Launch preview: SpaceX seeks second attempt at Falcon Heavy launch following weather scrub on Monday
(03:52) Canada Tightens Re-entry Regulations as SpaceX Starlink Constellations Descend
(04:33) The waiver was the policy. Thursday is the paperwork.
(05:09) Bright Ascension Finalizes Leadership Transition with John Baughn as CEO
(05:19) Global Invacom Secures Exclusive Worldwide Distribution for Prodelin Antenna Range
(05:45) I Am Artemis: Ryan Schulte
(06:39) US-Indian Spacecraft Captures Mexico City Subsidence
(07:23) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4873-4878: Welcome to the Atacama Drill Target
(08:03) US-Indian Space Mission Maps Extreme Subsidence in Mexico City
(08:47) 'The Martian' becomes real life: Meet 'Spudnik,' the space potato
(09:26) Trump invited the Artemis 2 moon astronauts to the Oval Office. Here's what happened
(09:41) James Webb Space Telescope's strange little red dots may really be 'black hole stars', X-ray data suggests
(10:18) Europe's powerful Ariane 6 rocket launches 32 Amazon internet satellites
(10:34) The cosmos wears a galactic sombrero | Space photo of the day for April 29, 2026

Space News for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:14:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Space Foundation Premieres National Space Day Video May 1
(00:54) Pentagon budget affirms Space Force role tracking moving targets from orbit
(01:41) EraDrive and Northrop Grumman collaborate on AI-enabled autonomy
(02:14) True Anomaly raises $650 million, reaching $2.2 billion valuation
(02:57) Corrosion problem affects Gateway and commercial space station modules
(03:47) HTX and ST Engineering Launch Space Tech Program for Singapore Public Safety
(04:00) Satellite Connectivity Becomes the New Anchor for a Fragmenting Wearables Market
(04:15) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Tanja Masson-Zwaan, Leiden University
(04:45) BAE Systems Enters Production for NavGuide M-Code GPS Receiver
(05:18) AI Investments in Extreme Environment Materials Surpass $262 Million
(05:58) Fires Rage in Georgia
(06:08) NASA Connects Little Red Dots with Chandra, Webb
(06:42) NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars
(07:27) Golden Dome Will Use COTS Parts, Space Execs Say
(08:18) Dems Slam Trump Over NSF Board Cuts
(08:58) Isaacman Continues to Defend Budget Cuts to Congress
(09:41) True Anomaly Closes $650M Series D
(10:09) Is Tatooine the norm? Planets may prefer living with two suns instead of one
(10:51) NASA chief Jared Isaacman says he's fighting for Pluto: 'I am very much in the camp of 'make Pluto a planet again'
(11:30) These astronauts are trying to uphold the US Constitution: 'We need to make sure that people are using facts and evidence'
(12:20) Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch (photo)

Space News for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:10:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Startup targets radio segment of Golden Dome missile-defense network
(01:09) Overview Energy to provide space-based solar power for Meta data centers
(01:41) ULA launches 29 Amazon Leo satellites on Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(02:14) SpaceX scrubs Falcon Heavy launch of final ViaSat-3 satellite due to poor weather
(02:54) Astrobotic Achieves Record 300-Second Burn with New Detonation Engine
(03:11) ESA Launches Arctic Field Campaign to Calibrate Future Copernicus Missions
(03:52) HawkEye 360 Files for Initial Public Offering at $2.4 Billion Valuation
(04:28) Gatehouse Satcom and Rohde & Schwarz Formalize Collaboration to Strengthen 5G NTN Testing
(05:05) Fiery Fall Color in Southern Chile
(05:43) You Can Help Humans Thrive in Space
(06:19) Volunteers Help NASA Astronauts Record Lunar Flashes
(07:00) Launch Preview: Falcon Heavy returns, Atlas V and Ariane 6 to launch Amazon Leo satellites
(07:35) Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz
(08:16) Did decaying dark matter help create the universe's first supermassive black holes?
(09:00) SpaceX launches its 50th mission of the year, sends 25 Starlink satellites to orbit (video)
(09:44) Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026
(10:19) Put it in pencil: NASA's Artemis III mission will launch no earlier than late 2027

Space News for Sunday, April 26, 2026

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Artemis 2 came home in triumph. Artemis 3 must survive the real test.
(00:57) FAA to begin collecting user fees for commercial launches and reentries
(01:27) China launches PRSC-EO3 for Pakistan, lofts internet test and environment monitoring satellites
(01:43) NASA reserves science payload space for Mars telecommunications mission
(01:57) Space Force faces surge in demand for heavy-lift launches
(02:12) SpaceX flies 25 Starlink satellites to orbit on its 50th Falcon 9 launch of the year
(02:48) Vision Meets Profit: Why Modern Space Exploration Requires Both Dreamers and Business
(03:20) How CubeSat Proliferation is Redefining Sovereignty and Diplomatic Leverage at the United Nations
(04:00) FCC Modernization of Spectrum Rules Unlocks Sevenfold Gain in Satellite Capacity
(04:41) Bad news, but good news followed
(05:16) Space Force Awards $3.2 Billion in Golden Dome Contracts for Orbital Interceptor Constellation
(05:33) I Am Artemis: Peter Rossoni
(06:21) The Day of the Trifid Nebula
(07:00) NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Missouri Students
(07:46) Curiosity Rover uncovers fresh organic clues on Ancient Mars
(08:18) Progress MS-34 to launch from Baikonur for ISS cargo delivery
(08:36) Meta Secures Overview Energy Space Solar Power Capacity
(09:09) Pentagon Taps 12 Companies for Golden Dome SBI Tech
(09:48) Astra Targets Golden Dome With Small Rockets, Says CEO Chris Kemp
(10:24) Trump Taps Space Execs For Military Space Roles
(11:01) Astrobotic fires next-generation 'rotating detonation rocket engine' in record-breaking test (video)
(11:46) AI sped up James Webb Space Telescope data analysis from years to days. What can it do for the groundbreaking Rubin Observatory?
(12:35) NASA wants to use a fleet of MoonFall drones to scout the lunar south pole: 'We believe we can do it'
(13:16) SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket today for 1st time in 18 months: Watch it live
(13:50) The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more
(14:27) Artemis II broke Fred Haise's distance record, but he is happy to pass it on

Space News for Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Space News for Monday, April 27, 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:02:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) SpaceX flies 25 Starlink satellites to orbit on its 50th Falcon 9 launch of the year
(00:55) Vision Meets Profit: Why Modern Space Exploration Requires Both Dreamers and Business
(01:28) How CubeSat Proliferation is Redefining Sovereignty and Diplomatic Leverage at the United Nations
(01:55) FCC Modernization of Spectrum Rules Unlocks Sevenfold Gain in Satellite Capacity
(02:39) Bad news, but good news followed
(02:58) SpaceX set to launch Falcon Heavy on Monday after 18 month hiatus
(03:15) Curiosity Rover uncovers fresh organic clues on Ancient Mars
(04:06) Pentagon Taps 12 Companies for Golden Dome SBI Tech
(04:45) SpaceX launching powerful Falcon Heavy rocket today for 1st time in 18 months: Watch it live
(05:28) The 'Oscars of Science': Breakthrough Prize 2026 awards over $18 million for discoveries across space, physics and more

Space News for Friday, April 24, 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:18:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) The governance gap: Why orbital data centers need certification before they scale
(00:59) Astrobotic tests advanced rocket engine
(01:26) FCC throws out satellite spectrum challenges as D2D dealmaking heats up
(01:59) SpaceX wins $57 million U.S. military contract for satellite crosslink demo
(02:51) Jordan signs the Artemis Accords
(03:26) The Smartest Money in the Room Is Looking Up
(03:53) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Giovanni Pandolfi Bortoletto, Leaf Space
(04:30) Blue Origin CEO Attributes BlueBird 7 Satellite Loss to Second-Stage Thrust Anomaly
(04:42) An Agricultural Mosaic in Taiwan
(05:30) Johnson Leaders Honored by National Space Club & Foundation
(06:18) NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-13 Assignments for Space Station Mission
(07:01) NASA Kennedy Prepares Facility for Roman Space Telescope Arrival
(07:16) Starship Progress at the Cape with Hoping to Launch this year
(07:30) Astra Targets Golden Dome With Small Rockets, Says CEO Chris Kemp
(08:14) Trump Taps Space Execs For Military Space Roles
(08:50) Orbital vs. Terrestrial Data Center Cost Analysis
(09:26) Hubble Telescope celebrates 36th anniversary with gorgeous new image of famous Trifid Nebula
(10:10) Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-flares within 7 hours of each other, knocking out radio signals on Earth
(11:00) Ted Cruz pushes back on NASA budget cuts: 'I don't want to wake up one day and look up at the moon and realize the Chinese have beat us there'
(11:36) What will happen when our sun starts dying? These 'stellar archaeologists' may have found a clue
(12:10) These 'interstellar glaciers' could give water to young star systems. Could they support alien life, too?
(12:58) We still don't have a more precise value for "Big G"
(13:35) US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons
(14:14) Eight months early and under budget, the Roman Telescope is ready to launch

Space News for Thursday, April 23, 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:10:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) Univity funds VLEO 5G demonstrators with $32 million Series A
(00:49) Atmos Space Cargo raises $30 million for reentry missions
(01:15) Trump picks industry executive Roger Mason to lead National Reconnaissance Office
(02:01) FCC clears AST SpaceMobile constellation as launch setback clouds ramp-up
(02:32) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(03:12) IEC Telecom Unveils Voucher-Based Connectivity Solution at Singapore Maritime Week 2026
(03:49) GomSpace and STETMAN Establish UASAT Joint Venture for Ukrainian Sovereign Communications
(04:14) Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets
(04:55) Teledyne to Showcase Integrated Sensing Ecosystem and New Low-Light Module at SPIE 2026
(05:24) Smoke Shrouds Northern Thailand
(06:05) NASA Targets Early September for Roman Space Telescope Launch
(06:47) NASA Astronaut Anil Menon to Discuss Upcoming Launch, Mission
(07:29) Tracking Sats From the Sea
(08:09) 'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts
(08:48) Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)
(09:29) NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays
(09:44) Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2
(10:30) Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Space News for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:14:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Commerce Department budget proposal would halt work on TraCSS
(01:13) China backs orbital data center startup with $8.4 billion in credit lines
(01:54) Northrop Grumman takes $71 million charge on Vulcan booster issue
(02:36) Trump taps Raytheon executive for top military space acquisition post
(03:23) SpaceX launches final GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force
(04:09) FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile Authority for 248-Satellite Constellation and Direct-to-Cell Service
(04:49) ISS National Lab Launches 2026 Orbital Edge Accelerator to Scale Space-Based R&D
(05:30) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Carsten Drachmann, GomSpace
(06:06) RF-Design Launches FiberLink CompactLine FCLR1811S4 for Ground Segment Optimization
(06:42) Kymeta Chief Scientist Discusses Metamaterial Antenna Evolution and Orbital Sustainability
(07:24) Belts of Green in the Washington Suburbs
(08:11) Artemis II Mission Milestones: An Image and Video Recap
(08:41) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4867-4872: Sand Fill In Antofagasta Crater and Finding Our Next Drill Target
(09:31) NASA Invites Media to Jordan Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
(10:03) New NASA Views of Earth, From (S)PACE
(10:47) NASA and Axiom react to OIG Report on delays in Next-Generation Spacesuit Program
(11:17) Payload Field Guide: Golden Dome
(12:11) Opportunities Beyond the Moon Opened by CLPS
(12:41) Economics of Orbital Data Centers Report: Part 1
(13:12) Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant
(13:50) The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's next great observatory, is finally complete
(14:37) 'Dancing' jets erupting from a cannibalistic black hole have the power of 10,000 suns
(15:20) NASA rolls out Artemis 3 SLS rocket's huge core stage to gear up for 2027 launch (photo)

Space News for Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:13:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Falcon 9 launches final GPS 3 satellite into orbit for U.S. Space Force
(01:11) Artemis spacesuit development risks further delays
(01:58) Pentagon officially ends OCX program, citing risk and delays
(02:51) Latvia joins the Artemis Accords
(03:23) SpaceX to launch final GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force
(03:39) Blue Origin launches third New Glenn rocket, but payload ends up in wrong orbit
(04:19) Meink: Space Force Programs Ready to Execute Once FY27 Budget Lands
(04:59) Gen. Stephen Whiting: First USSPACECOM Operational Staff Arrive at Redstone This Week
(05:37) Saltzman Rolls Out Space Force Objective Force, Flags CR as Top Risk
(06:11) GMV Secures Lead Role in Seven 2025 European Defence Fund Initiatives
(06:28) A School of Mud Volcano Islands in Azerbaijan
(07:18) NASA on Track for Future Missions with Initial Artemis II Assessments
(07:59) NASA Rolls Out Artemis III Moon Rocket Core Stage
(08:40) Launch Preview: GPS, Progress, and Starlink missions to launch during busy week
(08:59) NASA's Curiosity rover finds building blocks of life on Mars. Scientists aren't sure how they got there
(09:27) NASA shuts down Voyager 1 instrument to keep probe exploring interstellar space
(10:02) 600 rocket landings! SpaceX notches another milestone during Sunday Starlink launch (video)
(10:46) Scientists found a 'bathtub ring' on Mars. Could it be evidence of an ancient Red Planet ocean?
(11:23) Astronauts face grip strength challenge in space and on Earth, scientists find
(12:01) Pentagon pulls the plug on one of the military's most troubled space programs

Space News for Monday, April 20, 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:09:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) China ramps up satellite production capacity amid constellation ambitions
(01:04) Space Force weighs Vulcan flights without solid boosters
(01:31) Third New Glenn launch suffers upper stage malfunction
(02:13) Rhea Space Activity raises $6 million to develop GPS-free spacecraft navigation
(02:57) Blue Origin Unveils Project Quartz Global Ground Station Network
(03:12) NASA Shuts Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Extend Interstellar Mission
(03:31) Blue Origin Achieves First Booster Reuse but Satellite Enters Off-Nominal Orbit
(04:08) Geographic Hotspots: Where Demand Is Accelerating
(04:19) New Glenn launches on third mission, successfully reuses booster for the first time
(04:42) SpaceX Won A Mars Mission That Might Get Cancelled
(05:10) 'Dark subhaloes' may explain why galaxies seem to form pre-determined shapes
(05:53) Blue Origin's rocket reuse achievement marred by upper stage failure

Space News for Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:07:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) SpaceX to attempt 600th Falcon booster landing amid West Coast Starlink mission
(01:07) Starlink Outages Disrupt Navy Drone Tests as Pentagon Dependency Grows
(01:36) Amazon+Globalstar. Turbocharging the industry
(01:51) New Glenn set to launch on third mission, reuse booster for the first time
(02:39) Vast unveils Astronaut Flight Suit and revolutionary Large Docking Adapter
(03:28) Synthetic universe allows you to 'see and hear' galaxies evolving from the dawn of time (video)
(04:01) Artemis 2 and Tiangong space station astronauts set record for farthest distance between humans
(04:51) This life-hunting rover may be SpaceX's 1st-ever Mars launch

Space News for Saturday, April 18, 2026

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:12:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch ESA Mars rover mission despite budget threat
(01:06) NorthStar to go public via SPAC to expand space-based SSA network
(01:33) Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third spacewalk, mission extended by a month
(02:00) Artemis 2 astronauts praise performance of Orion
(02:37) Blue Origin Unveils Project Quartz Global Ground Station Network
(02:56) Geographic Hotspots: Where Demand Is Accelerating
(03:27) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Martin Langer, OroraTech
(03:55) CSDA Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Satellogic NewSat Data
(04:40) Webinar 4/29: NASA CSDA Program Vendor Focus- MDA Space
(05:28) NASA Artemis II Human Research Data Methodology Challenge
(06:01) NASA, OPM Announce New NASA Force Website, Open Job Applications
(06:38) Quality Assessment Report Evaluates Tomorrow.io Precipitation Radar Data
(07:21) NASA Shuts Off Instrument on Voyager 1 to Keep Spacecraft Operating
(07:59) Rocket Lab Enters the Thruster Market with Gauss
(08:39) Watch live: Blue Origin reusing New Glenn rocket stage for 1st time on April 19 launch
(09:00) 'Tall waves moving in slow motion': Here's how oily oceans on Saturn's giant moon Titan may behave
(09:44) Hubble Space Telescope spots a mesmerizing spiral galaxy | Space photo of the day for April 17, 2026
(10:14) Artemis 2's heat shield seems to have aced its trial by fire
(10:46) Interstellar invader comet 3I/ATLAS made a startling transformation as it passed the sun
(11:19) Rocket Report: Starship V3 test-fired; ESA's tentative step toward crew launch

Space News for Friday, April 17, 2026

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:10:45 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Qingzhou prototype cargo spacecraft completes rendezvous tests in orbit
(00:37) Taiwan floats shared satcom constellation amid calls for more space collaboration
(01:09) Companies make the case for commercial space station markets
(01:52) Blue Origin hot fires its first previously flown booster, prepares for weekend launch
(02:28) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Jaume Sanpera, Sateliot
(03:24) NASA Targets Commercial Relays to Replace Aging TDRSS Infrastructure
(03:59) Ericsson Initiates SEK 15 Billion Share Buyback Program
(04:15) OQ Technology Awarded ESA Contract to Adapt 5G Beamforming for Space
(04:34) Iridium Unveils Core Role in Artemis II and Next-Gen PNT at Space Symposium 2026
(05:17) Spring Rains Saturate Michigan
(05:36) NASA Invites Media to Latvia Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony
(06:22) At the Edge of Light
(06:45) Voyager Technologies Wins Its First Private ISS Mission
(07:30) Seraphim Space Aims To Shape Strategy With New Advisory Council
(07:44) Landing astronauts on the moon 'is absolutely doable, and it's doable soon,' NASA's Artemis 2 commander says
(08:24) 'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo
(08:57) This may be the daughter of one of our universe's 1st stars. Scientists call it an 'ancient immigrant'
(09:26) After a saga of broken promises, a European rover finally has a ride to Mars

Space News for Thursday, April 16, 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:13:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) PlanetiQ secures $15 million Air Force STRATFI contract
(00:59) Space Force reorg signals end of SDA as standalone agency
(01:14) Seraphim forms space advisory council
(01:27) Defining acquisition on a wartime footing
(02:00) Blue Origin one step closer to launching New Glenn from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(02:37) Saltzman Unveils 2040 Blueprint to Scale Space Force for Great Power Competition
(03:20) The Rise of Grey Zone Satellites: Ambiguity as a Tactical Advantage
(03:48) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Col. Marcin Mazur, Polish Space Agency
(04:24) NASA Shifts Focus to Permanent Lunar Base and Nuclear Propulsion
(05:02) Kepler and Astrolight Secure ESA Contract for HydRON Optical Network
(05:26) Eyeing the Richat Structure
(06:05) I Am Artemis: Rebekah Tolatovicz
(06:46) NASA Selects Voyager for Seventh Private Mission to Space Station
(07:00) NASA Launches Six CubeSats to International Space Station
(07:41) 2026 NSTA Hyperwall Schedule
(08:18) Expedition 74 sees vehicle departures and a spacewalk during March
(08:40) ORBX ETF Launches Amid Wave of Space Tech IPOs
(09:17) A new Earthrise: An Apollo historian experiences Artemis 2
(09:52) SpaceX fires up next-gen 'Version 3' Starship ahead of landmark May test flight (photos)
(10:18) How do supergiant exoplanets form? James Webb Space Telescope finds a clue
(11:07) Space combat was 'critical to mission success' in US war in Iran, Space Force chief says
(11:50) NASA astronauts joke around with an optical illusion on the ISS | Space photo of the day for April 15, 2026
(12:36) New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

Space News for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:15:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:21) Blue Origin moves toward launch at Vandenberg
(00:54) NRO highlights government and industry partnerships
(01:25) SES and Boeing move toward factory-installed multi-orbit inflight connectivity
(01:56) West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites
(02:34) SpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of 2026 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(02:58) Oklahoma Positions as Commercial Space Manufacturing Hub at Space Symposium
(03:41) Ensign-Bickford Hardware Supports Successful Artemis II Lunar Mission
(04:16) Amazon to Acquire Globalstar for $11.6 Billion to Fuel D2D Expansion
(04:47) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Daniel Metzler, Isar Aerospace
(05:22) Webb Observations Challenge Fundamental Mass Limits
(06:03) Contours of the James Bay Lowlands
(06:47) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4859-4866: One Small Crater and Thousands of Polygons
(07:35) NASA Finds Young Stars Dim in X-rays Surprisingly Quickly
(08:11) NASA Receives 7 Nominations for the 30th Annual Webby Awards
(08:47) 2025-2026 Dream with Us Design Challenge Winners
(09:26) NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman On Artemis, Budget, And Establishing a Lasting Space Vision
(10:19) CLD Companies Say NASA Is Wrong. NASA Says Prove It.
(10:59) Slingshot Introduces AI-Powered Portal Platform
(11:42) ICON Prime Launches, Led By Former TX Rep
(12:27) A worst-case solar storm could trigger panic buying and public unrest, report warns
(13:03) SpaceX launches two Starlink satellite groups 19 hours apart
(13:43) NASA's Artemis 2 moonshot was just the 'opening act' for America's return to the moon, space agency chief says
(14:05) Scientists use rare 'Einstein Cross' to learn about young galaxy with surprisingly old stars
(14:44) This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026
(15:28) Physicists think they've resolved the proton size puzzle
(16:04) NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration

Space News for Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:11:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) L3Harris investing upfront in bid for Golden Dome work
(01:17) Jielong-3 launches internet test satellite, Kinetica-1 lofts 8 remote sensing sats
(02:00) President Trump signs legislation reauthorizing SBIR
(02:31) Washington agrees on space urgency, but not on how to deliver
(02:51) Q&A: Heather Pringle on what to expect from Space Symposium
(03:25) Global Defense Leaders Convene as Space Symposium 41 Addresses Orbital Security
(03:45) Cloudcomputing Targets 1.5M Identities in Spain and Finalizes Innovate IT Acquisition
(04:20) Rohde & Schwarz Introduces Pulsar Signal Simulation to Advance Next-Gen PNT Testing
(04:56) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Chris Quilty, Quilty Space
(05:27) Super Typhoon Sinlaku
(05:46) NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage
(05:58) NASA Announces 32nd Annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
(06:24) NASA Awards Data Engineering, Informatics Support Contract
(07:05) Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to launch Starlink satellites, New Glenn to launch with flown booster
(07:34) Exclusive: Vast Debuts Flight Suit For Haven-1, Private Astronaut Missions
(08:11) Atomic-6 Launches Orbital Data Center Marketplace
(08:36) Sophia Space and Kepler Sign Agreement to Demo ODC Tech
(09:19) The moon's oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That's good news for future astronauts
(10:03) NASA science faces 'very serious threat' from new White House budget, experts say
(10:39) Huge Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo ship arrives at space station
(10:59) How Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman saved the mission's moon mascot: 'It's hard not to love this little guy. I can't let Rise out of my sight'
(11:36) Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026

Space News for Monday, April 13, 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:07:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:20) Sophia and Kepler to marry orbital compute with optical links
(00:56) Rocket Lab wins contract for three more iQPS launches
(01:40) China Accelerates Orbital Internet Deployment with Successful Smart Dragon-3 Sea Launch
(02:17) Smallsats Dominate 2025 Launch Landscape as Mass Efficiency Peaks
(02:51) MIT STAR Lab Expands Scope from Lasercom Innovation to Space Policy Architecture
(03:27) NRL to Showcase Sovereign Space Capabilities at 41st Space Symposium
(03:49) Artemis II Splashes Down
(04:24) Ship 39 and Booster 19 Roll out for Static Fire Testing
(05:07) Falcon 9 launches CRS NG-24 cargo ship to ISS
(05:25) Hawkeye 360 Files For IPO
(05:59) A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns
(06:40) 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
(07:26) SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)

Space News for Sunday, April 12, 2026

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:03:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the ISS
(01:22) NRL to Showcase Sovereign Space Capabilities at 41st Space Symposium
(02:03) Northrop Grumman Contracted for Hungary’s HUGEO Sovereign Communications Satellite
(02:46) Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV Lofted USSF Tech Demonstration Payloads to Orbit
(03:02) La NASA da la bienvenida a la Tierra a los exploradores lunares de Artemis II, quienes batieron récords
(03:19) NASA Science, Cargo Launch Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-24
(04:00) Artemis II Splashes Down
(04:37) Falcon 9 launches CRS NG-24 cargo ship to ISS
(04:52) 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
(05:12) SpaceX launches huge 'Cygnus XL' cargo ship carrying over 5 tons of supplies to ISS astronauts (video)

Space News for Saturday, April 11, 2026

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:05:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Moog Technology Keeps Artemis II Astronauts Safe During Historic Lunar Mission
(00:49) Orion splashes down to successfully end Artemis 2 mission
(01:06) HawkEye 360 files to go public
(02:01) Spacety raises $190 million to scale satellite manufacturing, plans IPO
(02:55) GSOA and Novaspace Launch the Space Industry Forum (SIF) 2026 in Singapore
(03:37) NASA confident Artemis 2 heat shield will protect crew during re-entry
(04:11) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Chiara Manfletti, Neuraspace
(04:46) NASA Welcomes Record-Setting Artemis II Moonfarers Back to Earth
(05:38) New Perspective of Home
(06:19) Indoor Testing Facilities available at the NASA Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex (NUARC)
(07:16) Artemis II returns to Earth after historic 10-day mission around the Moon
(08:02) Albedo Ratchets Up the Power for its Second VLEO Flight
(08:17) Moog’s “Tip to Tail” Contributions to the Artemis II Flight
(08:58) Artemis 3 and beyond: What's next for NASA after Artemis 2 moon success
(09:36) Splashdown! Artemis 2 astronauts return to Earth after historic NASA mission to the moon
(10:23) NEAF 2026 returns to New York this weekend with all-star astronaut lineup and 'world's largest' space expo
(11:22) The Artemis 2 astronauts saw a rare solar eclipse from beyond the moon. Here's what it looked like
(12:09) Why I'm hunting for Comet Pan-STARRS right now — before it's too late
(12:55) Four astronauts are back home after a daring ride around the Moon
(13:35) Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry but will require redesign

Space News for Friday, April 10, 2026

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:06:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) PLD Space secures $35 million European Investment Bank loan for MIURA 5 launcher
(00:48) Heather Pringle on the upcoming Space Symposium and future international collaboration in space
(01:21) China conducts pair of Long March launches for Thousand Sails and Guowang megaconstellations
(02:13) A new kind of arsenal: commercial satellites
(02:53) What returning to lunar space means for human health
(03:28) The End of the VSAT Parts Bin
(04:07) FCC Modernizes Satellite Spectrum Rules to Unleash Next-Generation Broadband
(04:44) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Daniel Bock, Morpheus Space
(05:20) Firefly Aerospace Prepares for Blue Ghost Mission 2 Following Historic Lunar Success
(05:32) Lockheed Martin Outlines Strategic Space Technology Roadmap for 2026
(06:06) Earthset From the Lunar Far Side
(06:41) Indoor Testing Facilities available at the NASA Unmanned Autonomy Research Complex (NUARC)
(07:30) I Am Artemis: Dan Florez
(08:08) Starstruck
(08:38) Artemis II closing in on Earth return
(08:57) China debuts new launchers, tests orbital servicing and outlines future deep-space missions
(09:20) Artemis II Gives Airbus Hope For European Spaceflight
(10:06) Portal Closes $50M Series A
(10:24) The State of Launch 2026
(11:13) Artemis 2 moon astronauts splash down today — What to expect at each stage of reentry & landing (timeline)
(11:50) Crew of tiny worms readies for April 11 launch to International Space Station
(12:39) 'It probably will start a precedent': Why satellite company's withholding of Iran imagery has this expert worried
(13:23) A house-size asteroid is heading toward Earth tonight: Here's what you need to know
(14:21) Watch Artemis 2 race back to Earth in this telescope livestream tonight
(15:05) Orion helium leak no threat to Artemis II reentry, but will require redesign
(15:39) The gravity of their experience hasn't quite set in for the Artemis II astronauts

Space News for Thursday, April 09, 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:07:22 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Vantor to expand imaging satellite fleet, adding smallsats to increase revisit rates
(01:15) Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defense, space-based computing
(01:59) Improved thresholds and SSA accuracy can reduce most satellite collision risk
(02:40) Space Sovereignty Is No Longer Optional
(03:19) April 30: Opportunities for On-Orbit Computing
(04:01) Automation and Agility: How SSC Space Go is Designed for the New Age of Ground
(04:41) Procurement Lag vs. Conflict Speed: Can Defense Buying Cycles Keep Up with Space Innovation?
(05:21) Kraken Robotics Integrates KATFISH Sonar on SEFINE RD-22 USV Following Multi-Naval Demonstrations
(05:54) Industry Sentiment Shifts as Quilty Space Reveals Top 5 Takeaways from Satellite 2026
(06:19) Intellian Unveils Future Military and Aerospace Antenna Technologies at Satellite 2026
(07:05) Snow in the Shadow of the Andes
(07:35) Twin NASA Control Rooms Support Artemis Safety, Success
(08:14) Solar Eclipse of the Heart
(08:42) SpaceX continues refinements at Starbase Pad 2 ahead of Booster 19 return
(09:32) Vantor Unveils New Sat Classes: Vantage and Pulse
(10:21) The State of ISAM 2026
(11:11) Czech Radiation Chips on Artemis II Bring ISS Experience
(11:54) All eyes on Orion’s heat shield: Artemis 2 astronauts will hit Earth’s atmosphere at nearly 24,000 mph on April 10
(12:38) Large Hadron Collider gives scientists their best look yet at conditions right after the Big Bang
(13:22) 'Audible screams of delight' from NASA scientists over micrometeorite impacts on the moon witnessed by Artemis 2 astronauts
(14:10) Artemis 2 moon astronauts capture space history — on their iPhones
(14:44) Galaxy starves its supermassive black hole, loses 95% of its brightness
(15:31) The Moon is already on Google Maps—did Artemis II really tell us anything new?

Space News for Wednesday, April 08, 2026

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:07:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Inspection cubesat demo planned as first step toward orbital defense mothership
(01:00) Astroscale passes key design milestone for UK military space-tracking cubesats
(01:55) Hungary taps Northrop Grumman for first national geostationary communications satellite
(02:44) NASA’s new moon base project requires operational technology systems in space, but they are vulnerable.
(03:28) New Boeing Satellite Spacecraft Delivered.
(03:55) What the SpaceX IPO Changes for Every Satellite Operator
(04:28) Empowering the Next Generation at SmallSat Europe 2026
(05:02) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Carissa Christensen, BryceTech
(05:35) Astroscale Plans World-First Multi-Orbit Satellite Inspection Mission
(06:10) A Volcanic Medley Near Mammoth Lakes
(06:35) Celestial Wonders in Leo
(07:10) NASA’s Artemis II Crew Beams Official Moon Flyby Photos to Earth
(07:47) Earthset
(08:20) Experience the Rollout of SLS Hardware for Artemis III
(09:02) Advocates Ready For NASA Science Funding Fight, Part II
(10:00) Starfish Closes $100M+ Series B
(10:33) The State of EO 2026
(11:16) How Earthlings Got Views of the Lunar Fly By
(12:02) 'It just made it even more special': Being so far from Earth makes you appreciate our planet even more, Artemis 2 astronaut says
(12:50) The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem
(13:28) Relive Artemis 2's epic moon flyby with these amazing photos
(14:17) A satellite just captured images of a tsunami being born. Here's why that's a big deal
(14:53) Artemis 2 captures historic 'Earthset' photo | Space photo of the day for April 7, 2026

Space News for Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:06:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Artemis 2 swings around the moon
(00:58) Moog Highlights Growing Satellite Bus Capabilities with Full‑Scale METEOR Reveal at Space Symposium
(01:36) FOSSA targets Japan’s defense market as larger smallsats expand capabilities
(02:07) The moon base has a hardware plan. It needs a software strategy, too.
(02:40) Seagate Space Signs MOU with Firefly Aerospace to Collaborate on Offshore Launch Infrastructure for Alpha
(03:22) Azercosmos and Viasat Sign Partnership Agreement for In-Flight Connectivity
(03:57) Satellite Deployers to be Used on JAXA Small Satellite Mission by Exolaunch
(04:40) SmallSat Europe Speaker Focus: Dr. Ane Aanesland, ThrustMe
(05:19) Russia Replaces Starlink With European-Built Satellites
(05:55) Redwire’s ESA Quantum Satellite Deal Expands European Defense Growth Story
(06:27) Drought Parches Florida
(07:02) NASA’s Artemis II Crew Eclipses Record for Farthest Human Spaceflight
(07:52) NASA’s Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Mission Overview
(08:19) Night Sky Network Celebrates Artemis II
(08:51) Artemis II breaks record, conducts lunar flyby
(09:37) Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to loft Cygnus to ISS, Minotaur IV to launch from California
(10:06) The State of Satcom 2026
(10:57) Artemis II Supplier Series: Orion’s Windows
(11:36) Moon milestones: A rundown of Artemis 2's many spaceflight firsts
(12:25) 'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat
(13:15) Moon music: Here's a Spotify playlist of the Artemis 2 crew's wakeup songs
(13:52) Moon memorial: Artemis 2 astronauts name lunar 'bright spot' after mission commander's late wife
(14:41) Astronauts set distance record, revealing the Moon as a place to be explored
(15:19) Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science

Space News for Monday, April 06, 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:06:09 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts
(00:41) NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2
(01:24) Artemis astronauts send down Easter message, prep for lunar fly around Monday
(02:07) Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the United States Space Force, Chandra Donelson, Steps Away
(02:48) What Doubling Space Force Funding Actually Means for the Industry
(03:42) Earth
(04:07) Planet Labs Imposes Indefinite Blackout on Iran Satellite Imagery at U.S. Request
(04:37) PMGC Holdings Launches NorthStrive Defense Tech to Capture Drone and Autonomous Systems Market
(05:15) Thinking of You, Earth
(05:45) NASA Artemis 2 astronauts to make historic moon flyby today. Here's what to expect hour by hour (timeline)
(06:32) Humanity is back at the moon! Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in lunar space
(07:18) When the moon hits your eye from your Orion ship up high, that's a 'mare' for Artemis 2
(07:53) The breakout star of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission isn't an astronaut — it's the space toilet

Space News for Sunday, April 05, 2026

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:03:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby
(00:55) Atlas 5 launches Amazon Leo satellites
(01:44) Space Force budget would more than double in Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense plan
(02:37) NASA Answers Your Most Pressing Artemis II Questions
(03:37) Illuminated in Orion
(04:13) Orion Spacecraft Races Toward Historic Lunar Flyby in Artemis II Mission
(04:28) Dozens of hidden star streams found in the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy
(05:13) Artemis 2 astronauts — now halfway to the moon — report 'burning smell' from toilet, but everything's fine
(05:49) Disclosure day: If ET made contact, how would we handle the news?
(06:32) An Artemis 2 astronaut took a 'bath' on camera on the way to the moon. Mission Control's reaction was priceless (video)

Space News for Saturday, April 04, 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Artemis 2 in good shape cruising towards the moon
(00:50) Italy’s Argotec plans to scale Florida satellite facility to meet rising US demand
(01:27) SpaceX and Amazon spar over satellite deployments
(02:22) Europe’s strategic autonomy in space will define its role in the ‘second space age’
(03:00) ULA’s Atlas 5 rocket launches its heaviest payload ever with fifth Amazon Leo mission
(03:29) The Downlink Deficit: The Pentagon’s Optical Mesh Network and the Terrestrial Bottleneck
(04:07) NASA Sets Coverage for Northrop Grumman’s CRS-24 Resupply Launch
(04:40) Meet NASA’s New Artemis II Science Officers
(05:21) Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom
(05:38) Hello, World
(06:05) White House Requests $18.8B FY27 Budget for NASA
(06:16) Insurance is Commercial Space Nuclear’s Biggest Headache
(06:56) Charts Defining the Space Industry in Q1 2026
(07:25) Artemis 2 astronauts are now headed to the moon. Why has it taken humanity so long to go back?
(08:15) It's official: NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will break humanity's all-time distance record
(09:02) Astronauts on the ISS watched NASA's historic Artemis 2 launch from space
(09:52) 1st results from Blue Ghost lunar lander reveal how much we still don't know about the moon
(10:40) Trump proposes steep cut to NASA budget as astronauts head for the Moon

Space News for Friday, April 03, 2026

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:05:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) China’s commercial Tianlong-3 rocket fails on debut launch
(00:45) Artemis 2 heads to the moon
(01:06) Swift spacecraft reorientation buys time for reboost mission
(01:40) Former Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice to lead Astrion
(02:35) Optical terminals still a bottleneck in Pentagon’s proliferated constellation
(02:50) CAS Space Successfully Launches Kinetica-2, Aiming for Global Cost Leadership
(03:26) L3Harris Taps Mercury Systems for High-Capacity Data Storage on SDA Tranche 3 Satellites
(04:10) Antaris Secures $28M Series A to Advance AI-Powered Satellite Mission Platform
(04:49) Amazon in Reported Talks to Acquire Globalstar in $9 Billion Move to Challenge Starlink
(05:26) Fortastra Expands Leadership Team with Defense and Intelligence Veterans to Drive National Security Mission
(06:09) Barents Sea Tied to Low Arctic Sea Ice
(06:34) NASA’s Artemis II Mission Leaves Earth Orbit for Flight around Moon
(07:01) Artemis II Astronauts Launch to Moon
(07:13) Artemis II Orion performs TLI Burn — Now headed to the Moon
(07:44) CLPS Companies Excited For NASA’s ‘Opportunity Bomb’ Lunar Plan
(08:09) Phantom Space Acquires Thermal Management Technologies
(08:46) DJI Avata 360 drone review
(09:27) Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)
(09:43) Lucky airplane passengers capture NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch from the sky
(10:23) Stunning new James Webb Space Telescope images reveal 'hidden' stars being born

Space News for Thursday, April 02, 2026

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:05:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Artemis 2 launches on first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years
(01:07) SpaceX quietly files for big bang IPO
(01:37) Teledyne forms dedicated space unit to capture rising demand
(01:54) Artemis 2’s (nearly) 10-day flight around the moon
(02:37) Saltzman: Space ‘baked into’ modern combat operations
(02:55) IEC Telecom Wins CSR Initiative of the Year at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026
(03:33) SpaceX Confidential: Is there a secret IPO in the works?
(04:01) Can SMEs Compete in Starlink-Dominated Space?
(04:52) FCC Seeks Comment on Expanding Spectrum Access for “Weird Space Stuff”
(05:31) Declassified National Reconnaissance Office Documents Reveal Early Tensions with Space Shuttle Program
(06:02) Réunion Island Lava Reaches the Sea
(06:16) Liftoff! NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Artemis Moon Mission
(07:00) Artemis II Is On The Way To The Moon
(07:43) Exclusive: In-Orbit Manufacturing Startup Dispatch Emerges from Stealth
(08:24) Antaris Raises $28M Series A
(09:13) NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission
(09:59) There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon
(10:33) Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?
(11:09) NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century
(11:55) What do scientists hope to learn from NASA's historic Artemis 2 moon flyby?
(12:26) Launch day has arrived for NASA's Artemis II mission—here's what to expect

Space News for Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:26:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Vantor wins intelligence agency contract to monitor space objects
(00:35) Chinese startup tests flexible robotic arm in space for on-orbit servicing
(01:09) Virgin Galactic expects commercial suborbital flights to resume late this year
(01:59) Cast your vote for the best sci-fi spaceship and then watch debaters duke it out at Space Symposium
(02:40) Agentic AI: the future of space warfare
(03:16) Falcon 9 booster launches for record 34th time on Starlink delivery mission
(03:57) Rocket Lab Receives Final FDI Approval to Acquire Mynaric and Launch Rocket Lab Europe
(04:41) Chasing Starlink, Amazon Leo strikes satellite Wi-Fi deal for future Delta flights
(05:24) Traditional Media and Online Video Revenues Projected to Exceed One Trillion Dollars by 2030
(06:02) Duagon Computing Hardware Set for Deployment to the International Space Station
(06:35) SPARC AI Appoints On-Ground Referral Agent in Ukraine to Accelerate Defense Engagement
(07:13) March of the Harmattan
(07:57) Godspeed, Artemis II!
(08:31) Landsat Reveals Reservoir Changes and Bathymetry
(09:08) Artemis II set to return humanity to the Moon with launch on Wednesday evening
(10:10) Top Space Lawmaker on Moon Base, Artemis Plans
(10:59) Voyager and Icarus Team Up on ISS Robotics Demo
(11:46) Q&A With Lunar Base Manager Carlos Garcia-Galan
(12:33) This star-forming galaxy is blowing out powerful winds topping 2 million mph
(13:08) Comet MAPS faces a make-or-break moment as it dives toward the sun on April 4 — could it shine in the daytime sky?
(13:50) What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
(14:40) After more than 53 years, humans may finally return to the Moon this week

Space News for Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Europe’s space sector faces power shift as funding grows
(01:10) Artemis 2 countdown underway
(01:50) Second Starlink satellite suffers anomaly, generating debris
(02:37) Rocket Lab wins German approval for Mynaric deal
(03:19) Varda flies navigation payload, heat shield tests on sixth reentry mission
(03:41) SpaceX launches 119 payloads on smallsat rideshare mission from California
(04:36) SpaceX Loses Contact With Starlink Satellite
(05:11) AAC Clyde Space Expands Orbital Presence with Transporter-16 Launch
(05:48) Indra Showcases Sovereign Space and Defense Technologies at FIDAE 2026
(06:25) WISeSat.Space Expands IoT Constellation with 21st Satellite Launch via SpaceX
(07:00) York Space Systems Secures PExT Mission Extension Through 2027 Following BARD Success
(07:42) Fires Tear Through Nebraska Grasslands
(07:59) Sendoff for Artemis II Crew
(08:37) Seeing Blue During Schirmacher’s Summer Melt Season
(09:20) Launch Preview: SLS, Falcon 9, Atlas V, and Soyuz launches comprise busy launch manifest
(10:03) America’s Rocket Factory comes Full Circle with Artemis
(10:22) Transporter-16 Sends 119 Payloads to Orbit
(11:17) Starcloud Raises $170M Series A at $1.1B Valuation
(12:28) Bellatrix Raises $20M For In-Space Propulsion Tech
(13:23) Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?
(14:08) Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says
(14:38) Record-breaking 'space laser' erupts from merging galaxies 8 billion light-years away
(15:20) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be nearly 12 billion years old — so ancient its star system may no longer exist
(15:41) Heading to Florida for NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch? Here's what to know before you go

Space News for Sunday, March 29, 2026

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:05:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) ‘Shots on goal and win the game’: NASA’s effort to accelerate lunar landings
(00:36) Starfish Space finds a new partner for docking demonstration mission
(01:18) Artemis 2 astronauts arrive in Florida ahead of April 1 launch attempt
(01:32) Built by Thales Alenia Space for ESA’s Celeste mission, IOD-2 Satellite lifts off today from New Zealand
(01:57) SpaceX to deliver 119 payloads to Sun-synchronous orbit on Transporter 16
(02:10) Making Canadian history: Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen is ready for his epic moon mission
(02:55) 'It's all I think about': Artemis 2 commander Reid Wiseman is zeroed in on historic moon mission
(03:58) 'We work for them, too': Artemis 2 moon mission is for everyone, NASA astronaut Victor Glover says (video)
(04:43) 'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moon

Space News for Saturday, March 28, 2026

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:08:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Artemis 2 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA's historic launch around the moon
(01:09) Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes Two New Associate Members
(01:49) ESA to decide by June on Europe’s Gateway contributions
(02:09) India’s Bellatrix raises $20 million following overseas expansion drive
(02:45) Building a hypersonic pathway to orbit with Mark Bigham
(03:11) Blackwave Expands COPV Production to the United States
(03:28) SES jumps deeper into MEO
(04:00) Defense Economics and the European SmallSat Market
(04:29) The FCC Must Choose: Enforce the Rules or Preserve LEO Competition
(05:05) Syntiant and Novi Space Successfully Demonstrate Low-Power AI Inference in Orbit
(05:41) I Am Artemis: Erik Richards
(06:27) NASA Selects Intuitive Machines to Deliver Artemis Science, Tech to Moon
(07:03) NASA’s Environment and Energy “Blue Marble” Awards Categories
(07:35) NISAR’s View of Mount Rainier
(08:02) NISAR Views Mount St. Helens
(08:26) Xona Space Systems Raises $170M Series C to Scale Private GPS
(09:12) Jared Isaacman Hits 100 Days In Office With a Bang
(10:01) Artemis 2 astronauts are launching to the moon on April 1: Watch it live
(10:16) What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch on April 1?
(11:06) Can humans have babies in space? It may be harder than expected
(11:46) Are Saturn's rings made of a lost, shattered moon? New evidence arises for the case
(12:24) Rocket Report: Russia reopens gateway to ISS; Cape Canaveral hosts missile test

Space News for Friday, March 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:07:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) SBQuantum and Spire to send quantum diamond magnetometer into orbit
(00:58) ispace redesigns lunar lander, introduces lunar communications service
(01:58) U.S. GSSAP satellites execute GEO handoff to monitor China’s Shijian-29 spacecraft
(02:28) Space Command begins phased move to Alabama
(03:14) Government use of commercial procurement models has limitations in space
(03:44) SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from the West Coast
(04:29) Firefly Aerospace Supports U.S. Space Force VICTUS DIEM Exercise
(05:13) CubeSpace Challenges Vertical Integration with Record ADCS Production Milestone
(05:35) HTS Market Projected to Reach $76 Billion as NGSO Constellations Reset Industry Benchmarks
(06:12) GomSpace Joins Danish LUNA Consortium to Advance Nanosatellite Antenna Performance
(06:52) OrbitsIQ Global and Wrocław Tech Validate E-SSA Waveform for Space-Based IoT
(07:25) Satellite Spots a Spawn
(08:11) La NASA presentará el telescopio Roman completo y ofrecerá una conferencia de prensa
(08:55) NASA Releases Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Countdown
(09:12) NASA Unveils Initiatives to Achieve America’s National Space Policy
(09:53) With Artemis Changes, Europe is Left Holding the Bag
(10:39) Arkadia Space Secures €14.5M to Develop New Biprop Engine
(11:38) Lawmakers Question NASA’s Shifting Vision for CLDs
(12:09) Directed Energy: An Alternative to Space-Based Interceptors
(12:44) NASA is developing the '1st nuclear powered interplanetary spacecraft.' What about the Voyager probes?
(13:30) Watch the BBC's Dr Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' and every episode of the classic Dr Who series on your travels with our exclusive NordVPN deal
(14:08) Hitting the brakes: Hubble Space Telescope watches doomed comet reverse its spin
(14:37) Sun storms are powered by a magnetic engine 16 Earths deep, study finds
(15:18) Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: NASA prepares for April 1 launch for lunar astronauts

Space News for Thursday, March 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:08:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Space Force weighs launch alternatives as Vulcan faces potential months-long grounding
(01:15) Office of Space Commerce releases mission authorization proposal
(02:03) Terran Orbital Introduces New Star Tracker Product Line at SATSHOW 2026
(02:39) Telesat eyes defense role with laser comms test ahead of LEO debut
(02:57) Sift raises $42 million in Series B round
(03:35) NexSat Space Systems Debuts with ACE ‘Invisible’ Aero-Conformal Antenna
(03:51) Rocket Lab Emerging as Potential Bus Provider for 2,800-Satellite Equatys Constellation
(04:32) SES Taps K2 Space for Next-Gen ‘meoSphere’ MEO Network
(05:11) Dual-Use by Design: Telesat Lightspeed and the End of Civilian Telecom in LEO
(05:47) SpaceX Accelerates Record-Breaking IPO Following Trillion-Dollar xAI Merger
(06:28) A Hot Start to Spring in the Southwest
(06:57) La NASA anuncia la cobertura de la misión lunar Artemis II
(07:27) NASA Ames Experts Available for Artemis II Flight Test Interviews
(08:11) NASA Sets Coverage for First Artemis Crewed Mission Around Moon
(08:59) NASA-ISRO Satellite Captures Pacific Northwest Through Clouds
(09:51) NASA Research Proposes Technology to Seek Earth-Like Exoplanets
(10:31) NASA outlines Moon Base plans, pivots on Gateway
(11:29) Isar Aerospace scrubs second launch of Spectrum rocket
(12:22) PAVE Space Raises $40M for In-Space Propulsion Tech
(13:05) Airbase Emerges From Stealth With $5M to Automate Spectrum Allocation
(13:35) Lightning on Jupiter could be up to 1 million times stronger than on Earth
(14:03) 100 new alien worlds: Scientists find hidden haul in data from NASA exoplanet-hunting spacecraft
(14:25) Canada cancels its 1st moon rover: 'It's hopefully not a lost cause'
(15:03) Rocket shines under the northern lights | Space photo of the day for March 25, 2026
(15:41) Here is NASA's plan for nuking Gateway and sending it to Mars

Space News for Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:36:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Geopolitical shifts bring opportunities and headaches for satellite execs
(00:58) Moog taps Redwire to provide solar arrays for Meteor
(01:32) OrbitsIQ Global Announces Breakthrough in Space-Based IoT Connectivity
(02:10) From missions to systems: The architecture enabling a sustained lunar economy
(02:49) China’s Astronstone raises $29 million for reusable rocket with chopstick-style recovery
(03:38) NASA outlines ambitious $20 billion plan for moon base
(04:02) Amazon Leo Targets Five-Market Launch as Constellation Ramps to 200+ Satellites
(04:29) Laser Communications and the Rise of Orbital Data Centers
(04:59) Space Force Reassigns Final GPS III Mission to SpaceX Following Vulcan Anomaly
(05:38) SFL Missions Selected to Build Eight Node Spacecraft for NASA HelioSwarm
(05:57) NASA Realignment ‘Ignition’ Accelerates Shift Toward Commercial Lunar Economy
(06:16) Kona Storms Flood Oʻahu
(07:04) NASA PC-12 Aircraft Makes Move to Support Flight Research Across Agency
(07:46) Reminders of Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going
(08:20) 3 Ways Students Can Get Involved With Artemis
(09:06) NASA unveils Space Reactor-1 Freedom mission to Mars in 2028
(09:41) NASA Priorities Get a Major Makeover
(09:56) One-On-One With SDA’s GP Sandhoo
(10:47) Symphony Space Unveils Adagio Hosted Payload Platform
(11:03) Ramon.Space, Ingrasys Aim To Fly Prototype Orbital Data Center In 2027
(11:24) 1 week away! NASA gearing up to launch Artemis 2 astronauts around the moon on April 1
(11:54) Amazon Spring Sale deals for stargazing 2026: Huge savings on telescopes, binoculars and cameras
(12:40) Scientists discover mirror of our solar system in 2 exoplanets forming around a star
(13:00) Watch Rocket Lab launch Europe's 1st 2 'Celeste' navigation satellites early March 25
(13:41) NASA's lunar Gateway space station is out. Moon bases are in

Space News for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:38:16 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Space Force adds cyber units to guard rocket launches
(01:14) Amazon Leo targets faster deployment cadence as deadline pressure mounts
(02:09) Parsons unveils new satellite antenna aimed at military market
(02:59) Sovereign demand and institutional capital reshape space economy
(03:31) Arianespace to launch Katalyst servicing spacecraft
(03:56) EnduroSat and MetaSensing Partner to Accelerate SAR Satellite Access
(04:39) CubeSpace Challenges Vertical Integration with Record ADCS Production Milestone
(04:59) ThinKom Showcases Modular MILSATCOM Architecture for Contested Environments
(05:42) OHB SE Exceeds Profitability Targets with Record €3.2 Billion Backlog
(06:01) Satellogic Executes Strategic Pivot as 2025 Revenue Climbs 38%
(06:41) Tropical Cyclone Narelle Crosses Australia
(06:55) NASA Data Hackathon Inspires Community Action
(07:27) Science Through Shadows: How Astronomical Alignments Reveal the Universe
(07:49) See NASA’s GUARDIAN Catch a Tsunami
(08:31) SWOT Mission Unlocks a New View of Our Waterways
(09:15) Progress on Starbase Pads ahead of Block 3 Starships
(09:57) Launch Preview: Russia to debut Soyuz-5; Falcon 9 and Atlas V to launch internet satellites
(10:32) Beyond the Rocket: The Digital Infrastructure of the Artemis II Mission
(11:05) Contrivian Launches New Product Bundling Amazon Leo & Starlink
(12:04) NASA announcing update to Artemis moon plans today: Watch it live
(12:43) Scientists find 2 'failed stars' that may have a second chance to shine bright — by getting together
(13:26) 2nd-ever test flight of NASA's 'quiet' X-59 supersonic jet cut short by glitch
(14:08) Triangulum Galaxy dazzles in psychedelic color | Space photo of the day for March 23, 2026
(14:56) Are mysterious 'Little Red Dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope actually baby galaxies under construction?
(15:32) A mission NASA might kill is still returning fascinating science from Jupiter
(16:10) A unique NASA satellite is falling out of orbit—this team is trying to rescue it

Space News for Monday, March 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:21:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Lunar lander developers say they are ready to meet anticipated increased NASA demand
(00:57) Swissto12 to build small optical relay GEO satellite for Space Compass
(01:32) SpaceX offers details on orbital data center satellites
(02:28) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(03:13) SpaceX and GSO Giants Clash Over FCC Spectrum Sharing Rules and Power Limits
(03:51) Thales Alenia Space Previews Sovereign Constellations and LEO-PNT Milestones for SATShow 2026
(04:16) Planet Labs: The satellite stock that keeps shooting to the moon
(04:51) A Fault Line in Full Bloom
(05:06) Transformational Tools and Technologies Resources
(05:47) Progress MS-33 launches to ISS from repaired pad
(06:53) SpaceX v. Amazon Heats Up at the FCC
(07:37) Could our universe exist because black holes ate up all the antimatter?
(08:22) What if the next great astronomer isn't human? How AI is revolutionizing our study of the cosmos
(08:55) Russian cargo spacecraft suffers glitch after launching toward International Space Station

Space News for Sunday, March 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:15:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Some European Launcher Challenge funding remains in limbo
(01:13) Artemis 2 returns to the pad for April launch attempt
(01:41) China satellite investment soars as SpaceX sparks race for space
(02:05) Pentagon Report: Space Force ATLAS Program Falls Short of Decommissioning Targets
(02:42) Telesat’s Lightspeed should outperform, helped by Trump and Carney
(03:13) Progress MS-33 set to resume Russian flights to ISS from repaired pad
(03:33) Blue Origin ramps up New Glenn manufacturing, unveils Orbital Data Center ambitions
(04:26) 'This is really intolerable': Astronomers protest giant orbiting mirror project and SpaceX's million AI satellites
(04:59) Watch Russia launch Progress 94 cargo ship to the ISS on March 22
(05:49) Artemis Accords nations grapple with how to handle emergencies and 'harmful interference' on the moon
(06:27) The loneliest places in the universe might actually be some of the best places for life
(06:50) We keep finding the raw material of DNA in asteroids—what's it telling us?

Space News for Saturday, March 21, 2026

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:30:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Officina Stellare wins $2 million contract for lasercom ground station in Spain
(01:07) Rocket Lab launches eighth Synspective radar imaging satellite
(02:03) Another GPS launch shifts from ULA to SpaceX as Vulcan investigation continues
(02:50) OHB Sweden wins €248 million contract to build EPS-Sterna constellation
(03:12) Holistic space observation: the shift from SSA to SDA
(03:48) SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(04:28) The Pentagon’s SmallSats Have An Amnesia Problem
(05:00) Eutelsat Group Leadership and 2026 Strategic Roadmap
(05:28) NASA’s X-59 Experimental Supersonic Aircraft Makes Second Flight
(06:10) Hangar One Restoration Project
(06:34) NASA Selects University Finalists for Technology Concepts Competition
(07:01) How Open NASA Data on Comet 3I/ATLAS Will Power Tomorrow’s Discoveries
(07:40) Smiles and Spacesuits
(08:15) SLS enters pad flow ahead of historic Artemis II mission
(08:35) Kayhan Space Launches Satcat Terminal
(09:22) Astronomers keep finding new moons of Jupiter and Saturn
(10:07) Hubble Space Telescope accidentally witnesses comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking apart
(10:39) Rocket Lab scores $190 million launch deal to test hypersonic tech for US military
(11:25) Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad | Space photo of the day for March 20, 2026
(11:52) Perseverance’s radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars
(12:35) NASA wants to know how the launch industry's chic new rocket fuel explodes

Space News for Friday, March 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:32:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Blue Origin joins the orbital data center race
(00:54) Register now: The energy imperative driving the push toward orbital data centers
(01:43) Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems
(02:33) Eileen Collins on what it takes to become Space Shuttle Commander
(02:59) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(03:15) NASA Deals Blow to Boeing With Bigger SpaceX Moon-Mission Role
(03:44) Eutelsat CEO Outlines Strategic Pivot to Multi-Orbit Connectivity and OneWeb Gen 2 Roadmap
(04:16) NewSpace Systems Opens Africa’s Largest Commercial Space Hardware Manufacturing Facility
(04:35) ReOrbit Secures €150 Million Contract with SLI for Next-Generation Small GEO Satellites
(04:58) Restless Kīlauea Launches Lava and Ash
(05:25) American Bald Eagle at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
(05:56) How NASA is Collecting Explosion Data for Next Generation Rockets
(06:30) NASA Laser Reflecting Instrument Makes GPS Satellite More Accurate
(06:54) NASA to Cover Progress 94 Spacecraft Launch, Space Station Docking
(07:41) Inside Austria’s Small But Mighty Space Ecosystem
(08:33) Portal, Paladin Team On Debris Removal Service
(09:04) These cotton candy exoplanets hide behind a haze even the James Webb Space Telescope can't penetrate
(09:52) 'A great relief!' Europe's Proba-3 solar-eclipse satellite phones home after a month of silence
(10:30) Private South Korean rocket exploded last December due to hardware failure, investigation finds
(11:15) NASA peers inside an asteroid | Space photo of the day for March 19, 2026
(11:52) An AI cyberattack could trigger a satellite apocalypse in the next 2 years. Are we prepared?
(12:40) Dogfighting in space won't look like the movies, but this company wants in on it

Space News for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:31:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Rocket Lab wins $190 million Pentagon deal for hypersonic test flights
(01:13) Space Command classified wargame to include 25 commercial players
(01:57) TransAstra aims to move 100-ton asteroid to stable orbit for processing
(02:29) Solar array deal sheds more light on South Korea’s defense constellation
(02:55) Space Force Formalizes Cislunar Strategy Amid Acquisition Restructuring
(03:13) Market Analysis: The ISR Latency War and Who Wins When “Minutes” Decide Mission
(03:48) Telesat Optimizes Lightspeed Constellation with Dedicated Military Ka-Band Spectrum
(04:23) ALL.SPACE Achieves Industry-First Multi-Orbit Certification for SES O3b mPOWER
(04:44) Flexell Space and Kongsberg NanoAvionics Partner on Solar Arrays for Korean National Security Program
(05:26) Australia’s “Red Centre” Turns Green
(06:08) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4832–4837: Driving the (Contact) Line!
(06:27) Lava Flows Down Mayon
(07:01) From Service to Space Systems: A Pathways Journey to NASA
(07:49) Widely Attended Gatherings (WAGs) Determinations
(08:36) Booster 19 concludes initial test campaign on Pad 2
(09:17) HyImpulse Signs Launch Agreement with SaxaVord
(09:48) Apex Signs First Japanese Bus Contract With NEC
(10:12) Modified Vulcan Expected to Launch This Summer
(10:48) Advanced Navigation Raises $110M Series C
(11:48) NanoAvionics Lands Korean National Security Deal
(12:34) Watch NASA roll out Artemis 2 moon rocket tonight ahead of April 1 launch
(12:52) 'At the edge of what we thought possible': Astronomers find extremely rare star from ancient universe
(13:34) Astronauts complete prep for new ISS solar array on 1st NASA spacewalk in 10 months
(14:20) Chinese astronaut conducts record-tying 6th spacewalk outside Tiangong space station (video)

Space News for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:33:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Space Force overhauls buying structure with new mission portfolios
(01:07) Telesat pivots Lightspeed toward defense as delays push global service to 2028
(01:46) Office of Space Commerce weighing options for TraCSS user fees
(02:44) Space boom strains supply chain, industry report warns
(03:34) Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer
(03:54) Space launches 29 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket on St. Patrick’s Day morning
(04:38) MDA Space Strategic Growth Cemented by NYSE Listing and S&P/TSX Performance
(05:03) GomSpace Joins EDA Consortium to Develop VLEO Military Satellite Concept
(05:46) BAE Systems Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Modernize U-2 Advanced Defensive System
(06:01) The Rise of the Orbital Data Center: Solving the Space Data Bottleneck
(06:26) Kepler Commissions First NVIDIA-Powered “Cloud Infrastructure” Across Optical Constellation
(07:03) Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas
(07:28) NASA’s X-59 Prepares for Second Flight
(08:09) Dim Delights in Cancer
(08:32) Solving Asteroid Bennu’s Mysteries
(09:06) How Congress Can Grow the Space Supply Chain
(09:58) Nvidia Unveils New Hardware to Unlock Orbital Data Centers
(10:31) Canadian Launchers and Spaceport Get Funding Boost
(10:47) Beyond Artemis 2: NASA pursuing a 'more achievable' path back to the moon
(11:27) Watch live today: NASA astronauts conducting spacewalk delayed by ISS medical evacuation
(11:47) X-ray spacecraft watches monster black hole wake up and fire cosmic bullets at starburst galaxy
(12:36) Where are all the aliens? Maybe they just don't want to talk to us
(13:15) Ryugu asteroid sample contains all five key components of DNA, scientists find
(13:46) Trump's plan to shut down weather and climate center triggers lawsuit
(14:30) A large meteor is visible from much of Ohio and parts of neighboring states

Space News for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Nvidia unveils AI computing module for space-based data centers
(00:43) Kayrros sale signals rising demand for satellite intelligence amid Hormuz crisis
(01:19) Melagen Labs and Satlyt Announce Joint ISS Mission to Demonstrate Radiation-Resilient In-Orbit Computing and Next-Gen Shielding
(01:55) Kepler Communications: Call for Live-Stream Payload Concepts
(02:24) Investing in student programs is essential for America’s lead in space
(02:36) SpaceX reaches 10,000 simultaneous Starlink satellites in orbit following Falcon 9 launch from California
(03:12) L3Harris Unveils XL-300P: The First P25 Handheld with 5G and Satellite Direct-to-Device Connectivity
(03:54) Nigus and Elmirate Partner on $200 Million Defense and Satellite Manufacturing Initiative in Nigeria
(04:27) Rheinmetall Walked Away. Germany Should Take the Hint.
(04:58) Lynk Global Files for FCC Experimental License to Test Multi-Orbit D2D Relay
(05:39) L3Harris Honors Goddard Centennial with Advances in Nuclear and Electric Propulsion
(06:23) A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle
(07:04) NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming X-59 Test Flights
(07:25) SPARCS CubeSat ‘First Light’ Images
(07:50) To Protect Artemis II Astronauts, NASA Experts Keep Eyes on Sun
(08:44) Celebrating 100 Years Since Goddard’s Breakthrough Moment in Modern Rocketry
(09:33) Launch Preview: Falcon 9, Spectrum, Electron to launch during busy week of launches
(10:13) Leonardo’s Missile-Defense Demo in Ukraine Aims To Be a Blueprint for Other Nations
(11:04) Isaacman Plans Monthly Uncrewed Lunar Landings In 2027
(11:55) Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin wants to defend Earth against dangerous asteroids. Here's how
(12:14) How fast is the universe expanding? Astronomers may be one step closer to resolving 'Hubble trouble'
(12:56) 100 years after Robert Goddard's 1st liquid-fueled rocket launch, NASA is using the technology to send astronauts back to the moon
(13:41) Astronomers discover a new type of planet that probably smells like rotten eggs
(14:29) Timboy Chaco in the Mars borderlands | Space photo of the day for March 16, 2026

Space News for Monday, March 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:18:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Starcloud files plans for 88,000-satellite constellation
(00:39) OSTP taking on space policy coordination work in place of National Space Council
(01:23) Strait of Hormuz crisis drives demand for commercial geospatial intelligence
(01:46) Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion
(02:40) General John Hyten Joins Astranis as Chairman of New Strategic Advisory Board
(03:29) Orbital Data Centers: Data or Debris?
(03:54) Volatus Aerospace Finalizes 100% Acquisition of Synergy Aviation
(04:35) Contrivian Named Authorized Reseller for Amazon Leo Government Connectivity
(05:12) ICEYE Targets €1 Billion Revenue Threshold as Defense Demand Drives Production Scaling
(05:43) Blue Origin Unveils NEO Hunter: A Hybrid Planetary Defense Concept
(06:18) 2 seconds that changed the world: Robert Goddard launched the 1st liquid-fueled rocket 100 years ago today
(07:04) Deep underground, a telescope may soon detect ghosts of stars that died before Earth existed

Space News for Sunday, March 15, 2026

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:06:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) NASA Administrator teases further Artemis program updates in one-on-one interview
(01:07) Air Force Triples AEHF Terminal Contract Ceiling to Nearly $3 Billion
(01:47) A state of matter last seen just after the Big Bang may exist inside neutron stars — and scientists think they can prove it
(02:27) Two days, two coasts, two more SpaceX Starlink batches launched
(03:12) Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?

Space News for Saturday, March 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:47:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) iMetalX emerges from stealth with technology to model resident space objects
(01:07) Astroscale selects Isar Aerospace to launch ELSA-M mission
(01:55) China is developing low-cost lunar cargo options for its expanding moon program
(02:40) Ukraine will host first test for Leonardo’s Michelangelo security dome
(03:14) Eutelsat exits two Russian capacity leases after satellite failure
(03:43) NASA ready for another shot at launching Artemis 2 moon mission
(04:27) SpaceX launches 25 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(05:16) Volunteers Find Oddly High Solar Flare Rates
(05:54) Extra Extra! Extra Data Stream Added to the Daily Minor Planet!
(06:39) NASA Selects Finalists in Student Aircraft Maintenance Competition
(07:21) NASA Armstrong to Host Partnership Days April 15-16
(07:59) USBR Crack the Case Challenge
(08:13) From Steel Rolls to Starship at the Starfactory
(08:50) Viasat’s HaloNet: The Innovation of Reprogrammable Space Crypto
(09:39) A Recap of Payload’s Space Stage
(10:00) Who’s Working With China on Space?
(10:30) Hubble and NASA space telescopes track 'game-changing' gamma-ray burst back to neutron star collision in 'forbidden' region of the universe
(10:53) Russia aims to reclaim Soviet space glory with 2036 launch of ambitious Venus mission
(11:28) Satellite spies an erupting volcano | Space photo of the day for March 13, 2026
(12:11) NASA begins building nuclear-powered Dragonfly drone for 2028 launch to Saturn moon Titan
(12:56) How risky is the Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon? NASA would rather not say
(13:43) Magnetars drag spacetime to power superluminous supernovae

Space News for Friday, March 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:30:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission moves into spacecraft construction phase
(01:03) Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach
(01:20) Another Earth raises $4 million to boost AI training with synthetic satellite data
(01:55) The new wave of industry coming for the LEO frontier
(02:16) Saying Goodbye to the ISS, and Hello to the Orbital Tenancy Trap
(03:03) Your Teleport Can’t Dodge a Missile
(03:36) Voyager Technologies Executes Strategic Investment in Max Space Expandable Habitat Architecture
(04:09) FAA Rescinds Proposed Orbital Debris Rule Amid Industry Pressure and Regulatory Reassessment
(04:46) York Space Systems Acquires Orbion Space Technology to Deepen Vertical Integration for SDA Constellations
(05:21) Eruption at Mayon
(06:10) About Low Boom Flight Demonstrator (LBFD) Project
(06:48) NASA to Cover Upcoming US Spacewalks 94, 95 Outside Space Station
(07:28) About Integrated Aviation Systems Program (IASP)
(07:56) Tiny NASA Spacecraft Delivers Exoplanet Mission’s First Images
(08:36) ICEYE Smashes Its Own Revenue Projections
(09:30) Q&A With Laurent Jaffart, ESA’s Director of Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity
(10:10) Mantis Space Emerges from Stealth with $10M Seed
(10:37) Firefly’s Alpha Rocket Reaches Orbit
(11:24) The Investment Theses Behind Vast and Sierra’s $500M+ Mega Rounds
(12:08) SpaceX plan for 1 million orbiting AI data centers could ruin astronomy, scientists say
(12:47) NASA says its Artemis 2 moon rocket is all fixed up. It could launch astronauts to the moon on April 1
(13:29) 'Completely bonkers': Astronomers find evidence of a cataclysmic collision between exoplanets
(14:15) ISS astronauts take out the space trash | Space photo of the day for March 11, 2026
(14:57) NASA project leader blames next-generation X-ray telescope cancellation on agency mismanagement

Space News for Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:29:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Firefly Alpha returns to flight
(01:11) The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity
(01:49) Enpulsion raises $26 million
(02:41) Report criticizes delays in Artemis lunar lander development
(03:28) Missile strike hits SES teleport in Israel
(04:14) Missile Strike Targets Strategic SES Ha’Ela Teleport in Central Israel
(04:48) Rheinmetall Withdraws From Mynaric Bidding Process; Rocket Lab Acquisition Clears Major Competitive Hurdle
(05:24) BAE Systems Completes Preliminary Design Review for $1.2 Billion Space Force Epoch 2 Program
(05:48) MTN Launches Click-to-Deploy StarEdge Horizon Satellite Service on AWS Marketplace
(06:33) ATLAS Space Operations Establishes South Pacific Hub with New Ground Station in American Samoa
(07:17) Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe
(07:59) 2026 William T. Pecora Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
(08:28) About University Innovation Project (UI)
(09:17) Telescopes Team Up for New View of Cat’s Eye Nebula
(09:57) New crew arrivals and science highlight February aboard the ISS
(10:57) AIRMO Raises €5M For Methane Monitoring Sats
(11:48) Planet Labs Extends Middle East Space Imagery Restrictions
(12:38) Will Artemis 2 launch toward the moon next month? Watch NASA's mission update today
(13:19) A mass stellar migration billions of years ago may have helped life get started on Earth
(13:56) Black hole and neutron star mergers push the laws of physics with their odd orbits
(14:41) Watch Northrop Grumman's 1st 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft leave the space station on March 12
(15:27) Anduril, the autonomous weapons maker, doubles the size of its space unit

Space News for Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:32:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Anduril to acquire space-tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions
(00:40) Starlab Space fully books commercial payload space on planned space station
(01:35) Viasat wins $14 million contract to provide in-flight satcom for Navy executive aircraft
(02:22) Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs
(03:01) Precision in Orbit: Heraeus Catalysts Safeguard Satellite Control
(03:31) NASA inspector general assesses agency’s management of moon lander risk
(03:48) Spring Forward: Legacy Operators Are Killing GEO. That’s the Plan.
(04:21) A Satellite Crashes Home a Bit Too Soon
(04:56) Hubble Network Debuts Global Bluetooth-to-Satellite Connectivity at Embedded World 2026
(05:16) Astroscale France Joins ESA “ECO-Tethers” Project to Mature Propellant-Free Deorbiting Technology
(05:57) Synthetic Aperture Radar as the Modern Backbone of Maritime Domain Awareness
(06:27) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4825-4831: Exploring the Borderlands
(06:58) A Most Unusual Lake
(07:14) About Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools Project
(08:03) Insights into Spallation Mechanisms of Thermal Protection System Materials from Mass Spectrometry and HyMETS Testing
(08:48) March 2026 Satellite Puzzler
(09:17) Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to dominate another busy week of missions
(09:42) SpaceX’s Enters a new era with Booster 19 Testing on Pad 2
(09:57) Commercial Space Law Takes Center Stage at DC Moot Court
(10:44) Lux Aeterna Closes $10M Seed to Build Reusable Sats
(10:58) Voyager Invests in Max Space, Projects 2026 Revenue Surge
(11:19) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is 'bursting with methanol,' new study finds
(11:58) Jupiter's moons leave cold 'footprints' in the planet's auroras, James Webb Space Telescope finds
(12:41) Newly discovered comet could be visible in daytime skies this April
(13:19) NASA just picked a new upper stage for its SLS moon rocket amid Artemis shakeup
(13:54) A star dies in the Cat's Eye | Space photo of the day for March 10, 2026

Space News for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:30:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Meridian Space Diplomacy Forum & Executive Space Training – March 25 & 26
(00:58) SSTL to build spacecraft for private space telescope
(01:45) Missile detection satellites designed by BAE Systems pass early review
(02:32) GNSS resilience is an economic and security priority
(03:15) Voyager Technologies invests in Max Space
(04:02) SpaceX launches direct television satellite for EchoStar
(04:18) Lockheed Martin Commits £100M to UK Space Hub; New Manufacturing Plant to Create 2,000 Jobs
(04:56) Blues and Skylo Debut Industry-First Hybrid IoT Module with Seamless Satellite Failover
(05:39) SpaceX Evolves Beyond Broadband with “Million-Satellite” AI Data Center Plan; Amazon Mounts Legal Challenge
(06:03) Guardians in the Kill Chain: How the Space Force Led the Opening Salvo of Operation Epic Fury
(06:48) Danish Army Selects BAE Systems OneArc for 7-Year Simulation Modernization Program
(07:29) Shades of a Lunar Eclipse
(08:17) About Subsonic Flight Demonstrator (SFD) Project
(08:40) About Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities (FDC) Project
(09:01) What Is Pi? (Grades 5-8)
(09:42) SpaceX’s Enters a new era with Booster 19 rolling to Pad 2
(09:59) Firefly Alpha FLTA007 “Stairway to Seven” launch attempt scrubbed again
(10:23) What to Expect from Starship V3
(10:46) Astrobotic Wins Lunar Wheel Contract For Italian Habitat
(11:29) NASA's asteroid-smashing spacecraft managed to alter target space rocks' orbit around the sun
(12:19) SpaceX launches 15,000-pound TV satellite to orbit on its 30th mission of the year (photos)
(12:37) Incoming! 1,300-pound NASA satellite will crash to Earth on March 10
(13:08) China's 1st moon astronauts could land in Rimae Bode, a 'geological museum' on the lunar near side
(13:36) SpaceX's Ship 39 is so cool in Starship V3 test| Space photo of the day for March 9, 2026

Space News for Monday, March 09, 2026

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:10:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Terran Orbital Names Kwon Park Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations to Lead Production Scaling
(00:37) General Galactic to Demonstrate Water-Powered “Genesis” Propulsion on 2026 Trinity Mission
(01:12) a.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operations
(01:32) BlackSky Awarded $99M Air Force Contract for Advanced Optical Testbed; Lockheed Martin Expands Missile Production
(02:16) The Barcelona two-step reveals tough competition
(02:52) Congress wants the International Space Station to keep flying until 2032. Here's why
(03:37) SpaceX springs forward with another Starlink launch from California (video)
(04:09) A Plan B for space? On the risks of concentrating national space power in private hands

Space News for Sunday, March 08, 2026

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:10:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) RFA plans first launch this summer
(01:08) Air Force lab awards BlackSky contract worth up to $99 million for large optical satellite payload
(01:26) SpaceX scrubs Saturday Falcon 9 rocket launch from Vandenberg SFB, targeting Sunday
(02:12) Baikonur Launch Pad restored, clearing path for Progress MS-33 ISS Mission
(02:59) Where are all the aliens? Maybe space weather is scrambling their transmissions

Space News for Saturday, March 07, 2026

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:34:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage
(01:14) Eutelsat completes $5.8 billion refinancing plan
(01:54) Commercial Space Federation (CSF) Welcomes New Members
(02:30) Hyperscalers are coming to an orbit near you. Power will decide the winners.
(02:59) Rocket Lab launches satellite for undisclosed customer
(03:46) ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated March 6)
(04:12) NASA Invites Media to Northrop Grumman CRS-24 Station Resupply Launch
(05:00) NASA’s DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun
(05:55) Track NASA’s Artemis II Mission in Real Time
(06:33) Weekends on the Space Station
(07:01) NASA’s Artemis ‘Course Correction’ Boosts Moonward Momentum: Key Details Still Maturing
(07:16) UK domestic launch milestone as RFA ONE rocket arrives in Scotland
(07:47) Space One Rocket Fails Third Consecutive Flight
(08:14) Viasat and Space42 Share Strategy for Equatys JV
(08:36) Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull – new research
(09:13) Will Proba-3 phone home? European solar-eclipse satellite goes dark
(09:40) The universe is humming with ripples in spacetime: Scientists just doubled our catalog of black hole and neutron star collisions
(10:23) Mars orbiters witness solar superstorm striking the Red Planet: 'The timing was extremely lucky'
(11:16) NASA wants to accelerate its Artemis missions to the moon. It will need to drop some big hardware to do it.

Space News for Friday, March 06, 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:33:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) China designates space sector an “emerging pillar industry,” sets deep space ambitions in new economic blueprint
(00:58) Poland-based Liftero will provide chemical propulsion for Indian firm OrbitAID’s in-orbit servicing mission
(01:38) NASA deputy administrator nominee sails through confirmation hearing
(02:19) Terran Orbital Appoints Kwon Park as Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations
(02:53) General Galactic aims to become “the galaxy’s energy and logistics company”
(03:34) Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics
(03:57) Sierra Space Secures $550 Million Series C to Scale Defense-Tech and Dream Chaser Operations
(04:37) Axian Telecom and AST SpaceMobile to Launch Africa’s First Direct-to-Device Mobile Network
(05:07) Orbital Edge AI: Axelera AI and ESA Partner to Standardize Space-Based Inference
(05:32) Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Validate Advanced 5×5 MIMO for Wi-Fi 8 Networking
(05:46) Ailing “Megaberg” Sparks Surge of Microscopic Life
(06:28) About Air Traffic Management and Safety Project
(06:47) About Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Project
(07:05) About Airspace Operations and Safety Program (AOSP)
(07:48) NASA Wallops Supports First Rocket Lab HASTE Launch of 2026
(08:30) Seraphim Space Investment Trust Posts Record Results
(09:07) Exclusive: Viasat and Space42 Share Strategy for Equatys JV
(09:25) FCC Wants ‘Weird Space’ Missions To Get Spectrum, Too
(10:05) Sierra Space Closes $550M Series C
(10:40) Vast Secures $500M, Including $300M Series A
(11:37) Watch Japan's 1st HTV-X cargo craft leave the International Space Station today
(12:28) Rocket Lab launches mystery satellite for 'confidential commercial customer'
(13:06) Good news for the moon: Famous asteroid 2024 YR4 won't smash into it in 2032
(13:44) Making hummus on the moon? Scientists just grew chickpeas in simulated lunar dirt
(14:26) Astronomers unveil largest 3D universe map of its kind, illuminating 'hidden' cosmic structures

Space News for Thursday, March 05, 2026

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:40:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Third Kairos launch fails
(01:09) Senate committee advances NASA authorization bill that changes Artemis and extends ISS
(01:47) Telus invests in AST SpaceMobile to expand D2D coverage in Canada
(02:42) Space Force presses case for more personnel and training
(03:28) Mutable Tactics raises $2.1 million for AI drone coordination in satellite-denied environments
(04:09) SpaceX launches 600th Starlink satellite of 2026 during predawn Falcon 9 rocket flight from Cape Canaveral
(04:56) SatNews Launches New Website: 52,000 Stories, Zero Left Behind
(05:12) The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space
(05:54) MDA Space Delivers Record $1.6 Billion Revenue in 2025; Unveils $40 Billion Opportunity Pipeline
(06:38) Blue Origin Accelerates New Glenn 9×4 Production and TeraWave Constellation Development
(07:26) A Little Town with a Long Name
(07:44) High-Speed Flight Project Overview
(08:12) About Advanced Air Vehicles Program (AAVP)
(08:51) Blowing Stellar Bubbles
(09:31) I Am Artemis: Paul Boehm
(10:15) US-French Satellite Takes Stock of World’s River Water
(11:06) China to test capsule further, attempt booster recoveries on land and sea
(11:43) PLD Space Closes €180M Series C, Eyes Flight Test This Year
(12:34) ICEYE Launches New Deforestation Monitoring Tool
(13:11) Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’
(13:58) The Rubin Observatory will change the game for astronomy — if satellite companies don't get in the way
(14:45) 'War of the Worlds' in reverse? Mars dirt could help fight off a microbial invasion from Earth
(15:25) Auroras on Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede look like Earth's northern lights, NASA spacecraft reveals
(16:14) Antarctica has lost 5,000 square miles of 'grounded ice' in the last 30 years, satellite images reveal
(16:31) Space Command chief throws cold water on the question of UAPs in space

Space News for Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:29:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) PLD Space raises $209 million to shift into serial rocket production
(01:02) House Science Committee leaders criticize FCC rulemaking on space safety
(01:57) Space Force modernization push runs into acquisition workforce shortfall
(02:15) When space is hot, Washington holds a match
(03:00) Redwire unveils new solar array
(03:48) EchoStar Details $42 Billion Strategic Shift via SpaceX and AT&T Asset Divestitures
(04:13) Planet Labs Imagery Verifies Smoke over Central Tehran Following Leadership Strikes
(04:39) Pentagon Accelerates GHOST-R Hybrid Surveillance Program Following New START Expiration
(04:56) Kongsberg Discovery and Silicon Sensing Unveil Tactical-Grade North-Seeking MEMS Gyroscope
(05:32) ICEYE Launches SAR-Powered Deforestation Monitoring to Counter Tropical Forest Loss
(06:11) Searching for Selenite
(06:45) La NASA refuerza Artemis: añade una misión y perfecciona su arquitectura general
(07:36) Artemis II: What’s on the Menu?
(08:28) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4818-4824: Thinking Out of the Boxwork
(09:05) Starship Flight 12: Ship 39 moving through preflight test objectives
(09:17) Senate Tees Up NASA Reauthorization, Deputy Hearings
(10:08) Infinite Orbits Expands into the UK with Lúnasa Acquisition
(10:34) NASA repairs Artemis 2 rocket, continues eyeing April moon launch
(11:02) Lessons from 'The Martian': How astronaut poop could help us settle the Red Planet
(11:50) Mission Hayabusa: Test your JAXA IQ
(12:24) 3rd time’s the charm? Watch private Japanese rocket try to reach orbit today
(13:04) Spiral galaxy is a stunning cosmic wheel in head-turning image | Space photo of the day for March 3, 2026

Space News for Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:27:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Deutsche Telekom aims to bring Starlink Mobile V2 to Europe in 2028
(00:53) Kelli Kedis Ogborn Joining Commercial Space Federation as Strategic Advisor for Global Markets and Industry Engagement
(01:27) Stargazing into the future of SSA
(02:09) Pentagon details cyber, space ‘first mover’ role in Iran operations
(02:55) Hardware is no longer the problem holding back space-based data centers — the supply chain is
(03:37) IEC Telecom Establishes Malaysia Hub to Accelerate Starlink-Powered Digital Inclusion
(04:35) wolfSSL Aligns Embedded Security Portfolio with EU Cyber Resilience Act Mandates
(05:47) Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State Ownership
(06:18) SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares
(06:52) Ericsson and Intel Forge Strategic 6G Alliance to Transition AI-Native Networks to Commercial Reality
(07:40) Smoke Rises Over Big Cypress National Preserve
(08:00) Sunglint on Atlantic Ocean
(08:42) NASA, JAXA to Cover HTV-X1 Spacecraft Departure from Space Station
(08:56) Scoria Cones on Earth and Mars
(09:40) Launch Preview: Japan to launch Kairos as Falcon 9 launches Starlink missions
(10:16) Space Was ‘First Mover’ In Iran Conflict, Top General Says
(11:02) Exclusive: Starpath Unveils New Ultra-Thin Space Solar Panels
(11:30) Austria Commissions its First Military Sat
(11:58) How fast is the universe actually expanding? Ripples in spacetime could finally solve 'Hubble tension'
(12:42) SpaceX deploys two more Starlink groups into orbit on March 1 bicoastal launches (video)
(13:30) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shines in new image | Space photo of the day for March 2, 2026
(14:07) Real NASA space telescope data creates soundtracks for Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus
(14:53) Could these weird stars just be overgrown planets?

Space News for Monday, March 02, 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:14:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Open Cosmos unveils vision for imagery-linked sovereign satellite connectivity
(00:57) ESA announces 100 million euro satellite-mobile convergence initiative
(01:58) NASA outlines objectives for Mars communications orbiter
(02:32) Space Force opens secretive space tracking to commercial firms
(03:26) SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(04:09) SpaceX Prepares for Record-Breaking $1.75 Trillion Confidential IPO Filing in March
(04:41) Firefly Aerospace scrubs Alpha rocket's return to flight due to high winds
(05:15) Snowball Earth's liquid seas dipped way below freezing
(06:05) Moons of the solar system: A space-themed word search

Space News for Sunday, March 01, 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:15:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) CAS Space to launch Kinetica-2 in late March carrying prototype cargo spacecraft
(01:20) Intuitive Machines raises $175 million in stock sale
(02:12) NASA on ‘aggressive’ schedule to complete SLS repairs for April launch
(02:51) SpaceX to launches 25 Starlink Satellites from the West Coast
(03:32) Rocket Lab Reaches $816 Million Defense Backlog Milestone Following Hypersonic Test Success
(04:03) Defense Sector Analysts Highlight Three Satellite Stocks Positioned for FY2027 Budget Growth
(05:19) Germany Commits €35 Billion to LEO Resilience and Non-Kinetic Deterrence
(06:12) Southern Pacific Aero-Defense Alliance Launches to Support SoCal Aerospace Ecosystem
(07:07) SES ready for demo flight of MEO-Sphere satellite
(07:58) Firefly Alpha FLTA007 “Stairway to Seven” set for launch from California coast
(08:36) Is it legal to own, buy, or sell Apollo mission moon rocks and lunar samples?

Space News for Saturday, February 28, 2026

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:34:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA revises plans for future Artemis missions, cancels upgrades to SLS
(00:48) Rocket Lab delays Neutron debut to late 2026
(01:38) NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program: “We’ve got to get back to basics”
(02:03) NASA Overhauls Artemis Program: Scraps SLS Upgrades, Adds 2027 LEO Test Mission
(02:21) U.S. Space Force Pivots to Hemispheric Security with SPACEFOR-NORTH Activation
(03:10) Space Systems Command Awards $44.9M Systems Engineering Contract to LinQuest
(03:30) Amazon Leo and Vanu Partner to Extend Mobile Broadband Across Rural Africa
(04:27) Intuitive Machines Secures $175M Strategic Investment to Scale Space Infrastructure
(05:27) Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon
(06:10) NASA’s Home for Experimental Flight Advances Aeronautics Mission
(06:28) NASA Adds Mission to Artemis Lunar Program, Updates Architecture
(07:14) Flight 12: Ship 39 rolls out to Masseys to begin testing
(08:04) NASA Pushes Crewed Moon Landing to Artemis IV
(08:47) Neutron’s First Launch Slips to Q4
(09:18) 'Pushing this competition': SpaceX's Starship might not fly on NASA's newly revamped Artemis 3 mission
(09:32) February finale: SpaceX wraps up month with three Starlink launches this week
(10:31) Apollo moon rocks may have finally solved an old lunar mystery
(11:09) The US Air Force's latest X-plane looks like a missile — that shoots other missiles
(11:35) NASA's Artemis 3 astronauts won't land on the moon after all. 'This is just not the right pathway forward.'
(12:24) Photons that aren't actually there influence superconductivity

Space News for Friday, February 27, 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) China set for its first one-year human spaceflight mission, confirms Pakistani astronaut flight
(01:15) Space Force keeps door open to future human presence in orbit
(01:44) Virgin Media O2 launches Europe’s first Starlink direct-to-smartphone service
(02:27) Airbus and Leonardo report increased space revenues for 2025
(03:03) NordSpace founder backs Wyvern with new Canada-focused venture arm
(03:40) Moving On Up @ Encompass Digital Media
(04:35) CapRock’s High Five — It’s All Greek!
(05:12) ND SatCom Sets Satellite Sites In Cloud Computing — Bumps Up To XWARP™
(06:03) National Phenomenon — Brazilian Hijacking of U.S. Military Satellites
(06:39) Chesapeake Bay Locked in Ice
(07:12) JPL 3D-Printed Part Springs Forward
(07:45) Landsat 9: More Than Just A Picture
(07:58) Inside Project Hail Mary
(08:39) NASA Invites Media to Discuss Next Steps for Artemis Campaign
(09:20) Vast and Axiom awarded new private missions to ISS, continue work on commercial space stations
(09:40) ISPTech Raises €5.5M to Scale Green Propulsion Tech
(10:36) Mynaric Demos QKD Comms With COTS Tech
(11:19) CesiumAstro Acquires AI Firm Vidrovr
(11:53) Phantom Space Acquires Vector Launch Assets
(12:35) Canada’s NordSpace Opens VC Arm for Sovereign Space Investments
(13:21) Artemis 2 moon mission shouldn't launch until late 2026, new analysis of solar superflares suggests
(14:11) Astronomers just watched a star 1,540 times the size of our sun transform into a hypergiant. Will it go supernova?
(15:10) US Space Force pauses national security launches on ULA Vulcan rocket due to booster glitch
(15:59) NASA shakes up leadership of human spaceflight program in wake of critical Starliner report
(16:44) One Fire star projector review: A great projector for kids
(17:12) ULA isn't making the Space Force's GPS interference problem any easier

Space News for Thursday, February 26, 2026

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:29:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Bowersox to retire from NASA
(01:05) Space Force halts Vulcan missions pending investigation into solid rocket Issue
(01:49) Seraphim closes second early-stage space fund above $100 million target
(02:20) Golden Dome to require unprecedented coordination between U.S. combatant commands
(03:14) Valve malfunction blamed for failure of Indian satellite to raise its orbit
(04:00) SLS rocket hauled back to VAB for repairs
(04:36) SpaceX launches 500th Starlink satellite in 2026 during Wednesday Falcon 9 flight
(05:03) Sovereign Checkpoints and Debt Cliffs
(06:00) Where the Money is in Space
(06:47) Beyond the Stovepipe: Why SDR Technology Marks the End of Single-Mission Ground Infrastructure
(07:40) SpaceX Unveils 150Mbps Performance Target for Upgraded Direct-to-Cell Starlink
(08:18) AIRMO and EnduroSat Partner to Launch High-Precision Methane Monitoring Mission
(09:04) Dry-Season Floods Drench Northern Colombia
(09:28) NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2025 Annual Report
(10:28) Making an Entrance
(10:43) Listen to This Month’s ‘Planetary Parade’ With NASA’s Chandra
(11:20) NASA Study to Analyze Fermented Food Samples from Space
(12:04) NASA rolling back SLS, delaying Artemis II to April
(12:35) Intuitive Machines, Seraphim Announce Fundraising Wins
(13:08) Exclusive: Charter Space Launches an Insurance Brokerage
(13:55) OQ Technology Lands €25M in EIB Venture Debt Financing
(14:54) Why are there so many 'space snowmen' in our solar system? New study offers clues
(15:39) Watch SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule head for home today after historic ISS-boosting mission
(16:28) NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket returns to hangar for repairs. When could it fly?
(16:57) Antigravity A1 drone review
(17:24) Black holes! Supernovas! Merging galaxies! Oh my! Largest radio survey of the cosmos ever reveals 13.7 million powerful cosmic objects and events

Space News for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:25:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) OQ Technology secures $30 million from Europe for satellite-to-smartphone expansion
(00:57) A banner year for military space funding— with an unclear path beyond
(01:29) Lockheed Martin presses case that GPS upgrade will counter jamming threats
(02:10) The Commercial Space Federation Releases New White Paper “Perfecting Public-Private Partnerships”
(02:47) At Colorado space firms, Hegseth casts Pentagon bureaucracy as the enemy
(03:29) SpaceX’s Tuesday twilight Falcon 9 rocket launch sends 29 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit
(04:18) The Fractal Lab – Part III
(04:40) SECAF Kendall Unveils ‘Ringleader’ Exercise to Test Satellite Sensor Fusion for Tactical Battle Management
(05:33) Iridium Unveils Iridium 9604: First Unified Three-in-One IoT Module
(06:23) Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire
(07:12) The New Space Race: Industrial Integration Redefines the Market Lead
(07:28) Landslide and Avalanche Debris Litter Hubbard Glacier
(08:12) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4812-4819: Back Into the Hollows
(08:29) New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
(09:33) Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere
(09:48) Technology Originally Developed for Space Missions Now Integral to Everyday Life
(10:25) Bill Spotlight: Methane Monitoring Science Act
(11:22) Sophia Space Raises $10M for Build Orbital Data Center Tech
(11:34) LambdaVision Taps Starlab for Post-ISS Manufacturing Plans

Space News for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:29:45 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Boeing demonstrates large language model for space-grade hardware
(00:53) Meink, Saltzman make case for Space Force expansion
(01:46) Space Force seeks market answers on in-orbit refueling
(02:25) AST SpaceMobile wins $30 million contract for military broadband demo
(03:23) Aalyria hits $1.3 billion valuation after raising funds for satellite mesh network
(03:59) Securing the Future of the Orbital Environment
(04:37) ArianeGroup and ESA Target Spring 2026 for First Themis Reusable Launcher Hop Test
(05:21) Boeing Scaling Satellite Production in El Segundo to Support Space Force Missile Warning
(06:15) Market Insight: The Indo-Pacific Space Security Boom
(07:13) Showy Swirls Around Jeju Island
(07:51) Young ‘Sun’ Caught Blowing Bubbles by NASA’s Chandra
(08:42) Astronomy Activation Ambassadors: Embracing Multiple Perspectives
(08:59) NASA to Cover 33rd SpaceX Resupply Mission Station Departure
(09:16) Curiosity Studies Nodules on Boxwork Formations
(09:57) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Sees Martian ‘Spiderwebs’ Up Close
(10:37) Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to launch five Starlink missions, Firefly to launch Alpha
(11:07) Exclusive: Sceye Unveils SceyeCELL Antenna
(11:56) Remondo Unveils Plans for Sub-30 cm Resolution Sat
(12:44) Skynopy to Integrate its First Ground Station in Kenya
(13:36) China's mysterious Shenlong space plane recently launched on its 4th mission. What is it doing up there?
(14:09) Satellites watch as bomb cyclone hits northeast U.S. with snow and lightning
(14:58) Best cheap drones under $500, hand-picked by our drone pilot
(15:39) We ate space mushrooms and survived to tell the tale
(16:25) Pentagon buyer: We're happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging

Space News for Monday, February 23, 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:17:22 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Israeli startup targets the economics of high-resolution Earth observation
(01:12) German defense firm said to be weighing bid for Mynaric
(01:57) Tory Bruno Leads Blue Origin’s National Security Push Following ULA Departure
(02:28) Deep Space Energy Secures Funding for High Efficiency Lunar Nuclear Power
(02:53) HEO and UNSW Partner for Australia’s First Active Propulsion RPO Mission
(03:53) Tehran Reconstitutes Air Defense Perimeter Amid Regional Buildup
(04:39) The State of the “Legacy Primes” And a Few Billionaires
(04:56) Meet Regina Senegal, Acting Chief of Johnson’s Quality and Flight Equipment Division
(05:40) Juno data provides insight into thickness of Europa’s surface ice sheet
(06:23) NASA to rollback SLS, delaying Artemis II to April
(06:43) Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not
(07:21) NASA's Perseverance rover now has its own 'GPS' on Mars: 'We've given the rover a new ability'
(07:41) Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day (video)
(08:24) NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a problem and it's leaving the launch pad. Don't expect a moonshot in March

Space News for Sunday, February 22, 2026

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:13:49 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA preparing for Artemis 2 rollback to fix upper stage problem
(00:58) NASA’s Artemis 2 rocket hit by new problem expected to bump moonshot into early April
(01:37) Falcon 9 launches 25 Starlink satellites after weather delays
(02:15) NASA prepares for likely rollback of SLS, delaying Artemis II to April
(02:57) A risky maneuver could send a spacecraft to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Here's the plan
(03:55) Falcon 9 rocket sets new reuse record on SpaceX's 2nd Starlink launch of the day
(04:28) NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has a new problem. 'This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window.'
(05:17) What's the point of a space station around the moon?
(05:46) NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs
(06:18) Major government research lab appears to be squeezing out foreign scientists

Space News for Saturday, February 21, 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:17:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Bruno says he joined Blue Origin to work on ‘urgent’ national security projects
(00:55) Aalto plots Australia base to boost planned high-altitude pseudo satellite service
(01:32) NASA targeting March 6 for Artemis 2 launch
(02:10) Boeing to boost production of missile-tracking sensors for military satellites
(02:26) NASA completes second Artemis 2 fueling test
(03:10) SPARC AI Integrates ML Optimization into Overwatch to Mitigate Drone Telemetry Drift
(04:03) NASA Is Helping Bring Giant Tortoises Back to the Galápagos
(04:32) Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38
(04:52) Boeing insists NASA criticism will reinforce efforts on Starliner
(05:13) Orbital Data, Niche Markets Give Space Solar a New Shimmer
(06:09) The Milky Way may be hiding a big secret at its heart: an extremely magnetic dead star
(06:51) These 70 dusty galaxies at the edge of our universe could rewrite our understanding of the cosmos
(07:35) NASA X-ray spacecraft stares into the 'eye of the storm' swirling around supermassive black holes
(08:26) Trump says US government will declassify its UFO files. Will we actually learn anything this time, or is this a distraction?
(09:16) 'This is really getting real.' NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket fueling test went so well, astronauts could launch March 6
(10:03) Rocket Report: Chinese launch firm raises big money; Falcon 9 back to the Bahamas

Space News for Friday, February 20, 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:31:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Starliner investigation identifies flawed NASA decision making
(00:53) Creating new demand in the nascent orbital economy
(01:40) EarthDaily in Orbit: From First Launch to Commercial Operations
(02:13) Golden Dome will fail without software-defined warfare
(02:43) Moon mission fueling test concludes with no major problems
(03:01) Independent report sharply criticizes NASA management, Boeing for troubled Starliner flight
(03:23) SpaceX launches second Falcon 9 rocket to return to a landing in The Bahamas
(04:15) MDA Space Establishes 49North to Secure Multi-Billion Canadian Defense Pipeline
(04:34) Orbital Infrastructure: The Engineering Hurdles of Upper Stage Reusability
(04:56) Geopolitical Analysis: China Challenges SpaceX Dominance with Massive LEO Governance Strategy
(05:59) NBN Co Unveils LEO Wholesale Pricing to Protect Market Share from Starlink
(06:41) Ovzon Reports Record 2025 Results Driven by NATO and Defense Breakthroughs
(07:26) Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains
(08:09) NASA Investigates How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise
(08:45) NASA Releases Report on Starliner Crewed Flight Test Investigation
(09:48) NASA to Provide Starliner Crew Flight Test Review Findings Today
(10:26) Award-Winning NASA Camera Revolutionizes How We See the Invisible
(10:56) Second SLS WDR appears to go as planned
(11:37) Inside Finland’s Rapid Rise as a Space Powerhouse
(11:55) NASA: Agency ‘Failed’ Starliner Astronauts
(12:33) NASA Authorization Could Kick Start Space Nuclear Power
(13:24) US Chamber Fighting For Licensing, ITAR Reform in 2026
(14:19) Supermassive serial killers: Astronomers discover how black holes 'kill off' neighboring galaxies
(14:49) The James Webb Space Telescope just mapped auroras on Uranus in 3D for the 1st time, and scientists are thrilled
(15:38) 'We almost did have a really terrible day.' NASA now says Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight was a 'Type A mishap'
(16:19) Scientists measure air pollution from reentering SpaceX rocket in real-time: 'It's never been done before'
(17:09) Hubble telescope discovers rare galaxy that is 99% dark matter

Space News for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:29:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Japan’s ispace warns of delays in new lunar lander engine
(00:50) Pentagon seeks commercially built GEO spy satellites
(01:40) Why GPS III, and what comes after it, still falls short in modern war
(02:21) Vantor partners with Google AI to automate intelligence reports for government agencies
(03:12) Geopolitical Analysis: U.S. Space Strategy in Africa Facing Chinese Competition
(04:11) Marlink Integrates Microsoft ExpressRoute for Managed Cloud Connectivity
(05:01) MTN Authorized to Provide SpaceX Government Satellite Connectivity
(05:20) SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management
(06:14) Kratos Awarded Contract to Accelerate Hypersonic Material Development
(07:13) Northern Glow Spans Iceland and Canada
(07:56) Digital Surface and Terrain Models from Vantor’s Precision3D Product Line Added to Satellite Data Explorer
(08:25) Vantor Archive Imagery Added to Satellite Data Explorer
(09:16) CSDA Releases New Data Acquisition Request System
(10:03) CSDA Program Announces Eight New Data Agreements
(10:58) NASA’s Perseverance Now Autonomously Pinpoints Its Location on Mars
(11:41) Artemis II: Second WDR taking place ahead of March target
(12:24) Blue Origin’s TeraWave Angle, Economics, and the Starlink / Amazon Leo Comparison
(13:08) Agile Space Industries Closes $17M Series A
(14:03) NASA hopes to avoid more hydrogen leaks during 2nd Artemis 2 rocket fueling test today: Watch live
(14:46) James Webb Space Telescope spots a stunning 'cosmic jellyfish' solve the mysteries of galactic evolution (photo)
(15:34) SpaceX will resume landing rockets in The Bahamas after raining debris on the country last year
(16:18) New fear unlocked: runaway black holes
(17:07) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket plume blossoms over Florida | Space photo of the day for Feb. 18, 2026

Space News for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:35:16 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Simera Sense to offer larger cameras and enhanced autonomy
(01:02) China’s Space Epoch raises new funding, targets 2026 launch and recovery attempt
(01:49) SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds
(02:27) Global leaders meet at Space-Comm Expo in London to accelerate future of European space industry
(02:57) Artemis haters, can we have a moment, please?
(03:32) BlackSky Secures Eight-Figure International Contract for Sovereign Gen-3 Satellite Solution
(03:54) Exotrail Secures Major Propulsion Contracts with Indian Space Firms During Presidential Visit
(04:53) Global Shift Toward Sovereign Launch Gains Momentum Amid Geopolitical Tensions
(05:45) New Survey Highlights Shift from Leisure to Professional Mobile Starlink Use
(06:02) Kepler Communications Names NanoAvionics as Preferred European Bus Provider for Optical Relay Missions
(06:17) A Second Cyclone Slams Madagascar
(07:03) Curiosity Blog Sols 4804-4811: Kicking Off the Final Phase of Boxwork Exploration
(07:30) Stormy, Snowy Winter for Hokkaido
(08:05) NASA Advances High-Altitude Traffic Management
(08:55) Starbase Pad 2 prepares to receive Booster 19 ahead of Block 3 milestones
(09:28) SatVu Raises £30M to Accelerate its Constellation
(10:22) Demonstrators Are No Longer Optional — They’re How Programs Stay on Track
(11:09) Haridopolos Praises Isaacman As ‘Dynamic Leader’ For NASA
(11:59) When Space Businesses Should Accelerate Cash Burn, When to Improve
(12:31) Revenge of the Bad Businesses: Refining the Space Hardware Investing Thesis During This Year’s Software Rout
(12:59) Elon Musk wants to put a satellite catapult on the moon. It's not a new idea
(13:21) Did a titanic moon crash create Saturn's iconic rings?
(14:01) NASA will fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket for the 2nd time on Feb. 19. Will it leak again?
(14:41) Chinese astronauts filmmusic video in space to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026
(15:12) Lasers beam 'artificial stars' above Chile | Space photo of the day for Feb. 17, 2026
(15:50) There's a lot of big talk about sovereign launch—who is doing something about it?

Space News for Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:23:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation
(01:19) NASA work on several programs pending responses to White House executive order
(02:06) The space nuclear power bottleneck — and how to fix it
(02:38) Low-profile Chinese launch firm conducts first stage static fire
(03:25) NASA to attempt second full fueling test of its Space Launch System rocket
(04:22) Viasat Report Signals Industrial “Rush” Toward Direct-to-Device (D2D) Connectivity
(05:29) China Completes In-Orbit Testing of “Three-Body” AI Computing Constellation
(05:44) India Accelerates Military Space Architecture Amid Rising Orbital Weaponization Risks
(06:41) JAXA Awards Rakuten Mobile $71.9 Million to Advance Satellite-Terrestrial 5G Integration
(07:36) LMT Group and Sateliot Partner with ESA to Advance Dual-Mode 5G Satellite IoT
(08:37) Orbex collapse fails to halt progress for UK domestic launch capability
(09:29) Launch Preview: Firefly to launch Alpha, SpaceX to launch three Starlink missions
(09:49) The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2
(10:34) Why don't more Tatooine-like exoplanets exist in our Milky Way galaxy? Astronomers might have an answer
(11:07) Astronomers discover chemicals that could seed life in the core of a developing star
(11:44) Wormholes may not exist – we've found they reveal something deeper about time and the universe
(12:31) How astronomers are unveiling the 'skeleton' of the universe

Space News for Monday, February 16, 2026

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:09:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Portions of the Pentagon’s LEO constellation on hold as acquisition reviews proceed
(01:12) Isaacman planning to meet with head of Roscosmos
(01:57) SpaceX launches predawn Starlink mission on President’s Day
(02:33) From Soyuz to the stars: A Roscosmos trivia quiz
(03:15) Trump's Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher
(03:54) Ancient Mars was warm and wet, not cold and icy

Space News for Sunday, February 15, 2026

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:12:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) NASA continues SLS hydrogen leak tests
(00:36) Replacement crew docks at space station, boosts crew back to seven
(01:25) SpaceX launches 600th Falcon 9 rocket to date with Starlink flight from Vandenberg
(02:08) ‘Very lucky day’: NASA, SpaceX ace astronaut launch to the space station on Friday the 13th
(02:32) A stellar treat for Valentine's Day: Heart-shaped outburst stuns astronomers
(03:02) NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test
(03:20) Astronomers are filling in the blanks of the Kuiper Belt

Space News for Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:19:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) A new book captures the forces shaping space: China, the moon and industry
(01:05) Senate committee advances FCC satellite licensing bill after changes
(01:37) Startup bets on new approach to space-based missile defense
(02:03) Crew-12 launches to ISS
(03:01) Vast wins ISS private astronaut mission
(03:50) Viasat Report Signals Industrial “Rush” Toward Direct-to-Device (D2D) Connectivity
(04:25) Crew-12 Launches
(05:17) Axiom Space Raises $350M to Fuel Station, Suit Development
(06:07) SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have a Valentine's Day date with the space station today. Watch the docking live
(06:30) 'The beacons were lit!' Scientists name merging supermassive black holes after 'Lord of the Rings' locations
(06:59) A mystery object is dimming a distant star. Could it be a massive exoplanet, or a 'failed star'?
(07:42) Artemis 2 rocket photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 | Space photo of the day for Feb. 13, 2026
(08:25) If the Winter Olympics went interplanetary, where else could you ski in the solar system?

Space News for Friday, February 13, 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:35:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) China’s iSpace launch firm raises record $729 million for reusable rockets
(00:41) Space startups find more paths to liquidity as investors warm to maturing sector
(01:11) First Ariane 64 launches Amazon Leo satellites
(02:00) Axiom Space raises additional $350 million
(02:20) ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications
(02:48) NASA loading liquid hydrogen aboard Artemis 2 rocket in unannounced test
(03:25) Vulcan suffers solid rocket booster problem during USSF-87 launch
(04:07) ULA to launch geosynchronous orbit surveillance satellite for the U.S. Space Force
(05:11) The Hybrid Architecture Is No Longer Theoretical
(06:03) The Thruster Reality Check: Why Boring is the New Stealth
(06:21) Balance Sheets Now Matter More Than Rockets
(06:52) 70,000 Satellites, One Big Bottleneck: The Industry Wakes Up to the Data Trap
(07:20) Software Defines the New Front Lines of Space Defense
(08:13) Sunlight Extracts Oxygen From Regolith Using Solar Chemistry
(09:00) Stonebreen’s Beating Heart
(09:37) NASA Selects Vast for Sixth Private Mission to Space Station
(10:16) NASA Moon Mission Spacesuit Nears Milestone
(10:30) Shimmering Light in Egg Nebula
(11:10) Archival Data From NASA’s NEOWISE Tracks Star Turning Into Black Hole
(11:27) Orbex’s Troubles Open Opportunities for Skyrora
(12:25) Vulcan, Ariane 64 Blast Off
(13:13) Deep Space Energy Pockets €980K to Build European Space Nuclear Power
(14:04) Satellite megaconstellations continue to grow. Could their debris fall on us?
(14:44) Watch SpaceX launch Crew-12 astronaut mission to the International Space Station this morning
(15:22) Deja vu: Vulcan Centaur rocket powers through 'significant performance anomaly' on satellite launch
(15:59) Scientists have found a weird 'inside out' planetary system. Here's what it looks like

Space News for Thursday, February 12, 2026

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:44:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) ULA’s Vulcan launches U.S. Space Force mission to geosynchronous orbit
(00:48) FCC Space Bureau chief shares agenda for regulatory reform
(01:09) SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge
(01:31) UK launcher Orbex files for administration after failed funding efforts
(01:53) Space companies bet on Golden Dome as questions persist over scope and funding
(02:20) Integrate Raises $17M to Commercialize the World’s First Ultra-Secure Project Management Platform for Classified Programs
(02:47) Demand for sovereign systems extends to the Earth-observation stack
(03:01) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
(03:18) Compliance Becomes the New Gatekeeper for Space Startups
(03:42) The FCC Is Converting Space Regulation Into an Assembly Line
(04:12) SmallSat Launch Prices Rise as Competitors Stall on the Pad
(04:35) The Dumb Pipe Is Dead: Why Physics Is Forcing AI Into Orbit
(04:48) FCC Proposes Assembly Line Licensing to Replace Decades-Old Space Rules
(04:59) The End of the Open Range: LEO’s Spectrum Crunch Hits Home
(05:11) The Space Tourist Is Dead. Long Live the Orbital Industrialist.
(05:21) Reaching Top Speed in the Dolomites
(05:37) NASA Completes First Flight of Laminar Flow Scaled Wing Design
(05:57) I Am Artemis: Jesse Berdis
(06:14) Crew-12 Members and Insignia
(06:40) NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV Testing
(07:05) Inaugural Ariane 64 to launch Amazon Leo satellites from Kourou
(07:35) Proton-M launches Elektro-L No.5 on its final mission with Blok-DM upper stage
(07:59) 39A CAA removed, ending crew launch from historic site, for now
(08:26) ULA launches first mission of 2026 with USSF-87 aboard Vulcan – SRB issue observed
(09:05) Can a nonprofit help protect Earth from dangerous asteroids? How the B612 Foundation has taken on the challenge
(09:35) Vulcan Centaur rocket launches 'neighborhood watch' satellites for the US military
(09:42) China aces test of next-gen lunar capsule and rocket in effort to land humans on moon before NASA (video)
(10:02) Hubble Space Telescope captures the stunning final breaths of a dying star
(10:12) Asteroid samples NASA brought to Earth suggest life's building blocks may be widespread in the universe
(10:42) SpaceX Falcon 9 deploys 24 Starlink satellites after California launch
(11:05) Why are the launch windows for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission so short?
(11:32) SpaceX takes down Dragon crew arm, giving Starship a leg up in Florida
(11:46) What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change?

Space News for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:34:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Reusable launch vehicles will change everything in space, and on Earth
(00:40) Eutelsat gets nearly 1 billion euros in French-backed ECA financing
(00:59) Stoke Space adds $350 million to Series D round
(01:18) China tests crewed spacecraft abort and rocket recovery in major lunar milestone
(01:36) FCC approves thousands more Amazon Leo satellites as Gen 1 deadline looms
(01:59) Satellite manufacturers see emerging market for ‘mini-constellations’
(02:18) National Reconnaissance Office adds HEO, SatVu and Sierra Nevada to commercial imaging program
(02:36) ULA sets sights on ramping up launch cadence in 2026
(03:03) SatService to Deploy Q/V-band Ground Station for German Bundeswehr University
(03:16) D2D’s Hype Hangover: The Physics Finally Bite Back
(03:37) Silicon Valley to Aerospace: Code is the New Steel
(04:02) Space Has a Plumbing Problem, and It’s Getting Expensive
(04:31) The New Orbital Guard: Commercial Tech Steps Up as the Pentagon’s Watchtower
(05:04) The New Space Playbook Faces a Physics Cliff at the Moon
(05:27) The Commercial Mask Slips: Space is Now a Sovereign Arms Race
(05:37) Summer Heat Hits Southeastern Australia
(06:06) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4798-4803: Back for More Science
(06:55) CubeSats’ Missions Begin
(07:07) Grants
(07:23) NASA’s Hubble Captures Light Show Around Rapidly Dying Star
(07:47) Core Survey by NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Universe’s Dark Side
(08:13) SpaceX complete Booster 19 testing at upgraded Massey’s
(08:35) Stoke Space Adds $350M to Series D Fundraise
(09:04) Rep. Mike Haridopolos On Cutting Red Tape, Passing NASA Bill
(09:11) Spaceium Tests Robot Gas Attendant Piece in Orbit
(09:38) Momentus and NASA Will Collab on RPO Demo
(09:55) UK to Invest Nearly £1M In In-Orbit Manufacturing
(10:04) Artemis 2 rocket chills with the 'Snow Moon' | Space photo of the day for Feb. 11, 2026
(10:26) James Webb Space Telescope uncovers secret supermassive black holes that escape traditional detection
(10:44) Could the remains of a 'dead' comet still be in the solar system? Astronomers are still searching 6 years later
(11:12) Life on Earth is lucky: A rare chemical fluke may have made our planet habitable
(11:30) Earth orbit is getting crowded. Can this map of 1 million routes around our planet help prevent satellite collisions?
(11:58) How are gas giant exoplanets born? James Webb Space Telescope provides new clues
(12:31) Italy's 2026 Winter Olympic venues from space | Space photo of the day for Feb. 10, 2026
(13:01) SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing

Space News for Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:05:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Musk says SpaceX focus is on the moon rather than Mars
(00:56) There’s a way forward for sovereign European space intel, but is there the will?
(01:09) Weather delays NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 flight to the International Space Station
(01:51) Momentus to Demonstrate Multispectral Sensor for Space Force, With NASA Support
(02:33) Teledyne Advances U.S. National Defense with SDA’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Program
(03:06) Kepler Communications’ next-generation optical data relay constellation launched
(05:01) Sequoia capital: 2028 will be the year of direct to cell for SpaceX
(05:31) Space: Disproving the Known
(05:57) Winter Grips Japan
(06:22) What You Need to Know About NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Mission
(06:58) Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
(07:26) Icy Hudson River
(07:46) Launch Preview: Vulcan to launch USSF-87, SpaceX to launch Crew-12 to ISS
(08:26) SpaceX Delays Mars Plans in Favor of the Moon
(08:52) NASA to Grow Civil Servant Workforce Under Isaacman
(09:05) 1 week until an annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a 'ring of fire' over Antarctica
(09:28) A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars
(09:59) How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 12
(10:16) 'Star Trek' legend George Takei talks Nimoy's directing, the future of exploration, and his sad plastic umbrella (interview)
(10:53) Netflix's 'War Machine' looks like 'Predator' meets 'Metal Gear', and we're 100% here for it
(11:23) Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS survived its flyby of the sun — and gave up some secrets in the process
(11:55) Can current space law handle the new space age?

Space News for Saturday, February 07, 2026

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:25:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA seeks to bolster workforce, reduce reliance on contractors
(00:51) Viasat sees orbital data center partnership opportunity
(01:17) ‘We helped usher in the modern era of AI in NGA.’
(01:35) ‘Serving the country and pushing the boundaries of human existence is very purposeful.’
(02:10) ‘I loved thinking about how to make science possible for America and for the world’
(02:40) ‘You need competent people in the government to direct and make decisions.’
(03:12) ‘Now it’s time to turn the baton over to others. I hope there’s somebody else to grab that baton.’
(03:34) SpaceX shifts away from Dragon launches at pad 39A as Starship looms
(04:11) ULA offloads first Vulcan rocket at Vandenberg at it preps its next Cape launch
(04:55) Silicon Sensing Expands Distribution in North America
(05:28) A Grand, Snow-Rimmed Canyon
(05:53) NASA Sets Coverage for Agency’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch, Docking
(06:28) Strong Solar Flare
(06:55) Boreal Forests Are Shifting North
(07:24) ReOrbit and Google Cloud Kick Start “Space Cloud” Data Network
(07:54) Voyager, Max Space Team on Expandable Tech
(08:21) Will astronauts aboard the ISS get to watch Super Bowl LX?
(08:49) Peak Design 7L sling bag review
(09:09) SpaceX's next astronaut launch for NASA is officially on for Feb. 11 as FAA clears Falcon 9 rocket to fly again
(09:36) James Webb Space Telescope finds precursors to 'building blocks of life' in nearby galaxy
(10:05) Halo: Campaign Evolved: Release date rumors, platforms, and everything else we know about the Halo remake
(10:33) NASA space telescope sees interstellar visitor comet 3I/ATLAS flare up while exiting the solar system
(11:05) Nimoy-Knight Foundation honors 'Girl Spock' and her mission to become the 1st openly autistic woman in space
(11:31) COVID-19 cleared the skies but also supercharged methane emissions
(12:02) Lawmakers ask what it would take to "store" the International Space Station
(12:32) Rocket Report: SpaceX probes upper stage malfunction; Starship testing resumes

Space News for Friday, February 06, 2026

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:06:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China set for in-flight abort test of Mengzhou crew spacecraft
(00:53) Tomorrow.io banks $175 million for DeepSky weather constellation
(01:22) Pentagon casts Golden Dome as model for faster, risk-tolerant defense buying
(02:13) FAA approves Starship launches from LC-39A
(02:40) The future of the Space Force in a competitive, congested and contested space environment
(03:14) Deep space, dim objects: Why asteroid mining caught the Space Force’s eye
(03:31) Satellite servicing startup Starfish taps Quindar for mission operations software
(03:48) Qualis, InTrack, and Tektonux Merge to Form Advanced Missile Defense and Space Awareness Platform
(04:19) Space Is Hard But It’s Always Sunny in Orbit
(04:42) Scotland’s Comprehensive Space Sector Sustainability Assessment
(04:59) Vantor Secures $5.3 Million NGA Contract to Deliver AI-Driven Global Terrain Monitoring
(05:23) Space Force may be done with R-GPS, but Congress isn’t
(05:56) FCC Authorizes Logos Space to Deploy 3,960-Satellite Mega-Constellation for Enterprise Connectivity
(06:36) A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina
(07:01) NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions
(07:37) Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)
(08:18) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Study Adaptation to Altered Gravity
(08:48) Hubble Spots Lens-Shaped Galaxy
(09:03) Despite initial setbacks, Chinese spaceflight expected to see exciting 2026
(09:37) Univity Adds Direct-to-Device Service in VLEO Constellation
(10:07) Astrolight Plans to Demo Space-to-Ground Optical Comms
(10:40) Muon Space’s Sat-Backed Growth Strategy for 2026
(11:16) Does dark matter actually exist? New theory says it could be gravity behaving strangely
(11:45) This supermassive black hole jet is more powerful than the Death Star's laser: 'Planets are going to be destroyed'
(12:10) The 10 bleakest space movies of all time
(12:45) Astrophotographer captures the 'Flaming Star Nebula' ablaze in deep-space (photo)
(13:09) China joins race to develop space-based data centers with 5-year plan
(13:41) This week's "Starfleet Academy" episode, "Series Acclimation Mil", is a near-perfect "DS9" sequel
(14:07) Now's your best chance to see Mercury all year — Here's what you need to know

Space News for Thursday, February 05, 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:09:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Vantor wins $5.3 million NGA contract to spot terrain changes using commercial satellite data
(00:52) House committee advances NASA authorization bill
(01:14) Viridian inks cooperative agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory
(01:37) FireSat adds orbit-visualization software to help firefighters plan around satellite passes
(01:55) Space telescopes at light speed
(02:28) Silicon as strategy: the hidden battleground of the new space race
(02:59) Senate committee delays consideration of bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing
(03:24) AT&T and Amazon Forge a Giant in the Skies: The Multi-Layered Strategy Behind the Kuiper-Cloud Pact
(04:16) Russia ‘intercepts Europe’s key satellites’ placing NATO satellite at risk
(04:44) Muon Space ramps up multi-mission satellite constellations
(05:15) OHB Hellas’ Versal Orbital HPC hardware collaboration with Parsimoni’s Satellite App Store,
(05:33) The Next Phase of Pentagon Reform: Achieving Strategic Dominance in Space
(06:18) ExLabs Selects Adds CUS-GNC SpacePilot Autonomy Software Heading to Asteroid Apophis
(07:03) Milano Cortina 2026
(07:33) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4788-4797: Welcome Back from Conjunction
(08:16) NASA, University of Texas Expand Research and Workforce Development
(08:44) Station Nation: Erin Edwards, Deputy Branch Chief for Crew Operations and Capsule Communicator
(09:18) TB 26-01 Evaluation of Adhesive and Solvent Alternatives for Polymeric Bonding Applications
(09:47) ARMD Research Solicitations (Updated Feb. 4)
(10:22) NASA Armstrong Contributions Propel Artemis, Deep Space Innovation
(10:43) Northrop Grumman tests second solid motor developed under 2025 SMART program
(11:18) Artemis II: WDR resolutions in work ahead of March target
(11:38) Vantor Wins $5.3M Luno B Contract From NGA
(12:00) Viasat’s HaloNet: Building the Bridge to a More Connected Orbit
(12:22) Exclusive: Viridian Space Signs CRADA Agreement with US Air Force
(13:10) York Drops Protest of Apex’s SBIR Award
(13:37) Did astronomers see a black hole explode? An 'impossible' particle that hit Earth in 2023 may tell us
(14:09) It's time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge
(14:40) Watch dead neutron stars smash together in new NASA supercomputer simulation
(15:08) Star Trek needs to go back to 20+ episode seasons — and there's never been a better time
(15:34) Photographer captures rare aurora over Brazil during intense geomagnetic storm (photo)
(15:52) Astronomers relieved as industrial plant threatening Earth's darkest sky gets cancelled
(16:27) A monstrous sunspot 15 Earth's wide is currently facing Earth: Here's how to see it for yourself

Space News for Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:23:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA examining hydrogen leaks during Artemis 2 fueling test
(00:54) Flight heritage? It isn’t what you think
(01:21) SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper stage anomaly
(01:48) Artemis 2 slips to March
(02:16) SpaceX acquires xAI in bid to develop orbital data centers
(02:48) At Blue Origin, Hegseth escalates criticism of legacy defense procurement
(03:18) UK Space Agency CEO stepping down as agency folds into government
(03:47) NASA waves off February launch for Artemis II moon mission; now targeting early March
(04:26) Amazon Leo seeks 24-month extension from FCC due to launch shortages
(04:57) Universal Seamless Connectivity: The OTI’s Vision for a Frictionless 6G Future
(05:26) Germany boosts military space program with satellites and lasers
(05:59) NASA Launches “Space to Soil” Challenge to Pioneer Onboard AI for Earth Observation
(06:28) UK Invests in Satellite Timing Infrastructure to Strengthen National Resilience
(07:01) Italian Space Agency and Telespazio to enhance satellite communications beyond Earth orbit
(07:33) Verum Messenger Launches Offline Architecture for True Digital Sovereignty
(08:00) Chilled New York City
(08:26) Full Moon over Artemis II
(08:49) NASA Space to Soil Challenge
(09:21) Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice
(09:49) NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in Pennsylvania
(10:24) NASA’s Orion Spacecraft at Launch Pad
(10:50) NASA to Discuss Early Results of Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal
(11:19) Booster 19 Rolls out to Masseys for Cryogenic Proof Testing
(11:51) Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal, critical milestone to launch – Attempt 1 scrubbed
(12:20) Congress is Considering a NASA Authorization Bill—Again
(12:49) HawkEye 360 Taps Hale for Space Weather Forecasts
(13:18) CesiumAstro Raises $270M Series C
(13:44) Mars Rover Drives with the Help of Anthropic AI
(14:01) Blue Origin Pauses Space Tourism to Focus On the Moon
(14:28) A 'cold Earth' exoplanet just 146 light-years away might be in its star's habitable zone — if it exists
(15:11) With the Mandalorian and Grogu movie arriving in our galaxy soon, start building the excitement with this fantastic Lego set
(15:41) NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?
(16:11) NASA's Perseverance Mars rover completes its 1st drive planned by AI
(16:39) SpaceX grounds its Falcon 9 rocket after a problem with its upper stage. Will the Crew-12 astronaut mission be affected?
(17:12) 'It's insightful, it's informative.' Neil deGrasse Tyson on his 5-hour backyard audio chat with William Shatner (interview)
(17:46) 'Yes Bueno!': The new Kinder Bueno Super Bowl LX ad is sweet sci-fi goodness (video)

Space News for Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:04:57 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Be the Pulse of the New Space Age: SatNews Wants a High-Velocity Digital Content Editor – SatNews
(00:54) The Fractal Lab – Part II – SatNews
(01:16) Vodafone IoT and Skylo Partner to Deliver Global Hybrid Satellite-Cellular Connectivity – SatNews
(01:50) CesiumAstro in development of Phased Array Manufacturing Facility with $470M Funding – SatNews

Space News for Monday, February 02, 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:13:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) India’s private space industry sector finds indirect growth triggers in Union Budget 2026-27 – SatNews
(00:56) Blue Origin to Validate First Booster Reuse on New Glenn-3 Mission for AST SpaceMobile – SatNews
(01:25) The Radio Regulations Treaty: Setting the Rules for International Satellite Connectivity – SatNews
(01:58) Kyivstar Prices $131 Million Secondary Offering of Shares Held by VEON – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 31, 2026

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:08:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Preparing for Artemis II: Training for a Mission Around the Moon
(00:58) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes First AI-Planned Drive on Mars
(01:26) Hubble Sees Galaxy with Dark Rings in New Light
(01:59) FAA advances approval for up to 44 Starship launches from 39A
(02:20) PLD Space accelerates Miura 5 toward 2026 debut with milestones update

Space News for Friday, January 30, 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:08:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Midnight and Spacecoin Partner to Secure Global Communications via Decentralized Satellite Network – SatNews
(00:52) The Fractal Lab – SatNews
(01:18) U.S. Space Command to Integrate Commercial Firms into Classified Nuclear Threat Wargames – SatNews
(01:50) York Space Systems Raises $629M in Upsized IPO to Scale Defense Production – SatNews
(02:26) NASA readies unique science experiments and tech demonstrations for Artemis II crew

Space News for Thursday, January 29, 2026

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:09:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Clearing the Queue: FCC’s Schedule A Firewall and the End of Anonymous Capital – SatNews
(00:56) Terran Orbital to Provide Nebula Platform for Mitsubishi Electric QKD Mission – SatNews
(01:38) U.S. Space Command Urges Pentagon Pivot to Sustained On-Orbit Logistics and Maneuver – SatNews
(02:10) Astronomers Flag Amazon’s Kuiper Constellation for Exceeding Satellite Brightness Limits – SatNews
(02:45) NASA lines up WDR for SLS ahead of Artemis II

Space News for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:09:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) INPE Awards SpaceLaunch Contract for Amazonia-1B Mission on Vega-C – SatNews
(01:02) Space Force Accelerates Commercial Reserve Fleet Integration for 2026 Operations – SatNews
(01:40) Anywaves and EmTroniX Merge to Form Integrated Space RF and Payload Subsystem Group – SatNews
(02:18) UARX Space Details Logistics Expansion and Maiden OSSIE OTV Flight for 2026 – SatNews
(02:57) NASA’s Juno Measures Thickness of Europa’s Ice Shell
(03:26) AI Unlocks Hundreds of Cosmic Anomalies in Hubble Archive
(03:59) Launch Roundup: GPS, Starlink, Electron launches scheduled for last week of January

Space News for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:07:31 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) KSAT Launches Integrated Vake Platform to Monitor Dark Vessels via Multi-Sensor Fusion – SatNews
(00:55) Kratos Expands Hypersonic Infrastructure as VisionWave Unveils Space-Based Counter-UAS Architecture – SatNews
(01:28) Efficient Probabilistic Framework Accelerates Satellite Trace Gas Retrieval and Uncertainty Quantification – SatNews
(02:04) JAXA Trace H3 Flight 8 Failure to Payload Fairing Separation Anomaly – SatNews

Space News for Monday, January 26, 2026

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:06:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Force and Pressure: The Interplay of Newtonian Mechanics and Pascal’s Law in Modern Rocketry – SatNews
(00:58) Legislative Deadlines and High-Level Industry Summits Dominate Space Policy Outlook – SatNews
(01:32) China Finalizes First Offshore Recovery Platform for Reusable Liquid Rockets – SatNews
(02:01) TeraWave: Blue Origin Enters the High-Capacity Backbone Market with 6 Tbps Constellation – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 24, 2026

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:09:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The 200,000-Satellite Filing: When Commercial Loopholes Become State Weapons – SatNews
(00:54) Orestone Mining Initiates Phase I Exploration at Francisca Gold Project in Argentina – SatNews
(01:31) Ericsson Reports Strong 2025 Fiscal Results Driven by 5G Core and Cloud Growth – SatNews
(02:03) NASA’s Chandra Releases Deep Cut From Catalog of Cosmic Recordings
(02:44) TerraWave enters the scene with lasers and game-changing data speeds

Space News for Friday, January 23, 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:07:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The Architecture We Inherited: Artemis, Commercial Space, and the Long Shadow of 2010 – SatNews
(00:54) Rocket Lab Hiring Trends for January 2026 Signal Acceleration in Neutron Production and Space Systems – SatNews
(01:31) U.S. Space Force Field Commands Prepare Upcoming GPS III Launch to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities – SatNews
(01:58) Aalyria Selected by U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory for Space Data Network Experimentation (SDNX) Program – SatNews
(02:34) French startup Latitude targets 2026 for first launch while following market-driven approach

Space News for Thursday, January 22, 2026

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:07:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AST SpaceMobile Submits Formal Comments to FCC Space Modernization NPRM – SatNews
(01:00) France Commissions Loft Orbital to Develop First Sovereign SAR Satellite – SatNews
(01:29) Blue Origin Announces Multi-Orbit TeraWave Megaconstellation for Enterprise and Government Markets – SatNews
(02:08) infiniDome and Wonder Robotics Unveil IroNav for Resilient GNSS-Denied Navigation – SatNews
(02:41) Florida Starship progress with launch sites at KSC and Cape

Space News for Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:56:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FY26 Defense Bill: Congress Unlocks Billions for ‘Golden Dome’ and Restores SDA Tranche 3 – SatNews
(00:59) Auria Acquires RKF and Kythera to Unify Space Force C3 & Spectrum Ops – SatNews
(01:29) Comtech Nets $5M Follow-On Order for Lunar Exploration Components – SatNews
(02:02) SpaceX IPO Speculation Peaks as Analysts Weigh 2026 Valuation and Strategic Consolidation – SatNews
(02:35) Launch Preview: Falcon 9 set to launch two missions from California, Isar to attempt second launch of Spectrum

Space News for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:07:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Leonardo Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Enterprise Electronics Corporation – SatNews
(00:59) Google Addresses Orbital Debris Risks for Project Suncatcher AI Constellation – SatNews
(01:30) ICEYE Expands Space-Based Intelligence Cooperation with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence – SatNews
(02:05) Kyivstar Hits 3.0 Million User Milestone for Starlink Direct to Cell Services – SatNews
(02:43) Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes

Space News for Saturday, January 17, 2026

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:07:22 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) CesiumAstro Secures $200M to Expand Texas-Based Manufacturing Infrastructure – SatNews
(01:05) Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace Complete Successful Hypersonic RDR Engine Demonstration – SatNews
(01:40) SatNews Publishers to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19. – SatNews
(02:13) Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Regulatory Backlog in U.S. Satellite Sector – SatNews
(02:43) NASA’s Top Challenges Include Artemis, Cybersecurity Risks, Aging Infrastructure, and More

Space News for Friday, January 16, 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:07:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) MDA Adds 340 Vendors to $151 Billion SHIELD Enterprise in Third Major Tranche – SatNews
(00:59) Permission to Shout: The Risks Inside the New SpaceX License – SatNews
(01:27) The Orbital Pivot: Reconciling Scientific Discovery with the Trillion-Dollar Space Economy – SatNews
(01:56) TrustPoint Achieves Key Milestone in Resilient, GPS-Independent Navigation – SatNews
(02:29) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Wraps Up Space Station Science

Space News for Thursday, January 15, 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:07:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sat-Lite Technologies Scales Executive Leadership Amid Multi-Orbit Market Expansion – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX Activates Free Starlink Service in Iran Amid National Internet Blackout – SatNews
(01:28) China Opens 2026 Launch Manifest with Retrograde Yaogan and Guowang Deployments – SatNews
(02:00) Globalstar Expands East Asia Ground Footprint with New Antenna Arrays in South Korea – SatNews
(02:30) India’s workhorse PSLV needs to solve third stage issue following second consecutive failure

Space News for Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:13:16 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SmallSat Europe 2026 Issues Final Call for Papers Amid Pivot to Defense and Sovereignty – SatNews
(01:01) Department of Defense to Take $1 Billion Equity Stake in L3Harris Missile Solutions – SatNews
(01:33) Department of Defense Adopts SpaceX Iteration Model to Accelerate Defense Acquisition – SatNews
(01:59) Black Moon Energy Partners with JPL for Helium-3 Resource Mission – SatNews
(02:25) Hubble Nets Menagerie of Young Stellar Objects
(02:57) NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
(03:32) Starship launch infrastructure progress at Starbase/Cape ahead of 2026 Launches
(04:02) Launch Preview: Launches from China, U.S., and Norway scheduled for upcoming week

Space News for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:07:41 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX ‘Twilight’ Mission Deploys 22 Exolaunch Payloads, Including Kepler and HawkEye 360 Assets – SatNews
(00:55) WTA Releases Top Teleport Operator Rankings for 2025 – SatNews
(01:26) Thermal Equilibrium: The Dual Role of Isotherms in Satellite Operations and Design – SatNews
(01:56) NASA Targets Critical Technology Shortfalls to Accelerate Lunar and Martian Exploration – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 10, 2026

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:08:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FCC Authorizes Deployment of Second-Generation Starlink Constellation – SatNews
(00:56) GomSpace Secures €2.9 Million Contract for North American Lunar Mission – SatNews
(01:27) KSF Space Commercializes Additive-Manufactured PA11 CubeSat Structures – SatNews
(02:03) Back down to Earth: How invisible highways of light are outclassing orbital satellite connectivity (Reader Forum) – SatNews
(02:35) NASA’s Pandora Satellite, CubeSats to Explore Exoplanets, Beyond
(03:04) Crew-11 to return early due to a medical concern with astronaut

Space News for Friday, January 09, 2026

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:07:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The Great Orbital Trench War: Sovereignty vs. The Starlink Surge – SatNews
(00:53) Keysight and Samsung Validate 3GPP Release 19 NR-NTN with S-Band Connectivity Milestone – SatNews
(01:25) Kratos Signals Support for Defense Policy Shift Toward Industrial Reinvestment – SatNews
(01:51) Aegis Aerospace and United Semiconductors to Launch Orbital Manufacturing Facility – SatNews
(02:27) The future of Starship’s Pad 1 tower and launch mount
(02:59) TPS evaluations taking place at Starbase on next two Ships to fly

Space News for Thursday, January 08, 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:08:31 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Global Konet Secures AS 9100D Certification for Aerospace Phased Array Systems – SatNews
(00:58) White House Declares Military Force “An Option” in Strategic Bid for Greenland – SatNews
(01:28) SpaceX and ISRO Coordinate Concurrent Rideshare and Constellation Launch Schedules – SatNews
(02:05) Aegis Aerospace and United Semiconductors to Launch Orbital Manufacturing Facility – SatNews
(02:40) Scientists Identify ‘Astronomy’s Platypus’ with NASA’s Webb Telescope
(03:13) Canada’s First Commercial Spaceport clears major hurdle with Environmental Approval

Space News for Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:08:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SDA Solicits Industry Input for Tranche 3 Ground Entry Point Expansion – SatNews
(01:04) Space Systems Command Issues RFI for Commercial Environmental Monitoring Data – SatNews
(01:42) The Rise of a Virtual Prime: AEI’s Quiet Aerospace Revolution – SatNews
(02:25) Blue Moon MK1: The ‘Innovative, Affordable, and Expedited’ Pivot for Artemis – SatNews
(02:52) Launch Previews: SpaceX and ISRO to launch rideshare missions into SSO

Space News for Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:08:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Sector Transitions to Critical Global Infrastructure Status Amid $1 Trillion Proliferation – SatNews
(01:00) Orbital Tolls? Industry Braces for the Commercialization of Space Safety Data – SatNews
(01:33) UK Space Agency Seeks Satellite Direct-to-Device Solutions for Delayed Emergency Services Network – SatNews
(02:01) Schall Law Firm Reminds Firefly Aerospace Investors of Impending Securities Fraud Lead Plaintiff Deadline. – SatNews
(02:41) Space Force requests launch provider interest in Cape and Vandenberg pads

Space News for Monday, January 05, 2026

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:06:50 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Indra confirms ‘external impact’ on Spainsat NG-II; contingency plans activated – SatNews
(00:56) L3Harris Nears $500 Million Stake Sale of Space Propulsion Assets to AE Industrial Partners – SatNews
(01:38) Indra Group Activates Contingency Plans Following SpainSat NG II Orbital Incident – SatNews
(02:13) SpaceX laying the Starship foundations for 2026 and beyond

Space News for Saturday, January 03, 2026

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:06:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Beijing Warns UN of ‘Safety and Security’ Risks from Starlink Expansion – SatNews
(00:58) Türkiye Initiates Construction of Equatorial Spaceport in Somalia – SatNews
(01:26) When AWS Grew Wings: The “Boring” Genius of Amazon Leo – SatNews
(01:57) NASA Identifies 26 Resilient Bacterial Species Capable of Evading Cleanroom Sterilization – SatNews

Space News for Friday, January 02, 2026

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:06:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starlink initiates orbital lowering of 4,400 satellites to mitigate debris risks – SatNews
(00:59) NASA to Outline Future Flagship Mission Timelines at 247th AAS Meeting – SatNews
(01:32) AT&T, AST SpaceMobile Advance Satellite-to-Cell Expansion Following BlueBird 6 Deployment – SatNews
(02:07) Satellite Data Confirms Rapid Expansion of Sudan Displacement Camps Amid North Darfur Conflict – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:52:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The Pentagon’s Real Estate Play to Break the West Coast Launch Monopoly – SatNews
(01:06) Samsung Expands Satellite Connectivity with Standalone Exynos 5410 Modem – SatNews
(01:43) GomSpace Awarded 50 Million SEK Microsatellite Contract for European Defense R&D – SatNews
(02:19) Kratos EPOCH C2 Software Completes Factory Acceptance Testing for Airbus OneSat Platform – SatNews
(02:49) After record-breaking 2025, Rocket Lab prepares for Neutron’s debut in 2026

Space News for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:14:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA Shutters ‘The Earth Observer’ Publication; EOS Flagships Face 2026 Retirement – SatNews
(00:50) Brian Cox Addresses Interstellar Comet Signal Claims Amid MAVEN Silence – SatNews
(01:26) LIG Nex1 Weighs ‘Defense & Aerospace’ Rebrand Ahead of 50th Anniversary – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceRISE Consortium Initiates IRIS² Procurement Phase – SatNews
(02:25) SPHEREx produces first all-sky map, highlights entire universe in infrared light

Space News for Monday, December 29, 2025

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:06:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Fiber-to-the-Home Market Nears 100 Million Passings Following Record 2025 Growth – SatNews
(01:07) Missile Defense Agency Framework Signals Shift Toward Multi-Vendor IDIQ Framework – SatNews
(01:39) SpaceRISE Consortium Initiates Procurement for IRIS² Satellite and Launch Services – SatNews
(02:12) FCC Modernizes Space Policy with Higher Power Limits for Direct-to-Cell Services – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, December 25, 2025

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:06:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) DoD Report: China’s ISR Fleet Swells to 510+ Satellites, ‘Informatized’ Warfare Accelerates – SatNews
(00:53) The Pentagon’s Faustian Bargain: Buying Speed, Building a Monopoly – SatNews
(01:19) Second Reusable Rocket Failure in One Month Leaves China Chasing U.S. Lead – SatNews
(01:46) AST SpaceMobile Deploys BlueBird 6, Largest Commercial Array in LEO – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:48:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The “Delete” Agenda Hits Space – SatNews
(00:48) HawkEye 360 Acquires Innovative Signal Analysis, Secures $150M Series E – SatNews
(01:07) CACI to Acquire ARKA Group for $2.6 Billion to Expand Space Sensing Capabilities – SatNews
(01:42) Bruno’s Exit Leaves ULA at the Mercy of Math – SatNews
(02:14) Get In, We’re Going Moonbound: Meet NASA’s Artemis Closeout Crew
(02:52) NASA’s Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets
(03:21) Artemis II Flight Crew, Teams Conduct Demonstration Ahead of Launch
(03:53) Launch Roundup: International launches fill manifest during last full week of 2025

Space News for Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:07:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) 4iG Space and Defence to Invest $100 Million in Axiom Space – SatNews
(01:11) SDA Awards $3.5 Billion for Tranche 3 Missile Tracking Constellation – SatNews
(01:45) White House Issues Executive Order Prioritizing American Space Superiority – SatNews
(02:22) Hana Asset Management’s U.S. Aerospace Tech ETF Surpasses 50 Billion Won in Net Assets – SatNews
(02:55) Tory Bruno Steps Down as ULA CEO following impressive tenure
(03:27) NASA loses contact with MAVEN, Perseverance continues roving around Jezero

Space News for Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:05:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Zenno Awarded German Federal Contract for Next-Generation Satellite Autonomy – SatNews
(00:36) Northrop Grumman Selected For Space Development Agency’s TRKT3 Mission – SatNews
(01:07) Low Orbit Can Be Such a Drag – SatNews
(01:31) OQ Technology Integrates Terrestrial Chipsets for Mass-Market NTN-IoT – SatNews

Space News for Friday, December 19, 2025

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:06:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Southern Launch to Support Orbital Re-Entries of Lux Aeterna – SatNews
(00:54) Hughes Unveils Rugged LEO Terminals for Mission-Critical Connectivity – SatNews
(01:26) Zenno Astronautics Secures German SPRIND Contract for “Fuel-Free” Satellite – SatNews
(01:52) Ovzon Strengthens Swedish Defense Partnership with 58 MSEK Terminal Order – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, December 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:05:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FCC Grants Landmark SCS License to SpaceX & T-Mobile – SatNews
(00:58) Season’s Greetings from the SatNews Team – SatNews
(01:26) U.S. Senate Confirms Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator – SatNews
(01:54) NASA Solidifies Lunar Strategy with Blue Origin VIPER Delivery Task Order – SatNews
(02:20) Launch Previews: Ariane 6, Falcon 9, Atlas V, and Electron launches highlight busy week

Space News for Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:07:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Europe’s Vanishing Rocket Capability – SatNews
(00:56) Space Systems Command Activates System Delta 80 to Unify Launch and Range Acquisitions – SatNews
(01:24) Strategic Exit: Tower Corp Divests 91% of AST SpaceMobile Stake Ahead of Key Launch – SatNews
(01:51) Viasat Unlocks “Roaming” for Government Users: The Operational Reality of the Inmarsat Merger – SatNews
(02:26) Globalstar & Skydio Trial Validates “D2D” for Drones (Beyond Handsets) – SatNews
(03:00) One of NASA’s Key Cameras Orbiting Mars Takes 100,000th Image
(03:30) NASA’s Webb Observes Exoplanet Whose Composition Defies Explanation
(04:07) SpaceX advances Starbase upgrades at the launch site

Space News for Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:12:23 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) KAI Networks + INTEGRASYS: World’s First NGSO Regulatory and Monitoring System Deployment – SatNews
(00:54) When Playground Metaphors Drift into Warfighting Doctrine – SatNews
(01:24) The Electron’s Pacific Conquest – SatNews
(01:47) Blue Origin’s Heavy Hitter: New Glenn Takes the Stage – SatNews
(02:15) Starfish Space announce Autonomous Rendezvous and Proximity mission success with Impulse Space
(02:50) Roman telescope construction complete, moving into final testing ahead of 2027 launch

Space News for Sunday, December 14, 2025

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:06:24 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Featured – SatNews
(00:48) SECAF Meink Unveils ‘Portfolio Acquisition’ Model to Speed Space Force Procurement – SatNews
(01:13) Keysight and KT SAT Pioneer 6G Connectivity with First Successful Multi-Orbit Satellite Handover – SatNews
(01:51) USSF Cements ‘Combat Identity’ with New Weapon System Names at Spacepower 2025 – SatNews
(02:22) K2 Space Secures $250M Series C at $3B Valuation to Scale ‘Mega Class’ Manufacturing – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, December 13, 2025

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:09:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) SFA Launches National Spacepower Center to Educate Leaders on Space Warfare – SatNews
(01:20) L3Harris Technologies Completes Critical Design Review For JMA’s Himawari-10 Instruments – SatNews
(01:55) Operators Pivot to Managed Solutions as Ground Segment Complexity Grows per Novaspace Report – SatNews
(02:27) FCC Renewing WRC-27 Advisory Committee, Seeks Members – SatNews
(03:04) NASA’s Webb, Curiosity Named in TIME’s Best Inventions Hall of Fame
(03:28) NASA’s Chandra Finds Small Galaxies May Buck the Black Hole Trend
(04:05) NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Spies Solar Wind ‘U-Turn’
(04:25) Massive Stars Make Their Mark in Hubble Image
(04:55) All eight ISS docking ports occupied for the first time, Expedition 74 begins

Space News for Friday, December 12, 2025

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:07:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Gen. Guetlein Accepts Leadership Honor at Space Power Conference, Outlines ‘Golden Dome’ Defense Shield – SatNews
(00:59) Trace Systems Secures Position on MDA’s Massive $151 Billion ‘SHIELD’ IDIQ – SatNews
(01:30) USSF Authorizes Export of ‘Meadowlands’ Offensive Space Warfare System – SatNews
(02:00) Blue Origin Developing “Orbital Data Center” – SatNews
(02:22) Pacific Moisture Drenches the U.S. Northwest
(02:52) Blue Origin’s Cape Campus continues to expand ahead of New Glenn ramp-up

Space News for Thursday, December 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:06:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) FCC Initiates “Part 100” Rulemaking to Overhaul Space Licensing Framework – SatNews
(01:17) KSAT signs Launch Contract for Hyper – SatNews
(01:44) e-GEOS and Umbra Expand Partnership to Jointly Develop SAR Intelligence Solutions – SatNews
(02:16) BAE Systems Secures $1.7 Billion IDIQ from U.S. Navy for APKWS Laser-Guidance Kits – SatNews
(02:47) Synspective Partners with GMO Cybersecurity to Fortify SmallSat Defense Architectures – SatNews
(03:17) Lunar Outpost’s MAPP Rovers: From Commercial Exploration to Artemis Integration

Space News for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:10:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:51) Rocket Lab Qualifies Neutron’s “Hungry Hippo” – SatNews
(01:15) FCC Opens Review for SpaceX’s 15,000-Satellite VLEO Constellation – SatNews
(01:49) Lockheed Martin Taps Hadrian for Software-Defined Manufacturing Alliance – SatNews
(02:16) NASA Loses Contact with MAVEN Mars Orbiter – SatNews
(02:41) Astronomy on Tap (AoT) – SatNews
(03:10) IDS Cameras Redefine Planetary Imaging with Sony Starvis 2 Technology – SatNews
(03:44) Launch Roundup: China, Russia, Rocket Lab, ULA join SpaceX in flying this week

Space News for Tuesday, December 09, 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:06:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Featured – SatNews
(00:57) Musk’s next step could be expensive – SatNews
(01:27) Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to Rebrand as “SSC Space” to Unify Global Operations – SatNews
(02:02) US Space Force Combat Forces Command Declares Operational Acceptance of Long Range Discrimination Radar – SatNews
(02:33) BAE Systems Tapped by U.S. Navy for $36 Million Submarine Sensor Mast Contract – SatNews
(02:59) RTX’s Raytheon’s strategic collaboration with AWS – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, December 06, 2025

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:06:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satellite Operators to Capture Just 4% of $20 Billion BEAD Broadband Funds – SatNews
(00:56) Isar Aerospace Selected by ESA to Launch ‘Syndeo-3’ Demonstration Mission – SatNews
(01:27) Startical Advances Space-Based ATM – SatNews
(01:55) Victoria Coleman to Lead Strategic Vision for 36-Acre Berkeley Space Center at NASA Ames – SatNews
(02:31) $37M Contract to University of Alabama for Artemis ‘Lunar Freezer’ Payload – SatNews

Space News for Friday, December 05, 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:07:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SmallSat Europe Opens 2026 Call for Papers as Continent Races for Space Sovereignty – SatNews
(00:59) Public Comment Window Closes for SpaceX and EchoStar’s $17 Billion Spectrum Transfer – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX Starship Authorized for Operations at SLC-37 – SatNews
(02:05) Shield AI Expands into Space Domain with Sedaro – SatNews
(02:38) House Hearing on China Tech Lead – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, December 04, 2025

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:06:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) New Geopolitical Divide in Lunar Exploration. – SatNews
(00:57) NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Samples Reveal Biological Precursors and ‘Space Gum’ – SatNews
(01:29) Blue Origin Announces Crew for Next New Shepard – SatNews
(01:55) HawkEye 360 Launches New Intelligence Product. – SatNews
(02:24) Korean Air and Hyundai Rotem to Develop Reusable Methane Rocket Engine – SatNews
(02:52) China pushing for reusability milestone with Zhuque-3 launch and near-landing
(03:26) Blue Origin unveils new spacecraft and New Glenn upgrades

Space News for Wednesday, December 03, 2025

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:07:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SmallSat Symposium 2026 Agenda Targets D2D Engineering and Edge Compute; Early Registration Opens – SatNews
(01:00) Arianespace launches KOMPSAT-7 satellite – SatNews
(01:27) Moody’s upgrades Eutelsat – SatNews
(01:54) Anywaves Launches U.S. Federal Subsidiary – SatNews
(02:17) SAR Technology Primer – SatNews
(02:47) Japan to complete 7-orbiter geolocation system – SatNews
(03:13) Sugars, ‘Gum,’ Stardust Found in NASA’s Asteroid Bennu Samples
(03:51) Launch Roundup: Launch manifest to feature 10 launches during first week of December

Space News for Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:07:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace launches KOMPSAT-7 satellite – SatNews
(00:49) Congress desires LEO, but threats are real – SatNews
(01:15) Blue Origin Announces New Glenn “Block 2” Upgrades – SatNews
(01:39) Fourteenth Galileo Launch Scheduled for December 17 – SatNews
(02:06) China’s Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrives at Tiangong – SatNews
(02:31) SpaceX Forges Ahead with Transporter-15 – SatNews
(03:09) AAC Clyde Space to advance next-generation on-board computer – SatNews
(03:35) Russia left without access to ISS following structure collapse at Baikonur launch site

Space News for Saturday, November 29, 2025

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:06:02 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Twin satellites launch to scout for water – SatNews
(00:51) Congress desires LEO, but threats are real – SatNews
(01:14) Reusable rocket launches + landing efforts are being prepped by China – SatNews
(01:41) Orange becomes the 1st European operator to offer satellite SMS service via Skylo – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, November 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:11:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving – SatNews
(00:49) Proximus Global + Starlink to expand Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Europe – SatNews
(01:20) BAE Systems advances RH12™ Storefront with new radiation-hardened circuit technology for the space community – SatNews
(01:51) Rohde & Schwarz acquires stake in Orbint GmbH for signal intelligence + reconnaissance from space – SatNews
(02:22) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 set to launch 140 payloads on Transporter-15
(03:10) Launch Roundup: Soyuz launches crew; Vega C and Falcon 9 to launch customer missions

Space News for Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:10:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) OQ Technology achieves Europe’s 1st D2M emergency broadcast message from space – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX readies for Transporter 15 dedicated rideshare mission on Wednesday from California available at affordable rates – SatNews
(01:28) Proximus Global + Starlink to expand Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Europe – SatNews
(01:58) CHAPEA Crew Begins Stay Inside NASA’s Mars Habitat for Second Mission
(02:45) NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992
(03:19) NASA’s Roman Observatory Passes Spate of Key Tests
(03:52) Shenzhou 22 launches uncrewed to Chinese Tiangong space station

Space News for Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:12:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 to take flight in December – SatNews
(00:50) Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving – SatNews
(01:13) Viasat completes network control station installations for Spanish MoD – SatNews
(01:42) FCC proposes upper C-Band rules for 2027 auction to maximize mid-band spectrum for 5G and 6G – SatNews
(02:15) NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration
(02:44) Webb discovers rapidly growing black hole in the very early universe

Space News for Monday, November 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:05:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ST Engineering to support UAE’s space ambitions with SAR satellite – SatNews
(00:50) Starlab, developer of commercial space stations, secures strategic investment – SatNews
(01:22) Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsat Group 6-79 early Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:51) The Overview Effect: Astronaut Perspectives from 25 Years in Low Earth Orbit

Space News for Saturday, November 22, 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 11:06:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA appoints Amphinicy Technologies as ONEST’s prime contractor to create a modular optical ground station network testbed – SatNews
(00:59) Space-backed pilot program to ID how 24/7 connectivity can improve social care in the UK – SatNews
(01:38) 25 Years of Scientific Discovery Aboard the International Space Station
(02:10) China prepares to launch uncrewed Shenzhou as maiden launches slip for commercial launch providers

Space News for Friday, November 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:07:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches BlackSky Gen-3 beating the annual launch record with 2 launches in 2 days from 2 hemispheres – SatNews
(01:20) ESA’s Smile approved for launch in the spring of 2026 – SatNews
(01:45) Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsats Group 6-78 on Thursday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:13) Dcubed’s next venture ARAQYS – the power solution for space – SatNews
(02:46) INNOSPACE’s new date of first commercial SPACEWARD mission HANBIT-Nano launch – SatNews
(03:22) NASA’s TESS Spacecraft Triples Size of Pleiades Star Cluster
(03:48) NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Prepares for More Flight Testing
(04:19) Blue Origin announce upgrades to New Glenn ahead of Flight 3
(04:50) Preparing pads for SpaceX’s future Starship cadence

Space News for Thursday, November 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:07:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Isar Aerospace signs launch agreement with SEOPS for dedicated mission – SatNews
(00:56) Spire Global ships 9 satellites to launch site – SatNews
(01:24) Starlink’s smallsat Group 6-78 scheduled for Thursday launch with clear skies from the Cape – SatNews
(01:55) Ursa Major raises $100 million to scale hypersonics, solid rocket motors and space mobility – SatNews
(02:32) Viasat’s Amara will provide Etihad Airways with seamless streaming + high-speed connectivity across majority fleet – SatNews
(03:12) AT&T boosts 5G capacity nationally providing new spectrum + stronger, faster customers’ connections – SatNews
(03:49) NASA’s Mars Spacecraft Capture Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS
(04:11) L3Harris testing brand new RS-25 engines for future Artemis launches

Space News for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:07:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab’s successful launch of HASTE Mission for Defense Innovation Unit, Missile Defense Agency – SatNews
(01:01) Portal unveils Starburst and announces Starburst-1 mission – SatNews
(01:27) INNOSPACE signs MoU with UAE’s Madari Space for Space Data Center development – SatNews
(02:05) Starlink smallsats Group 6-94 launches on Tuesday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:36) L3Harris breaks ground on Arkansas advanced propulsion facilities – SatNews
(03:07) Amendment 21: F.15 Artemis III Participating Scientist Program Step-2 proposal Due Date Reset to November 25, 2025.
(03:45) Launch Roundup: Innospace to debut new rocket, SpaceX to launch five Falcon 9 missions

Space News for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:06:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab to launch HASTE secret government mission on Tuesday from Wallops – SatNews
(00:53) Hughes doesn’t have funding to cover the next 12 months activity – SatNews
(01:24) SKYTRAC + Airbus Helicopters announce real-time Helionix alerting solution – SatNews
(01:58) Novaspace expands to India – SatNews
(02:28) Amendment 17: Proposal Due Dates Reset for A.7 Water Quality Applications and A.8 Water Resources Applications.
(03:07) Sentinel-6B ocean monitoring satellite launches aboard Falcon 9

Space News for Monday, November 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:06:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA’s twin Sentinel-6B mission launches on Falcon 9 from California – SatNews
(00:52) Project Kuiper is now known as Amazon LEO – SatNews
(01:25) Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser® spaceplane completes critical pre-flight milestones – SatNews
(01:55) Poland is ready to launch its first military satellite, a SAR, from California – SatNews
(02:29) ISRO plans to 3x spacecraft output + Chandrayaan-4 to launch in 2028 – SatNews
(03:02) Kymeta selected as multi-orbit MILSATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 Pilot – SatNews

Space News for Friday, November 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:07:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA’s Atlas V rocket launches ViaSat-3 Flight 2 mission for Viasat after numerous delays – SatNews
(00:59) Multiple successes as Blue Origin launches New Glenn’s orbital launch vehicle with NASA’s EscaPADE to Mars + and landed the reusable large booster – SatNews
(01:36) SSC continues New Glenn’s certification process for National Security space launches – SatNews
(02:09) Atmospheric satellite market anticipated to grow at 9.3% CAGR thru 2029 – SatNews
(02:46) Infinite Orbits and SES to collaborate in Europe’s first commercial life extension mission – SatNews
(03:16) SSC stands up MILCOMM + PNT System Delta – SatNews
(03:47) Dream Chaser proceeding, hits milestones despite uncertain future
(04:13) Firefly Aerospace identifies cause of Alpha test anomaly

Space News for Thursday, November 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:07:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE: Blue Origin scrubs New Glenn mission to carry EscaPADE to Mars due to extreme solar storms now on for Thursday – SatNews
(01:06) NASA ready with dual mission from Andøya Space – SatNews
(01:35) Star Catcher + Intuitive Machines demo power beaming for extended Lunar surface operations – SatNews
(02:09) UPDATE: ULA’s ViaSat-3 F2 mission ready to try again on Thursday after replacing valve – SatNews
(02:43) Thai Airways becomes 1st global airline to line-fit Neo Space Group’s IFC Solution on their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet – SatNews
(03:23) Avanti Communications announces strategic partnership with Türksat to bridge connectivity gaps in South Africa – SatNews
(03:50) SpaceX progress on Starship Pad realignment for the future
(04:27) Launch Roundup: New Glenn, Viasat, & Sentinel-6B highlight busy week of launches

Space News for Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:06:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ESA selects Kongsberg NanoAvionics to build spacecraft for the ESA-EC “IOD/IOV” program – SatNews
(00:58) Blue Origin’s New Glenn to carry EscaPADE the first multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to Mars on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:21) Space Ocean + Enduralock sign LOI to standardize docking interface for in-space fluid delivery + logistics – SatNews
(01:53) Starlink’s smallsat Group 6-87 breaks a record as it launches late on Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:31) AST SpaceMobile comments on launch delays – SatNews
(03:01) Starlink Group 6-85 to launch 29 smallsats on Friday from the Cape – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:05:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) INNOSPACE begins payload integration for ‘HANBIT-Nano’ prior to the firm’s 1st commercial launch – SatNews
(00:59) Agile’s test stands supporting Firefly’s lunar program – SatNews
(01:24) Ergen returns as CEO at EchoStar + strikes $17B spectrum deal with SpaceX – SatNews
(01:55) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews

Space News for Monday, November 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:05:57 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Ergen returns as CEO at EchoStar + strikes $17B spectrum deal with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:55) Spacex launches Starlink smallsats Group 10-51 early on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:19) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(01:44) Impulse Space’s LEO Express 3 mission updates – SatNews
(02:06) Blue Origin scrubs launch of ESCAPADE on second New Glenn mission

Space News for Friday, November 07, 2025

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:06:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) INNOSPACE to launch HANBIT-Nano SPACEWARD mission on November 22 including 5 smallsats – SatNews
(01:09) UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again, Thursday is a no-go for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 – SatNews
(01:35) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(02:02) Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 11-14 sending 28 smallsats from a California beach – SatNews
(02:27) Orange and Eutelsat inaugurate the new Eutelsat gateway in Martinique for connectivity in the Caribbean – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, November 06, 2025

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:06:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches “The Nation God Navigates” to join SAR constellation for Japn – SatNews
(01:20) Three Chinese astronauts stranded at the Chinese space station as the return capsule hit by debris – SatNews
(01:49) UPDATE: Scrubbed for ULA’s launch of ViaSat-3 F2 mission due to technical difficulties – SatNews
(02:33) Starlink Group 6-81 successful launching 29 smallsats on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(03:15) Voyager acquires ExoTerra – SatNews
(03:40) ICEYE launches Tactical Access—guaranteed satellite tasking for time-critical missions – SatNews
(04:20) Trump re-nominates Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator

Space News for Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:09:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Sentinel-1D climbs to orbit via an Ariane 6 – SatNews
(00:56) Reflex Aerospace secures record €50 million Series A – SatNews
(01:30) Silicon Sensing test program proves IMU performance in space conditions – SatNews
(02:02) A universe of collaboration: IAC 2025 marks a new era in space sustainability – SatNews
(02:37) UPDATE: GO! as ULA preps for V ViaSat-3 Flight 2 launch tomorrow from the Cape – SatNews
(03:07) Ariane 6 launches the Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite
(03:58) Launch Roundup: Ariane 6 and New Glenn set to launch during busy week

Space News for Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:06:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sentinel-1D + Ariane 6 ready for liftoff – SatNews
(00:46) UPDATE: ULA’s Launch Readiness is GO! for Wednesday ViaSat-3 Flight 2 one of the most powerful commercial communication satellites – SatNews
(01:22) Rocket Lab ready to launch Japan’s “The Nation God Navigates” satellite – SatNews
(01:57) Starlink smallsats Group 6-81 set to launch on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:21) WTA opens the 2026 Teleport Awards for Excellence nominations – SatNews
(03:00) Vast completes Haven-1 structural testing, launches pathfinder mission

Space News for Monday, November 03, 2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:06:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ViaSat-3 F2 satellite confirmed for launch on November 5th, 2025 – SatNews
(00:59) Success as India launches its heaviest communication satellite, the CMS-03 on Sunday – SatNews
(01:41) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches Bandwagon-4 on Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:15) Soon 100 PocketQube satellites will be on-orbit for the PocketQube Community – SatNews

Space News for Friday, October 31, 2025

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:06:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX moves Starlink Group 11-23 smallsats launch to Friday from California – SatNews
(00:57) Send your Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards Nominations to MSUA before December 31st – SatNews
(01:18) Intuitive Machines secures $8.2 million AFRL contract extension – SatNews
(01:51) stc group + AST SpaceMobile announce 10-year commercial agreement + long-term revenue commitment for space-based cellular broadband connectivity – SatNews
(02:32) Artemis spacesuits tested as existing ISS suits are showing their age

Space News for Thursday, October 30, 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:05:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) WISeKey affiliate WISeSat.Space teams with INNOSPACE for post-quantum satellite launches – SatNews
(00:58) Pramatra Space + Infostellar sign strategic MoU for QKD ground station services – SatNews
(01:22) UARX’s OSSIE Spacecraft to fly Dawn Aerospace’s docking port – SatNews
(01:46) Falcon 9 sends 29 Starlink smallsats Group 10-37 from the Cape on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:10) Thales unveils space surveillance radar AURORE – SatNews
(02:40) Starbase Pad 1 demolition begins for Next-Gen upgrades

Space News for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:06:04 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble Network raises $70 million Series B to scale global Bluetooth®-to-Satellite connectivity + presenting at Silicon Valley Space Week – SatNews
(01:02) Germany’s army to purchase 40 satellites worth €3 billion – SatNews
(01:34) Starlink starts India tests – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX’s Bandwagon 4 ready to rideshare launch on Saturday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:29) Launch Roundup: China to launch crew to Tiangong, India to launch new naval satellite

Space News for Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:05:45 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 launches 28 smallsats as Starlink Group 11-21 soars on Monday from sunny California – SatNews
(00:58) G ready for Friday launch with three astronauts in Shenzhou 21 capsule – SatNews
(01:25) WTA announces Provisional Certification of Saudi Net Link’s Khobar HUB Teleport in Khobar, Saudi Arabia – SatNews
(02:02) Mil/Gov win to optimize Gogo multi-orbit 5G ATG, LEO, and GEO connectivity networks – SatNews

Space News for Monday, October 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:06:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX set for launches Monday, Wednesday and Thursday – SatNews
(01:00) ALL.SPACE awarded €950,000 by ESA’s NAVISP Program to develop GNSS independent PNT – SatNews
(01:36) Falcon 9 launches 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-21 on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:04) India’s LVM3 launch vehicle ready to launch India’s heaviest communication satellite, the CMS-03 – SatNews

Space News for Friday, October 24, 2025

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:06:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 launches SpainSat NG II from the Cape on Thursday to secure military communications – SatNews
(00:59) Arianespace plans November 4 launch of Copernicus Sentinel-1D, why two satellites are better than one – SatNews
(01:34) Airbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create a leading European player in space – SatNews
(02:02) Decisions and announcements following the 337th ESA Council – SatNews
(02:37) Relativity completes Terran R thrust section, continues testing ahead of first launch

Space News for Thursday, October 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:06:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA’s Atlas V plans ViaSat-3 F2 launch November 3 doubling the bandwidth of Viasat’s entire fleet – SatNews
(00:57) UPDATE: Wednesday Starlink smallsats Group 11-5 launched, Thursday for SpainSat NGII + Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Starlink launches from both coasts – SatNews
(01:56) Hughes expands with the strategic acquisition of Anderson Connectivity – SatNews
(02:31) ESA-supported test leads to better in-flight connectivity – SatNews
(02:57) NASA Opens Competition for Artemis III Lunar Lander

Space News for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:07:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat demos 1st satellite SMS messages on Android smartphone in Mexico – SatNews
(00:57) 10,000th Starlink satellite launched – SatNews
(01:25) ST Engineering iDirect’s Intuition Ground System now available – SatNews
(01:56) ESA’s report credits themselves for better in-flight connectivity and video-calling due to experiment with Viasat antenna – SatNews
(02:27) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch first expendable Falcon 9 since January

Space News for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:06:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab’s next Electron Launch will be the 6th mission for iQPS – SatNews
(00:58) Silicon Valley Space Week GSOA discounts are going… going… – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX plans 2 Wednesday launches: Starlink smallsat Group 11-5 + SpainSat NGII from both coasts – SatNews
(01:59) Planet awarded Luno B contract by NGA for AI-enabled solutions – SatNews
(02:29) Arianespace delays launch of Ariane 64 – SatNews
(02:52) SpaceX’s SLC-6 redevelopment green light

Space News for Monday, October 20, 2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:06:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) INNOSPACE obtains launch authorization for 1st commercial launch mission ‘SPACEWARD’ – SatNews
(00:47) Two SpaceX launches on Sunday + launches for the week as SpaceX does doubles – SatNews
(01:25) Bad weather forces postponement of JAXA H3 rocket launch – SatNews
(02:01) The strategic move by ABS to Dubai Development Authority completed – SatNews
(02:22) SSC’s MAVRC Industry Day signals strong readiness d also accelerates path to prototype development – SatNews

Space News for Friday, October 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:09:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Southern Launch + Varda Space sign contract for a further 20 spacecraft returns to the Koonibba Test Range – SatNews
(01:07) Gilat Satellite Networks’ $42 million order for SkyEdge IV platform from an unnamed satellite operator – SatNews
(01:39) Orbotic Systems recently won a NASA Phase II award for an advanced active space debris removal system – SatNews
(02:15) UPDATE GO! at Thursday’s launch of Starlink Group 10-52 from the Cape on a dark morning + more upcoming launches – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, October 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:07:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) MIT report and Viasat call for fundamental shift in how in-flight connectivity performance is measured in business aviation – SatNews
(01:02) Kymeta selected as multi-orbit SATCOM provider for U.S. Army’s NGC2 pilot – SatNews
(01:34) Eutelsat + Tusass expand strategic partnership to bring resilient LEO connectivity to Greenland – SatNews
(02:03) Ready to GO! a picture perfect launch from California and upcoming launches – SatNews
(02:32) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to launch six missions in one week

Space News for Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:08:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches Synspective’s “Owl New World” mission with improved SAR capabilities – SatNews
(01:06) Square Peg Communications + Artiza Networks partner to deliver advanced SATCOM + UAV simulation capabilities to Japanese market – SatNews
(01:48) SpaceX set to launch SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer C on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(02:22) Impulse Space unveils proposed mission architecture to deliver more mass to the lunar surface – SatNews
(02:52) After many delays AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird
(03:33) Impulse Space sets sights on the Moon with new Lunar Lander in development

Space News for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:05:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) “Every major objective of the flight test was achieved” as Starship aces its 11th test for SpaceX – SatNews
(00:52) Study: LEO craft beaming signals into Geostationary zones – SatNews
(01:21) ETL Systems signs strategic agreement with UR Group + Aicox to enhance advanced communications technologies – SatNews
(01:55) Amazon’s KF-03 mission is launched by SpaceX on a Florida night – SatNews
(02:23) Anduril’s EagleEye puts mission command + AI directly into the warfighter’s helmet – SatNews

Space News for Monday, October 13, 2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:05:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab secures multiple launches with JAXA – SatNews
(00:55) Viasat awarded contract by USSF for Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX plans Starship’s 11th flight test hopefully on Monday – SatNews
(01:54) EUMETSAT awards Spire Global €3 million contract renewal for satellite weather data – SatNews
(02:23) Another Amazon KF-03 mission delay as SpaceX now targets Monday – SatNews
(02:52) Scientists use Cassini data to discover new molecules in Enceladus water jets

Space News for Friday, October 10, 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:07:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX’s launch of Amazon’s KF-03 mission now set for Saturday with improved weather – SatNews
(01:02) Broadband Report reveals USP critical to Broadband Service Providers for AI plans and growth of homeworking services – SatNews
(01:36) USSF’s SSC joins USAF’s Working Capital Fund – SatNews
(02:09) Ookla reports Sweden tops Wi-Fi speeds on European trains by “a wide margin” – SatNews
(02:44) Japan prepares new ISS cargo vehicle as trio of cargo spacecraft deliver new experiments and hardware

Space News for Thursday, October 09, 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:06:03 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Amazon’s KF-03 mission possible delay with prohibitive weather conditions on Thursday for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch – SatNews
(01:10) Blue Origin’s successful launch of New Shepard-36 and the crew of six – SatNews
(01:37) AST SpaceMobile’s agreement with Verizon will enable customers Direct-to-Cellular access wherever they are – SatNews
(02:09) There’s an upcoming change in the ArianeGroup leadership – SatNews
(02:33) Launch schedule of the H3 F8 launch schedule with the MICHIBIKI No.5 payload – SatNews
(02:53) NAL Research delivers assured connectivity + enhanced mission performance with new SHOUT nano 200 Tracker – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:06:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Launch of Amazon’s KF-03 mission by SpaceX on Thursday may encounter weather issues – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX launched Starlink smallsats Group 11-17 on Tuesday from foggy California – SatNews
(01:35) TESAT delivers the 1st SCOT20 OCT to Planetek Hellas – SatNews
(02:05) EchoStar selling off more spectrum? – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:06:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Synspective’s next StriX satellite launch date scheduled – SatNews
(00:50) Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats – SatNews
(01:24) Conekt.ai + Globalstar collaborate to deliver private, public, + satellite IoT connectivity services – SatNews
(02:00) AST SpaceMobile’s upcoming mobile connection will work indoors – SatNews

Space News for Monday, October 06, 2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:06:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX prepares Starship for 11th flight test on the 13th using a new engine configuration – SatNews
(00:49) SpaceX moves launch of 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-59 to Monday depending on 99% cloud cover – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX now plans Thursday launch of Amazon’s Project KF-03 mission for smallsat constellation – SatNews
(02:05) SpaceX launched 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 on Friday from California – SatNews
(02:50) Firefly Aerospace announces acquisition of SciTec – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, October 02, 2025

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:06:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Vantor rebrands from Maxar Intelligence – SatNews
(00:50) Gilat receives $7+ million in orders for transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. Army – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX is GO! for Friday launch of 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 from Vandenberg – SatNews
(02:01) AST SpaceMobile announces BlueBird 6 ready to ship – SatNews
(02:27) Discovery Alert: ‘Baby’ Planet Photographed in a Ring around a Star for the First Time!

Space News for Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:06:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab + Synspective sign another 10-launch contract – SatNews
(00:53) Toward a secure Europe: The Netherlands to build a pan-European quantum network – SatNews
(01:22) SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink smallsats Group 11-39 on Friday from California – SatNews
(01:53) SpaceX to launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper-3 from the Cape on Monday – SatNews
(02:25) Discovery Alert: ‘Baby’ Planet Photographed in a Ring around a Star for the First Time!
(03:04) SpaceX intensifies testing to ready Pad 2 at Starbase
(03:35) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 launches Starlink and Kuiper satellites

Space News for Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:08:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA and Avio sign contract for a reuseable upper stage demonstration mission – SatNews
(00:54) Australasian Space Innovation Institute launches to turn world-class research into real-world impact – SatNews
(01:32) SSTL announce further enabling satellite development for AquaWatch-AUK: Water monitoring innovation – SatNews
(02:06) Moog completes high-velocity propulsion systems + starts next phase of spacecraft integration – SatNews
(02:33) EOS unveils Atlas Space Control capability – SatNews
(03:03) Astronaut Candidates Get to Work at Johnson Space Center
(03:25) Starlight Suppression Technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory Flagship
(03:58) Hubble observes dead star devouring Pluto-like object

Space News for Monday, September 29, 2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:06:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starlink smallsats Group 11-20 as sun sets in California on Sunday – SatNews
(01:03) Rocket Lab’s HASTE to test hypersonic technology on suborbital flight for government’s top secret JUSTIN mission – SatNews
(01:32) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink readies India launch – SatNews
(02:03) Sierra Space announces strategic transition for Dream Chaser® Spaceplane for a multi-use demo flight – SatNews

Space News for Friday, September 26, 2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:08:02 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) United Launch Alliance launches Amazon’s Project Kuiper 3 mission sending 27 operational broadband satellites connecting the world – SatNews
(01:06) Isar Aerospace + R-Space sign launch agreement – SatNews
(01:38) SpaceX’s second Thursday launch; Falcon 9 sends Starlink Group 17-11 smallsats in intense California fog – SatNews
(02:17) Vitesse Systems becomes the predominant supplier of complex antenna feed configurations with acquisition of Spacetime Engineering – SatNews
(02:50) India’s Prime Video to stream New Zealand’s home cricket season lots of action including Black Hats and White Ferns – SatNews
(03:19) SpaceX’s first of two Thursday launches: Starlink Group 10-15 sends 28 smallsats from Florida early in the fog – SatNews
(03:46) NASA Opens 2026 Human Lander Challenge for Life Support Systems, More
(04:22) SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke, and others make major progress on Cape launch facilities

Space News for Thursday, September 25, 2025

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:05:31 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches NASA’s IMAP heliophysics mission from sunny Florida – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX plans two launches from two coasts on Thursday, Starlink smallsats Group 10-15 from the Cape – SatNews
(01:13) Artemis II crew members name their Orion spacecraft – SatNews
(01:39) Arianespace to launch German defense satellites SATCOMBw Stufe 3 with Ariane 6 – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:06:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Australia’s 1st orbital testbed to advance Space Machines Company project + Space mission – SatNews
(00:52) SpaceX moves NASA’s IMAP mission to Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:19) L-2 ULA Update: Atlas V ready to send Amazon’s Project Kuiper 3 on its mission – SatNews
(01:49) Firefly Aerospace receives $10 million NASA contract addendum for Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar data – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) INNOSPACE signs multi-launch service contract with Germany’s Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS) – SatNews
(00:47) SpaceX launches and lands NROL-48 on secret mission in dense fog from California on Monday – SatNews
(01:28) HawkEye 360’s Cluster 12 has achieved full operational capability – SatNews
(02:06) Rocket Lab’s HASTE program sends JENNA on her mission – SatNews
(02:31) L-3 ULA Update: GO! for launch of Atlas V Kuiper 3 mission – SatNews
(03:04) SES’s acquisition of Intelsat creates a global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse – SatNews
(03:38) XRISM observes windy neutron star, Chandra studies a luminous quasar

Space News for Monday, September 22, 2025

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:06:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends Starlink Group 10-27 smallsats from Florida – SatNews
(00:48) Pakistan halts broadband direct-from satellite – SatNews
(01:11) SpaceX to launch NROL-48 secret mission on Monday from California – SatNews
(01:47) GA-ASI UAS offerings pass 9 million flight hours – SatNews
(02:16) Ship 38 on Pad 1 for Static Fire testing as Masseys rebuild continues

Space News for Saturday, September 20, 2025

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:06:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends Starlink Group 17-12 smallsats into the California fog – SatNews
(01:13) NASA’s Deep Space Communications Demo Exceeds Project Expectations
(01:49) Hubble Images Celestial Cigar’s Smoldering Heart
(02:15) From Supercomputers to Wind Tunnels: NASA’s Road to Artemis II

Space News for Friday, September 19, 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:06:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin completes 35th New Shepard mission – SatNews
(00:54) Infinite Orbits selects Simera Sense to supply space-based SSA payload with Orbit Guard™ mission as part of the CNES and France 2030 program. – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-12 from California on Friday – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-61 smallsats from the Cape – SatNews
(02:20) Forrester’s Digest: Kuiper will start in 5 countries in March 2026 – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, September 18, 2025

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:09:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrestere’s Digest: Space42, Viasat launch Equatys D2D venture – SatNews
(00:57) Lynk Global seeks FCC approval for S-Band trial in South Africa – SatNews
(01:31) SES delivers unprecedented MEO satellite connectivity for French Navy’s Clemenceau 25 mission – SatNews
(01:59) SpaceX scrubs Wednesday’s launch of Starlink Group 17-12 smallsats from California and looks like weather challenges – SatNews
(02:44) Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Annual Low
(03:08) Starship Block 3 development continues at Starbase and McGregor

Space News for Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:08:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Ergen explains “cash rich” future plans – SatNews
(00:54) Busy week ahead with multiple launches + agencies – SatNews
(01:21) ESA’s Skimsat VLEO mission moves forward with Redwire in cooperation with Thales Alenia Space – SatNews
(01:52) Ofcom consults on NGSO licensing – SatNews
(02:23) How NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Our Home Galaxy Using Cosmic Dust
(02:57) Regions on Asteroid Explored by NASA’s Lucy Mission
(03:36) Launch Roundup: Starlink, NRO, and New Shepard missions scheduled

Space News for Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:09:24 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Norway signs new launch agreement with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:49) Es’hailSat, Saudi Netlink sign MoU – SatNews
(01:19) SpaceX ready to launch 24 Starlink smallsats Group 17-12 on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:53) Forrester’s Digest: Amazon’s Kuiper rolls out KA-03 payload – SatNews
(02:26) Eutelsat and Mexico’s Multimedios Televisión renew more than 20 years satellite partnership – SatNews
(02:52) SpaceX launches Cygnus XL to ISS on CRS NG-23 mission

Space News for Monday, September 15, 2025

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:06:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman’s biggest cargo spacecraft Cygnus CRS-2 NG-23 (S.S. William “Willie” C. McCool) on Sunday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:02) SES’ new rebrand representing merger with Intelsat – SatNews
(01:28) Solar Arrays Deploy as Cygnus XL Orbits Toward Station – SatNews
(02:07) Satcom Shields adds Walton De-ice products to the company’s portfolio – SatNews
(02:45) Spaceport America Open House set for Sunday, September 21, 2025 – SatNews

Space News for Friday, September 12, 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:07:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX finally launches Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission on 9
(01:21) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-9 from California on Saturday – SatNews
(02:01) Forrester’s Digest: Forecast: Starlink’s revenues at $15.9bn in 2026 – SatNews
(02:27) Gilat first to market with AI-powered network management system. – SatNews
(02:52) NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-23 Info and Hardware
(03:23) New U.S.-European Sea Level Satellite Will Help Safeguard Ships at Sea
(03:49) NASA Unveils Potential Evidence of Ancient Martian Life in Peculiar Rock Patterns

Space News for Thursday, September 11, 2025

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:33:04 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s top secret Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:10) Starship business valued at $2.5tn by 2030 – SatNews
(01:44) SpaceX’s three scrubs in a row, weather delay of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission next on 9
(02:29) Satnews remembers to never forget… – SatNews
(02:50) DTC launches Sentry 6161 mesh MANET radio – SatNews
(03:25) NASA’s Webb Observes Immense Stellar Jet on Outskirts of Our Milky Way
(03:54) SpaceX’s $17 Billion Spectrum Coup: Securing Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Revolution

Space News for Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:06:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX ready for Space Development Agency’s top secret first Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:05) Ofcom to authorise satphone connectivity – SatNews
(01:32) SpaceX scrubs Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima launch again as anvil clouds play havoc at the Cape for 2 days, perhaps Wednesday – SatNews
(02:11) All to fight for in India’s space race – SatNews
(02:40) Eye on the future, as SpaceX prepare Pad 2 and Block 3 at Starbase
(03:12) Launch Roundup: Cygnus XL and Progress to fly cargo missions to ISS

Space News for Tuesday, September 09, 2025

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:06:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: EchoStar sells spectrum to SpaceX; quits LEO plan – SatNews
(00:44) Thales Alenia Space leads 5G D2D demo for CNES with Capgemini + Thales Paris – SatNews
(01:12) SpaceX scrubs launch of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission moves to Tuesday however Cape’s weather doesn’t look good again – SatNews
(01:50) US State Department approves Starlink satellite services to Ukraine – SatNews
(02:23) Es’hailSat, neXat MENA collaboration – SatNews
(02:49) Data from NASA’s Dawn reveals chemical energy source on Ceres

Space News for Monday, September 08, 2025

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:06:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) One giant leap for Irish spaceflight—EIRSAT-1 – SatNews
(00:51) Thales Alenia Space selects NanoAvionics for ESA-led urban heat monitoring constellation study – SatNews
(01:20) SpaceX to launch top secret Space Development Agency’s first Tranche 1 mission on Wednesday from California – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX’s Saturday smallsat Starlink Mission 17-9 launch from foggy California – SatNews
(02:31) SpaceX plans Monday launch from the Cape of Indonesia’s Nusantara Lima mission – SatNews
(02:56) SWISSto12 acquires key assets and IP from Hanwha Phasor – SatNews

Space News for Friday, September 05, 2025

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:05:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Aerospacelab secures 94 million euros ($110 million) – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX ready to send 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-57 from the Cape on Friday weather permitting – SatNews
(01:21) SpaceX plans Saturday launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-9 from California – SatNews
(01:54) UPDATE: United Launch Alliance (ULA) provides status report – SatNews
(02:16) Former NASA Boss Bridenstine: US “Highly Unlikely” to Land on Moon Before China

Space News for Thursday, September 04, 2025

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:06:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Live demo shows reliable satellite-5G connectivity on the move – SatNews
(00:59) Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper readies for Sept 25 launch – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX launches 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 early Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:57) Ramses: ESA’s mission to asteroid Apophis – SatNews
(02:29) Juno Detected the Final Missing Auroral Signature from Jupiter’s Four Largest Moons
(02:58) PERSEI Space to test tether solution for orbital mobility
(03:25) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch five Falcon 9 missions this week
(03:52) SpaceX McGregor looks to the future, from Raptor 3 to potential HLS testing

Space News for Wednesday, September 03, 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:07:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ST Engineering iDirect: Unlocking SATCOM’s potential with cloud-native architectures – SatNews
(01:02) DARPA selects Q-CTRL to develop next generation quantum sensors for defense platforms – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX on Tuesday launched 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-8 from California – SatNews
(02:13) SpaceX’s early morning Wednesday launch from the Cape of 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 still on – SatNews
(02:59) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch five Falcon 9 missions this week

Space News for Tuesday, September 02, 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:06:02 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to launch 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-22 on Wednesday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-8 on Tuesday from California – SatNews
(01:32) Defense Security Cooperation Agency: Ukraine – SATCOM services – SatNews
(02:01) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink tops 7m customers – SatNews
(02:28) Scientists investigate moonquakes using Apollo 17 samples, LRO observations

Space News for Friday, August 29, 2025

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:06:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(00:52) ESA’s Flight Ticket Initiative: first five missions secured with Avio and Isar Aerospace – SatNews
(01:28) Forrester’s Digest: Belgium’s Aerospacelab raises $110milion – SatNews
(02:04) SpaceX schedules launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-7 on Friday from California – SatNews
(02:36) SpaceX launches 28 smallsats of Starlink Group 10-11 from Florida – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:05:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Rocket Lab to launch secretive Jake 4 customer soon – SatNews
(00:54) SpaceX to launch 28 Starlink smallsats Group 10-11 from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:26) AST SpaceMobile insists FM-1 satellite will ship in August – SatNews
(01:55) Ship 37 Completes the Redemption Arc and Lands in the Indian Ocean

Space News for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:06:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starship 10 test run proves successful concluding with Starship landing “flat down in the Indian Ocean” – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX launches NAOS an EO spacecraft for Luxembourg + smallsats from sunny California – SatNews
(01:26) L3Harris begins sensor system manufacturing in Poland – SatNews
(01:59) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(02:27) Mercury awards AV $1.4 billion in new hardware production agreement to support U.S. Space Force’s SCAR Program – SatNews
(02:58) Forrester’s Digest: Belgium vs France for IRIS2 LEO contract – SatNews
(03:30) Astronomers Map Stellar ‘Polka Dots’ Using NASA’s TESS, Kepler
(03:57) Launch Roundup: Starship, NS-35, and Falcon 9 launches planned

Space News for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:06:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX plans for Tuesday launch of Starship’s tenth Flight Test – SatNews
(00:48) New Shepard’s 35th mission targets liftoff on Tuesday, August 26 – SatNews
(01:23) Drone warfare market on track for $30.5 billion by 2028 – SatNews
(01:59) Safran DSI to supply electric propulsion systems for AstroForge’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission – SatNews
(02:33) Rocket Lab expands U.S. investments for National Security programs and semiconductor manufacturing – SatNews

Space News for Monday, August 25, 2025

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:06:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX scrubs Starship Flight 10 at 30 minutes before liftoff to troubleshoot ground systems – SatNews
(00:53) Rocket Lab’s Electron’s 70th mission sends “Live, Laugh, Launch,” soaring – SatNews
(01:31) L3Harris expands Florida facility to support America’s Golden Dome – SatNews
(02:05) NorthBase joins Infostellar’s StellarStation network – SatNews
(02:32) Starship’s tenth flight test plans for Sunday but weather could cause delay – SatNews
(03:01) SpaceX sends supplies to ISS with launch of Dragon CRS-2 SpX-33 – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 23, 2025

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:05:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Putin wants to increase size of satellite fleet – SatNews
(00:55) NASA’s Bennu Samples Reveal Complex Origins, Dramatic Transformation
(01:27) Hubble Observes Noteworthy Nearby Spiral Galaxy
(02:04) Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense

Space News for Friday, August 22, 2025

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:07:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends USSF-37 mission X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle soaring from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:15) TI semiconductors enable advanced Earth-observation capabilities of ISRO’s first-of-its-kind NISAR mission – SatNews
(01:48) Forrester’s Digest: UK Space Agency absorbed by British government – SatNews
(02:20) Alaska Airlines launches new era of connectivity with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky – SatNews
(02:50) Australia and New Zealand expand SouthPAN program with Viasat through AUD252 million award for additional satellite services – SatNews
(03:32) NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Science Operations to Inform Future Missions
(03:57) Close-Up Views of NASA’s DART Impact to Inform Planetary Defense
(04:32) Russia launches Bion-M No.2 research satellite

Space News for Thursday, August 21, 2025

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:06:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Mynaric exits Chapter 11 – SatNews
(00:47) Anglo-Eastern upgrades Hadley Shipping Group with Viasat’s Inmarsats NexusWave – SatNews
(01:19) Forrester’s Digest: Viasat’s 3-F2 satellite gets ready to ship – SatNews
(01:45) SpaceX still plans for Thursday launch from the Cape of USSF-36 mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle – SatNews
(02:17) Starbase Pad 2: Design Advancements from Pad 1

Space News for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:06:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Exolaunch to deploy satellites for Capella Space, Pixxel + More on upcoming mission with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX to launch 24 smallsats in Starlink Group 17-6 on Friday from California – SatNews
(01:26) New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus Using NASA’s Webb Telescope – SatNews
(01:53) Rocket Lab to launch “Live, Laugh, Launch,” on Saturday – SatNews
(02:17) Evaluating Blue Origin’s Mars Telecom Orbiter Proposal

Space News for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:06:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-5 on Monday from sunny California – SatNews
(01:11) Xtar’s new Chief Executive Officer has served more than 40 years in uniformed and industry capacities – SatNews
(01:48) The Mission: Blue Origin’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter – SatNews
(02:17) Agile Space Industries to provide propulsion for The Exploration Company’s Nyx mission to the ISS – SatNews
(02:52) Launch Roundup: SpaceX, Chinese, and Russian missions make up busy week

Space News for Monday, August 18, 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:05:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX prepares Starship’s 10th launch on Sunday incorporating changes for reliability – SatNews
(00:48) Space insurance: promising start to the year marred only by MethaneSAT claim – SatNews
(01:21) Impulse Space has upgraded their Mira space vehicle – SatNews
(01:51) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink offering discounted kit – SatNews
(02:20) A gigantic jet caught on camera – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 16, 2025

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:05:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble Examines Low Brightness, High Interest Galaxy
(01:02) NASA's VEG-03 Experiment Grows Fresh Food for Future Missions
(01:28) East Coast sees major progress for future operations at the Cape
(02:08) Skyrora weighs options on the path to the UK’s first vertical launch

Space News for Friday, August 15, 2025

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:06:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX readies for Sunday launch of 24 smallsats of Starlink Group 17-5 from California – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX launches 28 Starlink smallsats of Group 10-20 from the Cape on Thursday – SatNews
(01:27) AST SpaceMobile plays Game of Phones – SatNews
(01:57) satellite collaborations still in early stages – SatNews
(02:27) NASA’s Apollo Samples, LRO Help Scientists Forecast Moonquakes
(02:57) Ship 37 completes a Spin Prime test following Engine Swap

Space News for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:07:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Space Force’s L3Harris-built NTS-3 satellite successfully launches – SatNews
(00:59) NASA selects 6 Companies to provide OTV studies – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats despite worst fog yet on a California night – SatNews
(02:11) Luxembourg invests $350 million in GovSat-2 – SatNews
(02:35) Kuiper mission updates: Kuiper constellation grows to more than 100 satellites – SatNews
(03:11) International Space Station undergoes crew handover, change of command
(03:46) B1091 “A Heavy Core in Falcon 9 Clothing”

Space News for Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:07:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace’s Ariane 6 successfully launches Metop-SGA1 weather satellite “This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter” – SatNews
(00:55) ULA, GO Vulcan! GO Centaur! GO USSF-106! and they did! – SatNews
(01:43) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats from California on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:19) Viasat unveils HaloNet capability for near-Earth comms + beyond – SatNews
(02:49) KP Labs + Simera Sense to deliver integrated AI-powered optical payloads for future space missions – SatNews
(03:26) The Mission: Blue Origin’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter – SatNews
(03:55) Raptor 3 testing ramps up at SpaceX McGregor
(04:22) Launch Roundup: Vulcan and Ariane launch ahead of Starlink missions

Space News for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:08:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX delivers for Amazon, with launch of Project Kuiper’s smallsat KF-02 Mission – SatNews
(01:07) EchoStar needs to act swiftly on launch plans – SatNews
(01:33) Forrester’s Digest: AST SpaceMobile update imminent – SatNews
(02:02) Arianespace ready for Tuesday launch of EUMETSAT’s Metop-SG A1 weather satellite – SatNews
(02:29) L-1 UPDATE: ULA Vulcan USSF-106 mission progressing towards launch of ‘2 firsts’ – SatNews
(03:24) Launch Roundup: Vulcan and Ariane to launch ahead of Starlink missions
(04:08) Hera observes asteroids as DART reveals more about its destination

Space News for Monday, August 11, 2025

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:07:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) L3Harris NTS-3 NAVSAT preparing for launch – SatNews
(00:58) Boeing delivers Nusantara Lima (SNL) satellite to PSN, advancing connectivity across Indonesia, Southeast Asia – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX plans Monday launch of Starlink Group 17-4 smallsats from California – SatNews
(02:04) L-2 Update: ULA Vulcan USSF-106 mission progresses towards Tuesday launch – SatNews
(02:42) SpaceX after 4 delays the launch of Amazon’s KF-02 mission planned Monday – SatNews
(03:17) Safran DSI to supply electric propulsion systems for AstroForge’s upcoming Vestri asteroid mission – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 09, 2025

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:06:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) US-French SWOT Satellite Measures Tsunami After Massive Quake
(00:55) NASA’s Webb Finds New Evidence for Planet Around Closest Solar Twin
(01:25) Crew-10 poised for return to Earth after months at ISS
(02:01) Chinese launch cadence picks up as Tianlong-3 prepares for launch
(02:28) ULA CEO Tory Bruno Outlines plans for Vulcan and beyond

Space News for Friday, August 08, 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:06:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies announces new + larger spacecraft – SatNews
(00:50) First next generation GEO-based missile warning satellite completes environmental testing, on track for delivery to USSF – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX’s ‘delivery’ of Amazon’s ProjectKuiper launch scrubbed and is now on Friday – SatNews
(01:51) Astroscale’s new patent transforms space debris removal – SatNews
(02:20) Global Invacom partners to launch eNexus Space Data for GSaaS – SatNews
(02:47) Crew-10 poised for return to Earth after months at ISS

Space News for Thursday, August 07, 2025

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:07:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Scotland’s new CEO returns and is ready to ramp up country in preparation of Orbital Launch – SatNews
(00:59) Open Cosmos kicks off first rideshare mission for the European Commission’s IOD
(01:26) Firefly’s award of $177 Million from NASA for mission to the Moon’s South Pole – SatNews
(02:09) Japan seeks to create int’l rules on space debris removal – SatNews
(02:38) Impulse Space unveils upgraded Mira spacecraft, expanding capabilities beyond LEO
(03:08) UK Regulator Grants First Vertical Launch License to Scottish Rocket Firm Skyrora

Space News for Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:07:24 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab’s successful launch from New Zealand of iQPS’ ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ – SatNews
(01:11) SpaceX plans Amazon’s Kuiper mission on Thursday providing weather cooperates – SatNews
(01:43) ULA schedules first Vulcan rocket launch for National Security Space August 12 – SatNews
(02:14) SES Space & Defense awarded sustainment tactical network contract to support the U.S. Army – SatNews
(02:41) Es’hailSat provides Viasat Energy Services with expanded regional satellite connectivity – SatNews
(03:12) NASA’s Artemis Crew Trains in Moonbound Orion Ahead of Mission
(03:40) NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Moon Mission Ends
(04:00) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Looks Back at Science Mission
(04:34) How SpaceX modified Pad 1 for Ship Static Fire tests to cover Massey’s downtime
(05:06) Launch Roundup: Electron launches ahead of Falcon 9 missions

Space News for Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:06:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Ocean Corp + Astrum Drive Inc form strategic collaboration – SatNews
(00:49) INNOSPACE achieves global compliance ISO 37301 certification – SatNews
(01:22) SpaceX set to launch Amazon’s mission Project Kuiper (KF-02) on Thursday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:55) Kiwi’s Rocket Lab readies for Monday launch of iQPS’ ‘The Harvest Goddess Thrives’ Earth monitoring services – SatNews
(02:24) NASA’s Black Marble: Stories from the Night Sky
(02:51) Webb reveals structures in planetary nebula, sheds new light on the Hubble Ultra Deep Field

Space News for Monday, August 04, 2025

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:05:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Vaya Space selected for $1.2 million AFWERX Phase II contract to advance hypersonic propulsion – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX set to launch 28 Starlink’s Group 10-30 smallsats weather permitting from the Cape – SatNews
(01:25) Milestone sensor upgrade enhances USSF identifying and tracking capabilities – SatNews
(02:00) Blue Origin’s successful Sunday launch of New Shepard’s 34 mission – SatNews
(02:30) LZ-1 receives its final Falcon landing as SpaceX hand over the landing pad

Space News for Saturday, August 02, 2025

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:05:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Godspeed as SpaceX’s Dragon transports NASA’s Crew-11 astronauts on mission to the ISS – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX plans Sunday the 3rd to launch 28 Starlink smallsats from Group 10-39 at the Cape – SatNews
(01:28) NASA’s Europa Clipper Radar Instrument Proves Itself at Mars
(01:56) NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play

Space News for Friday, August 01, 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:05:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NearSpace Launch reaches major milestone of more than 1000 systems and subsystems – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX launches in thick California fog 19 Starlink Group 13-4 smallsats that may include some unclassified satellites – SatNews
(01:31) Viasat suffers rejection by ITU – SatNews
(01:54) HawkEye 360 launches advanced GNSS interference detection capabilities – SatNews
(02:27) Gilmour’s Eris fails during maiden launch, but positives can be found

Space News for Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:06:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Forrester’s Digest: Forecast: Australia to spend €370m+ on LEO satellites – SatNews
(01:01) NASA-ISRO Satellite Lifts Off to Track Earth’s Changing Surfaces – SatNews
(01:30) AWS expands Ground Station as a Service Partner program with KSAT – SatNews
(02:10) Gilat awarded $8+ million from Israel’s MoD for strategic defense communication solutions – SatNews
(02:42) Joint NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite launches from India

Space News for Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:08:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SSC continues to transform acquisition of SATCOM capabilities—5 companies contracted – SatNews
(00:59) Gilmour Space Technologies’ giant leap for Australia’s space capability with successful first test launch of Eris rocket – SatNews
(01:42) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-29 of 28 smallsats from the Cape – SatNews
(02:10) BAE Systems delivers NOAA’s SWFO-L1 + NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory satellites for launch – SatNews
(02:42) Boeing-built X-37B Spaceplane set for 8th mission – SatNews
(03:13) NearSpace celebrates 1,000+ systems and subsystem on-orbit – SatNews
(03:43) The Final Two Block 2 Ships leave Mega Bay 2 for Testing
(04:00) How Pangea is reshaping rocket propulsion by reigniting the aerospike design
(04:26) Mystery Raptors spotted arriving at McGregor

Space News for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:06:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA and ISRO’s joint project, NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite set to launch from India on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:07) Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies posts delay of launch now Tuesday. hopefully – SatNews
(01:38) Dawn Aerospace joins the 10 million euros LEO2VLEO satellite consortium – SatNews
(02:08) Thales Alenia Space Italy to develop the first lunar human outpost with ASI – SatNews
(02:39) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch Crew-11 to ISS; ISRO and NASA launch new SAR satellite
(03:19) Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket set for third launch attempt from Australia

Space News for Monday, July 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:06:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) MicroCarb launched – SatNews
(00:47) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 13-4 with 19 smallsats from California on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:21) Auriga Space raises $6 million to shoot rockets off an electromagnetic launch track – SatNews
(01:53) SpaceX plans launch of astronauts from U.S. NASA, Japan JAXA and Russia Roscosmos to ISS – SatNews
(02:35) Crew-11 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center Ahead of Launch

Space News for Friday, July 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:06:50 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Arianespace readies for Vega-C launch of CO3D + MicroCarb misson on Friday to map Earth in 3D + find sinks of carbon dioxide – SatNews
(01:10) Blue Origin’s 1st Blue Ring mission to demo SDA with Scout Space sensor – SatNews
(01:36) Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies is prepping for their first Eris test flight on Saturday – SatNews
(02:12) Space Foundation Study: Space economy worth $600bn+ – SatNews
(02:42) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-2 smallsats on Saturday – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, July 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:06:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches NASA’s TRACERS mission Wednesday from California – SatNews
(00:57) ThrustMe + Marble Imaging + Reflex Aerospace form strategic partnership for on-orbit demo in 2026 – SatNews
(01:35) DeepSat selects Redwire’s AI-powered digital engineering systems for precursor mission in VLEO – SatNews
(02:11) Viasat expands global IoT capabilities with IoT Nano – SatNews
(02:47) Airbus and OQ Technology conduct world’s 1st demo of LEO 5G NTN connecting to a flying drone – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:07:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SES O3b mPower satellites and Boeing’s + SES’s statements – SatNews
(00:53) Resolve Optics: Application optimized satellite lenses – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX now plans a late night Wednesday launch of NASA’s TRACERS mission from California – SatNews
(01:59) Space Foundation publishes The Space Report Q2 2025 – SatNews
(02:30) ULA continues launch prep of Vulcan for U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command USSF-106 mission – SatNews
(03:00) 5 Things to Know About Powerful New U.S.-India Satellite, NISAR
(03:32) Amendment 4: Several Changes to A.7 Water Quality Applications and A.8 Water Resources Applications.
(04:09) SpaceX, NASA set to launch TRACERS to study Earth’s magnetic field
(04:41) Launch Roundup: Russian and European science missions to launch during busy week

Space News for Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:06:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX ‘Hold Hold Hold!’ aborts 11 seconds before Monday’s launch of O3b mPower satellites – SatNews
(00:52) York Space Systems’ parent company to acquire ATLAS Space Operations – SatNews
(01:24) ULA Vulcan to launch U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command USSF-106 – SatNews
(01:58) Morpheus Space validates next generation electric propulsion with GO-2’s on-orbit demo – SatNews
(02:34) Gilat to receive more than $7M from U.S. Army to support mission-critical communications – SatNews
(03:05) Blue Origin’s 6 crew members for New Shepard’s 34th mission – SatNews
(03:35) CHEOPS discovers exoplanet triggering explosive flares on host star

Space News for Monday, July 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:05:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX plans Tuesday for NASA’s TRACERS to launch from California to understand Earth’s magnetic re-connection + more – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX plans Monday launch of Boeing’s and SES’ O3b mPower 9-10 satellites from the Cape but weather is issue – SatNews
(01:28) Honeywell Aerospace awarded U.S. Government contracts to develop quantum sensor-based navigation systems – SatNews
(02:02) L3Harris to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas – SatNews

Space News for Friday, July 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:06:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) L3Harris has the future of PNT ready now – SatNews
(00:50) Honeywell’s new high-speed SATCOM system achieves OTA connectivity – SatNews
(01:15) SES completes acquisition of Intelsat, creating global multi-orbit connectivity powerhouse – SatNews
(01:51) Kratos + Intelsat demo 5G NTN over GEO – SatNews
(02:20) Registration Opens for 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
(02:47) Final ML-2 tower module added as Artemis and SLS Block 1B receive a funding reprieve
(03:23) Starship at Cape Canaveral making progress as SpaceX tries to push the program forward

Space News for Thursday, July 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:06:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX delivers for Amazon — launches Project Kuiper-01’s smallsats from the Cape on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:00) Solestial awarded $1.2M by SpaceWERX to develop smallsat multiorbital solar array wing – SatNews
(01:30) SpaceX ready to launch O3b mPower 9-10 Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX to launch NASA’s TRACERS to understand Earth’s magnetic re-connection on Tuesday from California – SatNews
(02:24) Sierra Space awarded contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – SatNews
(02:59) Amendment 1: Restrictions on Interagency Awards
(03:31) Gilmour Space’s Eris rocket delays plans for second launch attempt from Australia

Space News for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:06:45 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 17-3 smallsats on Friday from California – SatNews
(00:57) Australia’s Gilmour Space explains why NO GO, and scrubs Wednesday’s maiden launch of Eris Test Flight1 – SatNews
(01:32) Amphinicy Technologies receives contract for operations support at EUMETSAT’s Svalbard and Azores facilities, and LEO ground stations monitoring and control solutions – SatNews
(02:06) Redwire announces addition of the Edge Autonomy Stalker UAS to the DoD’s Blue List of approved drones – SatNews
(02:36) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Mission Gears Up for Space Station Research
(03:02) NASA’s IXPE Imager Reveals Mysteries of Rare Pulsar
(03:36) One Survey by NASA’s Roman Could Unveil 100,000 Cosmic Explosions
(04:10) Launch Roundup: Chinese cargo resupply mission, Falcon 9 launches Kuiper satellites

Space News for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:06:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) The focus is on the future… SES acquisition of Intelsat approved by the U.S. FCC – SatNews
(00:55) Australia’s Gilmour Space plans Wednesday for maiden launch of Eris Test Flight1 – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX to launch Amazon’s Project Kuiper-01 on Tuesday from the Cape – SatNews
(02:02) AiDASH + BurnBot launch 1st AI + robotics wildfire mitigation system – SatNews
(02:30) Parker Solar Probe takes images close to the Sun as primary mission winds down

Space News for Monday, July 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:07:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches “Israel’s most advanced communications satellite” built by Israel Aerospace from the Cape early Sunday morn – SatNews
(00:59) Rocket Lab launch of JAKE 4 HASTE on super secret government mission on hold – SatNews
(01:24) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 15-2 smallsats on Monday from California – SatNews
(01:59) Rocket Lab selects Bollinger Shipyards to support modification of Neutron landing platform – SatNews
(02:36) Russia slaps a satellite dish on a boat, calls it a “Starlink Killer” — analysts say it’s 1990s tech – SatNews
(03:12) NASA, JAXA astronauts discuss upcoming Crew-11 launch to ISS

Space News for Friday, July 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:06:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies plans maiden flight of Eris Test Flight1 on July 16, nation’s first orbital launch in over 50 years – SatNews
(01:04) SpaceX plans Saturday launch of Israel’s communications satellite Dror-1 (Commercial GTO 1) – SatNews
(01:27) The UK will participate in the contemplated capital increase announced by Eutelsat – SatNews
(02:06) SpaceX plans Sunday launch of Starlink Group 15-2 smallsats from California – SatNews
(02:32) Forrester’s Digest: SES, Intelsat deal clears Federal permissions – SatNews
(02:55) NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Team Installs Observatory’s Solar Panels
(03:21) Europe’s launch contenders revealed as Themis rolls toward reusability tests
(03:56) Halfway through 2025, SpaceX breaks Falcon records and struggles with Starship

Space News for Thursday, July 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:05:41 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Globalstar’s launch services agreement with SpaceX – SatNews
(00:54) Middle East and Africa provide $205M in three strategic contracts to MAXAR accelerating sovereign capabilities in the areas – SatNews
(01:28) Space Development Agency’s new Deputy Director comes from Quantum Space – SatNews
(01:59) Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to provide free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi – SatNews
(02:32) ULA set to ramp up Vulcan launches and national security missions with USSF-106

Space News for Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:08:09 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-28 in early morning from Cape – SatNews
(01:12) Australia’s Gilmour Space and Japan’s Space BD to provide satellite launch services + expand opportunities in Asia-Pacific – SatNews
(01:47) Ovzon receives additional order from FMV for their mobile satellite terminal – SatNews
(02:20) BlackSky signs Gen-3 early access agreement with existing Gen-2 customer in support of Ukraine – SatNews
(02:53) NASA’s Hubble and Webb Telescopes Reveal Two Faces of a Star Cluster Duo
(03:24) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 flies 500th orbital mission during quiet week

Space News for Tuesday, July 08, 2025

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:06:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) UK’s SatVu secures multi-million ESA contract to power climate and security intelligence – SatNews
(00:54) SpaceX’s Monday launch from Cape of Starlink Group 10-28 now on Tuesday – SatNews
(01:31) PLD Space preselected by ESA for the European Launcher Challenge – SatNews
(02:00) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink de-orbits 472 satellites – SatNews
(02:33) Himawari meteorological satellites measure temperature changes on Venus

Space News for Monday, July 07, 2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:06:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Sateliot advances its constellation with 5 new satellites to be manufactured by Alén Space – SatNews
(00:55) SSC awards $2.8 billion contract for the first two satellites of the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) [ESS] program – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 10-28 smallsats from the Cape late on Monday pending cumulus cloud cover – SatNews
(02:01) Orbex in trouble? – SatNews
(02:30) TPG completes acquisition of AT&T’s 70% stake in DIRECTV – SatNews
(02:58) Plextek’s comments regarding UK Space Agency’s £75.6 million for new procurement process to deter threat of space debris – SatNews
(03:25) China accelerates toward lunar goals as reusability programs gain momentum

Space News for Thursday, July 03, 2025

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:06:41 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) UK’s Orbex and Germany’s Exolaunch partner in smallsat launch services – SatNews
(00:53) European Space Agency’s Sentinel-4 Mission launches with Teledyne Space Imaging CCD technology – SatNews
(01:31) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(01:52) Novaspace’s Report indicates defense spending fuels $182.6 billion (€155bn) miniaturization of technologies + EO satellite boom – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, July 02, 2025

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:06:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches MTG-Sounder satellite to address air pollution and extreme weather events + ESA + EUMETSAT – SatNews
(01:01) Xona Space Systems has launched their Pulsar-0 PNT satellite – SatNews
(01:30) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-25 smallsats in the early morning at the Cape – SatNews
(01:58) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(02:27) SpaceX to launch Starlink 10-25 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:56) Thales Alenia Space to develop SOLiS very-high-throughput laser communications demonstrator – SatNews
(03:28) A New Alloy is Enabling Ultra-Stable Structures Needed for Exoplanet Discovery

Space News for Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:05:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(00:45) Maxar awarded contract by NGA to deliver AI-powered object detection services – SatNews
(01:16) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch MTG-Sounder satellite July 1st – SatNews
(01:40) ESA’s comments as MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 are ready for launch Tuesday – SatNews
(02:10) With Masseys out of commission, SpaceX may attempt static fire Ships at the launch site

Space News for Monday, June 30, 2025

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:06:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Arianespace to launch CO3D + MicroCarb satellites via Vega C – SatNews
(00:49) Axient selected for USSF STEP 2.0 contract to accelerate military space innovation – SatNews
(01:18) SpaceX’s second launch on Saturday, this Starlink Group 15-7 smallsats from super foggy California – SatNews
(01:53) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-34 on Saturday, the first of two missions from both coasts – SatNews
(02:29) Blue Origin’s NS-33 successful human spaceflight mission – SatNews
(03:03) Japan’s GOSAT-GW launches aboard final H-IIA rocket

Space News for Saturday, June 28, 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:05:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Curiosity Blog, Sols 4580-4581: Something in the Air…
(00:59) Hubble Captures an Active Galactic Center
(01:14) NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge
(01:45) Northrop Grumman tests SLS Block 2 BOLE booster in Utah; nozzle issue seen

Space News for Friday, June 27, 2025

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:06:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab to launch Electron mission for ESA’s next-generation navigation system – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX’s launch on Friday of Starlink Group 10-34 smallsats may have weather issues – SatNews
(01:34) SSC + Firefly planning orbital launch from Esrange following TSA signing between Sweden + U.S. – SatNews
(02:12) RTX provides Blue Canyon satellite to shape future space missions – SatNews
(02:37) By Air and by Sea: Validating NASA’s PACE Ocean Color Instrument
(03:10) Following the Loss of Ship 36, SpaceX now Focuses on Rebuilding Masseys

Space News for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:06:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches Axiom Space’s astronauts on Axiom Mission 4 enroute to ISS – SatNews
(01:05) GomSpace signs a 19.5 million euros contract with a European based company – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX launches 27 Starlink Group 10-16 smallsats from the Cape after earlier sending Axiom’s astronauts to the ISS – SatNews
(02:07) Rocket Lab’s Electron set to launch Get The Hawk Outta Here (4x HawkEye 360) – SatNews
(02:43) KONGSBERG launches new satellites to complete N3X space constellation – SatNews
(03:06) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Scours Mars for Science
(03:26) What Are Asteroids? (Ages 14-18)
(04:03) Axiom Mission 4 launches atop Falcon 9 on new Crew Dragon Grace

Space News for Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:06:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX back on track for Wednesday launch of astronauts on Axiom Space’s Axiom Mission – SatNews
(01:05) Exolaunch deploys 45 customer satellites to orbit—their largest mission to date – SatNews
(01:40) SpaceX launches Space Development Agency’s 1DES Prototype Satellite the first of 12 risk reduction satellites – SatNews
(02:15) The ultimate navigation safeguard against malicious GNSS disruption from Kongsberg Discovery – SatNews
(02:53) Reflective beam expanders for high power laser experiments under vacuum – SatNews
(03:21) Launch Roundup: Launch manifest remains busy as 2025’s halfway point approaches

Space News for Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:06:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches the Transporter-14 on a dedicated smallsat rideshare mission from foggy Vandenberg – SatNews
(00:58) United Launch Alliance + Amazon launch the Kuiper 2 mission – SatNews
(01:27) Rocket Lab’s Electron to launch Symphony In The Stars on Tuesday – SatNews
(01:54) Sidus Space’s next milestone, $120M with Lonestar + selects Atomic-6 to provide solar arrays for cislunar data satellite mission – SatNews
(02:26) Long-Dead NASA Satellite Suddenly Lets Out Epic Blast of Energy – SatNews
(02:51) Kymeta’s breakthrough multi-band antenna redefines connectivity – SatNews
(03:25) NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Starts Unpacking Boxwork Formations

Space News for Monday, June 23, 2025

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:05:23 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX to launch 45 satellites on Exolaunch’s Transporter-14 on Monday from California – SatNews
(00:51) Maxar partners with Array Labs to fuel the company’s 3D operational terrain – SatNews
(01:25) European Space Agency, Thales Alenia Space + Blue Origin to explore collaboration opportunities – SatNews
(01:59) Portal Space Systems raises $17.5 million in oversubscribed seed round to build spacecraft powered by solar thermal propulsion. – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, June 22, 2025

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:05:34 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE 2: ULA plans for Atlas V launch of Amazon’s Kuiper 2 on Monday – SatNews
(00:52) Comtech rejoins iCERT – SatNews
(01:07) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat raises capital by €1.35bn – SatNews
(01:33) Blue Origin scrubs New Shepard Mission NS-33 possibly Sunday – SatNews
(02:01) On June 21st, Space Inventor will launch Denmark’s 1st satellite into orbit – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, June 21, 2025

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:06:50 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ION-X achieves 1st firing in space of a European Ionic Liquid Propulsion System – SatNews
(00:56) Hubble Studies Small but Mighty Galaxy
(01:30) NASA’s LRO Views ispace HAKUTO-R Mission 2 Moon Lander Impact Site
(02:00) Ship 36 experiences anomaly during engine testing, next steps unclear

Space News for Friday, June 20, 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:06:49 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX’s Starship explodes during static fire test – SatNews
(00:51) UPDATE: SpaceX, Axiom Space and NASA are standing down again from launching Axiom Space Mission on Sunday – SatNews
(01:27) AAC Clyde Space wins strategic order for first phase of ESA-backed satellite swarm mission – SatNews
(01:58) Northrop Grumman expanding use of NVIDIA AI tech to advance space solutions – SatNews
(02:29) GHGSat: Satellites reveal methane as an unintended consequence of palm oil production and points toward solutions – SatNews
(02:58) India’s Vi and AST SpaceMobile partner to provide satellite connectivity in India – SatNews
(03:28) Forrester’s Digest: SES raises €1bn towards Intelsat purchase – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, June 19, 2025

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:05:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
(00:48) SpaceX’s successful nightime launch of Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats from Florida – SatNews
(01:19) NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities – SatNews
(01:50) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat CEO: “No financial difficulties” – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:16:47 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s successful nightime launch of Starlink Group 10-18 smallsats from Florida – SatNews
(00:56) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
(01:20) NATO’s seven figure contract to Planet will deliver advanced daily monitoring and early warning capabilities – SatNews
(02:00) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat CEO: “No financial difficulties” – SatNews
(02:27) A New Hybrid System Could Enable Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems to Perform Scientific Measurements
(03:02) Launch Roundup: Missions to launch from the U.S., China, Japan, New Zealand, and Russia

Space News for Saturday, June 14, 2025

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:06:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Forrester’s Digest: VodafoneThree investing £11bn in UK 5G – SatNews
(00:50) Swedish space executive Stefan Gustafsson joins the Forsway Board of Directors – SatNews
(01:19) SFL Missions Inc. included on team awarded ESA contract for a Moon mapping study – SatNews
(01:51) Hubble Studies a Spiral’s Supernova Scene

Space News for Friday, June 13, 2025

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:08:09 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) BAE Systems + Hanwha Systems sign an MoU to develop an advanced multi-sensor satellite system – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX launches 26 Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats from foggy California – SatNews
(01:42) ViewMedia renews Intelsat agreement providing expanded entertainment and new channels – SatNews
(02:10) NASA’s Mars mission, stuck on Earth, will get a second chance – SatNews
(02:41) NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities
(03:16) NASA’s Roman to Peer Into Cosmic ‘Lenses’ to Better Define Dark Matter
(03:50) NASA’s Webb ‘UNCOVERs’ Galaxy Population Driving Cosmic Renovation
(04:20) NASA Sensor on Space Station Eyes Contamination off California Coast

Space News for Thursday, June 12, 2025

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:07:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab’s Electron sends The Mountain God Guards (iQPS Launch 3) soaring – SatNews
(00:48) Forrester’s Digest: European Union approves the SES purchase of Intelsat – SatNews
(01:16) Warpspace combines space digital twin expertise with GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae – SatNews
(01:39) SpaceX’s Thursday plans for Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats still ‘go’ – SatNews
(02:06) Eutelsat’s efforts to obtain funding to save OneWeb – SatNews
(02:28) Viasat’s Digital Bus solution is in trials with Brazil’s Satélite Norte – SatNews
(02:57) Launch Roundup: ULA to launch Kuiper’s second batch of satellites, SpaceX delays launch of Axiom crew to ISS

Space News for Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:30:30 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX standing down from Axiom Mission 4 with four astronauts for repairs awaiting new launch date – SatNews
(00:55) Vocus + Telesat announce multi-year Telesat Lightspeed terrestrial infrastructure + services contract – SatNews
(01:26) New Iridium Chat app enables unlimited global messaging via Iridium GO! exec – SatNews
(01:58) UPDATE: No delivery for Amazon’s Project Kuiper 2 as ULA calls no go for weather delay – SatNews
(02:31) Algeria’s El Ikhbariya channel joins Es’hailSat’s video hotspot – SatNews
(03:02) Frigid Exoplanet in Strange Orbit Imaged by NASA’s Webb
(03:34) Axiom-4 crew ready for science, flight aboard new Dragon capsule to ISS

Space News for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:08:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) SpaceX to launch Axiom Mission 4 with four astronauts to ISS on Wednesday – SatNews
(00:53) Leidos using quantum technology to thwart GPS jamming – SatNews
(01:26) Hanwha Systems Exits Eutelsat OneWeb Stake, Focusing on Military Satellite Business – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX plans Thursday launch of Starlink Group 15-6 smallsats – SatNews
(02:18) wedotv FAST channels on Eutelsat’s Hotbird satellites – SatNews
(02:34) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(02:59) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:27) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(03:52) Meet the Mars Samples: Sapphire Canyon (Sample 25)

Space News for Monday, June 09, 2025

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:08:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) SpaceX readies for Tuesday launch of Axiom Mission 4 astronauts from US, India, Poland, and Hungary to ISS – SatNews
(01:03) Embraer to offer Gogo Galileo connectivity as an aftermarket solution for Phenom 300 jets – SatNews
(01:25) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-24 smallsats; two planned launches on Tuesday – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX sends off 26 Starlink Group 15-8 smallsats in the thickest California fog – SatNews
(02:35) Deutsche Telekom strengthens Europe’s connectivity: Participation in the IRIS² satellite project – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, June 08, 2025

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:07:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SITAEL unveils smallsat platform – SatNews
(00:50) SES appoints a new CFO – SatNews
(01:08) Maxar + Saab engage in a strategic partnership to develop multi-domain battlespace solutions – SatNews
(01:39) SpaceX midnight launch of SiriusXM SXM-10 bringing satellite radio to N America and the Caribbean – SatNews

Space News for Friday, June 06, 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) WTA Certification Program Renews Tier 3 Certification of STN’s Teleport in Slovenia – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX plans Friday launch of SiriusXM SXM-10 mission – SatNews
(01:22) Enpulsion unveils their Nexus electric propulsion system – SatNews
(01:53) Northrop Grumman successfully integrates spacecraft for next-generation space robotic servicing system – SatNews
(02:27) NASA’s PACE Mission Reveals a Year of Terrestrial Data on Plant Health

Space News for Thursday, June 05, 2025

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:07:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 11-22 smallsats from foggy California – SatNews
(01:00) Gilat’s $40 Million contract for virtualized SkyEdge IV platform – SatNews
(01:30) U.S. Navy awards $30 million to BAE Systems for Identification Friend or Foe AN/APX-123A(V) Common Transponder – SatNews
(02:04) ESS virtual Reverse Industry Day whitepaper submission request – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:08:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Seventh + eighth O3b mPOWER satellites to start delivering connectivity services – SatNews
(00:59) Impulse Space secures $300 million Series C – SatNews
(01:34) Mount Etna erupts – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX plans Wednesday launch in California of Starlink Group 11-22 smallsats – SatNews
(02:28) NASA’s Webb Rounds Out Picture of Sombrero Galaxy’s Disk
(02:59) Apocalypse When? Hubble Casts Doubt on Certainty of Galactic Collision

Space News for Tuesday, June 03, 2025

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:11:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab launches BlackSky’s “Full Stream Ahead” Earth observing Gen-3 satellite mission – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 12-19 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:37) Statement: U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III, demonstrating expedited launch capabilities – SatNews
(02:12) Eutelsat seeks €1.5bn funding – SatNews
(02:41) TRAI satellite spectrum charges ‘unfair’: Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) – SatNews
(03:14) How Dragonfly will support the search for life on an uninhabitable world

Space News for Monday, June 02, 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:10:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Iridium + Syniverse partner to deliver D2D satellite connectivity to global MNOs – SatNews
(00:57) Canadensys is working with KSAT in support of Canada’s first lunar rover – SatNews
(01:25) SpaceX scrubs Sunday night launch of Starlink Group 12-19 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell due to Coronal Mass Ejection – SatNews
(02:02) Sierra Space awarded Lunar logistics contract by NASA – SatNews

Space News for Friday, May 30, 2025

Fri, 30 May 2025 10:11:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Northrop Grumman invests $50 million in Firefly Aerospace to advance Eclipse™ medium launch vehicle – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX’s Friday launches Starlink Group 11-18 and GPS III SV08 still on schedule – SatNews
(01:31) Infineon launches new radiation hardened GaN transistors, including one of the first DLA JANS certified GaN device – SatNews
(02:06) Ground Stations: Owned, or Rent Capacity? – SatNews
(02:35) Can Europe fund mega-constellations? – SatNews
(02:59) Integrated Testing on Horizon for Artemis II Launch Preparations

Space News for Thursday, May 29, 2025

Thu, 29 May 2025 10:16:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) EnduroSat secures €43 million to accelerate the Endurance Gen3 satellite production – SatNews
(00:56) Orion roars to life: successful power on by Lockheed Martin paves the way for Artemis III – SatNews
(01:20) Rocket Lab to acquire Geost – SatNews
(01:51) MTG-S and Sentinel-4 undergo pre-launch maneuvers – SatNews
(02:20) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 10-32 smallsats from sunny Kennedy – SatNews
(02:46) Rocket Lab scrubs Wednesday launch of Full Stream Ahead ’til June 2nd – SatNews
(03:12) China launches the Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission

Space News for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:08:24 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) UPDATE: SpaceX experiences some good, some bad and some challenging experiences with Starship launch of 9th flight test – SatNews
(00:54) VC, PE and other funding opportunities – SatNews
(01:22) Finding your project’s cash – SatNews
(01:47) AI, and the explosion in data handling – SatNews
(02:10) Market Brief: Europe Must Make IRIS2 A Success – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Tue, 27 May 2025 10:09:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly Aerospace adds UAE’s Rashid 2 Rover to Blue Ghost mission to the far side of the moon – SatNews
(01:00) New satellite to make detailed survey of greenhouse gas emissions across globe in 3 days – SatNews
(01:37) Extend Networks + StarWin partner to enhance global SATCOM – SatNews
(02:10) SteamJet water thruster selected for Artemis II cubesat critical orbit correction – SatNews
(02:41) Magellan data provides new insight into tectonic processes on Venus

Space News for Saturday, May 24, 2025

Sat, 24 May 2025 10:10:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble Spies a Spiral So Inclined
(00:54) Sols 4547-4548: Taking in the View After a Long Drive
(01:33) NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Sets Sights on Titan’s Mysteries
(01:56) Starship program at critical moment as Flight 9 and infrastructure work in focus

Space News for Friday, May 23, 2025

Fri, 23 May 2025 10:10:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(00:50) Forrester’s Digest: MDA ups bid for SatixFy by massive 43% – SatNews
(01:21) Infostellar contracted by the Japan MoD for “Satellite Frequency Analysis Technology Demonstration” project – SatNews
(01:52) Nokia selected by Three Sweden to offer Fixed Wireless Access to households and B2B customers – SatNews
(02:23) SpaceX plans Saturday launch of Starlink Group 12-22 smallsats including Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:52) JPL to Transition to Fully Onsite Work

Space News for Thursday, May 22, 2025

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:10:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 11-16 smallsats hours earlier on Thursday – SatNews
(00:58) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(01:24) Muted demand led to a 4% drop in the Middle East smartphone market in Q1 2025 – SatNews
(01:54) Station Nation: Meet Megan Harvey, Utilization Flight Lead and Capsule Communicator
(02:23) NASA-French Satellite Spots Large-Scale River Waves for First Time
(02:53) Devil’s in Details in Selfie Taken by NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover
(03:21) NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Take Bite Out of ‘Krokodillen’

Space News for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:14:03 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Ovzon receives $5.7 million renewal order from European customer – SatNews
(00:50) Abu Dhabi to launch region’s first SAR satellite manufacturing hub – SatNews
(01:24) Venus Aerospace completes historic U.S. hypersonic engine flight test – SatNews
(01:54) Viasat expands coverage of IFC service for super-midsized business jets – SatNews
(02:20) Hubble Images Galaxies Near and Far
(02:57) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to start new Starlink shell; China, Russia to launch unknown payloads

Space News for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:12:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) DIU solicitation: CUAS Low Cost Sensing Challenge – SatNews
(00:58) Carbyne and AT&T launch APEX Continuity for uninterrupted 9-1-1 call handling for AT&T customers – SatNews
(01:35) NASA’s Webb Reveals New Details, Mysteries in Jupiter’s Aurora – SatNews
(02:03) SSC selects CACI, General Atomics, and Viasat to develop EST Phase 2 prototypes providing on-orbit crosslink compatibility in future DoD space systems – SatNews
(02:38) NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover to Take Bite Out of ‘Krokodillen’
(03:06) Using ‘X-Ray Eyes’ to Find Hidden Black Holes – NASA’s NuSTAR Mission
(03:30) Perseverance Rover Captures Dust Devils Whirling Across Mars (Mars Report)
(03:56) NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions Launch From Vandenberg Space Force Base (Highlights)
(04:24) Preparing NASA’s CADRE Moon Rovers for Launch
(04:51) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(05:21) Webb, Keck observe Titan; find clouds and carbon molecule in northern hemisphere

Space News for Monday, May 19, 2025

Mon, 19 May 2025 10:08:42 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX plans for Monday launch of Starlink Group 12-15 smallsats – SatNews
(00:54) ISRO’s EOS-09 (RISAT-1B) launch failure during 3rd stage – SatNews
(01:24) Rocket Lab launches The Sea God Sees (iQPS Launch 2) – SatNews
(01:56) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat Q3: ‘Financially stretched’ – SatNews
(02:22) Rocket Lab achieves multiple milestones in Neutron development

Space News for Friday, May 16, 2025

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:11:37 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA awards launch service task order for Aspera’s galaxy mission to Rocket Lab – SatNews
(00:48) AAC Clyde Space wins 814,000 euros order for power systems in an EO program – SatNews
(01:19) SpaceX plans Friday launch of Starlink Group 15-5 smallsats – SatNews
(01:50) Poland acquires SAR satellites from ICEYE to strengthen defence capabilities – SatNews
(02:28) NASA, French SWOT Satellite Offers Big View of Small Ocean Features
(03:01) Gilmour Space scrubs Australia’s first homegrown orbital launch with Eris rocket

Space News for Thursday, May 15, 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:11:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) INNOSPACE signs strategic MoU with Saturn Satellite Networks to develop + launch smallsats – SatNews
(01:03) Recom InSite debuts time-based mobility of RF systems, Lunar propagation + wideband ray-tracing – SatNews
(01:33) Telefónica reports €1.3bn loss in Q1 – SatNews
(02:04) EchoStar in trouble with FCC – SatNews
(02:32) Quadsat and Arabsat sign MoU for spectrum management and antenna qualification – SatNews
(03:02) NASA Observes First Visible-light Auroras at Mars
(03:33) NASA’s Magellan Mission Reveals Possible Tectonic Activity on Venus
(04:03) NASA’s Voyager 1 Revives Backup Thrusters Before Command Pause
(04:31) NASA Studies Reveal Hidden Secrets About Interiors of Moon, Vesta

Space News for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:10:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ST Engineering iDirect leads the European Protected Waveform Consortium into Phase 2 – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 6-83 smallsats on a foggy Florida Tuesday morning – SatNews
(01:35) Viasat’s JetXP business aviation in-flight connectivity service hits new milestone – SatNews
(02:11) Forrester’s Digest: SpaceX breaks another Starlink record – SatNews
(02:42) NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Mars in Infrared
(03:17) NASA’s Artemis III Core Stage Receives Thermal Protection Coating

Space News for Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:10:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX scrubs Florida launch of Starlink Group 6-83 smallsats to Tuesday – SatNews
(01:02) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 15-4 smallsats from California beach – SatNews
(01:42) NASA 2026 budget proposal: The impact on the Prospects for Space Exploration – SatNews
(02:16) SpaceX to launch Group 6-83 smallsats from Florida late on Monday – SatNews
(02:48) NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Mars in Infrared

Space News for Monday, May 12, 2025

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:08:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) AFRL for Neutron launch for rocket cargo missions – SatNews
(00:52) Sierra Space marks 3rd testing milestone with USSF’s R-GPS satellite program – SatNews
(01:18) General Atomics awarded USSF contract for Phase 2 of the Enterprise Space Terminal Program – SatNews
(01:48) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 15-3 smallsats on Monday from California – SatNews
(02:18) Black hole that swallowed star 600 million light-years ago found, NASA shares pic – SatNews
(02:43) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(03:12) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:42) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Friday, May 09, 2025

Fri, 09 May 2025 10:11:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 15-3 smallsats finally to launch on Friday – SatNews
(00:53) Australia’s Gilmour Space Technologies ready to launch maiden Eris Test flight the nation’s first orbital launch in over 50 years – SatNews
(01:21) SpaceX Starlink Group 6-92 smallsat Friday launch weather is questionable – SatNews
(01:51) SWISSto12’s new Chief Financial and Strategy Officer was Chief Strategy Officer at Inmarsat – SatNews
(02:15) NASA Earns Two Emmy Nominations for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Coverage
(02:44) NASA’s Hubble Pinpoints Roaming Massive Black Hole

Space News for Thursday, May 08, 2025

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:09:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Forrester’s Digest: Telesat Q1 revenue down 23% – SatNews
(00:56) New Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director named by NASA – SatNews
(01:26) Novaspace reports Starlink outpaces launches: SpaceX enters new era of profitability – SatNews
(01:58) Screen Time Shock: Brits now spend 60 full days a year streaming content – SatNews
(02:24) Spot the Station Frequently Asked Questions
(02:52) New Visualization From NASA’s Webb Telescope Explores Cosmic Cliffs
(03:21) NASA’s IXPE Reveals X-ray-Generating Particles in Black Hole Jets
(03:53) Dave Gallagher Named 11th Director of JPL as Laurie Leshin Steps Down

Space News for Wednesday, May 07, 2025

Wed, 07 May 2025 10:10:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab schedules next mission for multi-launch customer iQPS – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX finally receives FAA approval for up to 25 Starship launches annually – SatNews
(01:30) Oracle-M Hot Fire Test is SSC and AFRL milestone in cislunar Space Situational Awareness and national security – SatNews
(02:02) SpaceX’s successful Tuesday Starlink Group 6-92 launch of 28 smallsats – SatNews
(02:43) Es’hailSat incorporates Syria’s Al-Ikhbariya TV channel into video hotspot on Es’hail-2 Satellite – SatNews
(03:32) NASA’s NICER Maps Debris From Recurring Cosmic Crashes
(03:59) Spot the Station Frequently Asked Questions
(04:29) Quantum Sensing via Matter-Wave Interferometry Aboard the International Space Station
(04:56) Mejores imágenes de Ciencia en la estación espacial 2024

Space News for Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:07:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Japan creating battery that can run for 100 years in outer space – SatNews
(01:00) Northrop Grumman to develop additional relay ground stations to support USSF’s next generation OPIR program – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX plans Tuesday Starlink Group 6-92 launch of 28 smallsats – SatNews
(02:04) NAL Research’s new products use Iridium’s Enhanced SBD® service for government and Military users – SatNews

Space News for Monday, May 05, 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:16:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Terran Orbital selected by USSF for $237 million STEP 2.0 smallsat buses contract – SatNews
(00:53) China’s Monday launch of another SatNet LEO Group adding to broadband internet constellation – SatNews
(01:21) IAF To Get Pseudo Satellites, Army Missile System – SatNews
(01:50) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat opens up Jordan to high-speed satellite – SatNews
(02:17) SES expects 30% growth from O3b mPOWER fleet – SatNews

Space News for Friday, May 02, 2025

Fri, 02 May 2025 10:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SSC’s Space Test Experiments Platform 2.0 to bolster USSF spacecraft procurement—12 companies selected – SatNews
(01:00) Aerospacelab stellar JAXA contract through Mitsui Bussan Aerospace – SatNews
(01:32) Lockheed Martin completes Orion development for Artemis II mission to the moon – SatNews
(02:06) SpaceX’s Saturday launch of Starlink’s Group 15-3 smallsats may have weather issues – SatNews
(02:37) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 6-75 smallsats on Thursday night at the Cape – SatNews
(03:06) NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Begins Capturing Entire Sky

Space News for Thursday, May 01, 2025

Thu, 01 May 2025 10:07:30 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Myriota expands agreement with Spire Global for 16 additional satellites – SatNews
(00:53) Marlink launches External Attack Surface Management solution for cyber threat detection – SatNews
(01:26) SpaceX moves Wednesday’s launch of Starlink Group 6-75 smallsats to Thursday – SatNews
(01:57) Russian satellite tumbling out of control – SatNews
(02:26) Sidus Space and Saturn Satellite Networks Sign MoU to Support Development of Next-Gen GEO Satellite Platform – SatNews
(02:57) Launch Roundup: Starlink missions fill launch manifest, Biomass and Alpha launch

Space News for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:09:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly Alpha’s stage separation anomaly sends Lockheed Martin’s satellite into South Pacific near the Antarctic – SatNews
(01:14) ESA launches Biomass satellite to provide ‘unprecedented insights into forests and Earth’s carbon cycle’ – SatNews
(01:46) SpaceX will be busy with Starlink launches everyday from Thursday through Sunday – SatNews
(02:33) Rivada expands Outernet access to 33 countries + secures $16 billion+ in global business – SatNews
(03:12) AST SpaceMobile and U.S. National Science Foundation’s Coordination Agreement between satellite and ground-based astronomy operations – SatNews
(03:47) Forrester’s Digest: Nilesat signs MoU with RASCOM – SatNews
(04:06) Help Classify Galaxies Seen by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope!
(04:36) NASA’s Juno Mission Gets Under Jupiter’s and Io’s Surface
(05:05) NASA’s Lunar Drill Technology Passes Tests on the Moon
(05:31) ESA’s Biomass mission launches aboard Vega-C

Space News for Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:07:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) United Launch Alliance successfully launches Amazon’s first operational satellites – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 12-10 from the Cape making it the second launch on Monday – SatNews
(01:17) SpaceX Starlink Group 11-9 smallsats is 1 of 2 launches on Monday from both coasts – SatNews
(01:52) Moon RACER activates self-driving mode for lunar exploration – SatNews
(02:19) API Gateway to boost USSF space superiority through enhanced data access – SatNews
(02:52) ULA launches first operational Amazon Kuiper mission on second attempt

Space News for Monday, April 28, 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:08:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA’s Atlas 5 is ready but is the weather at the Cape ready for Amazon’s Project Kuiper launch? – SatNews
(01:12) A new chapter for Ariane 6 + Vega launchers with the P160C rocket motor – SatNews
(01:43) OroraTech brings world’s largest wildfire satellite constellation to the U.S. – SatNews
(02:09) SpaceX’s Starlink of Group 11-9 smallsats ready for Monday launch – SatNews
(02:41) SpaceX’s Sunday launch of Starlink Group 12-23 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews

Space News for Friday, April 25, 2025

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:09:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s successful Thursday launch of Starlink’s Group 6-74 smallsats – SatNews
(01:00) USSF awards WSF-M satellite Initial Operational Capability improving weather monitoring – SatNews
(01:30) G launches three replacement astronauts to the Chinese Space Station – SatNews
(01:56) Vodafone Business and ServiceNow enhance the customer experience with AI-powered service automation – SatNews
(02:29) NASA’s Roman Mission Shares Detailed Plans to Scour Skies
(03:01) Standard Definition and Evaluation Team
(03:28) NASA’s Newest Space Telescope Recognized at New York Stock Exchange
(03:55) NASA Tests Key Spacesuit Parts Inside This Icy Chamber
(04:16) NASA Orbiter Spots Curiosity Rover Making Tracks to Next Science Stop
(04:43) China launches three taikonauts to Tiangong, commercial sector continues to expand

Space News for Thursday, April 24, 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:08:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hubble—Celebrating the space telescope’s 35th anniversary year on-orbit – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 6-74 smallsats on Thursday – SatNews
(01:24) Rocket Lab awarded new HASTE launch contract for the DoD by Kratos – SatNews
(01:57) JAXA selected Spirent’s industry-first Lunar PNT simulation solution to support lunar navigation program – SatNews
(02:37) NASA Airborne Sensor’s Wildfire Data Helps Firefighters Take Action
(03:08) NASA Wins 6 Webby Awards, 6 Webby People’s Voice Awards
(03:35) NASA’s EZIE Mission Captures ‘First Light’

Space News for Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:08:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA welcomes inauguration of the African Space Agency – SatNews
(00:51) ESA’s Biomass; on the launch pad, the mission and Europe’s Spaceport – SatNews
(01:18) Hughes launches innovative + compact ESA – SatNews
(01:43) The Bahamas: Future SpaceX Falcon 9 landings pending EIA approval – SatNews
(02:17) What Hazards Are Caused by Lunar Regolith?

Space News for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:07:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) S. Korea to launch 4th military spy satellite this week – SatNews
(00:51) Firefly Aerospace now plans a Sunday launch of Lockheed Martin’s FLTA006 Message in a Booster mission – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX’s Monday evening launch of Bandwagon-3 mission creates a ‘first for PHOENIX’ – SatNews
(02:15) SpaceX launches NASA’s CRS-32 commercial resupply mission to ISS – SatNews
(02:50) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:17) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(03:48) NASA’s SPHEREx Team To Ring New York Stock Exchange Bell

Space News for Monday, April 21, 2025

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:07:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) UPDATE: United Launch Alliance Amazon Project Kuiper launch targeting April 28 – SatNews
(01:09) Space Systems Command partners with the National Reconnaissance Office for Proliferated Architecture Mission – SatNews
(01:43) Earth-Moon space now occupied by a three satellite Chinese constellation – SatNews
(02:17) SpaceX’s Easter Sunday super foggy NROL-145 launch on a secret reconnaissance mission – SatNews
(02:52) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(03:20) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:45) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Friday, April 18, 2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:08:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) USSF defines path to space superiority in 1st warfighting framework – SatNews
(01:00) Sidus Space’s LizzieSat®-powered vessel detection enables Little Place Labs near real-time maritime intelligence – SatNews
(01:35) Firefly Aerospace’s launch of Lockheed Martin’s FLTA006 Message in a Booster mission is ‘to be determined’ – SatNews
(02:21) AAC Clyde Space’s weather technology praised by ESA—supports future EPS-Sterna constellation – SatNews
(02:57) Italy moves ahead with study for 100-satellite constellation – SatNews
(03:30) NASA’s Curiosity Rover May Have Solved Mars’ Missing Carbonate Mystery
(03:58) NASA’s Chandra Releases New 3D Models of Cosmic Objects

Space News for Thursday, April 17, 2025

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:07:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Northrop Grumman’s “superb launch” NROL-174 on secret reconnaissance mission for Space Force and NRO – SatNews
(00:54) Creotech Instruments secures a 52 million euros contract with ESA for the CAMILA constellation – SatNews
(01:26) Space ISAC + NASA sign an agreement during the 40th Annual Space Symposium – SatNews
(02:00) Gilat’s multimillion order from a Global Defense Organization – SatNews
(02:27) SpaceX to launch NROL-145 on Saturday building largest government constellation — ever – SatNews
(02:55) IonQ signs MoU with Intellian to advance South Korea’s quantum economy. – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:09:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chunghwa Telecom + Astranis sign strategic launch agreement for Taiwan’s 1st satellite – SatNews
(00:55) ULA’s launch of Amazon Project Kuiper now is YTBD – SatNews
(01:26) Firefly Aerospace’s Firefly Alpha to launch Lockheed Martin’s FLTA006 Message in a Booster mission on Friday – SatNews
(01:58) American Airlines and AT&T to provide complimentary inflight Wi-Fi – SatNews
(02:32) Space economy faces ticking clock on collision risk – SatNews
(03:01) Rohde & Schwarz expands testing equipment portfolio to support Telesat Lightspeed – SatNews
(03:33) NASA Aims to Fly First Quantum Sensor for Gravity Measurements
(03:59) Launch Roundup: Alpha ready for launch, Falcon 9 to launch cargo to ISS

Space News for Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:09:04 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA’s Amazon Project Kuiper now set for April 28 launch – SatNews
(00:53) Rocket Lab on-ramped to multi-billion$ U.S. + U.K. defense contracts for hypersonic HASTE – SatNews
(01:33) SpaceX ready to launch NROL-174 the 2nd secret mission launch in a week, and one more to come – SatNews
(02:04) Forrester’s Digest: CMA investigates SES-Intelsat acquisition + EU supports Airbus
(02:36) SpaceX’s second launch on Wednesday, Starlink Group 6-74 – SatNews
(03:02) Blue Origin’s successful launch of all-woman NS-31 mission including celebs – SatNews
(03:34) With NASA’s Webb, Dying Star’s Energetic Display Comes Into Full Focus
(03:59) SpaceX starts 2025 with Falcon records and Starship problems

Space News for Monday, April 14, 2025

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:07:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 ‘glam’ human crew to launch on Monday – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX’s launch of Starlink Group 6-73 smallsats rescheduled to Monday – SatNews
(01:30) Partisia, Squareroot8 + NuSpace forge alliance for quantum-secure SATCOM – SatNews
(01:59) RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies intros a new reaction wheel – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, April 12, 2025

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:09:27 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX plans NROL-192 launch of spy satellites on secret mission this Saturday – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX declares Starlink Group 11-17 launch delay again of 21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell until Saturday – SatNews
(01:37) Hubble Captures a Star’s Swan Song
(02:05) NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Studies Trove of Rocks on Crater Rim
(02:36) Fram2 crew discuss first human mission to orbit Earth’s poles

Space News for Friday, April 11, 2025

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:10:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Northrop Grumman achieves 1st undocking between 2 commercial spacecraft in GEO – SatNews
(00:54) ULA plans Amazon Project Kuiper’s launch on Monday – SatNews
(01:24) Vast announces 3 additional payload partners for Haven-1 Lab + signs leverage agreement with ISS National Laboratory – SatNews
(02:04) Forrester’s Digest: France to bail out Eutelsat? – SatNews
(02:28) SpaceX delays Starlink Group 11-17 launch of 21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell until Friday – SatNews
(03:18) Intelsat to line fit factory install multi-orbit service on Embraer E2 – SatNews
(03:52) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(04:22) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(04:51) NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Studies Trove of Rocks on Crater Rim
(05:13) NASA Webb’s Autopsy of Planet Swallowed by Star Yields Surprise
(05:44) ULA scrubs first operational Amazon Kuiper mission

Space News for Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:08:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA scrubs Amazon’s Kuiper 1 mission a No Go due to nasty weather conditions – SatNews
(00:51) Sidus Space + Reflex Aerospace sign MoU for global satellite solutions venture – SatNews
(01:19) U.S. Space Force + NGA leaders discuss the power of collaboration – SatNews
(01:49) SpaceX ready to launch Starlink Group 11-17 with 21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Thursday – SatNews
(02:21) USSF launches Orbital Watch to strengthen the U.S. commercial space industry – SatNews
(02:43) NASA’s Juno Back to Normal Operations After Entering Safe Mode
(03:13) Launch Roundup: Project Kuiper becomes operational; Falcon 9 to launch three missions

Space News for Wednesday, April 09, 2025

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:13:50 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Cobham Satcom announces acquisition by Solix Group to accelerate growth – SatNews
(00:52) U.S. Space Force Field Commands announce accelerated GPS III mission – SatNews
(01:28) L-1 – ULA Atlas V readies for Wednesday Kuiper 1 mission for Amazon’s Project Kuiper – SatNews
(01:55) Space Force changes launch provider from ULA to SpaceX for GPS III-7 satellite – SatNews
(02:26) Shield AI unveils V-BAT block upgrade powered by Hivemind: advanced autonomy, SATCOM + more – SatNews
(02:54) Redwire + i-space-U.S. sign MoU to jointly pursue commercial lunar exploration missions – SatNews
(03:35) NASA’s First Flight With Crew Important Step on Long-term Return to the Moon, Missions to Mars
(04:02) NASA’s Deep Space Network Starts New Dish, Marks 60 Years in Australia
(04:32) Meet Alex Olley: Air Force Veteran Powering the Space Station
(05:03) Soyuz MS-27 launches three new crew members to ISS

Space News for Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:08:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Millennium Space Systems completes FOO Fighter CDR in 10 months – SatNews
(00:52) Russia to launch NASA’s American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts to ISS – SatNews
(01:21) Firefly Aerospace awarded DoD contract for responsive on-orbit mission with Elytra spacecraft – SatNews
(01:49) Viasat advances multi-orbit services roadmap— signs agreement with Telesat for LEO K-Band services – SatNews
(02:13) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 11-11 in super foggy California – SatNews
(02:46) Axiom Space to launch Orbital Data Center nodes – SatNews
(03:11) Olsen Actuators + Drives expands their space business into the U.S. – SatNews
(03:39) Caroline Cawthon: Supporting America’s Future in Low Earth Orbit

Space News for Monday, April 07, 2025

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:07:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) United Launch Alliance’s competitive Space Force contract for continued critical National Security Space Launches – SatNews
(00:59) Kyiv Post: Berlin reportedly funding Kyiv’s satellite internet in secret via Eutelsat – SatNews
(01:24) Inside SDA, IRIS² + more: Novaspace unveils major space programs tracker – SatNews
(01:56) SpaceX plans Monday launch for Starlink Group 11-11 smallsats from California – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, April 05, 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:11:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SSC awards National SSL Phase 3 Lane 2 contracts to the tune of $13.7 billion – SatNews
(01:13) MDA Space acquiring SatixFy – SatNews
(01:46) Intelsat secures USSF contract to provide Maritime satellite connectivity – SatNews
(02:14) SpaceX Starlink Group 6-72 smallsats launch still scheduled for Saturday – SatNews
(02:43) SpaceX finally lifts off with Starlink Group 11-13 carrying 27 smallsats – SatNews
(03:28) Hubble Studies a Nearby Galaxy’s Star Formation
(04:02) Hubble Spots Stellar Sculptors in Nearby Galaxy

Space News for Friday, April 04, 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:10:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) KONGSBERG to deliver 280 microsatellites to SpinLaunch’s LEO SATCOM constellation – SatNews
(01:00) SpaceX changes Group 11-11 smallsats launch to Monday – SatNews
(01:27) Northrop Grumman selected for in-space demo of refueling technologies – SatNews
(01:54) Integrasys joins the WAVE Consortium – SatNews
(02:18) Orbit to showcase their lightweight, space-constrained, SATCOM systems at Sea Air Space – SatNews
(02:49) Perseverance Rover Witnesses One Martian Dust Devil Eating Another

Space News for Thursday, April 03, 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:08:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Sidus Space’s extended and amended preliminary $120M agreement with Lonestar for six lunar data storage spacecraft – SatNews
(01:01) Orbital Research intros their 1st Q-Band LNA – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX to launch 27 smallsats of Starlink Group 11-13 on Thursday – SatNews
(02:06) Eutelsat ramps up LEO-enabled aviation services – SatNews
(02:35) Climate Adaptation Science Investigators Workgroup (CASI)
(03:09) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:36) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:10:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) United’s FAA certification for Starlink aircraft with first commercial flight for May 2025 – SatNews
(00:53) Growing the Future: Aussie tech takes plant monitoring to space – SatNews
(01:24) China’s Thousand Sails satellite plan at Phase 2 – SatNews
(01:51) SpaceX delays April Fool’s day launch of Starlink Group 11-13 smallsats now on for Thursday – SatNews
(02:30) NASA’s SPHEREx Takes First Images, Preps to Study Millions of Galaxies
(02:58) 20-Year Hubble Study of Uranus Yields New Atmospheric Insights
(03:38) NASA Receives 10 Nominations for the 29th Annual Webby Awards

Space News for Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:09:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches four astronauts in first mission to polar orbit – SatNews
(01:11) Forrester’s Digest: Intelsat suffers falling revenues – SatNews
(01:35) SES + SpeQtral sign MoU to advance global quantum-secure comms – SatNews
(02:04) Satellogic EarthView dataset now openly accessible via registry of Open Data on AWS – SatNews
(02:33) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 11-13 smallsats on April Fool’s day from California – SatNews
(03:02) University High Triumphs at JPL-Hosted Ocean Sciences Bowl
(03:32) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 to fly five missions during busy week

Space News for Monday, March 31, 2025

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:07:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Isar Aerospace’s maiden satellite mission failed ending in Spectrum’s fiery explosion – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX’s Dragon to launch four astronauts in Fram2 mission observing Earth from Polar orbit – SatNews
(01:41) HawkEye 360 Joins Space Forces—Space (S4S) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) to enhance SDA – SatNews
(02:15) Airbus to design and build ESA’s ExoMars rover lander platform to be designed + built by Airbus – SatNews
(02:46) SpaceX delays Starlink Group 6-80 smallsats launch until Monday – SatNews
(03:19) Kanyini satellite delivers its first images from space – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, March 30, 2025

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:08:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Spacecraft Makers: SPHEREx and the Intense Tests That Prepared It for Space
(00:50) SunRISE: Monitoring Solar Radiation Storms From Space (Mission Overview)
(01:16) New Year, New Mars: Red Planet Gets Active as Spring Begins (Mars Report)
(01:44) NASA’s Goldstone DSN Complex Welcomes New 34-Meter Antenna
(02:15) Perseverance Rover Panorama of Mars’ Jezero Crater
(02:46) Mars in 4K: Perseverance’s Rock Sample Collection
(03:06) Voyagers’ Mission to the Outer Solar System (1977 Vintage Video)
(03:39) China Roundup: Third successful EVA and deep-space ambitions as China’s space economy surges
(04:15) SpaceX Continues Progress on Next Generation Facilities

Space News for Friday, March 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:08:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab’s Neutron Rocket On-Ramped for the USSF’s $5.6 billion NSSL program – SatNews
(00:53) Space Systems Command awards two new providers, Rocket Lab USA and Stoke Space to National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 contract – SatNews
(01:31) Forrester’s Digest: More changes at Roscosmos – SatNews
(01:55) Isar Aerospace scrubs Thursday and plans a Saturday first-ever launch of Spectrum – SatNews
(02:29) China sends new data relay satellite into space – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, March 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:10:03 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) USSF certifies ULA Vulcan for NSSL missions – SatNews
(00:53) Rocket Lab’s launch of OroraTech’s ‘Finding Hot Wildfires Near You’ will help tackle wildfires around the world – SatNews
(01:22) SuperSharp achieves two critical milestones toward space telescope launch in 2026 – SatNews
(02:00) Aitech to showcase rugged tech powering AI in space at the upcoming Space Symposium – SatNews
(02:30) SpaceX successfully launches Starlink Group 11-7 smallsats from a beautiful California beach area – SatNews
(03:09) ULA’s Vulcan rocket’s new era of space capability for our country, certifies to launch national Security Space Launch missions – SatNews
(03:46) NASA’s Webb Sees Galaxy Mysteriously Clearing Fog of Early Universe
(04:29) NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Team Wins 2024 Collier Trophy
(04:57) How NASA’s Perseverance Is Helping Prepare Astronauts for Mars

Space News for Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:08:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace to launch ESA’s Biomass satellite on April 29, with Vega C – SatNews
(00:54) Three launches remain on schedule for Wednesday, so far – SatNews
(01:35) Isar Aerospace targets new launch window on March 27 for first test flight – SatNews
(02:05) Sidus Space and Arkisys ‘leap forward’ in space operations in 2025 – SatNews
(02:37) Ligado details bankruptcy exit plan – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:09:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) SpaceX launches “never hibernate” NROL-69’s classified mission – SatNews
(00:53) Forrester’s Digest: France orders Eutelsat to stop Russia channels – SatNews
(01:29) IEC Telecom unveils new level of network management supporting vessel operators ahead of Starlink pricing shift – SatNews
(02:09) Rocket Lab to launch Finding Hot Wildfires Near You (OroraTech OTC-P1) expanding their constellation – SatNews
(02:32) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 11-7 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(03:03) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Detects Largest Organic Molecules Found on Mars
(03:34) NASA Takes to the Air to Study Wildflowers
(04:01) Isar Aerospace set to try again for first orbital launch from continental Europe after weather scrub

Space News for Monday, March 24, 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:09:19 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX plans Monday’s NROL-69 launch and the National Reconnaissance Office provides insight into the mission to “never hibernate” – SatNews
(00:59) Saab signs MoU with ICEYE to integrate advanced space-based radar data to military command systems – SatNews
(01:29) BlueHalo announces breakthrough in long-haul laser communication capabilities – SatNews
(01:59) “US on high alert” – China’s satellites display unprecedented combat maneuvers in space – SatNews
(02:27) Southern Launch closes significant funding round to build out capabilities + infrastructure to serve the global space industry – SatNews

Space News for Friday, March 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:09:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Germany’s Isar Aerospace to launch Spectrum vehicle’s test flight – SatNews
(00:54) Solvang signs Inmarsat NexusWave fleetwide providing connectivity for crew and business – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX’s Thursday NROL-57 secret mission makes adjustment to launch time – SatNews
(02:06) Could Rocket Lab gain ground in D2C race? – SatNews
(02:39) NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Begins Environmental Tests
(03:19) NISAR in Orbit Over Northeastern India (Artist's Concept)
(03:49) Europa Clipper Camera Passes First Test in Space
(04:17) NASA's Psyche Images Stars, Jovian System
(04:42) Lunar Trailblazer in Science Orbit (Artist's Concept)
(05:12) NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Team Members Pose With Spacecraft

Space News for Thursday, March 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:07:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s Thursday NROL-57 top secret launch – SatNews
(00:51) U.S. Air Force to evaluate Northrop Grumman’s InSight™ in support of the DAF Battle Network – SatNews
(01:14) Kratos breaks ground on a $50 million state-of-the-art hypersonic payload integration facility – SatNews
(01:54) SSC’s ground station contracts for Copernicus, EU’s Earth Observation program – SatNews
(02:24) ESA Previews Euclid Mission’s Deep View of ‘Dark Universe’
(02:54) Next-Generation Water Satellite Maps Seafloor From Space

Space News for Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:09:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX welcomes and celebrates successfully rescuing NASA’s stranded astronauts – SatNews
(00:57) KONGSBERG launches and is now operating their 1st satellite – SatNews
(01:28) Startical launches their first satellite—IOD-1 – SatNews
(02:06) 2025 Independent + Hybrid Teleport Operators + Teleport Technology of the Year award winners announced by World Teleport Association – SatNews
(02:39) Viasat’s contract with ATLAS Space Operations to provide NASA with mission-critical support – SatNews
(03:18) General Atomics OTB satellite completes scheduled five-year mission – SatNews
(03:44) Sidus Space’s lucky LizzieSat™-3’s successful launch will expand AI-driven on-orbit capabilities – SatNews
(04:12) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission
(04:38) Dream Chaser completes more pre-flight milestones
(05:00) Launch Roundup: Electron, Falcon 9, and Ceres-1 launches flying this week

Space News for Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:09:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Successful Rocket Lab launch completes deployment of full Kinéis Constellation in less than a year – SatNews
(00:48) Firefly Aerospace completes 14 days of surface operations on the Moon – SatNews
(01:22) Alba Orbital launches 5 satellites via SpaceX— now a total of 53 launched satellites for the firm – SatNews
(01:55) SES’ + Lynk Global’s D2D services strategic partnership announced – SatNews
(02:22) SpaceX to complete full circle delivering NASA’s astronauts and returning two after a prolonged ordeal – SatNews
(02:58) Everaxis™ acquires 2G Engineering expanding possibilities from outer space to the deepest seas – SatNews
(03:26) Forrester’s Digest: Rocket Lab announces $500m stock offering – SatNews
(03:53) NASA’s EZIE Launches on Mission to Study Earth’s Electrojets
(04:21) Students Dive Into Robotics at Competition Supported by NASA JPL
(04:52) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Monday, March 17, 2025

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:08:02 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Bahrain launches 1st domestically built satellite via the SpaceX Transporter-13 mission – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX launches Transporter-13 rideshare mission that includes 74 payloads – SatNews
(01:30) SpaceX Starlink Group 12-16 launches 23 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell and sets record for turnaround launches at Space Launch Complex 40 – SatNews
(02:05) INNOSPACE completes the launch pad-vehicle interface integrated system test for the HANBIT-Nano launch vehicle – SatNews
(02:39) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Saturday, March 15, 2025

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 10:07:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX sends NASA’s Crew-10 astronauts to ISS with two returning home after an unscheduled prolonged stay – SatNews
(01:00) Rocket Lab launches 61st Electron mission, the 2nd launch for iQPS – SatNews
(01:42) Hubble Sees a Spiral and a Star
(02:12) Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Spaceflight
(02:48) SpaceX press on with pre-launch testing while working Ship issue mitigation

Space News for Friday, March 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:08:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA, SpaceX Target March 14 Crew Launch to Space Station – SatNews
(01:10) Rocket Lab plans Friday launch of The Lightning God Reigns (iQPS Launch 1) Japan’s Earth imaging – SatNews
(01:37) Airbus awards Rocket Lab contract to power next generation OneWeb constellation for Eutelsat – SatNews
(02:10) Arabsat launches multi-continental managed satellite services on neXat platform – SatNews
(02:36) NASA Analysis Shows Unexpected Amount of Sea Level Rise in 2024
(03:05) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission
(03:31) SpaceX scrub launch of NASA’s Crew-10 mission to the ISS

Space News for Thursday, March 13, 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:08:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX scrubs Crew-10 human spaceflight mission due to transporter-erector hydraulics issue – SatNews
(01:03) Azercosmos announces leadership transition – SatNews
(01:28) Aitech and Intuidex to deliver AI-computing solutions for extreme sea, land, air, and space missions – SatNews
(02:06) ST Engineering iDirect’s Public Safety solution Wins MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Award 2025 – SatNews
(02:38) NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest
(03:05) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission
(03:31) Relativity Space makes significant progress on Terran R; flight hardware in production

Space News for Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:08:40 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Astrum Mobile selects SWISSto12 to manufacture NEASTAR-1 GEO satellite – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 sends NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH on their mission – SatNews
(01:38) SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats now on for Wednesday to include Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:15) RBC Signals acquires 10 antennas from Microsoft – SatNews
(02:39) Introducing HELIUS™ —a 249g coaxial nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems – SatNews
(03:13) 40 Years Ago: Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes its Public Debut
(03:45) NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe’s Beginning
(04:18) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission
(04:44) Launch Roundup: SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and Firefly set to launch amid busy launch manifest

Space News for Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:07:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SKY Perfect JSAT selects Thales Alenia Space to build “JSAT-32” communications satellite – SatNews
(00:52) Space Norway secures Intelsat as broadcasting customer – SatNews
(01:14) SES and Lynk Global’s strategic partnership for high-growth Direct-to-Device (D2D) services – SatNews
(01:44) SpaceX ready for Tuesday launch of NASA’s SPHEREx Observatory and PUNCH satellites – SatNews
(02:17) SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 12-21 with 21 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell now on Tuesday – SatNews
(02:59) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Monday, March 10, 2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:07:43 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Leonardo + Baykar sign a partnership for unmanned technologies – SatNews
(00:48) Rocket Lab’s details about ocean platform for Neutron rocket return landings at sea – SatNews
(01:18) Successful launch of Norway’s new satellite – SatNews
(01:48) SpaceX and NASA’s Dragon on Crew-10 mission to send astronauts to ISS no earlier than Wednesday – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, March 08, 2025

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:08:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Ahead of Crew Return, NASA’s Crew-9 Concludes Science Mission
(00:51) What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission
(01:28) Hubble Spies a Spiral in the Water Snake
(02:01) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(02:34) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(02:59) Cosmic Mapmaker: NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Ready to Launch
(03:28) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Friday, March 07, 2025

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:07:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) IM-2 lands on the Moon but its status is uncertain – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats now on for Saturday – SatNews
(01:36) SpaceX Starship 8 test results — some good, some not so good – SatNews
(02:17) Arianespace’s successful top secret launch for French military – SatNews
(02:40) Es’hailSat expands channel lineup with Roya Media Group – SatNews
(03:05) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Scientific Mission on Space Station Concludes
(03:24) NASA Turns Off 2 Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Thursday, March 06, 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:08:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX holds steady for Thursday launch of Starship Flight 8 test launch – SatNews
(00:55) Firefly Aerospace ready to launch Alpha FLTA006 for Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 Spacecraft – SatNews
(01:29) NASA acquires GPS signals on the Moon – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX’s Starlink Group 12-21 smallsats to launch on Thursday – SatNews
(02:34) Eutelsat’s share price continues upward and triples in two days – SatNews
(02:58) Arianespace schedules Thursday as new launch for Ariane 6 Flight VA263 with the CSO-3 satellite – SatNews
(03:25) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 to Explore Deep Space Exercise, Health
(03:56) NASA Turns Off Two Voyager Science Instruments to Extend Mission

Space News for Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:09:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Arianespace announces change of schedule for launch of Ariane 6 Flight VA263 with the CSO-3 satellite – SatNews
(00:57) Toei Reefer Line selects Inmarsat NexusWave for evolving crew + business connectivity needs – SatNews
(01:28) GA-ASI welcomes USAF designation for new Collaborative Combat Aircraft—YFQ-42A – SatNews
(01:50) Firefly Aerospace awarded NASA contract to launch INCUS mission from Wallops – SatNews
(02:16) NASA’s Hubble Finds Kuiper Belt Duo May Be Trio
(02:41) 2025 Aviation Weather Mission: Civil Air Patrol Cadets Help Scientists Study the Atmosphere with GLOBE Clouds
(03:21) An Ocean in Motion: NASA’s Mesmerizing View of Earth’s Underwater Highways
(03:49) NASA Awards Launch Service Task Order for Mission to Study Storm Formation

Space News for Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:08:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Systems Command accelerates missile warning capabilities – SatNews
(00:49) Spire achieves 2-way laser comms between satellites in space – SatNews
(01:24) Astroscale France appoints a senior technical expert – SatNews
(01:47) AgEagle Aerial Systems’ eBee is the most used conventional fixed wing drone for U.S. commercial operators – SatNews
(02:10) Vulcan Wireless assists U.S. return to the Moon after 52 years with record-breaking lunar communications on Blue Ghost Mission 1 – SatNews
(02:41) SpaceX at 40 seconds scrubs Starship Flight 8 launch – SatNews
(03:05) University High Knows the Answers at NASA JPL Regional Science Bowl

Space News for Monday, March 03, 2025

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:08:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab signs 2nd multi-launch deal—eight Electron missions with iQPS – SatNews
(00:55) Firefly Aerospace is “over the Moon” as the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon – SatNews
(01:29) Sierra Space to advance cancer research on the inaugural Dream Chaser® Spaceplane mission to ISS – SatNews
(02:00) Forrester’s Digest: FCC confirms C-band spectrum thoughts – SatNews
(02:29) SpaceX’s successful Sunday Starlink Group 12-20 launch of 21 smallsats incuding 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(03:11) Space Foundation names SpaceX Starship mission team as 2025 Space Achievement Award recipient – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, March 01, 2025

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:07:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Tenchijin selected as data service provider of JAXA’s ALOS-4 – SatNews
(00:52) L3Harris + Shield AI team for autonomy breakthrough – SatNews
(01:22) Hubble Captures New View of Colorful Veil
(01:49) NASA Uses New Technology to Understand California Wildfires

Space News for Friday, February 28, 2025

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:07:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starship’s eighth flight test launch delayed – SatNews
(00:50) SES: ‘FCC wants more C-band spectrum’ – SatNews
(01:25) Isar Aerospace successfully completes Stage 1 + 2 static fire tests—test flight prep starts – SatNews
(01:53) Deep Space Advanced Radar capability makes tremendous progress in the first year – SatNews
(02:19) 6 Things to Know About NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer

Space News for Thursday, February 27, 2025

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:08:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly Aerospace, just 4 days from Moon landing, shows Blue Ghost – low lunar orbit Moon footage – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX launches Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission to a lunar transfer orbit and includes lunar orbiter and lunar spacecraft – SatNews
(01:24) Neumann Space fires the Neumann DriveⓇ on-board the EDISON – SatNews
(01:47) NASA’s EZIE launching to study magnetic fingerprints of Earth’s aurora – SatNews
(02:15) VirSat from INTEGRASYS—virtualized + software defined teleport with AI + DIFI – SatNews
(02:50) 6 Things to Know About NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer
(03:26) Chang Zheng 8A launches as Chinese spaceport expansions begin

Space News for Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:09:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin’s successful human spaceflight mission NS-30 and “the life-changing impact of seeing Earth from Space” – SatNews
(01:02) Hiltron’s latest-generation satellite communications products and services at GovSatCom 2025 – SatNews
(01:37) UPDATE SpaceX Starlink Group 12-13 smallsats including Direct to Cell moved to Wednesday night – SatNews
(02:13) SSC building ‘pathways to primes’ for subcontractors through first-time initiative – SatNews
(02:50) Class Action against Terran Orbital updated – SatNews
(03:20) NASA’s EZIE Launching to Study Magnetic Fingerprints of Earth’s Aurora
(03:48) NASA: New Study on Why Mars Is Red Supports Potentially Habitable Past
(04:14) NASA’s Europa Clipper Uses Mars to Go the Distance
(04:38) Launch Roundup: Starship, lunar lander, and telescope missions set for launch

Space News for Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:08:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starship’s eighth flight test as early as Friday – SatNews
(00:50) Global Konet contracted to upgrade Korean Marine Navy trucks with ESA antennas – SatNews
(01:25) SpaceX’s Starlink Group 12-13 with 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell now Tuesday – SatNews
(02:02) New year. New ship. New lessons. – SatNews
(02:35) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink nears India approval to operate – SatNews
(02:58) ESO’s VLT reveals inner wind layers of distant exoplanet

Space News for Saturday, February 22, 2025

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:11:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA awards Planetary Defense Space Telescope launch services contract – SatNews
(00:59) SpaceX sends 23 Starlink smallsats soaring including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:27) Arianespace ‘postpones’ Ariane 6 launch of French CSO-3 with operations underway – SatNews
(02:00) Forrester’s Digest: Airbus, Thales to merge satellite divisions? – SatNews
(02:24) NASA’s PUNCH Mission to Revolutionize Our View of Solar Wind
(02:56) Hubble Spies a Spiral That May Be Hiding an Imposter
(03:27) Lunar Trailblazer's Looping Lunar Voyage
(03:54) NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)
(04:20) Packing Up a CADRE Rover
(04:49) Taking a CADRE Rover in Hand
(05:17) Map of California Subsidence and Uplift
(06:05) Star Trackers for Europa Clipper
(06:35) First Images From NASA's Europa Clipper
(06:58) Isar Aerospace completes static fires of Spectrum rocket ahead of first European launch

Space News for Friday, February 21, 2025

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:09:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-14 smallsats including Direct to Cell on Friday – SatNews
(00:56) Forrester’s Digest: Viasat lawsuit reopens satellite bid – SatNews
(01:22) Spectra Group to supply Troposcatter COMET to the Irish Defence Force – SatNews
(01:52) Insitu awarded an IDIQ contract mod for Blackjacks + ScanEagles – SatNews
(02:28) Sen: capturing Earth’s beauty from space in 4K

Space News for Thursday, February 20, 2025

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:08:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Australia’s NBN could switch to LEO from GEO – SatNews
(00:59) China surveys Vietnamese naval base using U.S. satellite data – SatNews
(01:27) L3Harris completes assembly of 1st RS-25 engine for NASA’s Artemis V mission – SatNews
(02:05) Gilat launches Gilat Defense Division to meet mission-critical SATCOM solutions – SatNews
(02:38) GEM-63XL motor test fired at Promontory as part of Vulcan Cert-2 investigation

Space News for Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:11:02 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Eutelsat suffers a 71% reduction by bank – SatNews
(00:47) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches Starlink smallsats from the Cape and lands in the Bahamas for the first time – SatNews
(01:30) Rocket Lab’s Electron launches BlackSky’s Fasten Your Seatbelts – SatNews
(02:10) National remote sensing satellite expected to be operational in 2028 – SatNews
(02:37) NASA Sets Launch Coverage for Missions Studying Cosmic Origins, Sun
(03:07) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 set for Bahamas booster landing; Electron to fly 60th mission

Space News for Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:07:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab’s dress rehearsal complete now “Fasten Your Seatbelts” for Electron Tuesday launch – SatNews
(00:53) Iranian unveils tracker with military, civilian applications – SatNews
(01:23) Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network gateway – SatNews
(01:58) UK’s new satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth – SatNews
(02:27) Euclid reveals an Einstein ring around a nearby galaxy

Space News for Saturday, February 15, 2025

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 11:07:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) BlackSky and Rocket Lab establish launch window for first Gen-3 satellite – SatNews
(00:56) NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Will Seek Life’s Ingredients
(01:23) How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon
(01:58) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(02:23) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Friday, February 14, 2025

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:11:12 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) K2 Space’s double good news, $110M Series B and first successful in-space demonstration – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX Starlink Group 12-8 of 21 smallsats now Saturday including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:33) Trans Lunar Injection completed by Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost + imagery captures – SatNews
(02:03) Lunar Space Station Module Will Journey to US ahead of NASA’s Artemis IV Moon Mission
(02:33) Gateway Lunar Space Station 101 Podcast Series
(02:57) How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Will Make a Looping Voyage to the Moon
(03:30) NASA’s SPHEREx Space Telescope Will Seek Life’s Ingredients
(03:58) NASA’s Advancements in Space Continue Generating Products on Earth
(04:27) NASA’s Mini Rover Team Is Packed for Lunar Journey
(04:55) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Colorful Clouds Drifting Over Mars
(05:23) NASA-Led Study Pinpoints Areas Sinking, Rising Along California Coast
(05:54) Euclid Discovers Einstein Ring in Our Cosmic Backyard
(06:17) Launch providers step closer to first orbital launch from UK soil
(06:50) Vast space station qualification article passes major milestone

Space News for Saturday, February 08, 2025

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:07:17 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) AURA Network Systems awarded FAA contract to enhance UAS integration in National Airspace – SatNews
(00:57) What You Need To Know About the March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse
(01:30) NASA CubeSat Finds New Radiation Belts After May 2024 Solar Storm
(01:59) February’s Night Sky Notes: How Can You Help Curb Light Pollution?

Space News for Friday, February 07, 2025

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:07:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Space System Command + Japan launch first bilateral space effort – SatNews
(00:59) CGI awarded ASCEND contract by ESA to support ESA-MAAP platform development – SatNews
(01:30) Infostellar selected by JAXA for a feasibility study on lunar mission support ground station development – SatNews
(02:02) EDA promotes military drone use in shared airspace with German-Dutch flight – SatNews
(02:30) SpaceX’s Starlink Group 12-9 to launch smallsats on Friday – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, February 06, 2025

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:07:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab is back and scheduled to launch IoT 4 You on Sunday – SatNews
(01:01) Propulsion: changes in systems and choices for satellites – SatNews
(01:28) Building a Toolbox for National Security – SatNews
(01:54) The new Administration is opening up space funding – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:08:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sidus Space’s LizzieSat™ arrives at California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base ready for launch – SatNews
(01:01) Rocket Lab signs multi-launch contract with iQPS for four Electron missions – SatNews
(01:39) PointCast debuts a self-pointing, future-ready VSAT system – SatNews
(02:17) SpaceX sends Maxar 3’s mission Worldview Legion 5 & 6 soaring through Florida fog – SatNews
(02:58) En Route to Jupiter, NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Images of Stars
(03:34) NASA’s InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected
(04:02) Straight Shot: Hubble Investigates Galaxy with Nine Rings

Space News for Tuesday, February 04, 2025

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:07:49 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: Falklands unhappy over OneWeb – SatNews
(00:46) SpaceX launch of Starlink Group 12-3 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell now on Tuesday – SatNews
(01:23) Vodafone, AST test video call game changer – SatNews
(01:45) UK’s Cohort tech group acquires Australia’s EM Solutions defense manufacturer – SatNews
(02:21) Station Science Top News: Jan. 31, 2025
(02:51) NASA’s InSight Finds Marsquakes From Meteoroids Go Deeper Than Expected

Space News for Monday, February 03, 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:07:18 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Indra Group to acquire a majority of the share capital of Hispasat – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX to launch Maxar 3’s Worldview Legion 5 & 6 Monday – SatNews
(01:26) SpaceX’s successful Saturday launch of Starlink Group 11-4 smallsats – SatNews
(02:07) Rocket Lab’s launch of IoT 4 You and Me Kinéis 16-20 Monday – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, February 01, 2025

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:06:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starlink Group 11-4 smallsats launch now on Saturday – SatNews
(01:01) 6 Things to Know About SPHEREx, NASA’s Newest Space Telescope
(01:31) Amendment 111: F.5 FINESST SMD’s Graduate Student Research opportunity: Updated Text and Charts and Reviewers Sought
(01:49) NASA Radar Imagery Reveals Details About Los Angeles-Area Landslides

Space News for Friday, January 31, 2025

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:07:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Arianespace’s Ariane 6 to launch the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency’s CSO-3 satellite – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX to launch Maxar’s Worldview Legion 5 and 6 on Monday – SatNews
(01:27) Rocket Lab’s launch of IoT 4 You and Me (Kinéis 16-20) scheduled February 4 – SatNews
(01:53) Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-29 now moved to Tuesday – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, January 30, 2025

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:07:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Gilat receives $4 million in orders for advanced portable satellite terminals from defense clients – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX launches Hisdesat SpainSat NG I and retires hard working Falcon 9 booster – SatNews
(01:33) Sky New Zealand suffering satellite problems – SatNews
(01:59) Planet’s $230 Million commercial agreement for Pelican satellites – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:07:36 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Alien Cube: UK startup launching 1st billboard and memes to the Moon – SatNews
(01:06) GPS III SV-07 receives operational acceptance – SatNews
(01:40) SpaceX ready for SpainSat NG1’s launch tomorrow from Kennedy – SatNews
(02:05) U.S. Army awards L3Harris nearly $300 million for resilient communications program – SatNews
(02:41) NASA Juno Mission Spots Most Powerful Volcanic Activity on Io to Date

Space News for Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:07:55 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Astranis secures another SpaceX Falcon 9 launch for additional GEO satellites – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 12-7 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Monday – SatNews
(01:30) Blue Origin says Go! to New Shepard’s NS-29 Tuesday mission – SatNews
(02:00) ISRO’s launch of IRNSS-1K (NVS-02) for alternative GPS scheduled for Tuesday – SatNews
(02:34) NASA to Preview Sky-Mapping Space Telescope Ahead of Launch
(02:58) NASA’s CLPS program accelerates as two landers head for the Moon

Space News for Monday, January 27, 2025

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:07:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Abyss + NASA sign Space Act agreement to advance commercial space training + research – SatNews
(00:59) Indian Research IRNSS-1K (NVS-02) launch Tuesday – SatNews
(01:30) SpaceX to launch 21 Starlink Group 12-7 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Monday – SatNews
(02:02) PASCO to provide data for Japan’s newest radar satellite – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 25, 2025

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:08:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin’s mission NS-29 to experience two minutes of lunar gravity forces, a first for New Shepard – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX sends off 23 smallsats from Starlink Group 11-6 – SatNews
(01:25) INTEGRASYS is Satellite Industry Association’s newest associate member – SatNews
(02:07) SpaceX to begin beta testing Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites

Space News for Friday, January 24, 2025

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:07:32 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starlink Group 11-6 launch of 23 smallsats still on Friday from California – SatNews
(01:00) BlackSky ships first Gen-3 satellite planned for February launch – SatNews
(01:27) Eutelsat and NIGCOMSAT’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership – SatNews
(01:57) Moody’s rating agency blames “OneWeb hurts Eutelsat” – SatNews
(02:22) NASA JPL Prepping for Full Year of Launches, Mission Milestones
(02:46) China Roundup: Chang Zheng 8A set for debut, Chinese hopper flies 75 km high-altitude test

Space News for Thursday, January 23, 2025

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:10:07 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Almagest Space successful launch + deployment of their ELEVATION-1 E-Band satellite – SatNews
(00:54) Rocket Lab to launch global wildfire detection and monitoring mission for OroraTech – SatNews
(01:25) Forrester’s Digest: Thales, Hispasat start Quantum Key geo-system – SatNews
(01:51) Kratos receives $34.8 million contract for Valkyrie Mission system integration – SatNews
(02:29) SpaceX plans a Friday launch of Starlink Group 11-6 smallsats – SatNews
(02:59) Gilat awarded more than $5 million to support critical connectivity for defense forces – SatNews
(03:30) Study Finds Earth’s Small Asteroid Visitor Likely Chunk of Moon Rock
(04:00) Advanced Modeling Enhances Gateway’s Lunar Dust Defense
(04:32) XMM-Newton observes black hole that exhibits strange oscillations

Space News for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:08:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) KRYTAR Announces Compact, 2-Way MLDD Power Divider – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 11-8 record number 27 smallsats oceanside in California – SatNews
(01:34) SpaceX sends off Starlink Group 13-1 of 21 smallsats through intense fog – SatNews
(02:08) Curtiss-Wright’s multi-modem, hybrid communications gateway provides secure communications in any environment – SatNews
(02:39) Station Science Top News: Jan. 17, 2025
(03:11) How New NASA, India Earth Satellite NISAR Will See Earth

Space News for Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 11:07:26 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Pixxel has launched Firefly hyperspectral satellite – SatNews
(00:57) Redwire acquires Edge Autonomy + UAS tech – SatNews
(01:35) SpaceX ready to launch after yesterday’s abort record 27 smallsats in Starlink Group 11-8 on Tuesday – SatNews
(02:12) Forrester’s Digest: Thaicom resists takeover bid – SatNews
(02:41) Murtra replaces Álvarez-Pallete who was asked to resign at Telefónica – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 18, 2025

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 11:08:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Amendment 102: Due Date Delays for Several Astrophysics Programs
(01:12) Sols 4425-4426: Canyons, Craters, and Clasts
(01:38) Planetary Science Division (PSD) Science Nugget Submission Template
(02:06) Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations (PICASSO)
(02:37) Hubble Captures Young Stars Changing Their Environments
(03:08) Solar System Workings (ROSES C.3)

Space News for Friday, January 17, 2025

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:08:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s bittersweet seventh flight test, the loss of Starship but successful catch of booster – SatNews
(01:03) Exolaunch delivers 34 satellites to orbit during the Transporter-12 Rideshare Mission with SpaceX – SatNews
(01:33) Blue Origin’s New Glenn reaches orbit after successful Thursday launch, “Today marks a new era” – SatNews
(02:06) Slingshot Aerospace to provide tech to USSF to detect GPS jamming + spoofing threats – SatNews
(02:37) Rocket Lab’s 2nd reentry class spacecraft for Varda operating on-orbit supporting payloads for AFRL + NASA – SatNews
(03:13) Barclays Bank is positive on AST SpaceMobile L-band meaningful addition – SatNews
(03:45) Amendment 102: Due Date Delays for Several Astrophysics Programs
(04:15) Blue Origin launches New Glenn on flight NG-1 and makes orbit

Space News for Thursday, January 16, 2025

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:08:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX sends Firefly’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s RESILIENCE lunar landers on mission to the Moon – SatNews
(01:00) To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews
(01:17) SpaceX’s Starship flight test seven now on Thursday – SatNews
(01:53) Planet launches high-resolution Pelican-2 satellite plus 36 SuperDoves – SatNews
(02:22) Lockheed Martin delivers 1st Aegis system equipped vessel radar antenna to Japan MoD – SatNews
(02:50) NASA’s Webb Reveals Intricate Layers of Interstellar Dust, Gas
(03:21) NASA’s Hubble Tracks Down a ‘Blue Lurker’ Among Stars
(03:48) Starship Flight 7: Block 2 Ship set to fly for the first time
(04:12) Falcon 9 launches two landers to the Moon on the same mission

Space News for Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:08:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission sends 131 smallsats soaring near California’s beach – SatNews
(00:52) Varda’s W-2 spacecraft launched to orbit with SpaceX with Koonibba Test Range up next – SatNews
(01:19) FOSSA Systems launches their new generation of nanosatellites – SatNews
(01:46) SpaceX to send Firefly Blue Ghost Mission 1 to the moon on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:15) SpaceX launches 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Monday from Florida – SatNews
(02:46) High power laser beam focusing – SatNews
(03:13) SpaceX Transporter-12 launches more than 100 satellites
(03:50) Launch Roundup: New Glenn and Starship headline a week dominated by SpaceX missions

Space News for Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:10:21 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin scrubs Monday’s launch of New Glenn moments before launch – SatNews
(00:56) Forrester’s Digest: UAE’s Space42 wants to build LEO constellation – SatNews
(01:27) XMM-Newton catches giant black hole’s X-ray oscillations – SatNews
(02:03) Berg Insight Report: IoT CMPs market at $1bn in 2024 – SatNews
(02:35) AIA expands American Rocketry Challenge team – SatNews
(03:03) Station Science Top News: Jan. 10, 2025
(03:40) NASA Awards 2025 Innovative Technology Concept Studies
(04:12) How Many Black Holes Are Hiding? NASA Study Homes in on Answer

Space News for Monday, January 13, 2025

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:06:30 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) BlackSky wins USSF rapid procurement contracts to support TacSRT missions – SatNews
(00:53) OpEd: USA’s Space Offramp: The Great Cosmic Pivot – SatNews
(01:20) NOAA satellites capture the chilling impact of polar vortex – SatNews
(01:51) ICEYE launches two SAR satellites, expanding Earth observation capabilities – SatNews
(02:25) Best of 2024: Total Solar Eclipse in Indianapolis

Space News for Sunday, January 12, 2025

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:08:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX now plans launch of Starship’s seventh test flight on Wednesday – SatNews
(00:51) Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch delayed again until Monday due to rough waters – SatNews
(01:21) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-4 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Monday – SatNews
(01:47) Researchers: Apply Now to Help Advance Tissue Chip Research for Space Exploration

Space News for Friday, January 10, 2025

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:07:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Spire to launch LEMUR satellites via SpaceX – SatNews
(00:46) Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar mission to launch via a Falcon 9 on January 15th from Canaveral – SatNews
(01:19) SpaceX sends off NROL-153 mission from California – SatNews
(01:53) Blue Origin scrubs and reschedules New Glenn’s first launch due to rough Atlantic seas, and pays a fine – SatNews
(02:26) Rocket Lab on track in development of spacecraft constellation for SDA – SatNews
(02:55) Kratos awarded $48 million contract for geolocation global support services – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, January 09, 2025

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:08:52 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX plans Monday launch of Starship’s seventh flight test – SatNews
(00:52) SpaceX to launch NROL-153 mission Thursday – SatNews
(01:20) BlueHalo awarded $49.9 million NIWC-Pacific contract for UAS EW sensor systems – SatNews
(01:57) Forrester’s Digest: Viasat gets tough on SpaceX – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:07:13 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Northrop Grumman’s Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype Payload is assembled – SatNews
(00:49) Forrester’s Digest: AST SpaceMobile helps bankrupt Ligado – SatNews
(01:17) Kratos receives $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 contract award – SatNews
(01:52) NASA eClips Educator Receives 2024 VAST Science Educator Specialist Award

Space News for Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) New Glenn’s first launch now on for ‘no earlier than Friday’ – SatNews
(00:54) Forrester’s Digest: British Airways discussing IFC switch – SatNews
(01:20) SIIS signs MOU with Pixxel to introduce hyperspectral satellite data in Korea – SatNews
(01:44) SpaceX’s busy week with launch of Starlink’s Group 12-11 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:07) Ovzon participates in major initiative on future mobile communication solutions – SatNews
(02:37) How US-Indian NISAR Satellite Will Offer Unique Window on Earth
(03:00) MRO observes dormant InSight lander; collects data on Martian dust movements

Space News for Monday, January 06, 2025

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:07:46 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Blue Origin ready for the first launch of New Glenn rocket on Thursday – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX gets ready for Starship’s seventh flight test as soon as Friday – SatNews
(01:23) More about: Eutelsat suffers flak over OneWeb outage – SatNews
(01:49) Space Systems Command (SSC) awards $211 million Space C2 DevSecOps contract – SatNews
(02:24) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 12-11 smallsats on Tuesday from Kennedy – SatNews
(02:57) Summary of the Third Annual AEOIP Workshop

Space News for Friday, January 03, 2025

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:07:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Launch Delta 45 breaks records, remains the world’s busiest spaceport in 2024 – SatNews
(01:01) The best NOAA 2024 satellite imagery as selected by… – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX Thuraya 4 mission now on for Friday – SatNews
(01:55) Swisscom completes acquisition of Vodafone Italia – SatNews
(02:22) Eutelsat explains OneWeb 48-hour outage – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, January 02, 2025

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:07:16 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s New Year’s Eve launch of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(00:54) Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket completes integrated launch vehicle hotfire – SatNews
(01:20) SpaceX to launch Thuraya 4-NGS on Thursday – SatNews
(01:45) Gilat secures more than $18 million IFC orders – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, December 21, 2024

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:07:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA’s Webb Reveals Smallest Asteroids Yet Found in Main Asteroid Belt
(00:58) Lab Work Digs Into Gullies Seen on Giant Asteroid Vesta by NASA’s Dawn
(01:29) Station Science Top News: Dec. 20, 2024
(02:00) NASA’s New Deep Space Network Antenna Has Its Crowning Moment
(02:21) Avalanches, Icy Explosions, and Dunes: NASA Is Tracking New Year on Mars

Space News for Friday, December 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:08:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Satnews Publishers Wishes You A Wonderful Holiday – SatNews
(00:52) Rocket Lab to launch an owl for Synspective, Owl the Way Up mission ready to go on Friday – SatNews
(01:20) Forrester’s Digest: Astra 1P “fully operational” – SatNews
(01:51) Analyst: Starlink at 5m users – SatNews
(02:22) UP Aerospace conducts latest research mission from Spaceport America – SatNews
(02:54) Amendment 86: E.12 Physical Sciences Research Studies Final Text and Due Dates

Space News for Thursday, December 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:13:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Eutelsat selects Airbus Defence and Space to build OneWeb LEO constellation extension – SatNews
(00:54) Satnews Publishers Wishes You A Wonderful Holiday – SatNews
(01:19) FMV procures satellite launch capability at Esrange Space Center from Swedish Space Corporation – SatNews
(01:56) GPS World: Mysterious drone sightings surge across U.S. — military bases on alert – SatNews
(02:35) Firefly awarded million$$$ NASA contract for Moon delivery to Gruithuisen Domes – SatNews
(03:12) Deutsche Bank reports AST SpaceMobile valued at $53 per share – SatNews
(03:39) Very Cold Detectors Reveal the Very Hot Universe and Kick Off a New Era in X-ray Astronomy
(04:14) Amendment 84: F.6 Science Activation Program Deferred to ROSES-25.
(04:52) Chang Zheng 12, ZhuQue-2E fly maiden missions; Hainan spaceport and mega constellations expand

Space News for Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:07:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SES launches 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites, stregthening MEO constellation – SatNews
(01:07) SpaceX’s foggy Tuesday launch of NROL-149 mission – SatNews
(01:33) NRO launches sixth mission of Proliferated Architecture with NROL-149 and the last launch of 2024 – SatNews
(02:18) Forrester’s Digest: EU spends €10bn on Starlink rival – SatNews
(02:56) NASA’s Webb Finds Planet-Forming Disks Lived Longer in Early Universe
(03:24) Orion Spacecraft Tested in Ohio After Artemis I Mission
(03:58) Cutting-Edge Satellite Tracks Lake Water Levels in Ohio River Basin

Space News for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:11:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Forrester’s Digest: O3b satellites suffer launch delays – SatNews
(00:57) SpaceX launches the National Security’s Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 on a special mission – SatNews
(01:36) Lunar Outpost Oceania co-leads Australia’s historic 1st lunar rover mission – SatNews
(02:07) Telia first with 5G across Norway – SatNews
(02:32) Station Science Top News: Dec. 13, 2024
(03:03) NASA Mars Orbiter Spots Retired InSight Lander to Study Dust Movement
(03:35) BepiColombo’s fifth flyby of Mercury reveals planet’s surface in mid-infrared light

Space News for Monday, December 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:07:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) USSF celebrates its 5th anniversary, sets sights on the future – SatNews
(00:54) RTX Raytheon continues upgrade of GPS satellite navigation ground control segment in $196.7 million order – SatNews
(01:31) Esper + Loft team up for next-generation hyperspectral imagery – SatNews
(02:03) SpaceX to finally send off mysterious RRT-1 mission on Monday – SatNews

Space News for Friday, December 13, 2024

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:45:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX to launch 22 Starlink Group 11-2 smallsats on Friday the 13th – SatNews
(00:56) SpaceX to launch RRT-1 mission on Friday the 13th – SatNews
(01:23) Starlink vs AST SpaceMobile: Tortoise or Hare? – SatNews
(01:52) Novaspace’s Report: Smallsat market maintains momentum with robust growth of $113.3 billion over next decade – SatNews
(02:33) NASA’s Hubble Celebrates Decade of Tracking Outer Planets
(02:59) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Top of Jezero Crater Rim
(03:25) NASA’s Juno Mission Uncovers Heart of Jovian Moon’s Volcanic Rage
(04:00) New Glenn approaches hot fire ahead of debut launch

Space News for Thursday, December 12, 2024

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:10:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) HyImpulse unveils HyMOVE OTV + partners with Spacemanic for smallsat missions – SatNews
(00:56) Northrop Grumman’s missile-warning satellites for Next-Gen Polar Program proceed to manufacturing – SatNews
(01:26) C-COM Flyaway antennas are demonstrated to the President of Peru and deployed by the Peruvian Airforce – SatNews
(02:00) Space Force’s first Silent Barker satellites to go live in early 2025 – SatNews
(02:35) NASA’s Hubble Celebrates Decade of Tracking Outer Planets
(03:00) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(03:27) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(03:54) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(04:20) NASA-DOD Study: Saltwater to Widely Taint Coastal Groundwater by 2100
(04:55) NASA Performs First Aircraft Accident Investigation on Another World
(05:28) Ship 33 prepares for engine testing, Booster 14 Completes Static Fire

Space News for Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:08:30 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Astranis to launch next four satellites on Tuesday, December 17th, via SpaceX Falcon – SatNews
(00:53) L3Harris’ Design Review for new Tranche 2 Missile Tracking Satellites is complete ahead of schedule – SatNews
(01:24) EchoStar Mobile expanding services by adding LoRaWAN satellite relay + associated capabilities – SatNews
(01:58) Eutelsat enjoys upgrade by analysts – SatNews
(02:27) NASA’s PACE, US-European SWOT Satellites Offer Combined Look at Ocean
(03:00) Scientists Share Early Results from NASA’s Solar Eclipse Experiments
(03:22) NASA’s Hubble Celebrates Decade of Tracking Outer Planets
(03:47) Launch Roundup: Kairos set for second launch attempt, Falcon 9 to launch 03b and GPS missions

Space News for Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:09:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Mission success for Rocket Lab’s latest suborbital hypersonic launch – SatNews
(00:56) Blue Ring Pathfinder payload ready for launch — Blue Origin’s New Glenn on track for this year – SatNews
(01:25) Lockheed Martin’s newest tech demo for space connectivity is ready for launch – SatNews
(01:58) Scotland loses a Spaceport – SatNews
(02:26) NASA awards contract for NOAA’s Next Generation Space Weather Program – SatNews
(02:55) constellr’s multi-year contract with the German Space Agency to provide Earth Observation research – SatNews
(03:30) NASA’s update on Artemis missions, heat shield investigation findings – SatNews
(04:01) NASA Eyes Launching SPHEREx Sky-Mapping Mission in Early 2025
(04:26) NASA’s PACE, US-European SWOT Satellites Offer Combined Look at Ocean
(04:59) NASA Researchers Discover More Dark Comets
(05:32) Leader of NASA’s VERITAS Mission Honored With AGU’s Whipple Award

Space News for Monday, December 09, 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 11:07:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Orbex starting development of medium sized launch vehicle + operations going to SaxaVord – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX ready for lucky Friday the 13th launch of O3b mPOWER 7&8 – SatNews
(01:16) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 12-5 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell in Florida’s early morn – SatNews
(01:43) FibreCoat secures million€€ from NewSpace Capital + other investors in Series B raise – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, December 07, 2024

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:07:35 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA’s IXPE Details Shapes of Structures at Newly Discovered Black Hole
(00:55) Hubble Spots a Spiral in the Celestial River
(01:26) How Open Science and AI Are Advancing Hurricane Research
(01:56) Students Aim High at NASA JPL ‘Candy Toss’ Competition
(02:21) NASA JPL Unveils the Dr. Edward Stone Exploration Trail
(02:47) Artemis II rescheduled for spring of 2026 as program decides on path forward

Space News for Friday, December 06, 2024

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:10:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ESA launches Copernicus Sentinel-1C aboard Vega-C from French Guiana – SatNews
(01:04) Rocket Lab sets the launch window for Synspective satellite deployment – SatNews
(01:42) SpaceX sends off SiriusXM SXM-9 on Thursday from Kennedy – SatNews
(02:21) Viasat supports multi-domain resilient network for AUKUS Maritime autonomous systems experiment – SatNews
(02:47) Vodafone £16.5 billion merger with Three approved – SatNews
(03:11) WTA certifies Speedcast’s Bayswater, Australia, Teleport to Tier 3 – SatNews
(03:45) Fresh Eyes on Ice Project Wins Award
(04:12) NASA Flights Map Critical Minerals From Skies Above Western US
(04:39) Jared Isaacman nominated as next NASA administrator
(05:08) Europe’s Vega-C returns to flight with Sentinel-1C mission

Space News for Thursday, December 05, 2024

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:12:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Mechanical issue delays ESA’s Vega-C’s launch of Sentinel-1C to Thursday – SatNews
(00:53) SpaceX’s Starlink Group 9-14 launches 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:27) Northrop Grumman completes activation of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission capabilities – SatNews
(01:56) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 6-70 smallsats from the Cape on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:26) Forrester’s Digest: Rivada wins US Navy contract – SatNews
(02:50) Europe’s Vega-C to return to flight with Sentinel-1C mission

Space News for Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:07:44 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starlink Group 9-14 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(00:49) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 6-70 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(01:19) Rivada tapped for VNO contract with U.S. Navy + establishes secure services office – SatNews
(01:49) Future heavy-lift launch market open to U.S. providers – SatNews
(02:15) Towards Autonomous Surface Missions on Ocean Worlds
(02:39) You Are Now Arriving at ‘Pico Turquino’

Space News for Tuesday, December 03, 2024

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:08:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 9-14 smallsats on Tuesday including Direct to Cell – SatNews
(00:58) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink smallsats on Saturday – SatNews
(01:28) China set to build next-generation BeiDou system – SatNews
(01:57) SpaceX launches secret NROL-126 mission, the second launch from two coasts on Saturday – SatNews
(02:32) Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission
(03:07) New Artemis Virtual Meeting Backgrounds Released Celebrating Artemis I, Looking to Artemis II and Beyond
(03:41) Over a month into mission, Europa Clipper continues deploying instruments

Space News for Monday, December 02, 2024

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:07:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Comtech’s new Executive Chairman brings expertise in leadership – SatNews
(00:50) Thales Alenia Space to lead Carb-Chaser project – SatNews
(01:16) Exolaunch set to deploy 22 customer satellites during the Bandwagon-2 mission with SpaceX – SatNews
(01:47) Eseye + Sateliot join forces for global IoT via seamless satellite-terrestrial integration – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, November 28, 2024

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:08:39 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) L3Harris completes CDR for SDA satellite radios – SatNews
(00:52) Episode 11: Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars
(01:17) Episode 9: Before You Can Drive, First You Have to Fly
(01:45) Episode 8: How to Drive a Mars Rover
(02:03) Episode 7: Flying with Ingenuity: the Mars Helicopter
(02:30) Episode 6: The Promise of Perseverance
(02:57) Episode 5: A Ton of Curiosity
(03:24) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:08:28 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 6-76 of 24 smallsats, but before the booster recovery “satellite link disconnected” – SatNews
(01:04) Revolutionizing space-based thermal systems: AFRL’s SPIRRAL launch on SPX-31 – SatNews
(01:33) Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Mission 1 to the Moon readies for launch – SatNews
(02:00) Discovery Alert: a ‘Hot Neptune’ in a Tight Orbit
(02:35) NASA’s Europa Clipper: Millions of Miles Down, Instruments Deploying

Space News for Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:08:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA awards launch services contract for Dragonfly mission – SatNews
(00:51) Yafa Medya TV channels on Es’hail-2 – SatNews
(01:30) Telenor Sweden’s CEO steps down after intense, fun and challenging years – SatNews
(01:52) NASA’s Commercial Partners Make Progress on Low Earth Orbit Projects
(02:18) NASA’s Europa Clipper: Millions of Miles Down, Instruments Deploying
(02:44) New study provides explanation behind origins of Martian moons Phobos and Deimos

Space News for Monday, November 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:08:38 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab’s HASTE suborbital launch vehicle soars testing hypersonic test launch capabilities – SatNews
(01:01) Rocket Lab launches “Ice AIS Baby” the second launch in less than 24 hours from 2 hemispheres – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX ready for Starlink Group 12-1 smallsats launch including 12 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:01) SpaceX launches Starlink Group 9-13 with 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:22) Anduril awarded Program of Record contract to modernize Space Surveillance Network – SatNews

Space News for Friday, November 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:07:58 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FCC’s Rosenworcel announces departure – SatNews
(00:55) SpaceX launches 24 Starlink smallsats from Group 66-6 – SatNews
(01:30) Lockheed Martin’s LM 400 tech demo is set to launch in 2025 – SatNews
(02:00) User terminal growth outpaces ground site rationalization – SatNews
(02:29) Preguntas frecuentes: La verdadera historia del cuidado de la salud de los astronautas en el espacio

Space News for Thursday, November 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:10:15 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starship’s sixth flight test including a banana as the payload – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX Starlink Group 6-66 ready to launch 24 smallsats on Thursday – SatNews
(01:18) Ligado can sue U.S. Government for $39bn in claims that the government stole its L-band spectrum – SatNews
(01:52) Bharti buys 24.5% stake in BT from Altice – SatNews
(02:23) NASA to assign missions for two future Artemis cargo landers – SatNews
(02:53) Discovery Alert: A Rare Glimpse of a Newborn Planet
(03:17) NASA’s Swift Reaches 20th Anniversary in Improved Pointing Mode
(03:42) NASA Ocean World Explorers Have to Swim Before They Can Fly
(04:07) NASA Satellites Reveal Abrupt Drop in Global Freshwater Levels

Space News for Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:12:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Starship’s sixth flight test including a banana as the payload – SatNews
(00:50) New WTA Research Report: Ground Segment for the VHTS Generation – SatNews
(01:18) U.S. Navy awards Comtech million$$ SLM-5650B modem contract – SatNews
(01:46) SpaceX to launch Starlink Group 6-66 smallsats on Thursday – SatNews
(02:16) ZenaTech to execute series of acquisitions to launch Drone-as-a-Service – SatNews
(02:48) NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Takes a Last Look at Mysterious Sulfur
(03:23) Station Science Top News: Nov. 15, 2024
(03:55) SpaceX lands Ship 31 in the Indian Ocean but miss the Booster Catch

Space News for Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:10:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX ramps up for Integrated Flight Test 6 Tuesday – SatNews
(00:55) SDA selects vendor to deliver Advanced Fire Control ground infrastructure – SatNews
(01:26) Rakon subsystem selected for ISS mission – SatNews
(01:51) South Korea to launch 3rd spy satellite from Vandenberg base by year-end – SatNews
(02:23) DARPA’s Robots to the Rescue: Transforming Satellite Maintenance in Space – SatNews
(02:54) NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Takes a Last Look at Mysterious Sulfur
(03:21) New study reveals Starship’s true sound levels; shows differences between SLS and Falcon 9

Space News for Monday, November 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:08:05 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Impulse Space secures three SpaceX Falcon 9 missions – SatNews
(00:51) SpaceX launches Starlink’s smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on a California Sunday night – SatNews
(01:26) Australia’s Optus X payload or TD7 satellite on secret mission is launched by SpaceX from Florida – SatNews
(01:54) Eaton’s high-performance propellant tanks selected by MDA Space for MDA AURORA™ – SatNews
(02:20) Globalstar wins terrestrial authority in Mexico – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, November 17, 2024

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:08:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Impulse Space awarded BALISTA contract by NRO – SatNews
(00:53) Observation rocket to test ‘detonation engine’ launched by JAXA – SatNews
(01:17) CBC: Canadian province of Ontario is purchasing capacity on Starlink – SatNews
(01:47) Northrop Grumman-built Optus X for Australia’s Optus ready for SpaceX launch on Sunday – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, November 16, 2024

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:08:03 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Six Ways Supercomputing Advances Our Understanding of the Universe
(00:58) NASA’s Hubble Sees Aftermath of Galaxy’s Scrape with Milky Way
(01:26) Hubble Takes a Look at Tangled Galaxies
(01:52) NASA’s EMIT Will Explore Diverse Science Questions on Extended Mission

Space News for Friday, November 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:11:53 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Boeing delivers advanced O3b mPOWER satellites to SES – SatNews
(00:58) AST SpaceMobile selects Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket to deliver BlueBird satellites to space – SatNews
(01:29) SpaceX sends 24 of Starlink Group 6-68 smallsats soaring on a beautiful Florida morning – SatNews
(02:09) Kratos awarded million$$$ prime contract from SDA for ground systems support – SatNews
(02:39) UAE contemplating LEO constellation – SatNews
(03:01) L3Harris delivers optical system to NASA for Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope – SatNews
(03:32) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(04:00) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(04:28) NASA’s EMIT Will Explore Diverse Science Questions on Extended Mission
(04:54) NASA Data Helps International Community Prepare for Sea Level Rise

Space News for Thursday, November 14, 2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:11:00 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Starship to fly 25 launches in 2025 – SatNews
(00:36) SpaceX launches 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell and one launch closer to completing the DTC constellation – SatNews
(01:11) SpaceX still on track Wednesday to launch Starlink Group 9-11 of 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:46) Starfish Space secures million$$ in new funding to advance Otter development – SatNews
(02:17) Lockheed Martin + Anduril join forces to detect + track drone threats in the Middle East – SatNews
(02:45) NASA's Guide to Finding and Photographing Auroras
(03:08) The Next Full Moon Will Be the Last of Four Consecutive Supermoons
(03:33) NASA’s Swift Studies Gas-Churning Monster Black Holes
(04:00) NASA’s BlueFlux Campaign Supports Blue Carbon Management in South Florida
(04:29) 2025 NASA Science Calendar

Space News for Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:15:25 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sidius to build six first gen Data Storage Spacecraft for Lonestar to orbit the Moon – SatNews
(00:53) SpaceX to launch Starlink group 6-68 smallsats on Thursday – SatNews
(01:24) SpaceX ‘one down of 13 Direct to Cell and three launches to go’ to round out the constellation including Starlink Group 9-11 smallsats on Wednesday – SatNews
(02:00) Sikorsky + Rain successfully demo autonomous flight to rapidly find + suppress test fires – SatNews
(02:38) Rheinmetall + ICEYE to provide satellite imagery to the Ukraine — plus — ICEYE + Aechelon Technology partner for SAR satellite and ML technology solutions – SatNews
(03:17) Station Science Top News: Nov. 8, 2024
(03:43) JPL Workforce Update
(04:03) Launch Roundup: Falcon 9 launches customer payloads, China to fly resupply mission to Tiangong

Space News for Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:09:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX salutes Starlink Group 6-69 as smallsats and Koreasat-6A each soar on Veterans Day – SatNews
(01:03) SES under considerable market pressure, within hours from high to ‘all time low’ – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A on Veterans Day to improve items including the GPS position error from current 15-33 meter to 1.0-1.6 – SatNews
(02:24) 600th rocket launched from Esrange – SatNews
(02:51) Forrester’s Digest: Could Musk’s influence extend to FCC authorization? – SatNews
(03:19) Mining Old Data From NASA’s Voyager 2 Solves Several Uranus Mysteries
(03:53) Perseverance faces challenges climbing to crater rim as sample tube supply dwindles

Space News for Monday, November 11, 2024

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:08:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX’s Group 6-69 of Starlink smallsats launch is moved to Monday, Veterans’ Day, and Koreasat 6-A launch – SatNews
(00:59) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(01:25) SpaceX to launch Koreasat-6A on Veterans’ Day to improve the positioning and navigation performance by GNSS – SatNews
(01:59) European Space Agency and Arianespace at a crossroads

Space News for Sunday, November 10, 2024

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:08:14 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX finally launches Starlink Group 9-10 of 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell — now four launches from DTC goal – SatNews
(01:02) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(01:27) SpaceX’s Wednesday Starlink Group 9-10 smallsats launch from Vandenberg including 13 Direct to Cell is ‘No Go’ again – SatNews
(02:02) PLD Space unveils ambitious plan for the next decade

Space News for Saturday, November 09, 2024

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 11:10:09 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SmallSat Europe 2025 is big on speakers and exhibitors and is now receiving presentations – SatNews
(00:59) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(01:25) Powerful New US-Indian Satellite Will Track Earth’s Changing Surface
(01:55) Hubble Captures a Galaxy with Many Lights
(02:17) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(02:47) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(03:13) Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper Sails Toward Ocean Moon of Jupiter
(03:40) Boeing finishing expansion of NASA SLS Core Stage production facilities at KSC

Space News for Friday, November 08, 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:08:29 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX plans Starship’s Sixth Flight Test as early as Monday, November 18 – SatNews
(00:56) Lynk Global appoints CEO + CFO in partnership with Slam Corporation – SatNews
(01:29) Attention students: NASA launches Power Systems student essay contest – SatNews
(02:02) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(02:27) SpaceX’s calendar fills up quickly with a variety of missions including a Sixth Integrated Flight Test and Direct to Cell smallsats – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, November 07, 2024

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:08:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(00:50) SpaceX reschedules Wednesday Starlink launches to Thursday and Friday including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:26) SpaceX’s Wednesday launches now moved to Thursday and Friday – SatNews
(02:02) Forrester’s Digest: OneWeb ready to go live in Thailand – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:09:11 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab finally launches ‘Changes in Latitudes Changes in Attitudes’ customer may be E-Space – SatNews
(01:01) SpaceX Wednesday Starlink Group 9-10 smallsats launch from Vandenberg including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:31) SpaceX’s busy Wednesday with two Starlink satellites’ launches on East and West Coasts – SatNews
(01:59) Japan Strengthens Military Communication Capabilities with Launch of Kirameki 3 Satellite Aboard H3 Rocket – SatNews
(02:30) Juno satellite to be built by SSTL for the UK’s MOD DE&S for advanced military ops – SatNews
(03:00) Still Kickin’ Since the ’70s: NASA’s Voyager Mission Keeps Exploring
(03:30) Final Venus Flyby for NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Queues Closest Sun Pass
(03:55) SEAQUE Arrives at Space Station Aboard NASA’s SpaceX CRS-31

Space News for Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:08:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX’s CRS-31 mission launches much needed supplies to ISS for NASA’s astronauts – SatNews
(00:54) NASA’s 24th anniversary celebrates a “permanent human presence in space” – SatNews
(01:18) SpaceX’s Wednesday Starlink Group 6-77 smallsat launch – SatNews
(01:49) Forrester’s Digest: Apple pours billion$ into Globalstar + SES + Telekom Srbija extend deal – SatNews
(02:23) Do You Have Proposals for New Human Research Studies Benefiting Spaceflight?

Space News for Monday, November 04, 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:08:59 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab changes ‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’ launch to Tuesday – SatNews
(01:04) Approval granted for the Whalers Way Orbital launch complex in Australia – SatNews
(01:31) Maxar Intelligence announces new leadership appointments – SatNews
(01:53) Astranis to develop next-generation Resilient GPS satellites for U.S.S.F.’s Space Systems Command – SatNews
(02:26) Airbus Space, “Merger with Thales-Alenia possible” as rivals combine expertise – SatNews
(02:59) SpaceX orders “Hold, hold, hold” at two minutes left and scrubs Starlink Group 6-77 due to helium leak – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, November 03, 2024

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 02:00:10 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab holds steady now on Monday launch of ‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’ for unknown client – SatNews
(00:52) SpaceX plans three launches in two days – SatNews
(01:17) NASA’s Hubble, Webb Probe Surprisingly Smooth Disk Around Vega
(01:40) ‘Blood-Soaked’ Eyes: NASA’s Webb, Hubble Examine Galaxy Pair
(02:06) Research Operations and Integration
(02:31) International SWOT Satellite Spots Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami
(03:00) Why NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Will Make ‘Most Colorful’ Cosmic Map Ever
(03:25) NASA’s Perseverance Captures ‘Googly Eye’ During Solar Eclipse
(03:50) NASA Technologies Named Among TIME Inventions of 2024
(04:21) How NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Could Decipher the Moon’s Icy Secrets
(04:41) NASA Helps Find Thawing Permafrost Adds to Near-Term Global Warming

Space News for Sunday, October 20, 2024

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:04:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Intelsat 33e loses power in geostationary orbit
(00:51) Connecting the Dots | The next connectivity frontier: A universal 5G broadband terminal
(01:24) Liftoff! NASA’s Europa Clipper Sails Toward Ocean Moon of Jupiter
(02:01) Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Arrives from Afar

Space News for Saturday, October 19, 2024

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:59:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Ground systems could delay Artemis 2 launch
(00:54) Astroport and Orbit Fab Join Forces for Lunar Exploration Breakthrough
(01:23) Skyrora eyes spring 2025 launch amid UK regulatory hangups
(01:49) ESA awards contract to begin work on Ramses asteroid mission
(02:18) U.S. government eases export controls on space technologies
(02:45) NRO pushes back on criticism of satellite intelligence delays
(03:17) SpaceX’s Happy Friday, with launches of 20 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(03:50) Hubble Captures a New View of Galaxy M90
(04:11) Old Data Yields New Secrets as NASA’s DAVINCI Preps for Venus Trip
(04:41) NASA’s IXPE Helps Researchers Determine Shape of Black Hole Corona
(05:20) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?

Space News for Friday, October 18, 2024

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:47:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) International spaceports seek to collaborate
(00:51) Webinar – The Rise of Intuitive Machines
(01:21) ArkEdge Space wins JAXA position, navigation and timing contract
(01:54) SpiderOak announces open-source initiative for zero-trust cybersecurity
(02:26) Glasgow’s Craft Prospect selected as European Space Agency’s Rising Star
(03:00) Nations pursue sovereign space capabilities fortified by commercial services
(03:30) Artemis Accords signatories look to recruit new members
(03:50) Rocket Lab ready on Saturday for ‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’ launch for unnamed customer – SatNews
(04:27) Forrester’s Digest: Airbus Defence & Space to lay off 2,500 – SatNews
(05:02) SpaceX Starlink Group 8-19 smallsats set for Friday launch – SatNews
(05:33) EarthDaily Analytics acquires Descartes Labs – SatNews
(06:06) Skyservice™ announces development of Gogo Galileo HDX STC for Gulfstream G280 – SatNews
(06:40) What Human Health Science Should Be Done on Gateway Lunar Space Station?
(07:07) Could Life Exist Below Mars Ice? NASA Study Proposes Possibilities
(07:38) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?

Space News for Thursday, October 17, 2024

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:49:29 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Thales Alenia Space and Argotec win IRIDE contracts
(00:51) Zeroing in on the Icons: The 2024 SpaceNews Shortlist
(01:25) China launches new Gaofen-12 remote sensing satellite
(01:53) Axiom and Prada unveil design of Artemis spacesuit
(02:20) Insuring commercial suborbital flight passengers could be tricky, at least initially
(02:55) No simple answers for debris mitigation
(03:23) Rocket Lab adds new mission to 2024 launch manifest + schedules launch in coming days – SatNews
(03:57) ESA orders 6 more radar-based satellites from Thales Alenia Space for IRIDE constellation – SatNews
(04:33) Argotec signs contract to deliver 15 more satellites – SatNews
(05:03) Viasat working with European cybersecurity start-up on satellite encryption services – SatNews
(05:39) Hydrosat gains million$ contract from the U.S.A.F. to enhance thermal imagery for National Defense – SatNews
(06:09) Saab presents new compact sensor for comms surveillance – SatNews
(06:39) SpaceX plans Thursday launch of Starlink smallsats at the Cape, yet weather looks foreboding – SatNews
(07:10) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(07:45) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses

Space News for Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:28:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA picks Kepler-led group to develop LEO optical data relay network
(00:54) Army’s space tech roadmap emphasizes secure navigation, satcom, intelligence
(01:27) Kirk Konert, AE Industrial Partners – Commercial Space Transformers
(01:58) To attract new investors, stop talking about space
(02:25) How countries can increase their participation in the global space economy
(02:56) EarthDaily buys analytics specialist amid imagery constellation deployment delay
(03:21) KRYTAR announces compact, MLDD 2-way power Divider covering 0.5 to 10 GHz – SatNews
(03:58) SpaceX’s 2 launches on Tuesday on 2 coasts of Starlink smallsats includes breaking a record – SatNews
(04:34) GomSpace + ST Engineering Satellite Systems sign a collaboration agreement – SatNews
(05:00) Snippet of Euclid Mission’s Cosmic Atlas Released by ESA
(05:26) Station Science Top News: Oct. 11, 2024
(05:55) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(06:31) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses

Space News for Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:11:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) OroraTech raises 25 million euros for satellite wildfire detection system
(00:53) Xichang to build commercial spaceport to boost China’s launch capacity
(01:26) The expanding battlefield: Army’s push into space warfare
(01:54) France and Germany join U.S.-led space defense coalition
(02:21) Future-proof, reliable, and secure avionics for human space flight, space transportation, and related applications
(02:44) How to prevent space collisions: the challenging journey of satellite deployments
(03:13) Europe lifts off from its launcher crisis
(03:44) SpaceX launches Europa Clipper, NASA’s largest spacecraft to “study an ocean world beyond Earth…mind blowing science” – SatNews
(04:19) SpaceX’s successful Sunday Starship launch — lucky 13, and on first try Mechazilla caught the booster – SatNews
(04:58) AccelerComm welcomes Radisys to 5G LEO satellite ecosystem – SatNews
(05:26) Simera Sense expands into the UK with establishment of a local office – SatNews
(05:55) L3Harris large unfurlable mesh reflector arrives in France for integration on Biomass satellite – SatNews
(06:23) Reaction Dynamics to test their hybrid propulsion tech with Koonibba Test Range launch – SatNews
(07:00) NASA’s Hubble Watches Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Behave Like a Stress Ball
(07:24) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(07:56) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
(08:24) NASA, SpaceX launch historic Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter
(09:01) SpaceX navigates Q3 anomalies, starting ambitious Q4 goals

Space News for Monday, October 14, 2024

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 06:44:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) French startup gets state-backed seed funds for VLEO broadband constellation
(00:54) SpaceX’s successful Sunday Starship launch — lucky 13, and on first try Mechazilla caught the booster – SatNews
(01:28) infiniDome launches their new GPSdome-SunStone anti-jamming solution – SatNews
(01:56) NASA’s Hubble Watches Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Behave Like a Stress Ball
(02:20) Journey to a Water World: NASA’s Europa Clipper Is Ready to Launch
(02:50) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(03:20) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
(03:55) SpaceX Catches a Super Heavy Booster During a Milestone Flight 5

Space News for Sunday, October 13, 2024

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:22:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Anduril and Impulse Space to collaborate on AI-driven satellite mobility
(00:53) SpaceX’s Starship ready for fifth flight test on Sunday including sonic booms – SatNews
(01:22) Blue Origin NS-27 launch — maybe Sunday the 13th will be lucky – SatNews
(01:54) NSA issues updated guidance on Russian SVR cyber ops – SatNews
(02:30) First greenhouse gas plumes detected With NASA-designed instrument – SatNews
(03:01) SES + Sky extend their partnership in the UK + Ireland – SatNews
(03:38) NASA’s Hubble Watches Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Behave Like a Stress Ball
(04:02) Can Life Exist on an Icy Moon? NASA’s Europa Clipper Aims to Find Out
(04:29) NASA Updates Coverage for Europa Clipper Following Hurricane Milton
(04:59) First Greenhouse Gas Plumes Detected With NASA-Designed Instrument
(05:29) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(05:57) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
(06:25) NASA: New Insights Into How Mars Became Uninhabitable
(06:47) NASA Establishes New Class of Astrophysics Missions, Selects Studies

Space News for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:51 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Boeing plans more commercial crew charges
(00:51) Aetherflux joins Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF)
(01:24) U.S. Space Force taps commercial satellites for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
(01:50) China launches third high orbit internet satellite
(02:16) Negar Feher, CEO, Orbital Outpost X – Leading Women in Space
(02:43) Volta Space Technologies unveils plans for lunar power satellite network
(03:10) ViaSat-3 satellite begins service for U.S. Marine Corps
(03:38) Microsatellite project to monitor objects in space over Canada + the South Pole – SatNews
(04:09) ViaSat-3 F1 initiates services for government customers – SatNews
(04:48) INTEGRASYS is participating at this year’s Silicon Valley Space Week – SatNews
(05:17) NASA, SpaceX Targeting NET Oct. 14 for Europa Clipper Launch – NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
(05:46) Hubble Spots a Grand Spiral of Starbursts
(06:16) Sail Along with NASA’s Solar Sail Tech Demo in Real-Time Simulation
(06:43) NASA’s Hubble, New Horizons Team Up for a Simultaneous Look at Uranus
(07:14) NASA’s Hubble Watches Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Behave Like a Stress Ball
(07:39) Does Distant Planet Host Volcanic Moon Like Jupiter’s Io?
(08:11) NASA-Funded Study Assesses Pollution Near Los Angeles-Area Warehouses
(08:42) NASA Establishes New Class of Astrophysics Missions, Selects Studies
(09:12) NASA Sets Coverage for Europa Clipper Launch to Jupiter Moon

Space News for Thursday, October 03, 2024

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:18:37 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) In-Orbit Aerospace explores hypersonics under AFWERX contract
(00:59) DoD seeks innovations in small-satellite propulsion
(01:26) EchoStar plots direct-to-device satellite push after shedding Dish and debt
(01:59) U.S. faces stiff competition from China in satellite remote sensing
(02:29) Impulse Space raises $150 million
(02:56) ULA says GO! signs Launch Readiness Certificate for Friday’s Vulcan Cert-2 mission launch – SatNews
(03:34) GomSpace signs 3.6 MSEK standard platform contract with UK university partnership – SatNews
(04:12) DIRECTV to acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, including DISH TV + Sling TV – SatNews
(04:45) Space42 debuts on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange following merger of Bayanat + Yahsat – SatNews
(05:15) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions

Space News for Wednesday, October 02, 2024

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 05:18:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Yahsat and Bayanat forge AI-powered space technology champion
(00:55) Ground Game: Raytheon’s Mission Operations Centers Improve Forecasting for Civilian Space Missions
(01:23) Momentus facing Nasdaq delisting
(01:48) The government should investigate supply chains in the space economy
(02:17) Commerce begins beta tests of space traffic coordination system
(02:48) ULA L-3 Update Vulcan Cert-2 mission ready for launch – SatNews
(03:22) Rocket Lab completes 2nd spacecraft for Varda Space Industries, Advancing In-Space Mfg. – SatNews
(03:53) SpaceX resolves mishap moves Starlink launch into OneWeb 20 slot postponing OneWeb – SatNews
(04:20) Impulse Space Secures million$$$ in Series B funding – SatNews
(04:52) Boosting SpaceForest sounding rocket – SatNews
(05:26) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions
(05:50) NASA Turns Off Science Instrument to Save Voyager 2 Power

Space News for Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:24:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Apex to provide satellite buses for Anduril’s defense-oriented space missions
(00:53) Gogo buys rival to tackle Starlink aviation expansion
(01:19) SpaceX pauses Falcon 9 launches after upper stage deorbit anomaly
(01:46) Month:
(02:18) ULA rolls its Vulcan rocket to the launch pad ahead of second test flight
(02:47) Vulcan rolls out for Wet Dress Rehearsal preparing to launch on second certification mission (CERT-2) – SatNews
(03:25) U.S. Commerce Department’s new TraCSS launches initial capabilities – SatNews
(03:57) BlackSky wins U.S. Navy research contract for Gen-3 advanced optical intersatellite links – SatNews
(04:25) Apex + Anduril announce partnership to advance space capabilities – SatNews
(04:53) KRYTAR reveals 2 new compact directional couplers operating in the 1.7 to 20 GHz range – SatNews
(05:24) Space in Africa: African Space Industry Annual Report, 2024 Edition – SatNews
(05:58) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions
(06:26) One year into mission, XRISM reveals movements of cosmic material around supernova remnant and black hole

Space News for Monday, September 30, 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:20:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China unveils lunar spacesuit for crewed moon mission
(00:47) SpaceX grounds its Falcon rocket fleet after upper stage misfire
(01:17) Month:
(01:49) SpaceX postpones Monday’s OneWeb satellite constellation launch due to a booster mishap after Crew-9 launch — to resume after “we better understand root cause” – SatNews
(02:23) ESA awards Deimos million€€ contract for space sustainability mission “DRACO” – SatNews
(02:56) SSPI names the 2024 Mentor of the Year – SatNews
(03:33) Intelsat unveils terminal strategy to power multi-orbit satellite services – SatNews
(04:01) China launches 1st reusable satellite with payloads from Thailand + Pakistan – SatNews
(04:28) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions
(04:53) SpaceX, NASA launches Crew-9 with two people

Space News for Sunday, September 29, 2024

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 05:12:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Xona scales up LEO navigation constellation plans in Canada
(00:58) NASA funds Starfish Space debris inspection mission
(01:28) SpaceX, at zero to 4,000 mph in less than three minutes, begins NASA’s Crew-9 astronauts’ journey on way to ISS – SatNews
(02:04) D-Orbit closes a million€€€ Series C round – SatNews
(02:27) Satellogic selected for NASA’s Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program – SatNews
(02:54) The West of Scotland Space Cluster launches – SatNews
(03:20) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions
(03:45) Firefly offers insight on MLV testing, reusability plans

Space News for Saturday, September 28, 2024

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 05:15:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) BlackSky to equip its future satellites with military-compatible laser terminals
(00:58) Space Force kicks off $1 billion cloud-based satellite operations program
(01:26) Space Force hails progress in missile-warning satellite program
(01:58) Air France plans to connect entire fleet to Starlink Wi-Fi
(02:27) Hydrosat extends reach in Latin America
(02:55) Two-man crew bound for space station will give Starliner astronauts a ride home in February
(03:23) Month:
(03:53) NASA’s Hubble Finds that a Black Hole Beam Promotes Stellar Eruptions
(04:19) Hubble Captures Stellar Nurseries in a Majestic Spiral
(04:42) NASA’s Artemis Science Instrument Gets Tested in Moon-Like Sandbox
(05:09) NASA’s BioSentinel Studies Solar Radiation as Earth Watches Aurora
(05:46) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter
(06:14) ISS finishes out eventful third quarter of 2024 with Expedition 71 giving way to Expedition 72

Space News for Friday, September 27, 2024

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:16:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) D-Orbit raises 150 million euros in two-part Series C round
(00:55) Katie Wall, True Anomaly Director of Government Affairs — Leading Women in Space
(01:23) Blue Origin tests New Glenn upper stage
(01:45) Leidos replaces Lockheed Martin on Artemis rover team
(02:11) Iridium approved to work on LEO compatibility for upcoming smartphones
(02:40) Space Force awards $25 million contract for satellite data integration
(03:13) SpaceX’s Saturday launch of the Crew-9 astronauts’ mission tenuous due to Helene – SatNews
(03:55) Initial tests of the KERAUNOS optical communications satellite are successful – SatNews
(04:27) Hydrosat expands presence in LATAM to drive digital agriculture innovation – SatNews
(04:56) Anduril’s Ghost-X selected for U.S. Army’s company level sUAS directed requirement – SatNews
(05:26) Space Force awards four ‘Quick Start’ Resilient GPS agreements – SatNews
(05:56) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Thursday, September 26, 2024

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:26:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Japan launches IGS Radar 8 reconnaissance satellite with penultimate H-2A rocket
(01:00) All The Stars Align for a Record-Breaking 75th IAC
(01:35) Radian Aerospace begins tests of spaceplane prototype
(02:00) FAA administrator defends SpaceX licensing actions on safety grounds
(02:33) China to launch near-Earth asteroid sample return mission in 2025
(03:00) Free Starlink Wi-Fi now on most Hawaiian Airlines transpacific fleet
(03:25) Military’s weather satellite program in flux as Space Force evaluates options
(03:53) Nokia joins the AI Pact, a new framework to prepare for the European Union’s AI Act – SatNews
(04:23) EchoStar fails to find extra cash – SatNews
(04:50) Mission Microwave’s employees say “it’s a great place to work,” and Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine agree with ‘Top 25 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024’ award – SatNews
(05:24) Getting SSPICY with Starfish Space: NASA funds orbital debris inspection mission – SatNews
(05:59) Arctic Sea Ice Near Historic Low; Antarctic Ice Continues Decline
(06:23) Hubble Lights the Way with New Multiwavelength Galaxy View
(06:52) Celebrating 10 Years at Mars with NASA’s MAVEN Mission
(07:22) NASA Analysis Shows Irreversible Sea Level Rise for Pacific Islands
(07:50) NASA Helps Build New Federal Sea Level Rise Website
(08:20) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter
(08:45) Starship Flight Five conducts Full-Stack Testing ahead of Launch

Space News for Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:28:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly Aerospace wins contract to launch NOAA QuickSounder
(00:49) Deep Blue Aerospace hop test suffers anomaly moments before landing
(01:21) Office of Space Commerce ready to turn on initial version of space traffic coordination system
(01:49) Soyuz brings two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut back to Earth after record-setting mission
(02:22) Two-member SpaceX Crew-9 prepares for late week Dragon launch
(02:51) Month:
(03:28) NASA selects launch provider for the new NOAA QuickSounder mission – SatNews
(03:54) U.S. + the Republic of Korea sign statement to advance aerospace cooperation – SatNews
(04:29) Sweden – Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems – SatNews
(05:01) Rohde & Schwarz demo advanced C-UAS capabilities – SatNews
(05:35) Amentum’s Autonomous + Unmanned Systems Business + WaveAerospace enter partnership – SatNews
(06:03) New Video Series Spotlights Engineers on NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission
(06:30) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Monday, September 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:14:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Space Command’s commercial operations group gets expanded role
(00:50) National Health Service blood samples to be delivered by drones in London – SatNews
(01:21) AAC Clyde Space wins million€ PCDU order – SatNews
(01:50) China to launch ‘unknown payload(s)’ on Monday and Tuesday – SatNews
(02:15) BlackSky wins 2024 Novaspace EO Business Award – SatNews
(02:42) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Saturday, September 21, 2024

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 05:23:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Electron launches second set of Kinéis satellites
(00:55) Evolving artificial intelligence capabilities in space
(01:26) Demand outstrips radar satellite supply
(01:58) Saudi Arabia plans space industry transformation
(02:26) Astranis secures $13.2 million U.S. military contract for satellite upgrades
(02:59) SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(03:30) Month:
(03:57) Rocket Lab’s successful launch today of Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star after yesterday’s abort – SatNews
(04:41) SpaceX’s Foggy Friday launch of 20 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(05:18) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Friday, September 20, 2024

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:14:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX letter criticizes FAA for “systemic challenges” in launch licensing
(00:55) Saudi Arabia plots space industry transformation
(01:26) Earth observation companies wary of Starshield
(01:52) Infosys invests in Indian Earth-observation startup GalaxEye
(02:19) Ronda Schrenk, USGIF CEO – Leading Women in Space
(02:47) Small launch vehicles press ahead despite market setbacks
(03:17) China launches final pair of backup Beidou satellites
(03:47) Rocket Lab sets date after abort for second attempt to launch Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star – SatNews
(04:21) Space Systems Command and U.S. Space Command’s $13.2M contract to Astranis to add Military Compatibility to new satellites – SatNews
(05:01) Interstellar secures billion¥ SBIR grant from the Japanese Government – SatNews
(05:36) NASA‘s ACS3 satellite, built by NanoAvionics, successfully deploys solar sail – SatNews
(06:09) BlackSky awarded SDA Contract with HEO + unlocks additional constellation value – SatNews
(06:43) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Thursday, September 19, 2024

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 05:18:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Smallsat manufacturers weigh megafactories versus microfactories
(00:57) Blacksky wins contract to gather imagery of space objects
(01:22) Belgian spacetech gem VEOWARE secures €2,5 million euro to empower spacecrafts with next-generation agility
(01:55) LEO takes center stage for communications at sea
(02:24) 35 years of SpaceNews: A trusted voice in a transforming space industry
(03:01) SpaceNews Celebrates 35th Anniversary as a Global Media Brand
(03:30) Eutelsat signs multi-launch agreement for MHI’s H3 rocket
(03:54) Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket experiences abort as its Rutherford engines began firing, prior to liftoff
(04:29) Month:
(05:00) Rocket Lab experiences a T-0 abort and scrubs Wednesday’s launch of Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star – SatNews
(05:27) L3Harris Advanced Weather Imager captures 1st GOES-19 image – SatNews
(06:04) France’s Sirius signs to become ‘Resident Launcher’ with Equatorial Launch Australia at the Arnhem Space Center in 2026 – SatNews
(06:39) Eutelsat and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ agreement for multiple H3 launches – SatNews
(07:04) Forrester’s Digest: Starlink’s South Africa launch gets closer – SatNews
(07:29) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter

Space News for Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:24:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Lockheed Martin wins contract to supply geostationary lightning mappers
(00:53) French armament agency responds to space threats
(01:23) The Aerospace Corporation pushes research on hard-to-spot spacecraft reentries
(01:54) Uniting Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Solutions to Shape the Future of Manufacturing
(02:29) Capella Space lands $15 million U.S. Air Force contract for radar imaging upgrade
(02:55) Samara Aerospace claims SpaceWERX contract
(03:22) France kicks off space surveillance program for LEO
(03:48) SpaceX launches European Commission’s Galileo satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
(04:24) SpaceX launches ESA’s Galileo L13 navigation satellite, Europe’s alternative to American and Russian GPS – SatNews
(04:54) NASA awards Intuitive Machines the Near Space Network contract – SatNews
(05:27) ULA to launch Vulcan second certification mission, and continues the legacy of Atlas – SatNews
(05:58) Rocket Lab’s 53rd Electron lift-off just ahead – SatNews
(06:23) Forrester’s Digest: Confusion over IRIS2 bids – SatNews
(06:50) 8 Things to Know About NASA’s Mission to an Ocean Moon of Jupiter
(07:24) NASA’s Webb Peers Into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
(07:52) NASA to Preview Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter Moon
(08:23) NASA Scientists Re-Create Mars ‘Spiders’ in a Lab for First Time
(08:50) Voyager 1 Team Accomplishes Tricky Thruster Swap
(09:21) NASA JPL Scientists, Engineers Collaborate With Artists for Exhibition
(09:49) NASA Invites Media to Discuss Europa Clipper Mission

Space News for Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:16:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Launch companies focus on scaling up flight rates of new vehicles
(00:50) Leanspace secures €10.5 Million to Champion Next-Gen Satellite Constellation Operations
(01:16) Ex-Im Bank’s space project pipeline doubles to $9.5 billion in one year
(01:47) U.S. military satellites built by York Space demonstrate optical communications in orbit
(02:18) Planet signs three-year DLR contract
(02:43) Connecting the dots | FCC’s space sustainability authority in question as need grows
(03:17) Want to challenge Starlink in the satcom market?
(03:45) SpaceX’s Galileo L13 set for Tuesday launch weather permitting at the Cape – SatNews
(04:26) Al Jazeera, Saba World sign Eutelsat deals – SatNews
(04:49) SpaceX’s Group 9-17 batch of Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell is set to launch on Wednesday – SatNews
(05:21) The European Astro Pi Challenge 2024-25 is now open! – SatNews
(06:05) Telesat’s $2.54 Billion funding agreements with Canadian governments for Telesat Lightspeed satellite constellation – SatNews
(06:49) NASA and ESA missions unexpectedly collaborate to reveal what accelerates solar winds

Space News for Monday, September 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:24:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Anduril targets space domain with AI and autonomous systems
(00:55) ImageSat International (ISI) Announces $54.5 Million Contract to Provide Space-Based Analytics Services
(01:24) Kudos to SpaceX bringing ’em home safely as Polaris Dawn’s commercial astronauts return from successful mission – SatNews
(02:02) Rocket Lab’s Wednesday launch of Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star, “The IoT revolution is underway” – SatNews
(02:50) SpaceX ready for Galileo L13 launch on Tuesday – SatNews
(03:22) TNO launches Qu-STAR to pioneer quantum internet via space – SatNews
(03:56) T-Mobile conducts the 1st wireless emergency alert via satellite – SatNews
(04:29) SATCOM providers changing tactics to compete with NGSO-led capacity growth – SatNews
(05:05) Polaris Dawn has returned home after landmark commercial spaceflight

Space News for Sunday, September 15, 2024

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:12:05 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Crew Dragon splashes down to conclude Polaris Dawn mission
(00:46) Growing pains in U.S. military’s satellite revolution
(01:09) Polaris Dawn crew returns to Earth with splashdown in Gulf of Mexico
(01:39) Telesat completes billions in funding agreements for their Lightspeed satellite constellation – SatNews
(02:33) Forrester’s Digest: Intelsat is on a role… – SatNews
(03:07) Launch Pad work continues at Starbase as Flight 5 delayed by FAA

Space News for Saturday, September 14, 2024

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 05:10:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) United Airlines bumps GEO operators off fleet for Starlink Wi-Fi
(00:56) The satellite industry cannot ignore the huge potential of D2D services
(01:30) Second ispace lunar lander planned for launch in December
(02:09) Ice-hunting Lunar Trailblazer and IM-2 nearly ready for January 2025 launch
(02:37) Foust Forward | Auditing the auditors
(03:07) NASA’s Artemis II Crew Uses Iceland Terrain for Lunar Training
(03:29) NASA’s Webb Peers into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
(03:42) Hubble Examines a Spiral Star Factory
(04:09) Firefly preparing new launch pads in Virginia, Sweden for Alpha rocket

Space News for Friday, September 13, 2024

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:25:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. defense program seeks next-generation space monitoring tools
(00:55) Jacqueline Good, CEO, Magnestar – Leading Women in Space
(01:22) Polaris Dawn astronauts perform spacewalk
(01:51) FAA defends Starship licensing delays
(02:22) Space industry execs urge DoD to expand commercial funding in defense programs
(02:55) U.S. Space Force budget falls short, officials warn
(03:22) The invisible battle for space dominance
(03:48) First non-government spacewalk goes off without a hitch for Polaris Dawn crew
(04:18) SpaceX sends BlueBirds flying as AST SpaceMobile’s largest satellite communications array launches in low Earth orbit – SatNews
(04:58) SpaceX to launch ESA’s Galileo L13, two more satellites for Europe’s alternative to American GPS – SatNews
(05:33) SpaceX sends off second launch on Thursday, this one is 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(06:11) Sidus Space receives an additional contract award for NASA ASTRA – SatNews
(06:34) Viasat + Pulsar expand commercial partnership – SatNews
(07:03) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 to Conduct Space Station Research
(07:30) NASA’s Webb Peers Into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
(07:56) NASA to Preview Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter Moon
(08:28) NASA Scientists Re-Create Mars ‘Spiders’ in a Lab for First Time
(08:54) Polaris Dawn crew conduct first commercial spacewalk
(09:30) Soyuz MS-26 has launched NASA and Roscosmos crew to ISS

Space News for Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:14:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Congress, industry criticize FAA launch licensing regulations
(00:56) OneWeb launches alternative navigation service amid GPS vulnerability concerns
(01:28) U.S. military investing in reentry vehicles for space-to-Earth cargo delivery
(01:58) Boeing plots 2026 quantum networking satellite demo
(02:25) In Slingshot, a mission to Titan goes off course
(02:48) Crew Dragon launches on Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission
(03:15) SpaceX’s Success at last as Polaris Dawn soars to the highest orbit with humans since the Apollo 17 – SatNews
(03:56) SpaceX to launch Galileo L13, Europe’s alternative to American GPS – SatNews
(04:27) BAE Systems awarded million$ from DARPA for tactical autonomy program – SatNews
(04:59) PlanetiQ awarded million$ NOAA Contract – SatNews
(05:33) SpaceX ready for Patriots’ Day Starlink satellite launch, wind may cause issues – SatNews
(06:04) Direct-to-Cell market revenue to reach $2.8 billion globally over the next 5 years – SatNews
(06:39) Childhood Snow Days Transformed Linette Boisvert into a Sea Ice Scientist
(07:08) Voyager 1 Team Accomplishes Tricky Thruster Swap

Space News for Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:25:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chang’e-6 orbiter turns up at Sun-Earth Lagrange point after moon sampling mission
(00:53) Europa Clipper passes pre-launch review
(01:14) Lynk Global shakes up leadership amid ongoing funding talks
(01:34) Leah Harris Joins SpaceNews as Marketing, Advertising Operations, and Audience Development Manager
(02:08) ESA performs targeted reentry of Cluster satellite
(02:35) FAA to complete orbital debris upper stage regulations in 2025
(03:04) SpaceX is standing on Tuesday for Polaris Dawn launch, so far – SatNews
(03:52) Sunstorm CubeSat developed by Kuva Space + Isaware completes mission – SatNews
(04:24) Intuitive Machines names key leadership appointments – SatNews
(04:45) New Zealand to join Operation Olympic Defender to deter hostility and spread of debris in orbit – SatNews
(05:18) SpaceX to launch AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites, “each the largest communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit” – SatNews
(05:57) NASA’s Hubble, Chandra Find Supermassive Black Hole Duo
(06:25) NASA JPL Scientists, Engineers Collaborate With Artists for Exhibition
(07:03) Launch Roundup: Polaris Dawn, ISS crewed launch headline busy week

Space News for Monday, September 09, 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:13:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Eartheye Space raises $1.5 million
(00:50) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn no-go on Monday potential new launch date – SatNews
(01:30) NASA and Boeing welcome the uncrewed “Starliner’s safe return” to Earth – SatNews
(01:56) SpaceX schedules Starlink smallsat Group 9-6 launch on Wednesday, Patriots’ Day – SatNews
(02:22) Ovzon’s $11 Million renewal from Swedish Space Corporation for SATCOM-as-a-Service – SatNews
(02:51) India stalls again on satellite licensing – SatNews
(03:16) Snowdonia Space Centre hosts local schools’ event at landmark Space Technology Test Centre – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, September 07, 2024

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 05:11:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starliner returns to Earth uncrewed
(00:54) Aerospacelab opens doors to first US satellite manufacturing facility
(01:21) KBR’s latest acquisition boosts its classified space workforce amid growing military demand
(01:52) Viasat secures $153 million U.S. Army contract to modernize ‘Blue Force Tracker’ network
(02:21) Starliner lands safely in New Mexico
(02:45) As it happened: Boeing’s Starliner returned to Earth, marking the end of the Crew Flight Test mission
(03:12) Hubble Examines a Busy Galactic Center
(03:40) NASA Invites Media to Discuss Europa Clipper Mission

Space News for Friday, September 06, 2024

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 05:17:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches third batch of satellites for NRO’s proliferated constellation
(00:52) NASA reaffirms decision to cancel OSAM-1
(01:17) Col. Michelle Idle, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space
(01:45) China to launch Mars sample return mission in 2028, will follow planetary protection guidelines
(02:14) Canopy wins Air Force contracts to develop thermal protection systems
(02:48) Senegal among new members of China’s ILRS moon base project
(03:25) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on national security mission for the NRO
(03:42) SpaceX’s second launch on Thursday, NROL-113 sent on secret mission – SatNews
(04:09) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts’ mission delayed now ’til Monday… or later – SatNews
(04:45) New Galileo satellites operational after successful on-orbit testing – SatNews
(05:19) STV H1 revenue up 20% – SatNews
(05:51) Forrester’s Digest: Viasat seeks to cover India for IFC – SatNews
(06:08) Gilat Telecom expands cellular network in Africa with NovelSat – SatNews
(06:33) SpaceX’s two launches in one day; successful sendoff of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell then secret mission NROL-113 – SatNews
(07:19) NASA’s Hubble, MAVEN Help Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Escaping Water
(07:47) Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

Space News for Thursday, September 05, 2024

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:16:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Final original Vega launches Sentinel-2C
(00:46) The artificial divide between the space and geospatial sectors
(01:18) Atlas sets course to triple sales after raising $15 million
(01:47) Benchmark wins $4.9 million award for ASCENT propulsion systems
(02:18) Sierra Space completes acoustics tests of Dream Chaser cargo module
(02:49) Telesat sells remote communications services business
(03:10) Poor recovery weather causes SpaceX to scrub the launch of 21 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(03:42) Godspeed as Arianespace’s Vega soars on its grand finale launch for ESA’s Sentinel-2C mission – SatNews
(04:30) SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts’ mission launch date moved again – SatNews
(05:05) Infostellar providing GSaaS support for Panasonic’s CURTIS Satellite using partner ground stations – SatNews
(05:46) Cobham Satcom’s new generation Maritime Safety Terminals with voice, messaging and data functions at SMM 2024 – SatNews
(06:23) WISeKey Subsidiary WISeSAT.Space Announces Strategic Alliance with Global Radio Systems – SatNews
(06:55) Reps from NASA, ESA, JAXA, ASI, KASA meet during COSPAR 2024 to coordinate and reinforce cooperation for asteroid Apophis mission – SatNews
(07:37) NASA’s Webb Reveals Distorted Galaxy Forming Cosmic Question Mark

Space News for Wednesday, September 04, 2024

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:29:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Collimate offers tool to predict downlink success
(00:58) L3Harris Rapidly Advances U.S. Hypersonic Missile Tracking and Defense Capabilities
(01:30) Evolution Space tests rocket on Spaceport Company sea-based platform
(01:59) NASA moving ahead with Europa Clipper launch in October
(02:27) ESA delays BepiColombo orbital insertion because of thruster problem
(02:52) Month:
(03:17) ESA scrubs swan song launch of its Vega rocket due to “electrical issues”
(03:48) SpaceX’s new launch date for Polaris Dawn’s mission that includes risks for astronauts – SatNews
(04:32) Arianespace scrubs grand finale launch of ESA’s Vega for Sentinel-2C mission, plans new date – SatNews
(05:04) Rocket Lab sets launch date for 2nd dedicated Kinéis mission to deploy IoT constellation – SatNews
(05:31) SpaceX plans Wednesday launch of 21 Starlink satellites including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(06:01) WTA Teleport Certification Program announces provisional certification of ST Digital’s Douala (Cameroon) teleport – SatNews
(06:32) SSC announces major milestone met in Next-Gen OPIR missile warning program – SatNews
(07:02) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat, SoftBank collaboration – SatNews
(07:27) NASA’s Mini BurstCube Mission Detects Mega Blast
(07:38) September’s Night Sky Notes: Marvelous Moons
(08:05) Carbon Nanotubes and the Search for Life on Other Planets
(08:32) NASA Invites Social Creators to Experience Launch of Europa Clipper Mission
(08:59) NASA Mission Gets Its First Snapshot of Polar Heat Emissions

Space News for Tuesday, September 03, 2024

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:15:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China launches new set of classified Yaogan-43 satellites
(00:54) OHB secures final regulatory approvals for KKR deal
(01:22) SpaceX files new launch schedule with FAA for Polaris Dawn as first available window opens – SatNews
(02:01) Ariane Space readies for last Vega rocket launch to send Sentinel-2C on multispectral imager mission – SatNews
(02:31) Ovzon receives additional order from U.S. DoD for Ovzon T7 from the U.S. Department of Defense – SatNews
(02:58) Equatorial Launch Australia announces a new Head of Business Development – SatNews
(03:28) SpaceX plans Thursday launch of NROL-113 reconnaissance satellites for secret government mission – SatNews
(03:59) SpaceX Starlink smallsat group 8-11 launch Wednesday – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 31, 2024

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 05:15:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) General Dynamics secures $491 million contract extension from Space Development Agency
(00:56) Starliner return from ISS set for Sept. 6
(01:21) NASA selects Intuitive Machines for south pole lunar lander mission
(01:51) Raytheon wins $51.7 million contract for military satcom antennas
(02:19) Verizon to bring satellite connectivity to Android phones this fall
(02:49) Firefly names space industry veteran Jason Kim as new CEO
(03:18) SpaceX set a launch turnaround record with back-to-back, coast-to-coast Falcon 9 launches
(03:42) SpaceX launches 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 return to flight mission
(04:15) Month:
(04:31) NASA bumps two astronauts from SpaceX flight to make room for Starliner crew
(05:02) SpaceX plans two Starlink smallsat launches Friday as FAA permits flights ‘provided all other license requirements are met’ – SatNews
(05:47) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(06:14) Hubble Zooms into the Rosy Tendrils of Andromeda
(06:41) NASA JPL Developing Underwater Robots to Venture Deep Below Polar Ice

Space News for Friday, August 30, 2024

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:18:18 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chinese researchers assess U.S. space situational awareness, call for boost in China’s capabilities
(00:54) Blue Origin flies NASA-funded scientist and space tourists on New Shepard suborbital flight
(01:22) Shikha Ganguly, L3Harris Technologies – Leading Women in Space
(01:50) Galactic Energy launches six satellites with third sea launch
(02:14) Guetlein outlines U.S. Space Force vision for ‘allied by design’ space systems
(02:44) With successful airlock test, Lockheed Martin invests in inflatable space structures
(03:13) SpaceX finally has a new date for Polaris Dawn to achieve the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo – SatNews
(03:51) Blue Origin’s NS-26 mission’s “cleanest flight” – SatNews
(04:25) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(04:53) USMC orders L3Harris multi-channel radios Under 10-Year IDIQ – SatNews
(05:27) NASA contracts Intuitive Machines for Lunar South Pole research delivery – SatNews
(05:56) Cornwall’s Spaceport Cornwall to provide premier Future Air and Space solution for Europe – SatNews
(06:31) Eclipse Soundscapes AudioMoth Donations Will Study Nature at Night
(06:54) NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to Investigate Galactic Fossils

Space News for Thursday, August 29, 2024

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:21:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FAA pauses Falcon 9 launches to investigate failed booster landing
(00:56) Valve problem blamed for Peregrine lunar lander failure
(01:26) Hungary for space: 4iG seeks vertically integrated capabilities
(01:56) FAA grounds SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket following landing mishap
(02:26) SpaceX’s UPDATE: Polaris Dawn still on hold – SatNews
(02:59) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 in fiery demise after successful launch of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct-to-Cell from Canaveral – SatNews
(03:38) Aurora Flight Science’s SKIRON-XLE completes a 7 hour endurance flight – SatNews
(04:12) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(04:39) UPDATE: SpaceX another delay of Starlink small sat Group 9-5 including 13 Direct-to-cell from California – SatNews
(05:22) USAF selects Outpost for million$$ award for scalable Earth return vehicle – SatNews
(05:56) Work Is Under Way on NASA’s Next-Generation Asteroid Hunter
(06:48) New NASA Study Tallies Carbon Emissions From Massive Canadian Fires

Space News for Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:21:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Experts warn U.S. falling behind in satellite imaging race: ‘We’ve gone backwards’
(00:59) Mynaric ousts CEO amid production troubles
(01:21) Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander begins pre-launch environmental tests
(01:51) SpaceX Falcon 9 booster collapses in a fireball on the droneship, ending a streak of 267 successful landings
(02:09) Month:
(02:39) UPDATE: SpaceX now is standing down and delays launch of Polaris Dawn’s first commercial space walk due to weather – SatNews
(03:17) Blue Origin readies for Thursday tourism mission launch – SatNews
(03:49) SpaceX plans Starlink Group 8-6 launch Wednesday at Cape of 21 smallsats including 13 Direct-to-Cell – SatNews
(04:20) SpaceX moves Starlink Group 9-5 launch of 21 smallsats including 13 Direct-to-Cell ’til Wednesday – SatNews
(05:01) NASA, Boeing optimizing vehicle assembly building high bay for future SLS stage production – SatNews
(05:39) SpaceX Starlink smallsat launch now on for Thursday – SatNews
(06:08) NASA’s Europa Clipper Gets Set of Super-Size Solar Arrays
(06:41) Hubble Pinpoints a Dim, Starry Mini-galaxy
(07:04) SpaceX ready to launch historic Polaris Dawn mission

Space News for Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:28:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Fire, fed by leaking engines, destroyed ABL Space Systems rocket
(00:55) Military-commercial space divide persists despite policy push, experts say
(01:30) U.S. military space domain awareness lags behind expectations
(01:58) Webinar Replay – Space: The Next Frontier of Strategic Competition
(02:26) ReOrbit Completes PDR Phase for UKKO Mission
(02:51) Launch delay: SpaceX pushes Polaris Dawn astronaut launch due to ‘a ground-side helium leak’
(03:24) Month:
(03:54) SpaceX’s Tuesday Hat Trick of triple launches from both coasts including Polaris’ astronaut mission – SatNews
(04:31) NASA invites public input on LEO microgravity strategy – SatNews
(05:01) U.S. Space Force’s SpaceWERX announces Program Year 24.2 STRATFI selections at Fed Supernova – SatNews
(05:44) Loft Orbital and Marlan Space to create the Middle East’s first private manufacturing space company of commercial satellite constellations for LEO – SatNews
(06:21) Watching Sala’s reentry — live from the sky – SatNews
(06:49) Webb Finds Early Galaxies Weren’t Too Big for Their Britches After All
(07:17) Hubble Captures Unique Ultraviolet View of a Spectacular Star Cluster
(07:51) Registration Opens for the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
(08:05) Our Alien Earth: Greece
(08:27) Platform to Study the Solar System
(08:49) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(09:14) Perseverance faces steepest climb yet, begins fifth science campaign

Space News for Monday, August 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:12:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX completes static fire test of its Falcon 9 rocket in preparation for the Polaris Dawn astronaut mission
(01:00) SpaceX’s Polaris Program Tuesday launch is a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities – SatNews
(01:29) Norway officially licensed to launch at Andøya Spaceport – SatNews
(01:58) SpaceX Starlink smallsat Group 9-5 delayed again this time until Monday – SatNews
(02:31) Former Lockheed Martin CFO joins the Rocket Lab Board of Directors – SatNews
(02:58) Beyond Gravity selected by MDA Space as part of the MDA AURORA™ supply chain – SatNews
(03:36) Boeing Starliner returning without crew

Space News for Sunday, August 25, 2024

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:10:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Starliner to return from ISS without astronauts on board
(00:51) RFA pushes maiden flight to 2025 after launchpad explosion
(01:16) Month:
(01:44) NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing’s Starliner
(02:09) NASA to announce final determination on how to conclude Starliner Crew Flight Test
(02:41) SpaceX delays Group 9-5 Starlink satellites launch to Sunday – SatNews
(03:17) Second Tower complete at Starbase as Flight 5 preps continue

Space News for Saturday, August 24, 2024

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 05:10:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force awards $200 million contract to Northrop Grumman for UK radar site
(00:51) The case for an international space artifacts museum
(01:14) Mynaric’s manufacturing woes threaten to delay production of U.S. military satellites
(01:51) Amazon expands Kennedy Space Center facility to accelerate satellite deployments
(02:23) Norwegian spaceport receives government license
(02:47) China launches ChinaSat-4A communications satellite
(03:13) SpaceX now will launch Group 9-5 Starlink small sats on Saturday – SatNews
(03:40) NASA’s EXCITE Mission Prepared for Scientific Balloon Flight
(03:59) Hubble Reaches a Lonely Light in the Dark

Space News for Friday, August 23, 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:18:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA adds three companies to launch services contract for smallsat missions
(00:52) Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace partner for spaceplane surveillance demonstration
(01:21) Suzi McBride, Iridium – Leading Women in Space
(01:48) China to launch “Earth 2.0” exoplanet observatory in 2028
(02:12) SLS contract extension hints at additional Artemis delays
(02:40) Can AI detect anomalies in orbital astrodynamics? Managing a complex challenge
(03:19) SpaceX ready to launch crew on Polaris Dawn to reach the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo – SatNews
(03:59) SDA awards Tranche 2 Transport Layer contracts for 20 Gamma variant satellite builds – SatNews
(04:30) Spire Global has launched 7 LEMUR satellites via the SpaceX Transporter-11 mission – SatNews
(04:59) Monica by Amphinicy Technologies: a Next Generation monitoring + control solution – SatNews
(05:29) SpaceX’s Friday Starlink Group 9-5 smallsat launch at Vandenberg weather permitting – SatNews
(06:00) SpaceX moves Monday’s Starlink Group 8-6 Group to Tuesday as well as Polaris Dawn – SatNews
(06:26) Vernon Valley Teleport part of USEI-operated 200 antennas worldwide ‘Bringing the World Together’ – SatNews
(07:00) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Thursday, August 22, 2024

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:10:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Axiom Space and Nokia partner to develop high-speed wireless communications for spacesuits
(00:57) AstroForge raises $40 million
(01:21) FCC approves Starlink first generation upgrade plan
(01:57) New startup seeks to tackle space weather challenges
(02:27) Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket explodes at Scotland’s Spaceport and statement from SaxaVord Spaceport CEO – SatNews
(02:56) Brazil: FTA, pay-TV decline as streaming soars – SatNews
(03:26) SpaceX still a Go! for Friday’s launch of Starlink Group 9-5 smallsats – SatNews
(03:54) SpaceX reschedules Starlink Group 8-6 again from Friday, now to Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(04:22) Nokia and Axiom Space to enable high-speed cellular network capabilities in next-gen lunar spacesuits – SatNews
(04:57) Launch Roundup: Polaris Dawn aims high, Starlink launches continue

Space News for Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:14:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) TrustPoint wins SpaceWERX contracts for alternative PNT
(00:54) Globalstar gets conditional approval to replenish constellation
(01:25) RFA first stage destroyed in static-fire test
(01:53) German cubesat to test quantum key distribution
(02:24) Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission ready for launch
(02:55) SpaceX launches new Falcon 9 rocket on Starlink mission following ‘water intrusion’ issue
(03:31) Exolaunch’s new CEO was their Chief Technology Officer – SatNews
(03:59) SpaceX launches 22 Starlink smallsats on Tuesday and first flight for first stage booster – SatNews
(04:44) Kuva Space successfully launches Hyperfield-1 with SpaceX – SatNews
(05:15) Ecliptic Enterprises awarded ULA contract for RocketCam™ video systems – SatNews
(05:51) Danish Instrument Helps NASA’s Juno Spacecraft See Radiation
(06:25) Super Blue Moons: Your Questions Answered

Space News for Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:16:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Chinese spacecraft appear to reach lunar orbit despite launch setback
(00:56) Planet signs deal with NATO to supply satellite imagery
(01:21) RS-25 Engine Evolves for the Evolvable SLS Rocket
(01:52) South Korea hires SpaceX to launch GEO satellite in 2027
(02:26) Rethinking Safety in the Age of Machine Complexity
(02:59) Rocket Lab-built Mars smallsats arrive at launch site
(03:26) Polaris Dawn astronauts, set to perform first commercial spacewalk, arrive in Florida ahead of launch
(04:03) Month:
(04:30) SpaceX completes static fire of Falcon 9 rocket ahead of Starlink and Crew 9 missions
(05:10) UK Space Command successfully launches first military satellite – SatNews
(05:39) ISRO’s mission success with EOS-08 launch – SatNews
(06:15) Terran Orbital’s Tyvak awarded million$$$ with a prototype agreement from SDA – SatNews
(06:45) SpaceX reschedules Starlink Group 8-6 for Friday from the Cape and another from Vandenberg – SatNews
(07:16) SpaceX’s Go! Tuesday Starlink smallsat Cape Canaveral launch – SatNews
(07:53) NextSTEP R: Lunar Logistics and Mobility Studies
(08:22) Station Science Top News: August 16, 2024

Space News for Monday, August 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:17:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Orbex working towards 2025 first launch
(00:51) Lockheed Martin to acquire Terran Orbital – SatNews
(01:17) Redwire to acquire spacecraft developer Hera Systems – SatNews
(01:41) Rocket Lab ships twin satellites to launch site for NASA Mars mission – SatNews
(02:17) DISA’s DoDNet Program Office leads user migration into next phase of network optimization – SatNews
(02:46) SpaceX plans two Starlink satellite launches in two days at two coasts – SatNews
(03:27) Planet launches 1st Tanager-1 (Hyperspectral Satellite) + 36 SuperDoves with SpaceX – SatNews
(04:07) La sequía deja sediento a México
(04:34) Científicos de Perseverance hallan una intrigante roca en Marte
(04:48) Retransmisor láser envía imágenes hacia y desde la estación espacial
(05:21) Con la mirada en los Andes
(05:41) Un retrato de galaxias en interacción marca el segundo aniversario de Webb
(06:02) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Saturday, August 17, 2024

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:13:12 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Transporter-11 smallsat rideshare mission
(00:51) Make Space Great Again
(01:18) Long March 4B launches experimental Yaogan-43 satellite group
(01:44) NASA evaluating plan to restructure OSAM-1 satellite servicing mission
(02:13) AST SpaceMobile starts work on 17 larger direct-to-smartphone satellites
(02:42) Russian nukes in space: Why a Cold War response will only make it worse
(03:05) SpaceX launches 116 payloads on Falcon 9 rideshare mission, Transporter-11
(03:43) SpaceX shares the sky with smallsat rideshare mission – SatNews
(04:14) Sateliot prepares for commercial ops following the successful launch of 4 new satellites – SatNews
(04:55) HawkEye 360’s Cluster 10 satellites launched and in contact to increase global RF monitoring – SatNews
(05:31) Comtech relocates their corporate HQ to Chandler, Arizona – SatNews
(06:02) Hubble Rings in a New Galactic View
(06:28) NASA-Designed Greenhouse Gas-Detection Instrument Launches

Space News for Friday, August 16, 2024

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 05:16:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Indian solid SSLV rocket launches Earth observation satellite
(00:59) Maria Demaree, Lockheed Martin – Leading Women in Space
(01:26) China could develop dual relay satellite system for Earth-moon communications to reduce geopolitical risks
(01:58) Apex offers GEO version of Aries satellite bus
(02:23) NASA pushes Starliner return decision to late August
(02:55) Telesat close to securing government funds for Lightspeed
(03:21) SpaceX ready to smallsat rideshare 116 payloads on Friday – SatNews
(03:43) SpaceX launches Maxar’s WorldView 3 & 4 Earth imaging satellites – SatNews
(04:20) Marlink’s flexible Starlink smallsat LEO data plans to simplify hybrid network integration – SatNews
(05:01) Polish companies collaborate to develop satellite refueling technology – SatNews
(05:30) ISRO to launch EOS-08’s three payloads on Friday – SatNews
(06:16) SpaceX ready to launch HawkEye 360’s Cluster 10 satellites – SatNews
(06:47) NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Object Moving 1 Million Miles Per Hour

Space News for Thursday, August 15, 2024

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:17:12 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Redwire to acquire satellite manufacturer Hera Systems, bolstering defense portfolio
(00:54) Webinar – Space: The Next Frontier of Strategic Competition
(01:22) Northrop Grumman continues to trim space workforce in California
(01:51) Intuitive Machines seeks to take over NASA’s VIPER lunar rover
(02:17) Terran Orbital removes Rivada constellation from revenue backlog
(02:46) Moog Unveils New, Radiation-Hardened Space Computer to Support the Next Generation of High-Speed Computing On-Orbit
(03:21) Lockheed Martin taps General Dynamics for solid rocket motor manufacturing
(03:54) SpaceX ready to go tomorrow with Maxar 2’s WorldView Legion 3-4 satellites mission – SatNews
(04:45) ISRO to launch EOS-08’s three payloads including latest EO and cubesat Space Rickshaw-0 on Thursday – SatNews
(05:24) Ovzon receives first order for Ovzon 3 from the U.S. Department of Defense – SatNews
(06:00) L3Harris marks Artemis III + IV jettison solid rocket motor milestones – SatNews
(06:34) X-Bow passes PDR for their hypersonic booster contract – SatNews
(07:05) New TEMPO Cosmic Data Story Makes Air Quality Data Publicly Available
(07:36) NASA’s X-59 Progresses Through Tests on the Path to Flight
(07:57) Amendment 42: A.30 Understanding Changes in High Mountain Asia Deferred to ROSES-25
(08:24) NASA Funds Research Projects Advancing STEM Career Development
(08:52) NASA’s Perseverance Rover to Begin Long Climb Up Martian Crater Rim
(09:20) NASA Demonstrates ‘Ultra-Cool’ Quantum Sensor for First Time in Space

Space News for Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 05:14:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Airbus and Astroscale expand in-orbit servicing partnership
(00:58) NASA watchdog finds quality control problems with Boeing SLS work
(01:28) NOAA is forecasting severe geomagnetic storm – SatNews
(02:04) ParaZero contarcted for 50 drone safety systems for military ops + medical missions – SatNews
(02:28) SpaceX ready to send second pair of WorldView Legion 3-4 satellites – SatNews
(03:07) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites after yesterday’s last second abort – SatNews
(03:30) U.S. + Australia collaborate to enhance GPS resilience in contested environments – SatNews
(04:03) The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon Blue Moon
(04:24) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(04:56) Gaia detects more than 350 possible asteroid moons

Space News for Monday, August 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:18:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches two satellites for Arctic broadband mission
(00:50) SpaceX launches Space Norway Arctic Satellite Broadband mission on a foggy California evening – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX aborts Starlink satellite launch at just 46 seconds and reschedules – SatNews
(01:54) Rocket Lab’s Electron sends off Capella’s A Sky Full of SARs – SatNews
(02:38) Airbus to build 2 radiometers for CNES for use on NASA
(03:08) Forrester’s Digest: Eutelsat—All Objectives Attained + Starlink Subs Substantially Increase – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, August 11, 2024

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:10:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA requests details on potential VIPER partnerships
(00:48) SpaceX is finally ready for Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission – SatNews
(01:23) SpaceX busy on both coasts on Sunday to include Starlink satellite launch – SatNews
(01:50) SpaceX’s Saturday Starlink satellites’ success – SatNews
(02:16) Flight 5 and 6 Preparations Underway as SpaceX reveals Raptor 3

Space News for Saturday, August 10, 2024

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 05:15:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Force to expand missile-defense satellite network in medium Earth orbit
(00:56) Chinese megaconstellation launch creates field of space debris
(01:27) KSAT intros fully automated KSATlite launch + deorbit Service following Rocket Lab collaboration – SatNews
(02:00) Amendment 41: DRAFT F.13 Lunar Terrain Vehicle Instruments Program Released for Community Comment.
(02:35) Regina Caputo Charts the Future of High-Energy Astrophysics
(03:00) Astro Campers SCoPE Out New Worlds
(03:28) Starship is Getting a New Environmental Assessment

Space News for Friday, August 09, 2024

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:14:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Virgin Galactic outlines economics of its future spaceplanes
(00:58) Logan, Utah, bids farewell to the Small Satellite Conference
(01:24) Commerce Department preparing to turn on initial version of space traffic coordination service
(01:55) Gabrielle Carlisle, Millennium Space Systems – Leading Women in Space
(02:23) U.S. Army gears up for space warfare, drawing lessons from Ukraine
(02:51) Spanish defense contractor buys small satellite mission specialist Deimos
(03:24) NASA sends final command to its NEOWISE spacecraft, ending more than a decade of asteroid observations
(04:01) Rocket Lab’s ready now to launch Capella’s Acadia-3 SAR satellite eight days after previous mission – SatNews
(04:30) Indra acquires Spanish defense company Deimos to strengthen its capabilities in all phases of a space mission – SatNews
(05:00) Dcubed’s €4.4M in Series-A funding round will expand in-space manufacturing and open a Colorado office – SatNews
(05:33) Saudi Arabia to host HALO Space’s landmark test flight – SatNews
(06:04) Amendment 39: B.9 Heliophysics Low Cost Access to Space Proposal Due Date Delay
(06:43) NASA Mission Concludes After Years of Successful Asteroid Detections
(07:20) Here’s How Curiosity’s Sky Crane Changed the Way NASA Explores Mars
(07:49) ISS prepares for Starliner contingencies and resumption of EVAs

Space News for Thursday, August 08, 2024

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:17:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA considering returning Starliner astronauts on Crew Dragon
(00:50) PLD Space to start building French Guiana launch facilities next month
(01:19) Heavier smallsats weigh down market forecasts
(01:49) Firefly signs multi-launch agreement with L3Harris
(02:15) Little Place Labs and Loft Orbital to test analytics in orbit
(02:43) In the West, ties between space and defense are strengthening
(03:05) Oxford Space Systems shares Yagi antenna deployment
(03:33) NASA ‘getting more serious’ about backup plan to bring Starliner astronauts home if needed
(04:01) Firefly Aerospace announces contract with L3Harris for up to 20 launches on Alpha rocket
(04:35) As it happened: NASA discusses ISS schedule shuffle, SpaceX Crew-9 launch delay, Boeing Starliner questions
(05:07) SpaceX to launch Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission August 11-12 – SatNews
(05:43) SpaceX to launch Starlink 10-7, V2 mini satellites on Saturday – SatNews
(06:07) C-COM antenna deployed in Australia for fast, remote edge connectivity – SatNews
(06:40) Rocket Lab intros next generation satellite dispenser – SatNews
(06:54) Eyes on the Earth
(07:14) From Star City to Cape Canaveral, how a cosmonaut trains for a SpaceX flight

Space News for Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:16:14 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Dcubed raises 4.4 million euros for in-space manufacturing
(00:52) Impulse Space announces GEO rideshare program
(01:14) Safran to open electric thruster production line in U.S.
(01:44) Leaf Space deploys first ground antenna with high-speed Ka-band
(02:14) BAE wins $48 million U.S. Air Force contract for data analytics platform
(02:42) Perceptive Space raises $2.8 million for space weather platform
(03:08) Leaf Space expands network with the company’s own teleport in Punta Arenas, Chile – SatNews
(03:37) Safran boosts production of advanced satellite propulsion systems in the U.S. – SatNews
(04:17) Benchmark expands partnership network with Starlight Hall Thruster – SatNews
(04:49) Bright Ascension releases HELIX Flightkit, the 1st step to an end-to-end space software solution – SatNews
(05:19) Celebrate Heliophysics Big Year: Free Monthly Webinars on the Sun Touches Everything
(05:53) Quantum Scale Sensors used to Measure Planetary Scale Magnetic Fields
(06:25) Launch Roundup: Starlink constellation continues to expand while China begins building G60 constellation

Space News for Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:25:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China launches first satellites for Thousand Sails megaconstellation
(00:56) NASA budget pressures create opportunities for smallsats
(01:25) Benchmark adds Starlight thruster to partner network
(01:54) Aerospace CEO lauds smallsat innovation and risk-taking
(02:23) SmallSat Conference relocates to Salt Lake City in 2025
(02:57) Voyager Space to maintain subcontractor role in Lockheed Martin’s missile program
(03:26) Space Force explores ‘small GEO’ options for resilient communications
(03:57) NASA seeking student missions to send to space — new CubeSat Launch Initiative opened… – SatNews
(04:22) USSF approves Orbit Fab’s RAFTI as accepted refueling interface for military satellites – SatNews
(04:55) SATLANTIS set to launch 2 smallsats under the GARAI Project in partnership with OHB Sweden – SatNews
(05:28) General Atomics awarded USSF contract For Phase 1 of the Enterprise Space Terminal program – SatNews
(06:01) FCC approves AST SpaceMobile’s 1st commercial satellite launch – SatNews
(06:37) Station Science Top News: August 2, 2024
(07:07) AstroViz: Iconic Pillars of Creation Star in NASA’s New 3D Visualization
(07:40) Amendment 38: A.43 Earth Action: Health and Air Quality Due Date Delay.
(08:13) Using data from DART’s impact, scientists investigate characteristics of Dimorphos and Didymos

Space News for Monday, August 05, 2024

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:10:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Cygnus spacecraft suffers glitches after launch
(00:48) Synspective’s 5th SAR Satellite reaches its target orbit + spreads its wings – SatNews
(01:18) SpaceX sends off NASA’s Cygnus resupply mission on Sunday to the ISS during a break in Florida’s weather – SatNews
(01:49) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink smallsats on a foggy Sunday California morn – SatNews
(02:20) Science and supplies fly on Falcon 9, Cygnus NG-21

Space News for Sunday, August 04, 2024

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 05:13:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Indian astronauts to start training for ISS mission
(00:54) NASA to soon resume awards of lunar lander missions
(01:16) SpaceX still plans for Sunday launch of 23 Starlink smallsats; and now available in Tonga – SatNews
(01:49) SpaceX scrubs Saturday Cygnus mission and reschedules supplies to astronauts – SatNews
(02:19) Maritime Launch Services congratulates the Government of Canada on space launch treaty with the U.S. – SatNews
(03:01) ReOrbit to perform IOD of secure space-to-space and space-to-ground data transfer for EO – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 03, 2024

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 05:14:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA retaining plans to select a single Artemis lunar rover
(00:55) Rocket Lab launches fifth Synspective satellite
(01:22) China launches second secretive high orbit internet satellite
(01:48) SES searching for cost savings to tackle video woes
(02:17) SDA is set to award satellite servicing contracts
(02:48) Rocket Lab sends off “Owl For One, One For Owl” smallsat mission for Synspective – SatNews
(03:41) SpaceX’s Cygnus mission ready to resupply the ISS on Saturday – SatNews
(04:14) SpaceX is back in the groove with Friday’s launch of 23 Starlink small satellites – SatNews
(04:49) Amendment 37: DRAFT F.11 Stand-Alone Landing Site-Agnostic Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon released for community comment.
(05:14) August’s Night Sky Notes: Seeing Double

Space News for Friday, August 02, 2024

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:12:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Pentagon advisory panel urges integration of commercial space tech for military use
(00:57) Space industry considers implications of Harris as presidential candidate
(01:23) Claire Leon, U.S. Space Force Space Systems Integration Office director
(01:51) Connecting the Dots: Avoiding space explosions
(02:19) Dawn unveils docking and refueling port
(02:44) Vast offers microgravity lab space on Haven-1 station
(03:13) Boeing takes additional $125 million loss on Starliner
(03:38) ATLAS Space Operations completes rapid onboarding of TROPICS Spacecraft – SatNews
(04:07) SpaceX ready for Friday Starlink satellite launch – SatNews
(04:39) SpaceX set for second pair of WorldView Legion satellites now in Florida for launch – SatNews
(05:06) GA-ASI contracted for Red 5 MQ-20 Avenger® advanced air-to-air autonomy prototype – SatNews
(05:36) Forrester’s Digest: SES H1: Video revenues under pressure – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, August 01, 2024

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:21:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ASCEND panel cites AI challenges and promise
(00:54) CACI secures $450 million contract to support U.S. Space Command’s navigation warfare center
(01:29) Honoring the Best in Space: 2024 SpaceNews Icon Awards Nominations Open
(01:57) Satellite issues deliver mixed bag for Yahsat earnings
(02:25) United Launch Alliance and SpaceX get $1.8 billion boost in Space Force contracts
(03:02) UPDATE Boeing has a problem — too many astronauts and not enough ISS parking spaces – SatNews
(03:37) Northrop Grumman completes PDR for SDA’s latest Proliferated Data Transport satellites – SatNews
(04:09) Ubotica achieves additional breakthroughs in live Earth intelligence with Cognisat-6 – SatNews
(04:36) Royal Australian Air Force welcomes the 1st Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton – SatNews
(05:04) Launch Roundup: Atlas V, Electron, and Falcon 9 missions scheduled for this week

Space News for Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:25:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) GHGSat gains NASA approval for methane-emissions data
(00:54) Companies describe studies to revise Mars Sample Return
(01:24) SES wins $46 million U.S. Air Force contract for satellite services
(01:56) Land of the rising space startups
(02:21) NASA proceeding with August launch of Crew-9
(02:46) ULA’s Atlas 5 launches its final national security mission
(03:12) Rocket Lab stands down from Synspective’s SAR July 30 launch due to weather – SatNews
(03:50) By the dawn’s early light ULA launches USSF-51 secret mission and grand finale for Atlas rocket – SatNews
(04:37) Rocket Lab completes integration + testing of twin spacecraft for NASA Mars Mission – SatNews
(05:08) WTA Tier 4 certification for SageNet’s Marietta (Atlanta) Teleport – SatNews
(05:38) CACI awarded million$$$ contract to provide support to SSC’s JNWC – SatNews
(06:12) U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command launches final National Security Space Atlas V mission aboard United Launch Alliance Rocket – SatNews
(06:53) Overview for NASA’s Northrop Grumman 21st Commercial Resupply Mission
(07:36) Repair Kit for NASA’s NICER Mission Heading to Space Station
(08:10) C.27 Lucy in the L4 Trojans PSP FAQ Posted and Typo Correction.
(08:43) Atlas V successfully launched its last ever national security mission

Space News for Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:25:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NISAR launch slips to 2025
(00:51) Announcing the launch of Starris: Optimax Space Systems, lifting precision optical payloads from idea to orbit in one year
(01:23) British financial advisor Citicourt & Co plots space venture capital fund
(01:53) Month:
(02:25) GO! ULA for Tuesday’s U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command secret mission launch and the last national security mission for Atlas V, Vulcan is next rocket in future – SatNews
(03:05) Rocket Lab ready to launch Synspective’s SAR satellite on Wednesday for “Owl for One, One for Owl” mission to build a constellation – SatNews
(03:46) Lockheed Martin + Av-Comm deliver New Zealand satellite ground control + uplink processing centre for SouthPAN – SatNews
(04:22) HawkEye 360’s Space-Based RF Data + Analytics now available on the global data marketplace – SatNews
(05:00) Hypersonic Weapons: DoD could reduce cost + schedule risks by following leading practices – SatNews
(05:32) Customers + partners experienced the NDS Factor at ND SATCOM’s factory event – SatNews
(06:02) 60 Years Ago: Ranger 7 Photographs the Moon
(06:29) Webb finds an old, cold, and surprising exoplanet

Space News for Monday, July 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:13:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA prepares for final military launch of Atlas 5 rocket
(00:53) SpaceX to move Dragon splashdowns back to West Coast
(01:18) SpaceX launched 21 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(01:41) ULA Update: Go! Atlas V USSF-51 mission on Tuesday – SatNews
(02:24) SpaceX launches Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell from California and earlier from Florida on Sunday and Mishap Report – SatNews
(02:48) The hunt is on… Risk Management Framework SME, Delta 8 SATCOM – SatNews
(03:22) 4iG acquires Direct One satellite customer base – SatNews
(03:50) UPDATE: The SpaceX Mishap Report Falcon 9 returns to flight – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, July 28, 2024

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 05:12:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 returns to flight with Starlink launch
(00:50) SpaceX completes 300th booster reflight during first of planned back-to-back Falcon 9 launches
(01:22) Month:
(01:46) ULA prepares for final Atlas 5 launch supporting a national security payload
(02:19) SpaceX is ‘back in the saddle again’ on Saturday sending up 23 Starlink smallsats and two planned launches on Sunday including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:55) Senior Vice President of Business Development named by Cailabs US Inc – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:09:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceNews Welcomes Clara Swan as Sales and Business Development Manager
(00:56) More thruster tests for Starliner before return
(01:25) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 return to flight mission from the Kennedy Space Center
(01:48) As it happened: NASA holds briefings on Crew 9 mission as SpaceX nears return to flight

Space News for Friday, July 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:21:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 cleared to resume launches
(00:53) Shannon Pallone, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space
(01:21) New report examines Space Force agency’s ambitious satellite network program
(01:53) Astranis fully funds Omega with $200 million fundraise
(02:21) Make-or-break tests on tap for Boeing’s Starliner capsule
(02:47) Month:
(03:16) As it happened: NASA, Boeing provide update on the Starliner Crew Flight Test mission
(03:47) UPDATE: USSF-51 is ULA’s 100th national security milestone launch – SatNews
(04:22) UPDATE SpaceX reports corrections now made smallsat Starlink launches scheduled for July 27 and 28 – SatNews
(05:08) Nokia expands FWA portfolio with new 5G devices – SatNews
(05:45) Terran Orbital’s new vehicle assembly facility receives Certificate of Occupancy – SatNews
(06:19) AST SpaceMobile completes first five commercial satellites now ready to ship in August – SatNews
(07:25) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Scientists Find Intriguing Mars Rock
(07:49) How NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Will Illuminate Cosmic Dawn

Space News for Thursday, July 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:22:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sierra Space conducts second full-scale burst test of inflatable module
(00:57) Rocket engine startup Ursa Major adds 3D printing lab in Ohio
(01:27) New Frontier Aerospace tests rocket engine for point-to-point travel
(02:00) Raytheon partners with Italy’s Avio to boost solid rocket motor production
(02:24) Month:
(02:45) SpaceX completes Falcon 9 static fire test amid return to flight campaign
(03:12) NASA prepares to roll Artemis 2 core stage to the Vehicle Assembly Building
(03:46) Rocket Lab’s date set for Synspective satellites launch – SatNews
(04:14) Avio partners with Raytheon (RTX) to build solid rocket motors – SatNews
(04:44) BAE Systems + Stellar Blu Solutions complete multi-orbit antenna qualification for IFC – SatNews
(05:15) DoD’s 2024 Arctic Strategy publication “is critical to the defense of our homeland” – SatNews
(05:45) SpaceX launch of smallsats for the Starlink constellation now planned for July 26 – SatNews
(06:25) NASA’s Webb Images Cold Exoplanet 12 Light-Years Away
(06:54) Watch Carbon Dioxide Move Through Earth’s Atmosphere

Space News for Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 05:14:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SaxaVord prepares for first orbital launch
(00:52) Review concludes proposed NASA budget cuts would end Chandra
(01:22) Orbital Insight wins NGA contract for maritime surveillance in Indo-Pacific region
(01:55) Europe sees Ariane 6 launch as an end to its “launcher crisis”
(02:24) Pentagon’s Arctic strategy emphasizes space and satellite capabilities
(02:54) Astroscale unlocks remaining space agency funds to de-orbit OneWeb satellite
(03:21) US Space Force is set to install 24 satellite jamming stations capable of disrupting Russian or Chinese communications – SatNews
(03:55) Rocket manufacturer Orbex launches the first base in London and expands Scotland’s headquarters – SatNews
(04:26) Customers and partners ‘Xperience the NDS factor’ at ND SATCOM’s factory event – SatNews
(04:54) SpaceX gears up for July 24 launch of smallsats for the Starlink constellation – SatNews
(05:21) NASA’s 21st Northrop Grumman Mission Launches Scientific Studies to Station
(05:51) Eileen Collins Broke Barriers as America’s First Female Space Shuttle Commander

Space News for Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:26:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ABL loses rocket after static-fire test
(00:56) NASA awards launch services contract for NOAA’s JPSS-4 mission – SatNews
(01:29) Astra closes the firm’s take-private transaction – SatNews
(01:59) Aldoria continues to track the Russian Luch-2 satellite as it approaches telecom satellites – SatNews
(02:30) UK Space Agency launches million£ grant to Orbit Fab – SatNews
(03:04) SpaceX is ready to begin launches with a July 23 Starlink smallsat Group 10-4 launch – SatNews
(03:36) 25 Images to Celebrate NASA’s Chandra 25th Anniversary
(04:05) Ground Antenna Trio to Give NASA’s Artemis Campaign ‘LEGS’ to Stand On
(04:29) Curiosity discovers pure sulfur rocks, continues to explore Mount Sharp on Mars

Space News for Monday, July 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:20:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Senate appropriators say spending bill includes NASA increase
(00:56) Another BOEING UPDATE: Starliner thruster ground testing complete, data reviews underway – SatNews
(01:26) L3Harris + Epirus collaborate to maximize tactical radio efficiency – SatNews
(01:58) Maxar Intelligence’s first images from next-generation WorldView Legion satellites – SatNews
(02:29) HawkEye 360 awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract – SatNews
(03:06) USGIF announces 2024 Lt. Michael P. Murphy award recipient – SatNews
(03:47) NASA SLS Core Stage headed to KSC for Artemis II

Space News for Sunday, July 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:14:52 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) South Korea’s new space agency outlines plans
(00:54) UPDATE Rocket Lab delays launch of ‘A Sky Full Of SARs’ per Capella’s request – SatNews
(01:32) Moon Daily: LRO Mini-RF data reveals extensive cave network beneath lunar surface – SatNews
(02:10) Astrobotic’s LunaGrid’s Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) enters TVAC – SatNews
(02:39) NASA-Funded Studies Explain How Climate Is Changing Earth’s Rotation
(03:11) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Discovers a Surprise in a Martian Rock

Space News for Saturday, July 20, 2024

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 05:14:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA supports work on Apophis mission
(00:51) Maxar Intelligence unveils first images from next-generation WorldView Legion satellites
(01:23) Amazon gears up for NASA satellite data relay demonstration
(01:54) NASA signs U.S., Saudi Arabia agreement for civil aeronautics, space collaboration – SatNews
(02:33) Hubble Studies a Potential Galactic Merger
(03:06) Amendment 34: A.14 Integrated Water Field Campaign Final Text and Due Dates
(03:43) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Friday, July 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:31:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Astra completes deal to go private
(00:52) Chiara Manfletti, CEO Neuraspace – Leading Women in Space
(01:20) NASA cancels VIPER lunar rover
(01:44) U.S. Space Command chief expresses confidence in Falcon 9’s prompt return to flight
(02:20) U.S. Space Force chief emphasizes international partnerships
(02:48) Rocket Lab sets July 20 launch window for next Capella Space Mission from Launch Complex 1 – SatNews
(03:34) Axelspace announces AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab) for on-orbit demos of space components – SatNews
(04:01) Airbus and Thales eye satellite merger – SatNews
(04:35) Rocket Lab receives up to $23.9 million for the CHIPS Act funding in preliminary agreement for semiconductor production for spacecraft and satellites in Albuquerque – SatNews
(05:16) The ITU’s Space Sustainability Forum 2024 is now open for registration – SatNews
(05:46) New Evidence Adds to Findings Hinting at Network of Caves on Moon
(06:08) Amendment 33: A.27 NISAR Research and Applications Science Team Deferred to ROSES-25
(06:43) Goldstone Planetary Radar Observes Binary Asteroid 2011 UL21
(07:07) Goldstone Solar System Radar at Sunset
(07:32) Detailed Planetary Radar Observations of Asteroid 2024 MK
(08:02) NASA's ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets
(08:31) Odyssey's THEMIS Views Olympus Mons
(08:58) Lifting the Lid: NEO Surveyor's Medium Articulating Assembly Dolly
(09:30) JunoCam Captures Io Spouting Off

Space News for Thursday, July 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 05:20:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly CEO leaves company
(00:55) LeoLabs to support UK’s Project Tyche
(01:26) Rosotics unveils 3D printer with space applications
(01:55) GPS startup bets on advanced signal to counter jamming threats
(02:23) GOP platform lays out aggressive space agenda to counter China
(02:55) NASA space technology head leaves the agency
(03:23) NASA ends VIPER project, continues Moon exploration – SatNews
(03:52) Novaspace’s Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communication reveals the market share of Non-Geostationary Orbit solutions – SatNews
(04:38) SSC’s largest balloon ever launches from Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden – SatNews
(05:16) Dryad Networks and Kinéis provide next-gen satellite-enabled ultra-early wildfire detection – SatNews
(05:48) Ramon.Space expands into the UK – SatNews
(06:13) Experience the Launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Mission

Space News for Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:31:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Second SLS core stage ready to ship to Florida
(00:54) PLD Space launches SPARK Programme, offering free access to first two MIURA 5 flights to promote space innovation
(01:30) MIURA 5 SPARK Programme, presented by PLD Space, offering free access to first two MIURA 5 flights to promote space innovation
(02:05) The legacy of Apollo 11, 55 years later
(02:34) Refuellable satellites offer critical edge amidst intensifying threats in space
(03:05) NASA’s SLS rocket stage set for transportation to Kennedy Space Center for Artemis II mission – SatNews
(03:42) Former Rolls-Royce CTO joins iRocket Board of Directors – SatNews
(04:14) Redwire secures follow-on order for Thales Alenia Space ROSA wings for Inspire satellite – SatNews
(04:46) Intuitive Machines IM-2 engine qualification advances cargo class lander development – SatNews
(05:16) 55 Years Ago: Apollo 11’s One Small Step, One Giant Leap
(05:46) Here’s How AI Is Changing NASA’s Mars Rover Science
(06:13) Amendment 30: A.21 TEMPO/ACX Science and Applications Team Final Text and Due Dates
(06:42) Remembering Joe Engle: Astronaut, Test Pilot, Legend
(07:18) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(07:46) NASA Transmits Hip-Hop Song to Deep Space for First Time

Space News for Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:15:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China reschedules planetary defense mission for 2027 launch
(00:54) U.S. nuclear command satellites need hardening against attacks, report warns
(01:24) NASA’s CAPSTONE is testing “Autopilot” software suite for cislunar operations
(01:56) Rocket Lab’s launch window for the next Capella Space Mission – SatNews
(02:35) USSF has announced space staff, international partnership – SatNews
(03:01) SDF 70 yrs on —expanding roles / air self-defense force monitoring outer space; working with other countries to watch for debris, suspicious satellites – SatNews
(03:35) Nokia 5G boost for Egypt – SatNews
(04:07) Ericsson, OPPO patent licence deal – SatNews
(04:40) 15 Years Ago: STS-127 Delivers Japanese External Platform to Space Station
(05:07) Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(05:35) Episode 12: Secrets of the Mars Rovers
(06:04) Astronomers use Hubble to discover rare intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri

Space News for Monday, July 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:13:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ESCAPADE on schedule for launch this fall
(00:49) Boeing account of NASA’s astronauts ‘extended stay’, “I have a real good feeling in my heart that this spacecraft will bring us home no problem” – SatNews
(01:17) Report: “Outer Space Cyberattacks: Generating Novel Scenarios to Avoid Surprise” – SatNews
(01:47) U.S. Space Force delivers laser retroflector arrays for GPS III satellites SV9 and SV10 to Lockheed Martin for Space Force to establish center of the Earth – SatNews
(02:28) ESA Monitoring marine litter from space is now a reality – SatNews
(02:56) UAVOS’ gimbaled camera launched for future UAS survey programs – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, July 13, 2024

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 05:11:50 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starlink satellites lost on Falcon 9 upper stage failure
(00:50) Tina Ghataore, Group CSRO and CEO North America, Aerospacelab – Leading Women in Space
(01:20) China’s Long March 6A rocket appears to have an orbital debris problem
(01:50) General Atomics to build second Space Force weather satellite
(02:18) Dawn Aerospace gets approvals for supersonic rocketplane tests
(02:47) Booz Allen Ventures invests in space tech startup Quindar
(03:18) SpaceX’s rare failure as Thursday’s launch sends all 20 satellites to their demise – SatNews
(04:00) Northrop Grumman builds next generation hybrid electric uncrewed X-Plane for DARPA – SatNews
(04:27) Vivid Portrait of Interacting Galaxies Marks Webb’s Second Anniversary
(04:51) Voyagers of Mars: The First CHAPEA Crew’s Yearlong Journey
(05:19) Hubble Measures the Distance to a Supernova

Space News for Friday, July 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 05:20:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Falcon 9 suffers upper stage engine failure
(00:49) Lunar spacecraft receive dozens of collision warnings
(01:15) Microsoft leads $40 million funding for Starlink networking startup
(01:46) Starliner return eyed for end of July as tests continue
(02:14) AEI hunting for more space investments after closing $1.28 billion fund
(02:45) X-Bow raises $70 million to boost solid rocket motor production
(03:16) The end of Chevron deference and what Loper Bright means for the space industry
(03:37) General Atomics awarded SSC follow-on contract for 2nd EO/IR EWS support satellite + services – SatNews
(04:07) Alpine Space Ventures closes EUR 170 Million startup investment fund to support primarily European portfolio of space sectors – SatNews
(04:52) SpaceX finally launches 20 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Thursday – SatNews
(05:29) NSA publishes guidance for strengthening AI system security – SatNews
(06:04) GE Aerospace develops + tests new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet – SatNews
(06:31) 45 Years Ago: Skylab Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere

Space News for Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 05:14:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House introduces NASA reauthorization act
(00:52) Japanese venture seeks to develop commercial space station module
(01:15) Astroscale spacecraft continues inspection of upper stage
(01:42) Space Force preparing for the age of proliferated low Earth orbit satellite networks
(02:11) Pentagon greenlights $140 billion ICBM program despite cost overruns
(02:43) Nine ventures join first SoCal-UK Space Accelerator
(03:08) Tres Bon! As ESA celebrates successful sendoff of Ariane 6 – SatNews
(03:40) China successfully launches new satellite group – SatNews
(04:04) Russia wants 2,600 satellites in orbit by 2036. Is this realistic? – SatNews
(04:39) Forrester’s Digest: German army orders €2.1 billion Airbus satellites – SatNews
(05:08) SpaceX’s Wednesday sendoff of 20 Starlink small sats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(05:43) Happy Birthday, Meatball! NASA’s Iconic Logo Turns 65
(06:13) From Polar Peaks to Celestial Heights: Christy Hansen’s Unique Path to Leading NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program
(06:47) Launch Roundup: SpaceX flies more customer payloads and Ariane 6 debuts

Space News for Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:14:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House spending bill directs NASA to study asteroid and orbital debris missions
(00:59) SpaceX launches Turkey’s first home-grown communications satellite
(01:25) JAXA to support work on commercial space station technologies
(01:53) Military-to-civilian space traffic transition nears critical juncture
(02:16) Europe set for crucial first launch of Ariane 6
(02:43) ESA’s statement regarding Ariane 6 the day before launch – SatNews
(03:23) SpaceX sends Turkey’s first ‘home grown’ communications satellite despite threatening weather – SatNews
(03:52) AAC Clyde Space secures the company’s 1st customer for the Cyclops EO constellation – SatNews
(04:24) SpaceX’s Wednesday Starlink smallsats launch from California – SatNews
(04:50) Max Space appoints company president – SatNews
(05:18) Scout Space to join DARPA’s BRIDGES Consortium for Space Superiority – SatNews
(05:48) Avances en estación espacial ayudarán a exploración de la Luna y Marte
(06:12) Misión internacional SWOT puede mejorar la predicción de inundaciones
(06:34) PACE celebra el Mes de los Océanos con coloridas vistas del planeta
(06:58) InSight reveals high meteoroid impact rate on Mars

Space News for Monday, July 08, 2024

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:13:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ESA’s Ariane 6 set to do the heavy lifting for Arianespace July 9 – SatNews
(00:56) Boeing assures “we have the luxury of time” as Starliner stuck with NASA’s astronauts at ISS for one month + Boeing’s $8.3 Billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems – SatNews
(01:28) Airbus awarded Bundeswehr contract for MILSATCOM system + Sentinel-2C on the move – SatNews
(02:01) KSAT establishing a Tokyo office to expand the company’s presence in Japan – SatNews
(02:33) VORAGO rad-hard MCU enables in-flight reconfiguration of AMD space-grade FPGAs – SatNews
(03:04) BAE Systems intros the firm’s new Space Leadership team – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, July 07, 2024

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:12:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Low-intensity explosion caused Russian satellite to spew debris
(00:53) SpaceX has two Monday launches from each coast first is Türksat 6A communications satellite, then Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(01:25) EUSPA funding scheme for integration of Galileo HAS into maritime receivers – SatNews
(01:47) SatNews
(02:10) SpaceX’s two launches on Monday from both coasts includes Starlink smallsats California sendoff and a Turkish satellite – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, July 06, 2024

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 05:09:23 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Ovzon’s debut broadband satellite ready for commercial service
(00:55) Seeding the future of space warfare
(01:21) What the biggest solar storm in decades revealed about space system resilience
(01:50) Kazakhstan joins China’s ILRS moon base program

Space News for Friday, July 05, 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 05:17:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Firefly Aerospace launches NASA-sponsored cubesats
(00:55) Airbus secures $2.5 billion German military satellite contract
(01:24) Firefly’s July 3rd sendoff of NASA’s ELaNa 43 mission “provides a path to space for educational small satellite missions” – SatNews
(02:07) July 3rd Boeing’s Starliner report, Starliner testing continues in space and on the ground, “We really want to understand the thruster and how we use it in flight” – SatNews
(02:46) SpaceX’s Sunday, the 7th, Starlink launch of 20 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(03:17) AAC Clyde Space to acquire Spacemetric AB – SatNews
(03:43) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(04:15) NASA’s Planetary Radar Tracks Two Large Asteroid Close Approaches

Space News for Thursday, July 04, 2024

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:35:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin, Stoke Space selected by U.S. Space Force to compete for small satellite missions
(00:52) Sentinel-2C ready for transatlantic trip to farewell Vega launch
(01:19) Chinese satellite manufacturer MinoSpace raises $137 million
(01:47) Cosmic Shielding works with Aethero to protect Nvidia Jetson Orin NX GPU
(02:17) Can “AltPNT” Really Replace GPS?
(02:44) Rocket Lab signs preliminary terms for million$$ in funding to expand production of semiconductors that power spacecraft – SatNews
(03:25) Shield AI’s V-BAT selected for million$$$ contract for USCG UAS services – SatNews
(04:01) High energy particle strike simulation technique for new semiconductor devices – SatNews
(04:33) U.S.S.F. SSC awards 2nd ramp for the Orbital Services program to Blue Origin + Stoke Space – SatNews
(05:10) Amendment 25: New Opportunity: C.27 Lucy in the L4 Trojans Participating Scientist Program.
(05:43) Launch Roundup: Second half of 2024 begins with more launches from front runners US & China

Space News for Wednesday, July 03, 2024

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:32:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) EnduroSat gets order for Botswana’s debut satellite
(00:52) SpaceX wins NASA contract to launch gamma-ray astronomy mission
(01:17) NASA assessment suggests potential additional delays for Artemis 3 lunar lander
(01:41) Webinar Replay – Race to the Moon
(02:21) Orbit Fab completes ground test of satellite fueling payload
(02:47) Innospace shares tumble in stock market debut
(03:20) NASA’s CubeSat Launch Initiative ELaNa 43 mission scrubbed twice by Firefly Aerospace and now set for July 2nd – SatNews
(04:05) SpaceX’s pre-Independence Day, July 3rd launch of 20 Starlink satellites including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(04:35) ULA’s Atlas V rocket to launch USSF-51 for the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command – SatNews
(05:08) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(05:39) Orbit Fab delivers 1st GRIP™ in-space refueling nozzle following successful testing – SatNews
(06:15) NASA’s Webb Captures Celestial Fireworks Around Forming Star
(06:45) NASA’s ECOSTRESS Maps Burn Risk Across Phoenix Streets
(07:05) NASA Asteroid Experts Create Hypothetical Impact Scenario for Exercise
(07:35) SpaceX continues record-breaking year with Starship’s full success and Falcon milestones

Space News for Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 05:21:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Europe’s space funding gap threatens industry potential
(00:53) Turion wins Space Force contract for debris-capture technology
(01:22) SpaceX to launch Yahsat satellites
(01:46) Delay again as NASA states Starliner on ‘indefinite hold’ from bringing astronauts home from ISS – SatNews
(02:17) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(02:47) Gilat receives million$$+ in IFC orders – SatNews
(03:14) CNES awards 2 GEO on orbit services missions to Infinite Orbits and Telespazio France – SatNews
(03:42) Distribution agreement signed for Transwing® VTOL UAS in the UK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia + the UAE – SatNews
(04:24) Forrester’s Digest: SpaceX valued at $200 billion plus Arianespace loses Meteosat 3rd gen launch – SatNews
(05:02) NASA’s NEOWISE Infrared Heritage Will Live On
(05:32) Amendment 24: D.18 Euclid General Investigator Program: Mission Involvement
(06:06) Firefly set to launch Alpha on Noise of Summer mission

Space News for Monday, July 01, 2024

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:12:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) H3 launches ALOS-4 advanced Earth observation satellite
(00:50) NASA and SpaceX studying ways to mitigate Dragon trunk debris
(01:16) Chinese rocket static-fire test results in unintended launch and huge explosion
(01:52) Intelsat + Starfish Space reach a deal for satellite servicing mission – SatNews
(02:18) Ovzon collaborates with French Government to enable security at Summer Games – SatNews
(02:47) Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems – SatNews
(03:11) U.S. Space Command reports break-up of Russian-owned space object – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, June 29, 2024

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:19:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches second batch of satellites for NRO’s proliferated constellation
(00:56) China gears up for deep space missions after collecting 1,935 grams of lunar far side samples
(01:24) Russian satellite breaks up, creating debris in low Earth orbit
(01:57) Viasat to supply satellite terminals for Spain’s maritime surveillance aircraft
(02:32) Beta Project Kuiper broadband services pushed to early 2025
(03:01) Starliner landing now on indefinite hold for more tests, but NASA insists crew not ‘stranded’ in space
(03:28) Month:
(03:54) SpaceX launches multiple satellites for the NRO from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(04:26) SpaceX launches NROL-186 spy satellite mission to increase “space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance” – SatNews
(05:15) UN Office for Outer Space Affairs and Exolaunch announce the first-round opportunity to launch CubeSats into space – SatNews
(05:56) Hubble Examines an Active Galaxy Near the Lion’s Heart
(06:24) Alphabet Soup: NASA’s GOLD Finds Surprising C, X Shapes in Atmosphere
(06:48) Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(07:20) NASA’s Mars Odyssey Captures Huge Volcano, Nears 100,000 Orbits

Space News for Friday, June 28, 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 05:40:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Russian spy satellite reportedly continues suspicious maneuvers
(00:50) Brig. Gen. Kristin L. Panzenhagen, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space
(01:21) Hydrosat to launch its first thermal infrared sensor
(01:47) China to launch first satellites for megaconstellation in August
(02:12) House spending bill cuts NASA science and education programs
(02:47) NASA awards SpaceX contract for space station deorbit vehicle
(03:16) SpaceX launches 350th Falcon 9 rocket on a Starlink flight from Cape Canaveral
(03:50) SpaceX Falcon 9 ready to roll out the NROL-186 mission on Friday – SatNews
(04:26) Forrester’s Digest: Thailand freezes OneWeb agreement – SatNews
(04:55) Leaf Space enables Sateliot partners with Leaf Space – SatNews
(05:24) Sidus Space + NamaSys Bahrain sign MoU to develop a 3D printing satellite mfg facility – SatNews
(05:51) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(06:22) Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(06:54) Mapping the Red Planet With the Power of Open Science

Space News for Thursday, June 27, 2024

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:21:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Planet lays off 17% of workforce
(00:54) Wyvern to use Loft Orbital satellites for hyperspectral observations
(01:19) Space Mining doesn’t need more international regulation from the U.N.
(01:49) Collins Aerospace pulls back from NASA spacesuit contract
(02:19) Space Force seeks bids for ‘Resilient GPS’ satellite program
(02:47) The Missing Piece of Satellite’s Multi-Orbit Ambitions: A Big-picture Vision
(03:11) Month:
(03:41) Starliner updates regarding stranded NASA astronauts’ “adjusted” schedule, and a Boeing statement – SatNews
(04:17) WISeKey announces developments in secure IoT connectivity + upcoming smallsats launch – SatNews
(04:51) Wyvern expands Dragonette constellation capacity with Loft’s Space infrastructure – SatNews
(05:22) Thales Alenia Space signs contract with ESA to develop a “Zero-Debris” platform – SatNews
(05:49) Azercosmos and Czech company Pekasat SE’s Memorandum of Cooperation expands using ground stations for LEO satellite operations – SatNews
(06:25) Ariane 6’s wet dress rehearsal – SatNews
(06:48) Detective Work Enables Perseverance Team to Revive SHERLOC Instrument
(07:13) NASA’s Juno Gets a Close-Up Look at Lava Lakes on Jupiter’s Moon Io

Space News for Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:21:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon Heavy launches GOES-U weather satellite
(00:52) Firefly to launch Alpha from Wallops
(01:26) U.S. Space Command sees promise in rocket cargo initiative
(01:54) U.S. Space Command ready for potential Russian satellite attack, general says
(02:24) Skynopy raises funds for scalable ground station network
(02:51) Europe aims to end space access crisis with Ariane 6’s inaugural launch
(03:18) Month:
(03:49) SpaceX launches final NOAA GOES weather satellite on Falcon Heavy rocket
(04:22) SpaceX launches NOAA’s “monumental” GOES-U mission claiming “the nation’s most advanced weather observing and environmental monitoring satellite system” – SatNews
(05:10) Firefly Aerospace adds Alpha Launch capability on Wallops Island, Virginia – SatNews
(05:43) INNOSPACE’s HANBIT wins contracts to launch Italian + Thai satellites – SatNews
(06:08) Thales unveils new range of tactical wideband High Frequency radios – SatNews
(06:38) Hybrid SATCOM successfully tested at Sentry Aloha Exercise – SatNews
(07:10) ispace-U.S. to use Swedish Space Corporation’s Lunar Ground Station Network for its M3 Lunar Mission – SatNews
(07:48) Meteorological satellite to benefit from radiation hard CMOS sensor – SatNews
(08:22) Hubble Captures Infant Stars Transforming a Nebula
(08:50) First of Its Kind Detection Made in Striking New Webb Image
(09:24) Unity in Orbit: Astronauts Soar with Pride Aboard Station
(09:53) NASA Selects Participating Scientists to Join ESA’s Hera Mission
(10:26) Launch Roundup: Falcon Heavy returns with GOES-U, Firefly launches an Alpha

Space News for Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 05:20:59 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Chang’e-6 delivers first lunar far side samples to Earth after 53-day mission
(00:53) China may need to adjust its approach toward SpaceX
(01:27) Exercise examines response to long-term asteroid impact threat
(01:57) Chang’e-6 heads for Earth with first-ever lunar far side samples
(02:31) Boeing “adjusts” Starliner return again of NASA’s astronauts and reluctance to seek SpaceX’s help with Crew Dragon – SatNews
(03:14) SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy to launch second NOAA’s GOES-U weather satellite Tuesday after leak causes delay – SatNews
(03:38) PLD Space invests 10 million euros in their MIURA 5 launch complex in French Guiana – SatNews
(04:07) Maritime Launch Services receives infrastructure reimbursement program approval for satellite processing facility at Spaceport Nova Scotia – SatNews
(04:42) Forecast: Malaysia SVoD penetration at 43% in 2028 – SatNews
(05:20) Skynopy raises million$ for LEO satellite connectivity – SatNews
(05:50) Amendment 23: D.5 Swift General Investigator Amendment: IXPE Joint Observing Program and Change to NuSTAR Exclusive-Use Period.
(06:24) NASA-Led Mission to Map Air Pollution Over Both US Coasts

Space News for Monday, June 24, 2024

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:14:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China’s state-owned SAST performs reusable rocket test
(00:53) SpaceX completes Falcon 9 double launch day with Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Station
(01:25) Month:
(01:55) Kayan Space introduces Satcat – SatNews
(02:31) EDGE + Thales enter strategic partnership partnership for comms development in the UAE – SatNews
(02:58) SpaceX’s successful Part 2 of a 2 part series of Starlink satellite launches in one day, this from California includes Direct to Cell – SatNews
(03:42) SpaceX’s Part I of 2 parts with Sunday’s success as 22 Starlink satellites soar from the Cape, next one ready from California – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, June 23, 2024

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:12:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China launches Sino-French astrophysics satellite, debris falls over populated area
(00:50) Ariane 6 completes wet dress rehearsal
(01:16) X-Bow to develop solid rocket motors for U.S. Navy Standard missiles
(01:46) NASA again delays Starliner undocking, return to Earth
(02:13) Month:
(02:43) SpaceX again to have two Starlink satellite launches in one day from two coasts including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(03:22) SpaceX has two Sunday Starlink satellite launches from both coasts – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, June 22, 2024

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:13:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starliner return delayed to July
(00:47) Rocket Lab launches first Kinéis satellites on 50th Electron
(01:13) House Intelligence chair blasts White House over Russia’s space nuke threat
(01:39) Ursa Space partners with Japan’s NEC to deliver SAR data insights
(02:11) Starlab Space adds Palantir as strategic partner on commercial space station effort
(02:41) Simera Sense opening an optical payload development hub in Toulouse France – SatNews
(03:12) Forrester’s Digest: ESA contemplates a major rule change – SatNews
(03:44) Secure World Foundation hosts 14 scholarship winners in Tokyo at 6th Summit for Space Sustainability – SatNews
(04:18) Viasat satellite network in use by TCTEC Telecom to tackle supply chain disruption – SatNews
(04:48) NASA’s ELaNa 43 Prepares for Firefly Aerospace Launch
(05:11) Why Scientists Are Intrigued by Air in NASA’s Mars Sample Tubes
(05:39) Amendment 22: Heliophysics Flight Opportunities in Research and Technology Final Text and Due Date
(06:09) Former Astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr.

Space News for Friday, June 21, 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:20:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches latest SES broadcast satellite
(00:54) Honeywell sees space opportunity with $1.9 billion CAES acquisition
(01:26) Michelle Parker, Boeing Space Mission Systems – Leading Women in Space
(01:53) ESA takes first step to modify georeturn policies
(02:22) Space Force takes another swing at modernizing satellite ground systems
(02:48) America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally flew. Now it’s time to make more
(03:18) Rocket Lab successfully launches its 50th Electron rocket
(03:57) Month:
(04:26) Boeing’s Starliner mechanical issues have NASA’s astronauts ‘stuck’ creating delay from ISS – SatNews
(04:57) SpaceX launches SES ASTRA 1-P to replace aging satellites and 250th droneship landing – SatNews
(05:29) Rocket Lab launches France’s Kinéis’ ‘No Time Toulouse’ and milestone of 50 launches in 7 years – SatNews
(06:04) NOAA’s Weather + Environmental Monitoring Satellite readies for launch with L3Harris Advanced Imager onboard – SatNews
(06:37) requtech launches their Ka-band multi-orbit land mobility terminal – SatNews
(07:03) Isar Aerospace extends Series C to more than 220 million euros – SatNews
(07:18) Starlab Space announces strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies – SatNews
(07:50) Misión internacional SWOT puede mejorar la predicción de inundaciones
(08:13) PACE celebra el Mes de los Océanos con coloridas vistas del planeta
(08:44) Imágenes de Euclid revelan una amplia vista del universo oscuro
(09:11) Why Scientists Are Intrigued by Air in NASA’s Mars Sample Tubes
(09:41) Second Starbase Tower rises as SpaceX gears up to Flight Five

Space News for Thursday, June 20, 2024

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:20:49 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ExoTerra raises $8 million to boost propulsion system production
(00:53) Starliner ISS stay extended to complete thruster and helium leak testing
(01:19) CesiumAstro banks another $65 million
(01:46) Exolaunch integrates 42 satellites for SpaceX’s Transporter-11 rideshare mission – SatNews
(02:27) SpaceX scrubs Junteenth launch of SES ASTRA 1P again – SatNews
(02:58) Lockheed Martin to develop next generation weather satellite constellation – SatNews
(03:27) Astrolight sets the stage for next generation secure space-to-Earth data transmission – SatNews
(03:55) Astronics receives million$$$ contract for U.S. Army Radio Test Set TS-4549/T – SatNews
(04:26) Unannounced launch from Vandenberg of U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin flight test of future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle – SatNews
(05:02) Spirent successfully implements PULSAR™ signals into their product line – SatNews
(05:34) The Next Full Moon is the Strawberry Moon
(05:57) Artemis, Architecture, and Lunar Science: SMD and ESDMD Associate Administrators visits Tokyo
(06:26) Sols 4216-4218: Another ‘Mammoth’ Plan!

Space News for Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:13:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Spanish startup gets funds to deploy commercial IoT constellation
(00:52) ExLabs wins funds to accelerate space robotics
(01:21) Space industry group warns of escalating cyber threats, outmatched defenses
(01:48) Doubling Down: Actions to Progress on Both Space Debris Mitigation and Remediation
(02:19) U.S. and India advance human spaceflight cooperation
(02:46) Synspective orders 10 Rocket Lab Electron launches
(03:10) SpaceX scrubs Tuesday’s SES ASTRA 1P launch until Junteenth, Florida weather permitting – SatNews
(03:40) Perseverance Finds Popcorn on Planet Mars
(04:01) Former Astronaut Russell L. "Rusty" Schweickart

Space News for Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 05:17:04 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Spain’s Ienai Space gets funds to demo electrospray thrusters
(00:52) Space Force taps four firms for laser network project
(01:24) GAO raises red flags over supply chain issues and delays in DoD space programs
(02:01) Rocket Lab and Kinéis count down to Europe’s first launch of IoT constellation of 25 nanosatellites – SatNews
(02:30) Synspective signs MLA with Rocket Lab – SatNews
(03:02) SpaceX to launch two on Tuesday with SES ASTRA 1P mission from Florida – SatNews
(03:32) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
(03:53) Ubotica achieves breakthrough in Live Earth Intelligence with CogniSAT-6 – SatNews
(04:21) Sols 4214–4215: The Best-Laid Plans…
(04:50) Investigating the Origins of the Crab Nebula With NASA’s Webb
(05:18) Webb identifies surprising carbon-rich ingredients around young star

Space News for Monday, June 17, 2024

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:14:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China takes small step towards the moon with rocket test
(00:50) Destination Earth Data Lake with contribution of European cloud technology – SatNews
(01:23) Amentum to deliver hypersonic tech & capabilities to UK Ministry of Defence – SatNews
(01:54) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
(02:14) Kepler Communications has validated the firm’s OISLs between two data relay satellites in LEO – SatNews
(02:49) Sols 4214–4215: The Best Laid Plans…
(03:20) Perseverance's Path to 'Bright Angel' in Mars' Jezero Crater
(03:46) Standing Out on Mars' 'Mount Washburn'
(04:14) MAVEN Detects Auroras During Solar Storm in 2024
(04:41) Curiosity Sees Specks Caused By 2024 Solar Storm While Recording a Wind Gust on Mars
(05:07) Curiosity Sees Streaks and Specks During 2024 Solar Storm
(05:35) Getting Farside Seismic Suite Ready for Testing
(06:02) Farside Seismic Suite's Cube Within a Cube

Space News for Sunday, June 16, 2024

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:13:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Senate Armed Services Committee advances 2025 defense policy bill
(00:59) Missile Defense Agency satellites track first hypersonic launch – SatNews
(01:29) Hispasat’s comprehensive fire protection system in three new areas reforested by Green Engine – SatNews
(02:00) In celebration of Juneteenth – SatNews
(02:23) ST Engineering iDirect joins WAVE consortium – SatNews
(02:50) Albedo’s upcoming launch of Clarity-1 and the early customers – SatNews
(03:16) Requests for Exhibits, Artifacts, or Speakers
(03:48) The Next Full Moon is the Strawberry Moon

Space News for Saturday, June 15, 2024

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 05:15:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Ovzon’s first broadband satellite reaches geostationary slot
(01:09) NASA extends Starliner stay at ISS for additional testing
(01:38) Webinar – Race to the Moon
(02:18) Blue Origin, SpaceX, ULA to compete for $5.6 billion in Pentagon launch contracts
(02:50) SIA reports more record growth for the global commercial satellite industry
(03:21) House Appropriations Committee pares back Space Force budget request
(03:50) SpaceX dramatic scrub as engines ignite for Flag Day Starlink fourth attempt at launch – SatNews
(04:27) SpaceX hopes better weather for Flag Day Starlink launch of 22 smallsats – SatNews
(05:03) Sols 4214–4215: The Best Laid Plans…
(05:37) NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility to Launch Student Experiments
(06:13) NASA’s Hubble Restarts Science in New Pointing Mode

Space News for Friday, June 14, 2024

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:16:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Voyager 1 returning science data again
(00:54) Candace Givens, Northrop Grumman – Leading Women in Space
(01:21) Virgin Galactic announces reverse stock split to boost share price
(01:50) Aerospacelab to build debris-tracking satellite for Vyoma
(02:14) LeoLabs wins AFWERX contract to develop next-generation radar
(02:47) China’s secretive spaceplane conducts proximity operations with small spacecraft
(03:16) Armenia signs Artemis Accords
(03:42) SSC awards 3 contracts for National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 – SatNews
(04:16) Insight — FAQ: What we know about Russia’s alleged nuclear anti-satellite weapon – SatNews
(04:48) NASA, Boeing Progress on Testing Starliner with Crew at Space Station – SatNews
(05:15) SpaceX’s bad hat trick of three scrubs in a row as Thursday’s launch was called due to weather again – SatNews
(05:52) Element U.S. Space & Defense debuts – SatNews
(06:20) Voyager 1 Returning Science Data From All Four Instruments
(06:51) NASA’s Webb Reveals Long-Studied Star Is Actually Twins
(07:20) NASA’s Perseverance Fords an Ancient River to Reach Science Target

Space News for Thursday, June 13, 2024

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:17:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Congressional letter asks NASA to rescind Chandra cuts
(00:52) ESA-China moon cooperation could end with Chang’e-6
(01:21) Apex raises $95 million to increase satellite bus production
(01:51) Fifth helium leak detected on Starliner
(02:18) Rocket Lab wins government support to expand solar cell production
(02:48) Pentagon embracing SpaceX’s Starshield for future military satcom
(03:14) Kongsberg NanoAvionics strengthens government focus with new CEO
(03:45) SpaceX scrubs Wednesday Starlink satellites launch – SatNews
(04:11) Optical Surfaces receives order for extremely large reference flat for testing space optics – SatNews
(04:44) Digital Earth Africa’s major advancement in the observation + monitoring of Africa’s waterbodies – SatNews
(05:18) Rocket Lab to launch France’s “No Time Toulouse” IoT mission – SatNews
(05:41) Lakita Lowe: Leading Space Commercialization Innovations and Fostering STEM Engagement
(06:13) Coming in Hot — NASA’s Chandra Checks Habitability of Exoplanets
(06:40) NASA’s Repository Supports Research of Commercial Astronaut Health
(07:13) NASA’s Roman Mission Gets Cosmic ‘Sneak Peek’ From Supercomputers
(07:43) NASA Funds Study of Proposals to Investigate Space Weather Systems
(08:15) Ed Stone, Former Director of JPL and Voyager Project Scientist, Dies

Space News for Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:39:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Kepler demonstrates optical data relay service in LEO
(00:54) Collaborative Frontiers: Merging Commercial Tech with Space Force Strategy
(01:26) Assured Space and Phantom Space seek to disrupt data-backhaul business
(01:55) NASA selects seven companies for MSR studies
(02:22) Scout Space signs LSA for SDA satellite with ABL Space Systems – SatNews
(02:51) Virgin Galactic completes 12th spaceflight – SatNews
(03:18) SpaceX Starlink to launch smallsats Wednesday and Thursday – SatNews
(03:56) Growing space safety + sustainability concerns to drive In-Orbit Services and SSA awareness uptake – SatNews
(04:28) USSF billion dollar contract assigned to 20 firms – SatNews
(04:55) XipLink’s LEO enhancement features optimize capabilities for Multi-Orbit networks – SatNews
(05:23) Hubble Finds Surprises Around a Star That Erupted 40 Years Ago
(05:51) NASA’s Webb Opens New Window on Supernova Science
(06:15) North Carolina Volunteers Work Toward Cleaner Well Water
(06:38) NASA Watches Mars Light Up During Epic Solar Storm
(07:02) China Roundup: Chang’e 6 lands on the Moon, and record-breaking EVA

Space News for Monday, June 10, 2024

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:13:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Development Agency calls on satellite builders to diversify suppliers
(00:53) Yahsat contracts Airbus for the construction of Al Yah 4 + Al Yah 5 satellites – SatNews
(01:25) RTX provides Blue Canyon satellites for NASA Polar climate mission – SatNews
(01:55) Starliner’s NASA astronauts share life and activities on the ISS – SatNews
(02:28) ClearSpace develops cleaning spacecrafts with smart eyes from CSEM – SatNews
(02:59) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Sunday, June 09, 2024

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:15:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Virgin Galactic conducts final VSS Unity commercial suborbital spaceflight
(00:55) SpaceX and the categorical imperative to achieve low launch cost
(01:34) SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(02:09) SpaceX’s Super Hat Trick with Thursday’s Starship mission, Friday’s Starlink satellites, and Saturday’s Starlink satellites launch including six Direct to Cell – SatNews
(02:46) The first 5 Kinéis smallsats to be launched to orbit via Rocket Lab’s Electron launcher – SatNews
(03:23) SpaceX Starship’s fourth flight test ‘super heavy’ lands ‘softly’ … next Moon then Mars – SatNews
(04:01) Ubotica awarded European Defence Fund grant for space defence – SatNews
(04:26) Equatorial Launch Australia’s Head of Arnhem Space Centre Site Operations is ex-Royal Australian Air Force Officer – SatNews
(04:56) Boeing and Northrop Grumman competing for Space Force Program – SatNews
(05:30) ST Engineering iDirect next generation hub selected for Indonesia’s 1st multifunction satellite – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, June 08, 2024

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 05:18:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Planet’s first hyperspectral satellite is ready to launch
(00:58) Space Force agency taps 20 companies for $1 billion ground systems IDIQ
(01:27) Space startup funding rounds lift Seraphim’s investment portfolio
(01:54) Starliner docks with International Space Station on crewed test flight
(02:22) Space Pioneer raises $207 million for reusable rocket
(02:52) SpaceX to launch 20 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(03:29) Starliner crew welcomed aboard space station
(03:50) NASA’s astronauts arrive at ISS safely after ULA’s launch of Boeing’s Starliner – SatNews
(04:20) SpaceX Starlink Friday launch takes 22 smallsats skyward – SatNews
(05:06) SpaceX Starlink launch Friday – SatNews
(05:28) Redwire breaks ground on microgravity payload development and space ops facility – SatNews
(05:59) Amendment 19: D.18 Euclid General Investigator Program: Names must be omitted from References.
(06:27) PACE Celebrates National Ocean Month With Colorful Views of the Planet
(06:52) Hubble Examines a Barred Spiral’s Light
(07:20) NASA Exploring Alternative Mars Sample Return Methods

Space News for Friday, June 07, 2024

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:19:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) AI powering commercial insights into the final frontier
(00:53) Report: Space Force transitioning to new model for the defense of space
(01:22) Remembering the humans in human spaceflight
(01:48) HPE’s Spaceborne Computer offers template for space-based AI
(02:15) Chang’e-6 spacecraft dock in lunar orbit ahead of journey back to Earth
(02:45) First Ariane 6 launch set for July 9
(03:09) SpaceX Starship’s fourth flight test ‘super heavy’ lands ‘softly’ … next Moon then Mars – SatNews
(03:47) Firefly Aerospace announces multi-launch agreement with Lockheed Martin – SatNews
(04:15) Boeing and Northrop Grumman competing for Space Force Program – SatNews
(04:49) Ubotica awarded European Defence Fund grant for space defence – SatNews
(05:15) Equatorial Launch Australia’s Head of Arnhem Space Centre Site Operations is ex-Royal Australian Air Force Officer – SatNews
(05:52) Retired U.S.A.F. Colonel Karlton Johnson named CEO of the National Space Society – SatNews
(06:17) Webb Finds Plethora of Carbon Molecules Around Young Star
(06:43) Jonathan Lunine Appointed Chief Scientist of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Space News for Thursday, June 06, 2024

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:15:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Astroscale shares soar in Tokyo stock market debut
(01:01) Webinar: U.S. – Japan Perspectives on Space Sustainability
(01:32) Uncontrolled reentry of space debris poses a real and growing threat
(01:57) Pale Blue gets additional funds for water vapor thrusters
(02:25) Slingshot unveils AI that spots satellite anomalies and potential bad actors
(02:58) Hubble goes to single-gyro operating mode as NASA passes on private servicing mission
(03:28) SpaceX Starship still GO for June 6 – SatNews
(03:53) ULA launches Boeing Starliner with NASA’s astronauts, finally – SatNews
(04:17) SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(04:44) Iridium awarded 5 year contract by USSF’s SSC – SatNews
(05:18) DARPA harnesses AI to keep tabs on space weapons, spy satellites on orbit – SatNews
(05:48) BlackSky awarded NRO contract – SatNews
(06:12) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(06:43) NASA Launches Second Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles
(07:14) Boeing’s Starliner CFT launches on third attempt

Space News for Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 05:23:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Electron launches second NASA PREFIRE cubesat
(00:52) Revolv Space seeks to expand satellite duty cycles
(01:25) Europe seeks to launch into clearing skies
(01:52) Online calculator helps startups decipher U.S. regulations
(02:23) Astra consolidates facilities
(02:49) Congressional language alters plans for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory
(03:19) Rocket Lab completes second launch for NASA’s PREFIRE and Ice climate science mission – SatNews
(03:50) SpaceX’s Starship receives FAA license to fly the ‘world’s most powerful rocket’ on June 6 – SatNews
(04:20) Boeing’s statement regarding Starliner’s transport tomorrow, hopefully, of NASA’s astronauts – SatNews
(04:56) The Launch of a Rocket Lab Knight – SatNews
(05:23) MDA Space selects ThermAvant™ Technologies as part of supply chain for MDA AURORA™ – SatNews
(05:50) Mission completed for ESA’s OPS-SAT laboratory – SatNews
(06:24) True Anomaly awarded USSF contract to further space domain security in Space Domain – SatNews
(06:58) Solid State Quantum Magnetometers—Seeking out water worlds from the quantum world
(07:32) Blue Origin works towards New Glenn debut, ramps BE-4 deliveries
(08:08) Starship ready for fourth flight, Starliner rescheduled for third attempt, Virgin Galactic to fly VSS Unity for last time

Space News for Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:15:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Chang’e-6: Moon samples collected and launched into lunar orbit
(00:59) ULA’s new launch date of Boeing Starliner for NASA mission – SatNews
(01:37) Airbus delivers 1st Sentinel-5 instrument for satellite integration – SatNews
(02:13) Neutron Star Systems + RFA sign agreement for demo mission – SatNews
(02:37) Silicon Sensing’s first U.S. office and returning employee is new head of sales – SatNews
(03:03) West Virginia University’s West Virginia Small Satellite Center Team awarded nanosat grant – SatNews
(03:42) June’s Night Sky Notes: Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations, Part III
(04:18) Magellan data unveils ongoing volcanic activity on the surface of Venus

Space News for Sunday, June 02, 2024

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:11:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Chang’e-6 lands on far side of the moon to collect unique lunar samples
(00:51) Starliner launch attempt scrubbed
(01:16) Boeing’s Starliner SCRUBBED at T-3:50 with NASA astronauts offloading … again – SatNews
(01:47) SpaceX’s Flight 4 of Starship now scheduled for June 6 – SatNews
(02:15) Space Development Agency unveils a new acquisition approach – SatNews
(02:47) CGI develops standardized interfaces for ESA for the SATCOM market + new CEO + President – SatNews
(03:12) Defense Threat Reduction Agency contracts for combating weapons of mass destruction – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, June 01, 2024

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:17:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ST Engineering iDirect seeking direct-to-smartphone networking role
(00:55) Starliner ready for next crewed test flight launch attempt
(01:21) Chinese reusable rocket maker to cooperate on new MEO constellation
(01:49) News from the Press Site: Business of Starlink and Boeing’s Starliner prepares to launch – News from the Press Site
(02:23) SpaceX launches 14th Falcon 9 rocket of May using booster flying for 14th time
(02:48) Month:
(03:18) ULA’s update one-day before the ‘Big Date’ of NASA and Boeing’s Starliner launch, “We’re really ready to go fly.” – SatNews
(03:56) SpaceX’s Starship’s Dress Rehearsal ready for June 5 – SatNews
(04:22) Space Station Research Advances NASA’s Plans to Explore the Moon, Mars
(04:54) C.12 Planetary Instrument Concepts for the Advancement of Solar System Observations POC Change
(05:26) Requests for Exhibits, Artifacts, or Speakers

Space News for Friday, May 31, 2024

Fri, 31 May 2024 05:14:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China conducts three launches inside two days
(00:58) Commercialization is Key to Continued US Space Leadership
(01:28) MDA Space joins Starlab Space commercial space station venture
(01:58) FCC chair proposes new rules for accidental space explosion risk
(02:32) SpaceX Starship still on schedule for fourth flight test June 5 – SatNews
(03:01) ULA’s activities intensify as Boeing’s Starliner positions for NASA astronauts’ mission – SatNews
(03:42) Scout Space’s “Sparrow” first in-space image to provide space security and Space Domain Awareness – SatNews
(04:20) Rivada signs some Asian partners as they ready to launch OuterNet a 600 satellite constellation – SatNews
(04:49) SES launches SES Open Orbits™ IFC Network – SatNews
(05:18) Yahsat partners with SATCOM Technologies to deliver advanced SATCOM solutions in Zimbabwe – SatNews
(05:51) Twin NASA Satellites Ready to Help Gauge Earth’s Energy Balance

Space News for Thursday, May 30, 2024

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:25:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) AI startup Wallaroo tapped to help Space Force operationalize machine learning
(00:52) Ursa Major completes ground tests of new hypersonic rocket engine
(01:21) Redesigned Vega C motor passes static-fire test
(01:51) Verizon plots $100 million direct-to-smartphone satellite investment
(02:21) Open Cosmos wins Greek government satellite contract
(02:47) Update: ULA Atlas V launch of Boeing’s Starliner NASA astronauts mission progresses – SatNews
(03:34) SKY Perfect JSAT selects Thales Alenia Space to build the JSAT-31 satellite – SatNews
(04:10) ESA selects Open Cosmos to build an optical constellation for Greece – SatNews
(04:41) RTX’s Collins Aerospace completes the industry’s 1st retrofit of Iridium Certus satellite connectivity – SatNews
(05:17) HawkEye 360 expands their state-of-the-art advanced R&D facility – SatNews
(05:48) Scout Space contracted to develop efficient collision analysis framework – SatNews
(06:20) Solstar Space awarded AFWERX SBIR contract for radiation hardened WiFi for spacecraft research – SatNews
(06:56) 25 Years Ago: STS-96 Resupplies the Space Station
(07:26) NASA to Measure Moonquakes With Help From InSight Mars Mission
(07:49) Launch Date Set for NASA’s Second PREFIRE Satellite

Space News for Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Wed, 29 May 2024 05:13:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chang’e-6 set for weekend landing attempt as sun rises over Apollo crater
(00:49) Falcon 9 launches ESA’s EarthCARE mission
(01:18) ThinkOrbital developing satellite repair toolkit with X-ray vision
(01:45) SpaceX completes a bi-coastal ‘two in one’ day launching NASA and JAXA’s EarthCARE satellite after Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(02:30) The Exploration Company contracted by ESA to develop a LEO cargo return service – SatNews
(03:05) Ovzon receives 12-months renewal for continued support to UK MoD – SatNews
(03:34) Orbit’s successful trial of the AirTRx30 aviation terminal over Viasat’s Xpress constellation – SatNews
(04:03) Intelsat multi-orbit IFC coming to Japan Airlines – SatNews
(04:32) Discovery Alert: Spock’s Home Planet Goes ‘Poof’
(04:58) NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Unscathed After Searing Pass of Sun
(05:29) Launch Roundup: North Korean launch failure, Starliner CFT, EarthCARE

Space News for Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:20:18 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chinese firm files plans for 10,000-satellite constellation
(00:52) Satellogic lays off 13% of workforce
(01:16) Month:
(01:46) UPDATE ULA announces repairs done and date of NASA and Boeing’s Starliner astronauts launch – SatNews
(02:32) SpaceX to launch ESA and JAXA’s EarthCARE satellite mission Tuesday – SatNews
(03:05) SpaceX may launch fourth flight test of Starship by June 5 – SatNews
(03:30) Rivada Space Networks announces new APAC partners – SatNews
(03:58) Iridium connected drones from American Aerospace Granted 1st FAA waiver for – SatNews
(04:28) Eutelsat Ku-band capacity selected by InterSAT for Pan-African satellite services – SatNews
(04:56) FirstWave extends Speedcast contract – SatNews
(05:21) Ongoing Venus Volcanic Activity Discovered With NASA’s Magellan Data
(05:49) Spitzer gives scientists insights into black hole eating habits

Space News for Monday, May 27, 2024

Mon, 27 May 2024 05:11:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA and ISRO continue discussions about Indian astronaut flight to ISS
(00:52) Electron launches first NASA PREFIRE Earth science cubesat
(01:20) SpaceX to launch ESA and JAXA’s EarthCARE satellite mission Tuesday – SatNews
(01:54) IQ spacecom + RBC Signals collaborate on Go.BIC – SatNews
(02:27) Northrop Grumman expands satellite life-extension services – SatNews
(03:10) SpaceX Memorial Day Starlink satellite launch – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, May 26, 2024

Sun, 26 May 2024 05:12:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China’s secretive spaceplane releases object into orbit
(01:03) EU and ESA seek increased competitiveness of European space sector
(01:36) Month:
(02:04) Rocket Lab launches first of two NASA climate change satellites – SatNews
(02:42) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(03:07) AAC Clyde Space + partners create hub for laser comms in the Netherlands – SatNews
(03:35) Spacemanic wins Prix Bulles Pierre Cardin – SatNews
(04:07) NASA Launches Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles

Space News for Saturday, May 25, 2024

Sat, 25 May 2024 05:14:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Bringing generative artificial intelligence to space
(00:53) SpaceX sets early June launch of next Starship test flight
(01:13) From Orbit to Ground: What’s next?
(01:41) Stanford center focuses on spacecraft autonomy
(02:11) Airbus to build ESA space science satellite
(02:37) Month:
(03:11) SpaceX details learnings from Starship Flight 3, sets June 5 as target launch date for Flight 4
(03:47) Rocket Lab launches first of NASA’s climate-monitoring PREFIRE spacecraft
(04:15) NASA says Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule can safely fly ‘as is’ with propulsion system helium leak
(04:43) SpaceX may launch fourth flight test of Starship by June 5 – SatNews
(05:08) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(05:33) Celestia TTi brings GaN based SSPAs in DBS band to broadcast SATCOM – SatNews
(06:00) Clare Luckey: Shaping the Future of Mars Missions and Inspiring the Artemis Generation
(06:28) Hubble Captures a Bright Spiral in the Queen’s Hair
(06:57) Requests for Exhibits, Artifacts, or Speakers
(07:33) NASA’s Europa Clipper Makes Cross-Country Flight to Florida

Space News for Friday, May 24, 2024

Fri, 24 May 2024 05:21:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA defends Artemis cost and schedule amid planning of possible changes
(00:54) Intelsat extends satellite life extension contracts
(01:20) From Orbit to Ground: What’s next?
(01:44) Viasat seeking LEO capacity for all mobile broadband services
(02:09) Space Force selects companies to develop concepts for simulated space war training range
(02:49) DoD forecasts about $1.7 billion in commercial satcom buys over the coming year
(03:23) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 5th anniversary of its first dedicated Starlink flight
(04:00) SpaceX’s hat trick succeeds with two same-day launches and one today on 5th anniversary of first Starlink launch – SatNews
(04:37) GA-ASI awarded AI smart sensor contract – SatNews
(05:03) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(05:26) Team BlueHalo demos integrated backend mission services for USSF’s SCAR program – SatNews
(05:57) Viasat and Azercosmos to expand satellite services across EMEA and Asia – SatNews
(06:24) Galaxies Actively Forming in Early Universe Caught Feeding on Cold Gas
(06:51) NASA’s TESS Finds Intriguing World Sized Between Earth, Venus
(07:12) New Images From Euclid Mission Reveal Wide View of the Dark Universe

Space News for Thursday, May 23, 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:16:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House Armed Services Committee advances 2025 defense policy bill
(00:54) NASA report identifies cost-effective approaches to dealing with orbital debris
(01:27) ESA selects Thales Alenia Space and The Exploration Company for commercial cargo program
(01:58) Why are the Department of Defense and Space Force talking about buying foreign space technology?
(02:26) Beames is TrustPoint’s new executive chairman
(02:54) Dominican Republic considering its own commercial spaceport
(03:23) NASA, Boeing and ULA announce June 1 as new target date for Starliner’s Crew Flight Test
(03:56) Month:
(04:22) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites as the company reaches 3 million customers globally
(05:00) NASA ‘indefinitely grounds’ Boeing’s Starliner launch with astronauts – SatNews
(05:33) UPDATE SpaceX launches NROL146 on next gen spy mission sending the first reconnaissance satellite constellation – SatNews
(06:07) SpaceX’s hat trick with two launches down yesterday and one today – SatNews
(06:34) SpaceX’s second launch in under 24 on two coasts – SatNews
(06:59) ST Engineering iDirect’s SKYflow wins Show Product of the Year at 2024 NAB – SatNews
(07:33) In Their Honor … Lest We Forget – SatNews
(07:58) NASA’s Psyche Fires Up Its Sci-Fi-Worthy Thrusters

Space News for Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Wed, 22 May 2024 05:32:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches NRO’s first batch of next-generation spy satellites
(00:53) Pentagon working with SpaceX to cut off Russian military’s illicit use of Starlink internet
(01:23) Global navigation jamming will only get worse. The U.S. needs to move fast
(02:00) Ariane 6 inaugural launch planned for first half of July
(02:26) China to expand commercial spaceport to support upcoming launch surge
(02:53) Month:
(03:24) Boeing Starliner launch Saturday ruled out as helium leak analysis continues
(03:54) iDirect Government to build 5G co-channel interference mitigation prototype for DIU – SatNews
(04:27) UPDATE SpaceX schedules Wednesday to launch NROL146 on a secret mission – SatNews
(04:54) Starlink open for business in Indonesia, Fiji – SatNews
(05:20) SpacePNT completes demo of PNT technology in LEO – SatNews
(05:46) Welcome Back to Planet Earth, Expedition 70 Crew!
(06:18) Discovery Alert: Mini-Neptune in Double Star System is a Planetary Puzzle
(06:50) NASA Tool Gets Ready to Image Faraway Planets
(07:15) 5 Things to Know About NASA’s Tiny Twin Polar Satellites
(07:43) NASA’s Juno Provides High-Definition Views of Europa’s Icy Shell
(08:07) How ‘Glowing’ Plants Could Help Scientists Predict Flash Drought
(08:38) NASA to Discuss New Polar Climate Mission During Media Teleconference
(09:10) NASA Images Help Explain Eating Habits of Massive Black Hole
(09:39) NASA’s Webb Hints at Possible Atmosphere Surrounding Rocky Exoplanet
(10:15) Launch Roundup: 100th launch of the year, Starliner delays, NASA’s PREFIRE-1 mission

Space News for Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:21:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. claims recently launched Russian satellite is an ASAT
(00:50) Unlocking Connectivity: The Satellite Industry’s Approach to Achieving Interoperability with Telco
(01:17) Viasat taps OneWeb to provide multi-orbit maritime broadband
(01:42) Space Force plans deep-dive study on pros and cons of orbital refueling
(02:09) National Security Memorandum-22 omitted space entirely. Here’s a path forward.
(02:40) China launches four high-resolution remote sensing satellites
(03:09) Blue Origin resumes crewed New Shepard suborbital flights
(03:33) Blue Origin resumes passenger flights, carries crew of six and 90-year-old aerospace pioneer to space
(04:01) DataPath names new President – SatNews
(04:28) SSC’s EPS-R program completes factory confidence test – SatNews
(05:01) Marlink strengthens its global customer proximity to meet the growing demand for digital solutions – SatNews
(05:33) The SES Ethiosat delivers 95% of the TV content to homes in Ethiopia – SatNews
(06:02) 55 Years Ago: Two Months Until the Moon Landing
(06:32) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity
(06:57) Astronomers find an Earth-sized exoplanet around a tiny star and a large, but ultra-light exoplanet around a Sun-like star
(07:39) Blue Origin returns crew flights to New Shepard with NS-25 mission

Space News for Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:22:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Small satellites aim to fill big shoes for military weather data
(00:54) Relativity Space delays NSSL bid, focuses on 2026 Terran R debut
(01:21) Investment banks take stock of evolving space finance challenges
(01:53) NASA rolls out new space sustainability strategy
(02:24) NRO eyes diverse satellite fleet and AI-powered ground systems in modernization push
(02:53) Planet unveils platform to merge data with analytics
(03:23) Space Force budget inches upward in tight fiscal year
(03:59) ULA’s success story — Delta IV Heavy’s last launch on an NROL-70 mission – SatNews
(04:31) New NASA strategy envisions sustainable future for space ops – SatNews
(04:59) Flight Works developing modular refuelable ASCENT propulsion unit for AFRL – SatNews
(05:28) Iridium signs 5 year contract with L3Harris to protect FAA critical nfrastructure – SatNews
(05:56) RTX announces grant for Space Foundation Discovery Center – SatNews
(06:15) Through Astronaut Eyes, Virtual Reality Propels Gateway Forward
(06:44) NASA’s Lola Fatoyinbo Receives Royal Geographical Society Prize
(07:12) NASA's Curiosity Searches for New Clues About Mars' Ancient Water – NASA Mars Exploration
(07:43) After Three Years on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter Mission Ends – NASA Mars Exploration
(08:21) Launch Roundup: Delta IV swan song, Angara test flight from Russia, and three Falcon 9 flights

Space News for Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:16:05 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Max Space announces plans for inflatable space station modules
(00:52) Budget woes just a blip for unstoppable space industry growth
(01:24) Office of Space Commerce calls for international cooperation in space situational awareness
(01:56) America is losing its GPS dominance to China’s BeiDou satnav
(02:20) ‘State of the Space Industrial Base’ highlights supply chain and workforce challenges
(02:47) SAIC lands Pentagon contract for AI-powered small satellite, partnering with GomSpace
(03:21) Pentagon ramps up investments in solid rocket motor suppliers to bolster domestic industry
(03:52) ULA ‘Tomorrow’s the Day’, Delta IV Heavy’s Swan Song on NROL-70 mission – SatNews
(04:29) Sierra Space launches Velocity, Horizon, and Titan satellite bus family – SatNews
(04:59) Hydrosat awarded NOAA Grant – SatNews
(05:31) Telit Cinterion unveils high-precision GNSS IoT module with centimeter-level – SatNews
(06:04) Axiom Space teams with Astrolab to advance lunar exploration – SatNews
(06:32) U.S. Space Force awards $14.49 million contract to Rocket Lab for Space Test Program-30 – SatNews
(07:13) SpaceX debuts new Bandwagon rideshare service

Space News for Monday, April 08, 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:16:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches first mid-inclination dedicated rideshare mission
(00:57) SpaceX’s Hat Trick of launches – 3 for 3 in 3 days – SatNews
(01:41) Advantech to support NASA’s Artemis – SatNews
(02:09) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(02:35) Ahead of total solar eclipse, scientists use spacecraft data to predict the Sun’s corona

Space News for Sunday, April 07, 2024

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:14:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Musk outlines plans to increase Starship launch rate and performance
(00:44) ULA’s Delta IV Heavy’s grand finale still a ‘Go’ for Tuesday’s NROL-70 mission – SatNews
(01:18) SpaceX’s part 2 in a 3 part series of launches, Saturday’s Direct to Cell – SatNews
(01:54) NASA leadership to spotlight space sustainability at the Space Symposium – SatNews
(02:38) Control moment gyroscopes deliver a quantum leap in smallsat capabilities – SatNews
(02:57) NASA’s LRO Finds Photo Op as It Zips Past SKorea’s Danuri Moon Orbiter
(03:25) Hubble Peers at Pair of Closely Interacting Galaxies
(03:55) SpaceX begins 2024 with several record-breaking feats

Space News for Saturday, April 06, 2024

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:37:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) European space consultancies merge to form Novaspace
(00:51) Blue Origin to resume crewed New Shepard flights
(01:16) Mitsubishi takes stake in Starlab Space
(01:40) Kratos demonstrates satellite internet tech for U.S. Army
(02:07) Calling all space stewards: could direct-to-smartphone elevate space sustainability?
(02:38) SpaceX’s 1st launch in a 3 part series for the weekend – SatNews
(03:21) HawkEye 360s Clusters 8 + 9 to launch aboard Bandwagon – SatNews
(03:53) New Shepard’s 25th mission’s astronauts named – SatNews
(04:22) National Security Agency appoints a new Director of Cybersecurity – SatNews
(04:49) The Aerospace Corporation names new Lead for Policy + Regulatory for CSPS – SatNews
(05:20) Webb muestra impactantes estructuras en 19 galaxias espirales cercanas
(05:45) Rápido aumento del nivel global del mar en 2023 se debió a El Niño
(06:04) NASA’s NEOWISE Extends Legacy With Decade of Near-Earth Object Data
(06:33) Booster 11 Conducts Engine Testing as Starbase Continues to Change

Space News for Friday, April 05, 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:15:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Thailand joins China-led ILRS moon base initiative
(00:53) Hydrosat wins NOAA contract
(01:22) NASA selects three companies to advance Artemis lunar rover designs
(01:53) AI at the crossroads of cybersecurity, space and national security in the digital age
(02:28) Orbital Sidekick shares first-light imagery
(02:52) SpaceX plans three launches over weekend including Starlink and a first with ‘Bandwagon-1’ – SatNews
(03:23) Kratos demos fully virtualized SATCOM over LEO for U.S. Army – SatNews
(03:57) All eyes on the ESA Arctic Weather Satellite – SatNews
(04:20) SwRI to build spacecraft bus for in-space refueler servicer program – SatNews
(04:51) SpaceX’s historic Polaris Dawn mission this summer first-ever commercial extravehicular activity – SatNews
(05:28) Mitsubishi Corporation joins Starlab Space as strategic partner, equity owner in JV – SatNews
(05:56) Port Charlotte Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud Related To NASA’s Space Launch System – NASA OIG
(06:28) Audit of NASA’s High-End Computing Capabilities – NASA OIG
(06:53) Audit of the Mars Sample Return Program – NASA OIG

Space News for Thursday, April 04, 2024

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 05:34:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Scout Space eyes military customers for space domain awareness sensor
(00:51) China launches first of a new series of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites
(01:28) Pentagon unveils strategy to harness commercial space tech for national security
(02:02) Russia, China catching up to U.S. in space weaponry, new report finds
(02:31) Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in Helicity Space
(03:00) Fingers crossed for Tuesday’s ULA grand finale launch of Delta IV Heavy carrying the NROL-70 mission – SatNews
(03:49) AFVENTURES Phase II SBIR contract – SatNews
(04:20) UK-Autonomous + Connected Earth Network launches to unite communities through space technology – SatNews
(04:40) Scientists use NASA data to predict solar corona before Eclipse – SatNews
(05:04) SpaceX Starlink Group 6-47 Thursday launch – SatNews
(05:35) Glenn Impact on the Apollo Program
(06:16) Rock Sampled by NASA’s Perseverance Embodies Why Rover Came to Mars
(06:44) NASA’s Webb Probes an Extreme Starburst Galaxy
(07:09) How NASA Spotted El Niño Changing the Saltiness of Coastal Waters
(07:41) NASA Receives 13 Nominations for the 28th Annual Webby Awards

Space News for Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:23:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) White House directs NASA to develop lunar time standard
(00:53) Terran Orbital records higher revenues as strategic review continues
(01:22) Satellite terminal supplier CopaSAT storms into military market
(01:49) Foust Forward | The role of a reluctant regulator in space sustainability
(02:15) Parsons to be system integrator for TraCSS space traffic coordination system
(02:46) Rocket Lab prepares to launch mission for KAIST and NASA satellites to 2 separate orbits – SatNews
(03:13) U.S. Army awards million$$ to Gilat subsidiary DataPath via a contract extension – SatNews
(03:44) Satcube launches a new version of the firm’s all-in-one online rental service “Satcube Instant” – SatNews
(04:09) Yahsat appoints Chief Growth + Strategy Officer – SatNews
(04:42) SpaceX is busy with April Starlink launches – SatNews
(05:10) Veronica T. Pinnick Put NASA’s PACE Mission through Its Paces
(05:32) That Starry Night Sky? It’s Full of Eclipses
(05:58) Launch Roundup: SpaceX continues high cadence, Delta IV Heavy to launch following scrub

Space News for Tuesday, April 02, 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:12:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Canada increases Telesat Lightspeed investment
(00:49) Gilat awarded million$$ in additional SkyEdge orders – SatNews
(01:22) Telesat + Government of Canada agree to billionC$ loan terms in support of Lightspeed – SatNews
(01:54) April 1st finally, SpaceX Starlink launches – SatNews
(02:38) FOSSA Systems opens a subsidiary in Portugal – SatNews

Space News for Monday, April 01, 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:12:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) A Leap Forward in Satellite Monitoring
(00:55) SpaceX launches Eutelsat 36D, lands booster on seventh reuse anniversary
(01:23) ALOFT AeroArchitects to equip private Boeing business jet aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO satellite connectivity service – SatNews
(01:45) USSF outlines U.S. approach to maintain space superiority – SatNews
(02:21) National Cybersecurity Center to host SSC’s Spring 2024 AEE Symposium – SatNews
(02:53) Interstellar Technologies signs agreement with JAXA as the priority launch provider – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, March 31, 2024

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:12:51 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites onboard Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral
(00:52) Month:
(01:17) Eutelsat mission marks first of possible triple Falcon 9 launch day for SpaceX
(02:07) SpaceX launches EUTELSAT 36D providing more than 1100 broadcast channels in Africa, Russia and Europe – SatNews
(02:42) SpaceX’s second successful Saturday launch, first Eutelsat then Starlink and waiting for third – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, March 30, 2024

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 05:15:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SKY Perfect JSAT hunting for more early-stage space opportunities
(00:58) Senate bills seek to reform commercial space regulations
(01:30) Japanese lunar lander company ispace raises $53.5 million in stock sale
(01:58) Connecting the Dots | Making light work of space junk removal
(02:19) Hancom InSpace orders more Spire satellites with Hancom-2 in limbo
(02:47) UPDATE: 3 Saturday launches, 22 Starlink from West Coast, 23 Starlink and Eutelsat-36D launches from East Coast – SatNews
(03:16) UPDATE Thursday scrubbed for SpaceX’s Starlink launch new date set – SatNews
(03:56) Langley Celebrates Women’s History Month: The Langley ASIA-AQ Team
(04:30) NASA’s Curiosity Searches for New Clues About Mars’ Ancient Water
(05:00) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Friday, March 29, 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:37:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Planet reveals $20 million Carbon Mapper contract
(00:49) JAXA selects Interstellar Technologies as priority launch provider
(01:21) Vast Space hires former Voyager Space executive
(01:46) ESA and ISRO explore increased cooperation
(02:15) Space Force chief: U.S. intelligence is top-notch, but more insights needed on space domain
(02:47) NASA optimistic about resolving Voyager 1 computer problem
(03:16) SpaceX pushes launch of 22 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to Friday
(03:51) High winds, gaseous nitrogen pump failure force scrub of the final launch of Delta 4 Heavy minutes before liftoff
(04:28) ULA Delta IV Heavy scrubbed at T-00:03:58 update to ‘issue’ – SatNews
(05:02) HawkEye 360 announces the crucial role of the company’s Advisory Board Class of 2024 – SatNews
(05:28) Gilat awarded million$ order from the U.S. DoD – SatNews
(06:00) NOAA and SpaceX’s GOES-U weather satellite launch June 25 after leak causes delay – SatNews
(06:26) AAC Clyde Space insurance claim on the Kelpie-1 satellite paid – SatNews
(06:56) Three-Year Study of Young Stars with NASA’s Hubble Enters New Chapter
(07:26) Diez maneras en que los estudiantes pueden prepararse para ser astronautas

Space News for Thursday, March 28, 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:22:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China adds new moon base project partners, but struggles to attract national-level participation
(00:57) Astrobotic hires space industry veterans to help with Griffin lander
(01:22) Connecting the Dots | Incoming illegal NGSO service crackdown
(01:54) Chinese scientists call for focus on asteroid missions
(02:29) Boeing sues Virgin Galactic over mothership project
(03:02) Month:
(03:31) Tomorrow is ULA’s historic final launch for Delta IV Heavy carrying NROL-70 – SatNews
(04:10) KRYTAR’s new compact 3 dB, 90-degree hybrid coupler covering the frequency from 0.4 to 7.125 GHz – SatNews
(04:47) The number of telecare solution users in Europe and North America in 2023 reached 14.2 million totaling €6.4 billion – SatNews
(05:24) Red Cat receives million$$ in contract awards for 2 NATO allied countries – SatNews
(05:52) Thursday SpaceX is set for 22 Starlink launch – SatNews
(06:23) US House of Representatives Columbia Accident Documents
(06:55) NASA’s Europa Clipper Survives and Thrives in ‘Outer Space’ on Earth
(07:28) China Roundup: Chinese Moon plans, commercial company updates, and Wenchang commercial pad

Space News for Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:25:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Long March 6A launches second Yunhai-3 satellite
(00:47) Ingersoll Rand to acquire ILC Dover
(01:13) Space Force, Space Command seek over $2 billion for unfunded programs to counter anti-satellite threats
(01:48) Apex commissions first payload on inaugural mission
(02:14) Defense, military, intelligence agencies, all have a hand in U.S. space acquisitions
(02:43) UK Space Agency moving HQ to Harwell space cluster
(03:09) Month:
(03:44) Boeing, NASA target May 1 for first crewed flight of Starliner to the space station
(04:12) L-2 and a grand finale on Thursday for ULA’s Delta IV heavy in NROL-70 mission – SatNews
(04:42) GMV to lead ESA’s LEO PNT End-to-End In-Orbit Demonstrator mission – SatNews
(05:13) SpaceX Starlink launch on Thursday – SatNews
(05:39) Ericsson announces headcount reduction – SatNews
(06:06) NASA to launch sounding rockets into the Moon’s shadow during solar eclipse – SatNews
(06:46) Antarctic Sea Ice Near Historic Lows; Arctic Ice Continues Decline
(07:25) Early Adopters of NASA’s PACE Data to Study Air Quality, Ocean Health
(07:57) NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission Awarded Collier Trophy
(08:26) Amendment 6: New Horizons data now in scope for B.4 Heliophysics Guest Investigator Open
(08:58) Launch Roundup: Delta IV Heavy swan song, Falcon 9 and Soyuz launches on tap for last week of March

Space News for Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:19:17 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) ExLabs plans mission to rendezvous with asteroid Apophis
(00:50) MSR highlights challenges of NASA flagship missions
(01:17) China’s Queqiao-2 relay satellite enters lunar orbit
(01:41) SpaceX reaches its 175th Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral with Monday evening Starlink mission
(02:16) Month:
(02:49) South Korea to launch second spy satellite in early April – SatNews
(03:18) Stanford study highlights the crucial role of satellite monitoring in methane detection – SatNews
(03:51) Globalsat Group wins ESG Impact Innovation award from MSUA for second consecutive year – SatNews
(04:22) UK Space Agency announces new headquarters + regional offices – SatNews
(04:53) NASA’s OSIRIS-REx Mission Awarded Robert Goddard Memorial Trophy
(05:27) New study finds that DART changed both orbit and shape of Dimorphos asteroid

Space News for Monday, March 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:11:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Accelerating the ‘‘Data Management to Decision Chain’’ in Military Space Operations
(00:54) Antenna work delays NISAR launch
(01:23) Countdown to launch as ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-70 Mission readies – SatNews
(01:46) NASA’s Tiny BurstCube mission launched to study cosmic blasts – SatNews
(02:22) SES Space & Defense: Something new for MILSATCOM Users – gateway options – SatNews
(02:55) GA-ASI adds new capabilities to the Predator Mission trainer – SatNews
(03:27) Comtech names a new president of the firm’s Terrestrial & Wireless Networks business segment – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, March 24, 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 05:10:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Astronomers and megaconstellations learn to get along
(00:51) Private satellite operators make case for helping military track ground targets
(01:22) Intuitive Machines on firmer footing after lunar landing
(01:52) Month:
(02:31) Russia launches crew of three, including U.S. astronaut, to space station
(02:59) SpaceX reaches 19 flights with a Falcon 9 booster for a third time with Starlink mission

Space News for Saturday, March 23, 2024

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:12:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AT&T underlines support for realizing direct-to-smartphone satellite service
(00:56) U.S. military to boost surveillance assets in orbit
(01:23) Find Your Place In Space Week
(01:49) International Space Station welcomes biological and physical science experiments
(02:21) Mars Exploration Rovers: Spirit and Opportunity
(02:47) SpaceX’s 30th resupply mission uses new access tower at SLC-40 for the first time

Space News for Friday, March 22, 2024

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:17:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Cargo Dragon launches to space station hours after Soyuz scrub
(01:06) Subsea internet cable issues lift Rivada Space Networks
(01:38) DoD innovation unit to assess Firefly vehicle for missions beyond Earth orbit
(02:05) Hanwha Phasor aims to release debut multi-orbit terminal this summer
(02:31) Webinar: Direct to Device Satellite Services – Register Now
(03:05) Starship could have a big impact on small launch vehicles
(03:39) Electron launches NRO mission from Wallops
(04:08) Roscosmos scrubs Soyuz crew launch 20 seconds before liftoff
(04:39) Rocket Lab lets it fly with ‘Live and Let Fly’ its first launch for NRO’s spy satellites – SatNews
(05:21) Marlink delivers future-proof hybrid network solution for Exploris One – SatNews
(05:52) NASA sends science projects and hardware aboard SpaceX’s 30th resupply launch to ISS – SatNews
(06:24) Seven lessons learned by Lockheed Martin that are courtesy of their wideband ESA on-orbit demo – SatNews
(07:05) Benchmark electric propulsion thrusters on-orbit + poised for 1st firing – SatNews
(07:37) 45 Years Ago: Space Shuttle Columbia Arrives at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
(08:20) NASA’s Tiny BurstCube Mission Launches to Study Cosmic Blasts
(08:48) Payload Adapter Testing: A Key Step for Artemis IV Rocket’s Success
(09:21) NASA Analysis Sees Spike in 2023 Global Sea Level Due to El Niño
(09:53) Soyuz MS-25 set to launch to the International Space Station with crew from Russia, Belarus, and NASA

Space News for Thursday, March 21, 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 05:13:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House advances four space-related bills
(00:51) Defense Innovation Unit awards three contracts for space logistics technologies
(01:22) Capella Space sets sights on international market for radar satellites
(01:51) Launch providers look for competitive advantages in era of transition
(02:16) Swissto12 expanding small GEO satellite production facilities
(02:44) Lockheed Martin eyes growth in satellite business through partnerships
(03:16) ESA awards three contracts for satellite navigation missions
(03:44) Month:
(04:10) Companies selected for DIU Orbital Logistics Vehicle Project moving forward with prototypes – SatNews
(04:46) Blue Origin’s Blue Ring to demo operation capabilities on DarkSky-1 mission – SatNews
(05:14) ST Engineering iDirect’s satellite IoT solution awarded MSUA’s Industrial IoT Innovation Award 2024 – SatNews
(05:49) Forrester’s Digest: GEO satellite demand decreases plus Eutelsat OneWeb + Intelsat – SatNews
(06:21) 55 Years Ago: Four Months Until the Moon Landing
(06:48) Key Test Drive of Orion on NASA’s Artemis II to Aid Future Missions

Space News for Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:18:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Intelsat expands OneWeb LEO partnership
(00:58) China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite to support moon missions
(01:26) Neuraspace starts free space traffic management service
(01:58) Pentagon’s innovation unit steps up role in Space Force’s responsive launch program
(02:32) SpaceX planning rapid turnaround for next Starship flight
(03:00) Loft Orbital and SkyServe partner on AI-powered Earth observation application
(03:29) Benchmark Space Systems flies first electric thruster
(03:53) Rocket Lab’s Thursday ‘Live and Let Fly’ mission is first launch for NRO – SatNews
(04:33) Space Systems Command issues solicitation for On Ramp to OSP-4 launch contract – SatNews
(05:00) Thales Alenia Space awarded one of two ESA LEO-PNT orbit demonstrators – SatNews
(05:36) Tyvak International’s Milani satellite delivered to ESA for the HERA mission – SatNews
(06:03) Space-based air traffic test by Startical to be managed on a NanoAvionics smallsat – SatNews
(06:43) Astronics launches Typhon T-400 Ku SATCOM system – SatNews
(07:10) Aerospacelab enters into a collaboration with Xona Space Systems – SatNews
(07:35) US, Germany Partnering on Mission to Track Earth’s Water Movement
(08:03) Sketch the Shape of the Sun for Science During the Solar Eclipse
(08:20) NASA Study: Asteroid’s Orbit, Shape Changed After DART Impact

Space News for Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:22:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Raytheon’s satellite contract with Space Development Agency being ‘reevaluated’
(00:50) Aerospacelab to build Xona Space’s first navigation satellite
(01:18) GEO operators look to local service providers to compete against Starlink
(01:53) Startical orders test satellites for air traffic surveillance and comms constellation
(02:24) Satellite manufacturers defend diminished GEO market
(02:51) Orbith orders small Astranis GEO broadband satellite for Argentina
(03:20) Bundling enterprise service in the fractured Direct-to-Device LEO landscape
(03:51) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on sunset Starlink flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base
(04:21) Spire Global to enhance AI-driven weather prediction with NVIDIA – SatNews
(04:52) AI comes to space with Comsat Architects and Ubotica Technologies – SatNews
(05:31) ST Engineering iDirect reveals next-gen ground system — Intuition – SatNews
(06:02) NEC + Skyloom partner for 100 Gbps space optical comms – SatNews
(06:29) NASA’s Swift Temporarily Suspends Science Operations
(06:56) 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Broadcast
(07:26) Eclipse Photographers Will Help Study Sun During Its Disappearing Act
(07:55) Student-Built Robots Clash at Competition Supported by NASA-JPL
(08:19) Leslie Livesay Named Deputy Director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(08:45) Scientists discover first long-lasting radio bursts above sunspots

Space News for Monday, March 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:14:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China rolls out rocket for Queqiao-2 lunar satellite launch
(00:57) Turion Space closing in on initial SSA service from first satellite
(01:26) Sierra Space unveils Axelerator™ to address the future of defense technology – SatNews
(01:56) Elon Musk’s SpaceX is developing spy satellites in Pentagon’s mega military push – SatNews
(02:26) Kymeta appoints new President and CEO and a leadership transition to achieve new innovation and growth – SatNews
(02:58) FCC proposes framework to ease satellite-to-smartphone supplemental coverage from space – SatNews
(03:34) Orbit’s multi-purpose SATCOM terminals for armored vehicles intro’d – SatNews
(04:05) SpaceX stages Monday Starlink Group 7-16 launch – SatNews
(04:30) Sierra Space tests upcoming in-space habitat as other commercial space stations continue development

Space News for Saturday, March 16, 2024

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:11:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Mars Sample Return science continues amid budget uncertainty
(00:57) Redwire looks to larger deals and new markets to fuel growth
(01:27) Exolaunch signs MLA with SATORO Space – SatNews
(01:59) Hubble Views a Galaxy Under Pressure

Space News for Friday, March 15, 2024

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:12:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Thales Alenia Space to develop the radar instrument for ESA’s 10th Earth Explorer Harmony satellites mission – SatNews
(00:48) Terran Orbital’s next-gen SmallSat GEO™ solution – SatNews
(01:16) UPDATE 2: SpaceX Starlinks third stand down — Wednesday, Thursday now Friday – SatNews
(01:52) Satcoms Innovation Group partners with ETL Systems to host 2024 European Workshop – SatNews
(02:29) Zero-Boil-Off Tank Experiments to Enable Long-Duration Space Exploration
(02:52) Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Moon’s Moment in the Sun
(03:20) Cheers! NASA’s Webb Finds Ethanol, Other Icy Ingredients for Worlds

Space News for Thursday, March 14, 2024

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:58:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) FCC approves direct-to-smartphone regulatory framework
(00:57) Sierra Space developing dual-use spacecraft with military potential
(01:27) Starship lifts off on third test flight
(01:49) Space Development Agency marks five-year milestone
(02:19) Global communications are under attack — optical satellite networks can bolster them
(02:45) Satellite firms forge unlikely alliances to create seamless multi-orbit networks
(03:16) FAA requests large funding increase for commercial space office
(03:46) FINAL UPDATE: SpaceX’s Starship 3 successfully soars – SatNews
(04:25) J.F. Lehman & Company completes their acquisition of Mission Microwave – SatNews
(04:45) Resolve Optics ensures successful optical deployment in space providing services for spacecraft – SatNews
(05:21) GomSpace North America’s next partnership milestone with SAIC a specialized satellite – SatNews
(05:47) SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch 2 minutes before sendoff — now 2 launches tomorrow – SatNews
(06:16) Airbus rolls out OneAtlas update – SatNews
(06:44) Eclipse solar total de 2024: Dónde y cuando
(07:13) Eclipse solar total de 2024: Qué esperar
(07:38) 2024 NASA Science Planning Guide
(08:00) Cheers! NASA’s Webb Finds Ethanol, Other Icy Ingredients for Worlds

Space News for Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:18:59 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Earth observation camera maker raises $15 million for European expansion
(00:59) SpaceX gets E-band radio waves to boost Starlink broadband
(01:29) Buy Before Build: SSC’s Commercial Space Office seeks to disrupt business as usual
(01:58) Space loves AI, AI doesn’t love Space
(02:21) Phantom closes bridge funding round
(02:49) SAIC scores $444 million contract to upgrade data systems at U.S. space launch sites
(03:20) Final frontier or final countdown?
(03:47) Crew-7 begins journey home following six-month stay at the International Space Station
(04:25) Rocket Lab’s Owl Night Long Tuesday launch update – SatNews
(04:46) SpaceX’s Dragon successfully departs the ISS to return NASA’s Crew-7 astronauts back to Earth – SatNews
(05:24) IEC Telecom to provide SATCOM for NGOs and critical missions with Viasat’s ELEVATE program – SatNews
(05:52) Sateloit’s 4 satellites will connect 7 million IoT devices, anticipating $1 Billion revenue by 2030 – SatNews
(06:24) EarthCARE goes west for launch as ESA’s most complex Earth Explorer mission – SatNews
(06:58) Thales Alenia Space contracts with Italian Space Agency to develop communications system for International Mars Ice Mapper mission – SatNews
(07:32) NASA’s Webb, Hubble Telescopes Affirm Universe’s Expansion Rate, Puzzle Persists
(07:59) Peering Into the Tendrils of NGC 604 With NASA’s Webb

Space News for Monday, March 11, 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:11:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Stratolaunch performs first powered Talon flight
(00:46) SpaceX’s successful second launch of the day this one from Vandenberg Base, California – SatNews
(01:13) SpaceX’s 2 successful launches from two coasts first from Florida’s Cape Canaveral – SatNews
(01:47) MDA rebranding to MDA Space – SatNews
(02:15) Sierra Space Dream Chaser® Spaceplane completes 1st phase of pre-flight testing – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, March 10, 2024

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 05:12:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Stratolaunch performs first powered Talon flight
(00:50) Blue Origin aims to launch first lunar lander in 2025
(01:16) The limits of space power
(01:42) Students Become FjordPhyto Volunteers and Discover that Antarctica Is Much Colder Than Texas
(01:58) Peering Into the Tendrils of NGC 604 with NASA’s Webb
(02:28) Space One scrubs Japan’s first commercial orbital launch

Space News for Saturday, March 09, 2024

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:12:21 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ISS schedule conflicts delay Starliner crewed test flight to May
(00:48) Office of Space Commerce considers restoring orbital debris regulations for commercial remote sensing licensees
(01:26) News from the Press Site: A roundup of the week’s space news
(01:51) BlackSky wins multi-million$ contract from the DoD – SatNews
(02:19) Blink software modem breaks the 10Gb
(02:43) Hubble Sees a Spiral Galaxy Edge-On
(03:10) NASA Unveils Design for Message Heading to Jupiter’s Moon Europa
(03:39) Stoke Space continues to test reusable second stage, looks ahead to full rocket

Space News for Friday, March 08, 2024

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:19:44 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Slingshot Aerospace sets up UK base for global expansion
(00:48) New congressional caucus seeks to build support for NASA’s planetary science programs
(01:16) Planet Labs gets U.S. Navy contract for maritime surveillance in the Pacific
(01:43) Rhea Space Activity to fly navigation payloads on lunar lander mission
(02:11) Month:
(02:37) Exolaunch deploys 28 customer satellites onboard SpaceX’s Transporter-10 mission – SatNews
(03:13) Viasat selects Rocket Lab to provide on-demand, low-latency data relay services for LEO satellites – SatNews
(03:55) NanoAvionics satellites expand 2 constellations with the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission launch – SatNews
(04:28) ICEYE’s SAR constellation strengthened with their latest launch – SatNews
(05:09) AAC Clyde Space wins SEK 56.2 M order from LusoSpace – SatNews
(05:40) Care Weather’s 3rd smallsat launches on the SpaceX Transporter-10 mission – SatNews
(06:06) Discovery Alert: a Long Year for a ‘Cold Saturn’
(06:36) NASA’s Network of Small Moon-Bound Rovers Is Ready to Roll
(07:04) NASA Pi Day Challenge Serves Up a Mathematical Marvel
(07:29) New Glenn completes initial cryogenic testing at Launch Complex 36

Space News for Thursday, March 07, 2024

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 05:18:23 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Italian space startup Kurs Orbital raises $4 million in seed funding
(00:54) Italy in Space: Setting New Records for Electric Propulsion in Routine Operations
(01:22) Launch the ORBITS Act
(01:44) Thaicom orders small GEO satellite from Astranis for a launch in 2025
(02:10) China outlines position on use of space resources
(02:38) Satellite connectivity backups put to use over Red Sea
(03:06) SpaceX tentatively targets March 14 for third Starship flight
(03:40) SpaceX ramps up again for Starship’s third flight test – SatNews
(04:11) USSF awards Boeing WGS-12 satellite production contract – SatNews
(04:40) Finally a maiden flight for Space One’s Kairos rocket – SatNews
(05:04) Terran Orbital awarded IDIQ contract by NASA – SatNews
(05:31) World´s 1st SDA T1 & T2 compliant digital optical ground station comms package – SatNews
(05:54) Teledyne e2v HiRel releases catalog radiation tolerant S-Band Ultra-Low Noise Amplifier for space applications – SatNews
(06:28) Back on Earth: NASA’s Orion Capsule Put to the Test Before Crewed Mission
(07:12) Using Hubble and Webb, scientists investigate galaxies responsible for the reionization of the universe

Space News for Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:24:33 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Exotrail deploys first satellite from orbital transfer vehicle
(00:47) U.S. general warns of Russia’s enduring space threat despite Ukraine woes
(01:15) Terran Orbital wins $15 million contract for U.S. Space Force satellite experiments
(01:49) China to debut large reusable rockets in 2025 and 2026
(02:19) SpaceX launches tenth Transporter rideshare mission
(02:46) L3Harris’ sensor satellite for medium Earth orbit constellation passes review
(03:10) Month:
(03:38) Crew Dragon docks with space station after smooth rendezvous
(04:04) C-Com’s 1.3M Manpack’s antenna locates a satellite in less than 1 minute by pressing a button – SatNews
(04:46) Terran Orbital’s $15.2 Million contract with U.S. Space Force – SatNews
(05:20) Four Spire Global satellites launch on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Mission – SatNews
(05:49) Lunasonde engaged in building the firm’s executive team – SatNews
(06:16) NASA mini cubesat swarm tech launches aboard SpaceX Transporter-10 mission – SatNews
(06:53) Iridium to acquire Satelles – SatNews
(07:21) 10 Ways Students Can Prepare to #BeAnAstronaut
(07:45) More Planets than Stars: Kepler’s Legacy
(08:10) SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms
(08:44) SpaceX launches Transporter-10 rideshare from Vandenberg

Space News for Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:16:35 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) NASA studies to examine commercial partnerships for Mars exploration
(00:54) Astra warns of liquidation if proposal to go private falls through
(01:21) Final NASA 2024 spending bill defers decision on MSR funding
(01:57) Propulsion demo, climate change monitoring satellite among 53 payloads launched on SpaceX’s Transporter-10 rideshare flight
(02:36) SpaceX launched Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral with 23 Starlink satellites
(03:15) Month:
(03:42) SpaceX launches the Transporter-10 mission – SatNews
(04:15) Airbus Defence and Space and mu Space’s Memorandum of Understanding – SatNews
(04:40) BAE Systems’ MethaneSAT launched – SatNews
(05:05) NASA awards contracts for Flight, Payload Integration Services – SatNews
(05:36) Axelspace’s demonstration satellite PYXIS successfully launches and sends voice transmission – SatNews
(06:06) Multiple Spacecraft Tell the Story of One Giant Solar Storm
(06:31) NASA’s Juno Mission Measures Oxygen Production at Europa
(06:58) ISS Roundup: Cygnus NG-20, Axiom Mission 3, and Progress MS-26

Space News for Monday, March 04, 2024

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:19:08 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Crew-8 launches to space station
(00:57) SpaceX launches three-man one-woman crew to space station
(01:24) UPDATE 3: Success as SpaceX sends NASA’s astronauts skyward to ISS – SatNews
(01:58) Skylo’s Ulefone Armor 23 Ultra Android smartphone certifies on its non-terrestrial network – SatNews
(02:31) Keysight Technologies selected as a test partner for Deutsche Telekom Satellite NB-IoT program – SatNews
(02:54) Viasat wins Northrop Grumman contract for U.S.A.F. commercial space internet experiments – SatNews
(03:36) GA-ASI completes the 1st flight of the XQ-67A OBSS – SatNews
(04:07) NASA, SpaceX has launched Crew-8 mission to ISS

Space News for Sunday, March 03, 2024

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:12:36 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA studying issues with Orion hatch design
(00:50) NASA, SpaceX scrub Crew-8 astronaut mission to the International Space Station due to poor weather
(01:26) UPDATE 2: Scrubbed SpaceX’s launch of NASA’s astronauts due to bad weather – SatNews
(02:02) Rocket Lab reveals their spacecraft bus lineup – SatNews
(02:30) EnduroSat appoints a new Head of Space Services – SatNews
(02:56) Launch Roundup: SpaceX launching three Falcon 9 rockets including Crew-8; new launcher to debut from Japan

Space News for Saturday, March 02, 2024

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:12:59 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Lockheed Martin offers to acquire Terran Orbital
(00:55) Webinar – Beyond Earth: Blueprint for SMB Innovation
(01:24) Constellation primetime is MDA’s time to prime
(01:51) China launches first high orbit internet satellite
(02:15) NASA monitoring increased leak in Russian ISS module
(02:39) Update on Status of NASA’s OSAM-1 Project
(02:58) Can Volcanic Super Eruptions Lead to Major Cooling? Study Suggests No
(03:31) ROSES-2024 A.42 Earth Action: Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery, and Resilience Updates, FAQ, and Telecon Information
(04:08) Flight 2 Mishap Investigation closed as SpaceX preps for another WDR

Space News for Friday, March 01, 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:19:29 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Viasat links up with Northrop Grumman for Air Force communications experiment
(00:53) Space Force general warns of ‘window of vulnerability’ in satellite defense
(01:26) Elve raises $15 million to speed up manufacturing of millimeter-wave amplifiers
(01:59) Intuitive Machines and NASA call IM-1 lunar lander a success as mission winds down
(02:26) Space Force top buyer keenly watching ULA and Blue Origin: ‘They need to scale’
(02:52) Legislation would make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt bonds
(03:29) Connecting the Dots | Europe plots constellation manufacturing powerhouse
(03:53) SpaceX squeezes in rare Leap Day Falcon 9 launch following Crew-8 astronaut delay
(04:27) Month:
(04:47) UPDATE 1: SpaceX’s new date for launch of NASA’s astronauts – SatNews
(05:24) SpaceX takes a Leap Day to launch 23 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(05:58) Nova Systems selects SKYTRAC’s Iridium Certus® for Coast Guard programs – SatNews
(06:35) Spectra Group awarded global distribution rights for Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems – SatNews
(07:09) WTA names the 2024 Teleport Executive of the Year – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, February 29, 2024

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:17:06 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) India targets uncrewed Gaganyaan orbital test mission in July, crewed flight in 2025
(00:52) Virgin Galactic expects no delay to next suborbital flight
(01:25) Rocket Lab pushing for first Neutron launch in 2024
(01:47) Space Force to lean on private sector for space tracking data
(02:20) Astranis relocating hobbled debut satellite from Alaska to Asia
(02:43) Northrop Grumman warns space sector employees of potential layoffs
(03:13) Firefly Aerospace doubles Texas footprint to support testing of Antares 330, MLV rocket
(03:49) Month:
(04:12) Alba Orbital receives pocket-sized satellites launch contract – SatNews
(04:41) AAC Space Africa wins 1st satellite order – SatNews
(05:10) Synspective + Dynamic Map Platform selected for Enterprise Innovation Promotion Program – SatNews
(05:40) ROSCOSMOS to launch Meteor-M No.2-4 – SatNews
(06:09) SKYTRAC completes first installation of a factory installation of ISAT-200A and DAL-200 for the H135 – SatNews
(06:40) Splashdown 101: Joint Team to Recover Crew, Orion After Moon Missions
(07:20) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Completes Scientific Mission on Space Station
(07:51) Susan Owen named acting JPL Chief Scientist
(08:20) Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023

Space News for Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:15:47 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Astra founders reduce offer to take company private
(00:57) Intuitive Machines expects early end to IM-1 lunar lander mission
(01:27) Tony Frazier takes the helm at LeoLabs
(01:50) Crew-8 set for March 1 launch to space station
(02:18) China’s 2024 space plans include 100 launches and moon sample return mission
(02:46) NASA readies for SpaceX’s launch of 4 astronauts – SatNews
(03:19) Sidus Space integrates and tests NASA’s Stennis ASTRA Engineering Unit for launch – SatNews
(03:57) Italian Fire and Rescue Services renew Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service – SatNews
(04:23) UNSEENLABS fundraises million$$ – SatNews
(04:57) Groundbreaking Results from Space Station Science in 2023
(05:32) Resultados científicos revolucionarios en la estación espacial de 2023

Space News for Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:14:14 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Investors inject $92 million into French maritime surveillance constellation
(00:59) Japan’s SLIM moon lander stages unexpected revival after lunar night
(01:29) Month:
(01:56) SpaceX tests new emergency escape system to certify pad 40 at Cape Canaveral for astronaut missions
(02:25) ESA to develop two new Scout satellites NanoMagSat and Tango for the New Space era – SatNews
(02:51) Sateliot + Turkcell Partner to accelerate digitalization in Turkey – SatNews
(03:28) Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to improve SATCOM ground infrastructure – SatNews
(03:59) Guardian Mobility expanding their product offerings – SatNews
(04:28) NASA’s Planetary Radar Images Slowly Spinning Asteroid
(04:58) Webb discovers neutron star within supernova remnant

Space News for Monday, February 26, 2024

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:16:46 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force bucks fixed-price trend for nuclear command satellites
(00:57) Month:
(01:29) Astronauts, cosmonaut arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of NASA, SpaceX Crew-8 launch
(02:08) Forrester’s Digest: Bezos is eyeing United Launch Alliance – SatNews
(02:33) NASA tech contributes to soft Moon landing, agency science underway – SatNews
(03:00) UPDATE 2: SpaceX launches 24 Starlinks the largest number carried by Falcon 9 so far – SatNews
(03:34) NASA awards Sierra Lobo the spaceflight development, operations contract maximum potential of $282.1 million – SatNews
(04:10) Webb Finds Evidence for Neutron Star at Heart of Young Supernova Remnant
(04:40) ROSES-2024 Amendment 1: A.47 Earth Action: Wildland Fires Final Text and Due Dates.
(05:16) NASA Tech Tuesday: Seeing Is Communicating

Space News for Monday, February 19, 2024

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:12:49 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Electron launches Astroscale inspection satellite
(00:51) UPDATE 3: Rocket Lab successfully launches Astroscale’s satellite to study the removal of space junk – SatNews
(01:25) Contracción de la Luna produce sismos y fallas cerca de su polo sur
(02:02) Otra bocanada de ceniza del Popocatépetl
(02:20) Todos los instrumentos científicos están a bordo para la misión Europa Clipper

Space News for Sunday, February 18, 2024

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:11:05 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AI company developing software to detect hypersonic missiles from space
(00:56) Lockheed Martin ramping up small satellite production
(01:26) Why Space Force is growing more alarmed by China’s eyes in the sky
(01:53) Viasat completes first broadband upgrade on military sealift fleet
(02:19) UPDATE 2: Rocket Lab readies for Sunday launch of Astroscale’s study to remove space junk – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, February 17, 2024

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 05:15:15 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) H3 reaches orbit on second launch
(00:48) Uruguay signs Artemis Accords
(01:20) Iridium adds five years to constellation lifetime estimate
(01:45) Industry seeks more resources, policy changes to support transition from ISS to commercial space stations
(02:16) White House confirms it has intelligence on Russia’s anti-satellite weapon, but says no immediate threat
(02:45) Discovery Alert: Glowing Cloud Points to a Cosmic Collision
(03:09) Rocket Propellant Tanks for NASA’s Artemis III Mission Take Shape
(03:42) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch next ISS crew rotation; Electron launches debris removal demonstration

Space News for Friday, February 16, 2024

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:12:46 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) India targets a surge in civil and commercial launches
(00:52) Varda gets reentry license for space manufacturing capsule
(01:13) SpaceX launches U.S. missile-defense satellites
(01:44) Startup pitches AI tool to prevent Pentagon procurement blunders
(02:20) Chinese launch startup Orienspace secures $83.5 million
(02:51) US Department of Defense launches L3Harris missile tracking satellites that exceed current ballistic missile detection capabilities – SatNews
(03:27) Videosoft Global and Viasat use AI-powered video streaming to provide real-time industrial monitoring – SatNews
(03:55) Lockheed Martin’s Pony Express 2 tech demo satellites are ready for launch – SatNews
(04:28) SpaceX is busy with another successful launch of 22 Starlink small satellites – SatNews
(05:03) SpaceX launches missile tracking satellites for MDA and SDA

Space News for Thursday, February 15, 2024

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:20:12 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon 9 launches first Intuitive Machines lunar lander
(00:50) Governments worldwide use satellite communication to close a critical gap
(01:16) BAE Systems wins approval for Ball Aerospace acquisition
(01:41) Fueling issue delays Intuitive Machines lunar lander launch
(02:08) Space Force continues to tweak plan to partner with commercial industry
(02:40) Future military target-tracking satellites to be operated by U.S. Space Force
(03:09) Skylo raises $37 million to scale up direct-to-device partnerships
(03:39) In honor of Presidents Washington and Lincoln… – SatNews
(04:04) UPDATE 3: SpaceX successfully launches Odysseus on way to Moon – SatNews
(04:35) SpaceX launches 6 prototype missile tracking satellites providing targeting info for Missile Defense Agency and Space Development Agency – SatNews
(05:02) ISS National Lab-sponsored optical glass fabrication moves the Future of In-Space Mfg. – SatNews
(05:37) SwRI scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for the first time – SatNews
(06:06) In-Space Missions awarded additional UK Space Agency funding for Faraday Dragon – SatNews
(06:52) SpaceX to deorbit 100 Starlink satellites due to detected flaw – SatNews
(07:24) Sense the Solar Eclipse with NASA’s Eclipse Soundscapes Project
(07:47) Flame Burns Out on NASA’s Long-Running Spacecraft Fire Experiment
(08:18) Stars Sparkle in New Hubble Image
(08:46) NASA Telescopes Find New Clues About Mysterious Deep Space Signals
(09:14) Team Assessing SHERLOC Instrument on NASA’s Perseverance Rover
(09:43) SpaceX launches Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission from Florida
(10:25) Starship Flight 3 Fully Stacked for WDR testing

Space News for Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 05:17:56 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Resilient Space Order of Battle: Flexible, Adaptable & Affordable
(00:48) U.S. Air Force and Space Force to realign priorities
(01:20) LeoLabs raises $29 million
(01:50) Space startup Aalyria demonstrates satellite mesh network
(02:16) Rocket Lab schedules Astroscale’s launch for ‘space junk’ inspection mission – SatNews
(02:42) Gilat awarded million$$ follow-on order from the U.S. DoD – SatNews
(03:10) DLR awards Exolaunch million€€ launch services contract – SatNews
(03:42) Avanti awards top athletes Hannah Mills OBE and Marlie Packer partnerships – SatNews
(04:14) Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre in New Zealand provides mission-critical boost for aerospace sector – SatNews
(04:46) Meet NASA’s Twin Spacecraft Headed to the Ends of the Earth

Space News for Monday, February 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:11:40 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Bruno trumpets transformation of ULA after Vulcan launch
(00:55) NASA welcomes Greece as the newest Artemis Accords signatory – SatNews
(01:23) Spire Global + Signal Ocean to collaborate on maritime digitization + a strategic investment – SatNews
(01:56) Two startups selected thru the Technology in Space prize to leverage the ISS National Lab – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, February 10, 2024

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:20:50 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Greece signs Artemis Accords
(00:49) Webinar: Automating for SmallSat Success
(01:18) Satellite operators join forces to chase direct-to-smartphone opportunity
(01:46) UPDATE 4: A Dragon lands in the Atlantic as Ax-3 astronauts return to Earth – SatNews
(02:19) UPDATE 5: The Pacific sparkles as SpaceX launches Starlinks smallsats – SatNews
(02:54) BlackSky wins approx. million$$ in multi-year contracts for Indonesian MoD – SatNews
(03:23) New Mobile Satellite Industry Assoc. to advance global connectivity for D2D + IoT services – SatNews
(03:53) Hubble Spots a Galaxy Shrouded by Stars

Space News for Friday, February 09, 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:26:27 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) L3Harris demonstrates digital phased array antenna system
(00:58) Collins performs tests of new space station spacesuit
(01:24) National Guard, Air Force, working to resolve impasse over space units
(01:52) Satellite operator OQ Technology joins direct-to-smartphone bandwagon
(02:19) Maxar Intelligence names new chief technology officer
(02:48) AI spurs space sector innovation
(03:17) Small launch companies seek niches to compete with SpaceX rideshare
(03:50) UPDATE 3: SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite with new capabilities to study climate, ocean and atmosphere – SatNews
(04:15) UPDATE 4: SpaceX Starlink launch aborted just before liftoff again and targeting a new date – SatNews
(04:57) Voyager Space + Palantir to advance national security capabilities in commercial space – SatNews
(05:30) SSC successfully delivers 1st USSF WSF-M satellite to Vandenberg SFB for a March launch – SatNews
(06:07) Forrester’s Digest: Nilesat + Es’hailSat engage in a strategic partnership – SatNews
(06:37) Slingshot names a new CEO – SatNews
(07:08) NASA’s Hubble Traces ‘String of Pearls’ Star Clusters in Galaxy Collisions
(07:34) For Your Processing Pleasure: The Sharpest Pictures of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io in a Generation
(08:00) Meet the Creators, Part 3: NASA’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Posters
(08:24) NASA Awards Inaugural Grants to Support Emerging Research Institutions
(08:57) NASA’s New Experimental Antenna Tracks Deep Space Laser
(09:24) ArianeGroup prepares to ship Ariane 6 maiden flight rocket to Kourou

Space News for Thursday, February 08, 2024

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:23:01 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) BlackSky inks $50 million deal to supply imagery services and satellites to Indonesia
(00:58) Japan funding water-based satellite propulsion upgrade
(01:24) Tech executive Tim Solms named CEO of Slingshot Aerospace
(01:58) Kuva Space establishes U.S. arm in Fairfax, Virginia
(02:27) China to launch lunar navigation and communications test satellites
(02:53) Space industry urged to take a broader view of sustainability
(03:23) UPDATE 2: PACE launch delay again as weather creates stand down – SatNews
(04:00) UPDATE 3: Another bump in time as SpaceX delays launch of 22 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(04:47) UPDATE 3: Three astronauts inside a Dragon successfully en route to Earth after Ax-3 mission at ISS – SatNews
(05:19) AWS launches new Space Accelerator in India, applications are now open – SatNews
(05:52) Pale Blue awarded up to million$$ for MEXT’s SBIR-3 for propulsion systems – SatNews
(06:23) Vast selects TRL11 for full motion low delay video for Haven-1 space station – SatNews
(06:49) Kuva Space appoints Jerry Welsh to spearhead U.S. expansion – SatNews
(07:20) 50 Years Ago: Skylab 4 Astronauts Return From Record-Breaking Spaceflight
(07:57) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch lunar lander on Falcon 9’s 300th mission; JAXA looks to reach orbit with H3 rocket

Space News for Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:25:11 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat preparing to start services from hobbled ViaSat-3 satellite
(00:51) Venture-backed space companies face “year of reckoning”
(01:21) JPL to lay off 8% of workforce
(01:48) Space VCs urge startups to pursue government contracts but stay focused on commercial success
(02:18) Spectrum for the Space and Satellite Industry
(02:50) AI startup Synthetaic raises $15 million in Series B funding
(03:23) UPDATE: It’s a stand down at final minute as SpaceX scrubs Starlink smallsats launch – SatNews
(03:57) UPDATE: SpaceX stands down from ISS undocking NASA’s Ax-3 astronauts to return to Earth – SatNews
(04:32) Septentrio reveals new GNSS smart antenna – SatNews
(04:58) Beyond Gravity helps NASA with precise positioning capability to track PACE satellite – SatNews
(05:31) COTS systems support nexgen satellites— SmallSat Symposium panel of experts upcoming… – SatNews
(06:04) Aldoria names new Vice President – SatNews
(06:32) 40 Years Ago: STS-41B, the First Flight of the Manned Maneuvering Unit
(07:08) Gamma-ray Bursts: Harvesting Knowledge From the Universe’s Most Powerful Explosions
(07:38) JPL Workforce Update
(08:04) Falcon 9 set to launch PACE science satellite for NASA

Space News for Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:16:51 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Lynk Global finalizes SPAC merger deal
(00:49) Virgin Galactic investigating dropped pin on most recent suborbital flight
(01:21) First Intuitive Machines lunar lander mission set for Feb. 14 launch
(01:47) The last vestige of old space architectural thinking
(02:18) NASA compiling lessons learned from Artemis 1
(02:47) SpacePath names new VP of Sales + Marketing – SatNews
(03:16) Telespazio tasked with EU EO feasibility study – SatNews
(03:45) mu Space and ispace’s MoU for future lunar missions – SatNews
(04:17) SSTL engages in Lunar Pathfinder antenna tests – SatNews
(04:46) What is Dark Energy? Inside our accelerating, expanding Universe
(05:14) What’s Made in a Thunderstorm and Faster Than Lightning? Gamma Rays!
(05:42) University High School Wins Regional Science Bowl at NASA’s JPL
(06:13) XMM-Newton observes black hole winds, provides insight into galaxy and black hole interactions

Space News for Monday, February 05, 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:15:58 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA Earth science mission once slated for cancellation ready for launch
(00:53) China’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea – SatNews
(01:20) Geespace expands “Geely Future Mobility Constellation” launching 11 LEO Satellites – SatNews
(01:56) Hellas Sat and Thales Alenia Space’s MoU will develop optical comms payload for Hellas Sat 5 – SatNews
(02:34) Eutelsat Group confirms end of operations on EUTELSAT 113 West A satellite – SatNews
(03:07) While Artemis II schedule remains uncertain, NASA EGS preparing to be ready and waiting for stacking

Space News for Saturday, February 03, 2024

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 05:11:40 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly to continue responsive launch operations for future Alpha missions
(00:55) Eutelsat stops services on aging satellite following anomaly
(01:19) Satellite phone networks can democratize global communication
(01:48) Blue Origin touts capabilities of Blue Ring transfer vehicle
(02:16) OpenET Study Helps Water Managers and Farmers Put NASA Data to Work

Space News for Friday, February 02, 2024

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:26:41 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Shanghai firm behind G60 megaconstellation raises $943 million
(01:02) Startups call for streamlined US regulations for emerging space capabilities
(01:34) Congressional letter asks White House to reverse MSR spending cuts
(02:00) Air Force rocket cargo initiative marches forward despite questions about feasibility
(02:32) Rocket Lab successfully launches 1st Electron mission of busy 2024 launch – SatNews
(03:14) Reticulate Micro intros Reticulate Space – SatNews
(03:45) Northrop Grumman completes first production delivery for the US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System – SatNews
(04:25) Orbital Lasers company formed by SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation to tackle space debris – SatNews
(04:59) AST will provide end-to-end remote connectivity by joining Viasat’s ELEVATE Program – SatNews
(05:28) Station Science 101: Studying DNA in Space
(06:00) ISS Roundup: new Axiom crewmates, robotic hops, and long-duration mission research

Space News for Thursday, February 01, 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:26:04 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Orbital Composites and Virtus Solis announce space-based solar power demonstration
(00:58) NASA workshop to examine options for Apophis asteroid mission
(01:23) Final preparations underway for launch of first Intuitive Machines lunar lander
(01:53) Office of Space Commerce seeks SpaceX’s constellation coordination expertise
(02:30) Space Systems Command weather group to review requirements and long-term plans
(02:59) Space Force seeks to clear up confusion over selection of Northrop Grumman’s refueling tech
(03:29) China’s secretive spaceplane raises its orbit, but yet to deploy satellites
(04:02) Rocket Lab launches first recovery Electron mission of 2024
(04:30) Polaris Dawn astronauts discuss training for historic commercial spacewalk
(05:04) Month:
(05:32) Mission Microwave expands sales footprint with new Regional VP for EMEA – SatNews
(06:02) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 ISS mission assignments – SatNews
(06:32) Sidus Space’s 3D hybrid satellite ready for launch – SatNews
(07:12) CACI awarded million$$$ task order to enhance the U.S. Army’s Cyber Defenses – SatNews
(07:46) GKN Aerospace collaborates with Northrop Grumman on SMART Demo rocket test motor – SatNews
(08:20) NASA’s PACE launch coverage – SatNews
(08:58) NASA’s Fission Surface Power Project Energizes Lunar Exploration
(09:24) Discovery Alert: A ‘Super-Earth’ in the Habitable Zone
(09:55) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(10:24) NASA Puts Next-Gen Exoplanet-Imaging Technology to the Test
(10:52) Rocket Lab kicks off 2024 with “Four of a Kind” satellite mission

Space News for Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:26:38 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Electron launches NorthStar satellites in latest recovery test
(00:54) Satellite-services industry awaits critical demand signal from U.S. military
(01:27) Space Force’s Orbital Prime program looking to turn R&D into commercial products
(01:53) U.S. Space Force wary of China’s expanding spy satellite fleet
(02:21) Space weather: One major event from a fully funded program
(02:51) ESA’s Vigil space weather mission balances operational and scientific demands
(03:20) Falcon 9 launches Cygnus cargo spacecraft to space station
(03:54) Month:
(04:18) SpaceX launches Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft on its way to the Space Station
(04:49) Beautiful day for a SpaceX launch in Florida as Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus cargo spacecraft heads to ISS – SatNews
(05:19) Airbus purchases Eutelsat OneWeb’s stake in satellite constellation manufacturing JV – SatNews
(05:46) EasyJet to the skies with Iris: next generation air traffic comms service – SatNews
(06:14) Voyager Space’s former VP of Exploration is now CTO and member of Starlab’s Space Board – SatNews
(06:46) NSR’s top SATCOM industry predictions for 2024 – SatNews
(07:17) How the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Is Different than the 2017 Eclipse
(07:52) Poised for Science: NASA’s Europa Clipper Instruments Are All Aboard
(08:17) International Space Station Welcomes Trio of Experiments Focused on Enhancing Life Beyond Earth
(08:50) Station Science 101: Epigenetics Research in Space
(09:22) New Glenn hardware assembling at Launch Complex 36
(10:05) CRS NG-20 launches cargo, science to ISS aboard Falcon 9

Space News for Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:39:50 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Orbital Outpost X names Negar Feher CEO
(00:57) PLD Space wins Spanish government funding for Miura 5 launch vehicle
(01:28) Grasp instrument monitors Earth’s atmosphere and surface
(01:53) ABI shows promise for methane monitoring
(02:21) Ground delays holding back Eutelsat’s global LEO broadband services
(02:47) Former head of NRO’s space launch office joins Stellar Solutions
(03:17) Airbus takes over Space Coast constellation factory
(03:44) SpaceX to dispatch Northrop Grumman’s NG-20 mission via Falcon 9 on January 30th – SatNews
(04:11) Kinéis smallsat IoT launches via Rocket Lab to occur this summer – SatNews
(04:39) GCF’s certification of 3GPP satellite connectivity – SatNews
(05:05) GITAI autonomous robotic arm set to launch to ISS – SatNews
(05:40) Spectra Group launches GENSS tactical radio – SatNews
(06:11) Archer Aviation + NASA sign collaborative Space Act Agreement – SatNews
(06:43) NASA’s Webb Depicts Staggering Structure in 19 Nearby Spiral Galaxies
(07:12) NASA Space Tech Spinoffs Benefit Earth Medicine, Moon to Mars Tools
(07:45) Ingenuity’s mission ends after 72 flights

Space News for Monday, January 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:21:37 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Month:
(00:49) Second Falcon 9 of the night carries Starlink satellites from West Coast
(01:35) SpaceX launches first of planned back-to-back Falcon 9 Starlink missions
(02:06) UPDATE: Another set of doubles, two launches on weekend from both coasts – SatNews
(03:03) Firefly Aerospace selected by National Reconnaissance Office as launch provider with Alpha Rocket – SatNews
(03:37) Axient appoints Vice President of Growth for the firm’s Space Segment – SatNews
(04:05) Orbit Fab + ClearSpace partner to create in-space refueling service – SatNews
(04:35) FSO Instruments builds on TNO’s groundbreaking laser comms in space technology – SatNews
(05:05) AAC Clyde Space laser comms terminal in space succeeds – SatNews
(05:38) Hubble Glimpses a Bright Galaxy Group
(06:03) Winter Stargazing Tips: Stay Warm and Cozy!

Space News for Saturday, January 27, 2024

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:15:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force selects vendors for suborbital launch services
(00:55) Virgin Galactic launches four private astronauts as it prepares to end Unity flights
(01:30) FCC reaffirms orbital debris mitigation rules
(01:55) US seeks dismissal of Ligado’s $40 billion roadblocked 5G spectrum claim
(02:24) Satellites and the specter of IoT attacks
(02:56) New effort seeks to study health issues for private astronauts
(03:24) What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission
(03:53) NASA’s LRO Spots Japan’s Moon Lander

Space News for Friday, January 26, 2024

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 05:27:18 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Zeno to recycle decades-old radioactive material to fuel its radioisotope power systems
(00:53) Northrop charges on lunar Gateway module program reach $100 million
(01:20) Lockheed Martin, Boeing win contracts to design U.S. military narrowband communications satellites
(01:54) Europe sets up space finance taskforce
(02:19) Ingenuity Mars helicopter mission ends after 72 flights
(02:45) International campaign required to map and monitor atmospheric methane
(03:10) Not Invisible Anymore: Satellites reveal sources of atmospheric methane
(03:34) Month:
(03:58) Despite engine malfunction, powered-down Japanese moon lander achieves major goals
(04:27) ESA and the European Commission give the Flight Ticket Initiative to PLD Space for launch contracts – SatNews
(05:02) Meteoric growth in VSAT, BGAN, SatPhones + 5G mobile services to fuel billion$$$ SATCOM terminals market by 2030 – SatNews
(05:40) Synspective’s MOUs enables InSAR risk assessment into Central Asia and Uzbekistan and disaster solutions in Kazakhstan – SatNews
(06:32) EUSPA unveils the new Earth Observation (EO) + Satellite Navigation Market Report issue – SatNews
(07:16) Overview for NASA’s Northrop Grumman 20th Commercial Resupply Mission
(07:58) Hubble Captures a Faint Bridge of Stars
(08:22) After Three Years on Mars, NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Mission Ends
(08:49) IXPE investigates microquasar jets, finds unexpected magnetic field structure

Space News for Thursday, January 25, 2024

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 05:20:21 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Freedom Space’s ground network software selected for U.S. Space Force program
(00:54) ESA sees strong interest in commercial cargo program
(01:24) Europe weeks away from finalizing sovereign broadband proposal
(01:55) Eyes in the sky: The increasing importance of very low Earth orbit (VLEO) for national security
(02:24) Blue Origin gets U.S. Space Force funding for New Glenn ‘integration studies’
(02:56) ESA and EU collaborate on launch initiative
(03:22) Orbit Fab and ClearSpace to develop in-space refueling service
(03:49) NASA ready for Monday’s Northrop Grumman cargo space station mission – SatNews
(04:34) Lockheed Martin sends NOAA’s newest weather satellite to Florida for launch preparations – SatNews
(05:16) NASA welcomes Belgium as the newest Artemis Accords signatory – SatNews
(05:44) Moog successfully steers ULA’s Vulcan during the rocket’s inaugural launch – SatNews
(06:23) Hubble Spies Side-by-Side Galaxies
(06:50) NOAA’s GOES-U Arrives in Florida for Processing Ahead of Launch
(07:27) NASA System Predicts Impact of a Very Small Asteroid Over Germany

Space News for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:20:37 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Belgium signs Artemis Accords
(00:54) U.S. bracing for tougher satellite radio wave negotiations
(01:19) Orbital Spectrum Clash
(01:48) Booz Allen Ventures makes its first space investment
(02:18) DoD’s satcom evolution
(02:44) Internet from space: U.S. Air Force bets on commercial networks
(03:19) Latitude raises $30 million for small launch vehicle development
(03:45) UPDATE #4: SpaceX has technical issues filming launch but shows booster landing – SatNews
(04:07) NOAA satellites helped save 350 lives in 2023 – SatNews
(04:34) Dutch satellite instrument achieves milestone in laser data transfer to Earth – SatNews
(05:03) ELA’s value offering to launch vehicle providers and payload customers — spaceport of the future – SatNews
(05:33) Ovzon’s CFO is departing the company – SatNews
(05:52) NASA’s IXPE Awarded Prestigious Prize in High-energy Astronomy
(06:25) University High Wins L.A. Ocean Sciences Bowl at NASA’s JPL
(06:52) Ciencia destacada del año en el espacio del astronauta Frank Rubio
(07:12) New U.S. Postal Service Stamps Feature Iconic NASA Webb Images

Space News for Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:22:08 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) French SSA startup Aldoria raises $10.9 million
(00:58) Industry report calls for greater use of AI to extract untapped value from satellite data
(01:36) Video Replay – Not Invisible Anymore: How satellites monitor atmospheric methane
(02:07) The White House versus the private sector in space
(02:40) Space race 2024: A critical year ahead for U.S. Space Force
(03:08) Japan’s moon lander forced to power down but may yet be revived
(03:36) Sierra Space tests full-scale inflatable module
(04:04) UPDATE #3: SpaceX holding steady to Tuesday for launch of 22 smallsat Starlinks – SatNews
(04:40) Iran satellite launch raises concern over missile program – SatNews
(05:08) Innoflight delivers initial engineering development units to L3Harris for SDA Tranche T1TL – SatNews
(05:36) Advanced future military laser achieves UK first – SatNews
(06:05) Pixxel to launch six home-built hyper-spectral Fireflies satellites in June – SatNews
(06:34) Hubble Observes an Askew Galaxy Coaxing Star Formation from its Partner
(07:03) Hubble Views a Galactic Supernova Site
(07:27) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Monday, January 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:17:08 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Blue Origin and SpaceX start work on cargo versions of crewed lunar landers
(00:53) UPDATE #2: SpaceX scrubs Sunday’s Starlink launch of smallsats now the fifth delay – SatNews
(01:37) Scout Space names a new CEO – SatNews
(02:04) Viasat successfully demos the UK sovereign satellite navigation overlay for the 1st time – SatNews
(02:26) AST SpaceMobile, Inc. announces pricing of public offering of Class A common stock – SatNews
(03:10) SDA’s draft solicitation for Tranche 2 Transport Layer- Gamma variant space vehicles – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, January 21, 2024

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:12:25 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Guetlein calls for a change in culture in ‘responsive space’
(00:49) Japan makes history with tense, successful moon landing
(01:20) Office of Space Commerce initiates TraCSS Pathfinder projects – SatNews
(01:44) NASA SLS Exploration Upper Stage moving into qualification phase of development

Space News for Saturday, January 20, 2024

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:16:54 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Google and AT&T join $155 million AST SpaceMobile investment
(01:01) Astrobotic to begin formal investigation into failed Peregrine mission
(01:29) Office of Space Commerce starts commercial pathfinder project for civil space traffic coordination system
(02:02) Japan makes history with tense, successful moon landing
(02:28) NASA report offers pessimistic take on space-based solar power
(02:56) NASA study: clean, space-based solar power beaming is possible
(03:31) China’s Landspace conducts first VTVL test for reusable stainless steel rocket
(04:07) Month:
(04:31) JAXA’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) touches down awaiting solar cells to power – SatNews
(05:00) Innoflight successfully delivers avionics hardware to L3Harris – SatNews
(05:25) Laser Instrument on NASA’s LRO Successfully ‘Pings’ Indian Moon Lander
(05:49) ZhuQue-3 Hopper Takes Flight, as Landspace Prepares for a Reusable Rocket

Space News for Friday, January 19, 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:27:32 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space investors banking on funding uptick in 2024
(00:54) SpaceX launches third Axiom mission to ISS
(01:23) Scout Space names new chief executive officer
(01:45) Tianzhou-7 reaches Tiangong in China’s first space station mission of 2024
(02:16) Viasat showcases navigation capability the UK lost after Brexit
(02:44) SpaceX delays Falcon 9 rocket launch from California to Friday
(03:17) Sierra Space awarded million$$$ prime contract by SDA – SatNews
(03:49) Update 1: Rocket Lab has delayed the launch the NorthStar SSA mission – SatNews
(04:18) UPDATE 2: Success as SpaceX transports first humans for 2024 with Axiom’s first all European commercial astronauts – SatNews
(05:07) OHB System AG awarded Sentinel-2 Next Generation development contract – SatNews
(05:43) D-Orbit seizes leadership in space logistics furthering global expansion with €100m in first closing in Series C Funding – SatNews
(06:18) Impulse Space unveils the design specs for their new kick stage Helios engine – SatNews
(06:51) Satellite data reveals hidden role of maritime militia in the South China Sea in the new SSPI Better Satellite World video – SatNews
(07:19) NASA’s PACE To Investigate Oceans, Atmosphere in Changing Climate
(07:46) Michael Thorpe Studies Sediment from Source to Sink
(08:08) Axiom-3 launches multinational crew to orbit on way to ISS

Space News for Thursday, January 18, 2024

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:30:18 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Astrobotic confirms Peregrine reentry plans
(00:55) DoD seeks less space classification, more collaboration with allies and commercial partners
(01:25) House committee backs Artemis despite latest delay
(01:54) Astroscale reveals concept of operations for its in-orbit refueling vehicle
(02:23) With access to space on the line, the U.S. is eating its seed corn
(02:53) Impulse Space announces plan to develop high-energy kick stage
(03:23) New report calls for DoD investments in lunar space infrastructure
(03:54) UPDATE: SpaceX scrubs Axiom’s launch of first all European commercial astronauts to ISS – SatNews
(04:35) USSF selects Texas A&M University to lead SSTI-ISO initiative with Aegis Aerospace as a partner – SatNews
(05:04) AICRAFT and ResearchSat partner for management of biological experiments in space – SatNews
(05:36) Exolaunch to deploy four Spire-built satellites for NorthStar via Rocket Lab’s Electron – SatNews
(06:05) RocketStar secures million$ in seed funding + acquires Miles Space – SatNews
(06:34) NASA’s PACE To Investigate Oceans, Atmosphere in Changing Climate
(07:03) 20 Years After Landing: How NASA’s Twin Rovers Changed Mars Science
(07:34) NASA’s Roman to Search for Signs of Dark Matter Clumps
(08:00) NASA Study: More Greenland Ice Lost Than Previously Estimated

Space News for Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 05:43:47 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX testing ruggedized terminals for self-driving tractors
(00:56) Space Development Agency awards contracts worth $2.5 billion for missile-tracking satellites
(01:24) New rocket motor for U.S. Air Force ICBM completes ground test
(01:53) Vulcan launch demonstrates new solid rocket boosters
(02:26) Airbus and Voyager finalize Starlab joint venture
(02:55) SDA awards L3Harris million$$$ contract to build satellites for missile tracking program – SatNews
(03:26) Axiom on Wednesday to send first all European commercial astronauts to ISS – SatNews
(03:58) Kinéis to deploy IoT constellation – SatNews
(04:24) Former NASA Administrator joins Starlab Space Board of Directors with goal of continuously crewed free-flying space station – SatNews
(05:00) Forsway + Cloudpoint establish JV to launch low-cost streaming solution – SatNews
(05:32) John Deere + SpaceX to expand rural connectivity for farmers – SatNews
(06:07) Azerbaijan secures the 46° East orbital slot – SatNews
(06:41) NASA’s IXPE Helps Researchers Maximize ‘Microquasar’ Findings
(07:16) Special Report: X-59 Makes its Public Debut

Space News for Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 05:21:14 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SDA to acquire satellites with custom payloads to enable faster targeting on battlefields
(00:59) UPDATE #6 Spacex’s two successful launches all on one day from two coasts – SatNews
(01:44) Rocket Lab to launch SSA mission for Spire + NorthStar – SatNews
(02:08) Boryung Corporation + Axiom Space announce JV to revolutionize space industry in Korea – SatNews
(02:41) Marlink enables 250 Mbps uplink for geophysical company PGS to gather critical offshore data – SatNews
(03:11) JAXA into landing prep phase for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission – SatNews
(03:47) Department of Defense releases their first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy – SatNews

Space News for Monday, January 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:22:54 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Army to refine requirements for next-generation satellite terminals
(00:53) Peregrine lunar lander on Earth reentry trajectory
(01:21) Iridium unveils Project Stardust – SatNews
(01:54) NGA announces Luno A commercial data RFP worth million$$$ – SatNews
(02:31) Perseverance Rover Zooms in on Ancient Mars River – NASA Mars Exploration
(03:02) NASA's Perseverance Rover Deciphers Ancient History of Martian Lake – NASA Mars Exploration
(03:30) NASA's MAVEN Observes the Disappearing Solar Wind – NASA Mars Exploration
(04:04) NASA Orbiter Snaps Stunning Views of Mars Horizon – NASA Mars Exploration
(04:40) Perseverance's 360-Degree View From 'Airey Hill' – NASA Mars Exploration
(05:08) Mars Disappearing Solar Wind: MAVEN Visualizations – NASA Mars Exploration

Space News for Sunday, January 14, 2024

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:20:26 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX says propellant venting caused loss of second Starship
(00:48) Virtual Event – Not Invisible Anymore: How satellites monitor atmospheric methane
(01:15) UPDATE #5 Revised now two launches all on one day from two coasts – SatNews
(02:02) Department of Defense releases their first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy – SatNews
(02:39) UPDATE #4 SpaceX will have two launches in two days on two coasts – SatNews
(03:14) Lockheed Martin Skunk Works rolls out the X-59 X-Plane – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, January 13, 2024

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:14:29 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Jupiter-3 enters commercial service
(00:49) Momentus, low on cash, delays next mission
(01:14) Spanish startup Sateliot seeks funds for 64 more connectivity satellites
(01:42) Japan launches IGS-Optical 8 reconnaissance satellite
(02:13) To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews
(02:42) NASA’s PACE To Investigate Oceans, Atmospheres in Changing Climate
(03:09) Lessons Learned from the SunRISE Mission

Space News for Friday, January 12, 2024

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:28:45 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Europe considers launching Copernicus satellite on Falcon 9
(00:51) NGA to tap commercial satellite data under ‘Luno’ program
(01:24) Space Force to award multiple contracts for ‘Digital Spaceport’ up to $1.9 million each
(01:51) Astrobotic gets payloads working on ailing Peregrine lander
(02:17) D-Orbit raises $110 million to expand space logistics services
(02:48) Orienspace breaks Chinese commercial launch records with Gravity-1 solid rocket
(03:17) Upcoming private astronaut mission to test tech for future long-duration spaceflight missions—launch upcoming – SatNews
(03:48) To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews
(04:11) Safran to equip LeoStella satellite constellations – SatNews
(04:34) China’s Tianxing-1 02 satellite launches on Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket – SatNews
(05:08) UPDATE #3 Hopefully ‘Lucky 13’ for another launch delay of SpaceX’s Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(05:42) Space Operations Command welcomes new commander – SatNews
(06:13) NASA uses innovative technologies to address the challenges of cryogenic fluid management during sustained space exploration and science missions
(06:54) 50 Years Ago: Skylab 4 Astronauts Begin Record-Breaking Third Month in Space
(07:30) Launch Roundup: Axiom-3 crew and Tianzhou 7 cargo space station missions this week

Space News for Thursday, January 11, 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:21:21 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Japanese Mars mission launch delayed to 2026
(00:53) Ovzon 3 successfully deploys solar arrays in geostationary orbit
(01:22) Whiting takes helm of U.S. Space Command
(01:44) SpaceX targets February for third Starship test flight
(02:10) Iridium pivots to standardized direct-to-device satellite services
(02:40) China’s Chang’e-6 probe arrives at spaceport for first-ever lunar far side sample mission
(03:17) NASA and JAXA troubleshooting glitch with new X-ray astronomy satellite
(03:43) Disappointment as Astrobotic’s Peregrine has “no chance of soft landing on the Moon” – SatNews
(04:11) Northrop Grumman’s solid rocket boosters help power first launch of ULA’s Vulcan rocket – SatNews
(04:45) UPDATE #2 Another delay for SpaceX launch of 22 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(05:12) SmallSat Symposium: New Keynotes + Presenters – SatNews
(05:36) iDirect Government establishes Engineering Center of Excellence to combat EW, TRANSEC + Cyber Attacks – SatNews
(06:06) NASA’s Webb Finds Signs of Possible Aurorae on Isolated Brown Dwarf
(06:39) This US-Indian Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Changing Frozen Regions
(07:05) NASA’s Webb Discovers Dusty ‘Cat’s Tail’ in Beta Pictoris System

Space News for Tuesday, January 09, 2024

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:16:36 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China launches “lobster eye” Einstein Probe to unveil mysteries of X-ray universe
(00:55) Space Development Agency confirms Rocket Lab will produce 18 satellites for U.S. military network
(01:25) JPL lays off 100 contractors, citing budget uncertainty
(01:53) U.S. Army issues new guidance on the use of space for ground warfare
(02:20) Peregrine lander suffers anomaly after launch
(02:49) The advent of astropolitical alliances
(03:23) Peregrine lander suffers propulsion ‘anomaly,’ Moon landing seemingly unlikely
(03:55) Statement as United Launch Alliance successfully launches first next generation Vulcan rocket – SatNews
(04:25) NASA invites public to send names to the moon aboard Artemis Robotic Moon Rover – SatNews
(04:54) Rocket Lab receives million$$$ contract from SDA + SDA contract information – SatNews
(05:14) Intuitive Machines strategic partnership and leadership changes – SatNews
(05:42) SpaceX plans Tuesday launch of 22 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(06:07) U. S. Space Force participates in certification milestone of future launch capability – SatNews
(06:41) RBC Signals names new CEO – SatNews

Space News for Monday, January 08, 2024

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:15:50 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Vulcan Centaur launches Peregrine lunar lander on inaugural mission
(00:51) UAE to build airlock for lunar Gateway
(01:15) The first Vulcan rocket launches commercial moon lander from Cape Canaveral
(01:53) ULA marks success with the inaugural mission of its Vulcan rocket launching a Moon-bound robotic lander
(02:32) Month:
(03:03) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral with 23 Starlink satellites
(03:47) LIFTOFF as ULA’s Vulcan launches America’s new rocket – SatNews
(04:19) Rivada Space Networks partnering with Wiseband for network expansion in the Middle East – SatNews
(04:48) Euroconsult white paper finds the Middle East’s space sector surging – SatNews
(05:19) NASA, United Arab Emirates announce Artemis Lunar Gateway Airlock – SatNews
(05:53) SSC continues Microsoft partnership to develop collaboration platform + ecosystem for USSF – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, January 07, 2024

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 05:12:57 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA and SDA optical campaigns could share terminals
(00:51) NASA adds funding to Blue Origin and Voyager Space commercial space station agreements
(01:25) India’s Aditya-L1 solar observatory enters orbit around Lagrange point
(01:51) ULA says its Vulcan rocket is finally ready to fly

Space News for Saturday, January 06, 2024

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 05:16:00 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Vulcan on the pad for its first launch
(00:50) Space Force on the verge of finalizing long-awaited commercial space strategy
(01:17) Space security in the Americas can no longer go overlooked
(01:45) China completes new commercial launch pad to boost access to space
(02:12) GAO denies L3Harris protest over Ball Aerospace weather satellite instrument contract
(02:44) Month:
(03:05) NASA discusses Moon-bound science as ULA’s Vulcan rocket gets go ahead for Jan. 8 launch
(03:29) Kratos + Rancher Government Solutions announce strategic partnership using the OpenSpace® software platform – SatNews
(04:10) Launch Roundup: Vulcan attempts maiden flight, SpaceX continues launching Starlink

Space News for Friday, January 05, 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:18:52 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA instruments set to fly on Peregrine commercial lunar lander
(00:55) GAO denies L3Harris protest over Ball Aerospace weather satellite instrument contract
(01:30) Space Force wargames potential satellite refueling plans
(01:58) Space Force seeking a digital overhaul of its aging launch infrastructure
(02:16) National Labor Relations Board issues complaint over SpaceX employee firings
(02:48) Maxar wins contract to provide 3D imagery of Indo-Pacific region
(03:16) Aerojet Rocketdyne’s propulsion to debut with launch of Vulcan rocket – SatNews
(03:47) Senate confirms Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh to lead CYBERCOM and NSA
(04:17) Sidus Space receives NOAA’s OK to provide imaging services to government + commercial customers plus AI update for satellite tech – SatNews
(04:55) NASA’s 2023 Space Station Achievements
(05:24) ULA Ready for Inaugural Vulcan Flight

Space News for Thursday, January 04, 2024

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:20:39 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches Ovzon’s debut broadband satellite
(00:49) Ingenuity lessons being incorporated into Mars Sample Return
(01:16) More Than Just LEO: A Framework for SPD-8 and Space Critical Infrastructure
(01:47) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Ovzon-3 satellite, kicking off launch year at the Cape
(02:17) UPDATE #4 SpaceX launches the Ovzon 3 revolutionary geostationary communications satellite – SatNews
(02:53) New spacecraft engine under development by Diversified Technologies – SatNews
(03:22) Inaugural exercise RED SKIES elevates USSF readiness – SatNews
(03:53) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to undertake the GSAT-20 mission – SatNews
(04:21) WTA to soon release “The Teleport Business Model in a Software-Driven World” report – SatNews
(04:53) Joshua Schlieder: Feet on the Ground, Head in the Stars
(05:22) Finalized Environmental Assessment for the planned OSIRIS-REx mission

Space News for Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:21:55 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX deploys direct-to-smartphone satellites in first launch of 2024
(00:58) India selects Falcon 9 for communications satellite launch
(01:26) Terran Orbital says Rivada is up to date on invoices after undisclosed payment
(01:55) Copernic Space sells digital assets for 2024 lunar flight
(02:23) SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 launch of 2024 features first 6 direct-to-cell Starlink satellites
(02:53) UPDATE #3 SpaceX’s Wednesday Ovzon 3 launch of revolutionary geostationary communications satellite – SatNews
(03:22) WTA Certification Program renews Tier 4 Certification of Azercosmos’ Baku Teleport – SatNews
(03:58) PSLV-C58 XPoSat: India successfully launches satellite to study black holes from Sriharikota – SatNews
(04:29) UPDATE #5 SpaceX launches 21 Starlink smallsats including the first 6 with Direct to Cell capabilities – SatNews
(05:14) Terran Orbital reporting year-end cash balance in excess of million$$ – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, January 02, 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 05:22:38 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) India launches X-ray astronomy satellite
(00:52) UPDATE 4: SpaceX plans Tuesday launch of 21 Starlinks including six Direct to Cell satellites – SatNews
(01:36) UPDATE 6: Success as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launches USSF-52’s secret payload – SatNews
(02:17) UPDATE 3: T-minus one week until ULA’s launch of Vulcan rocket – SatNews
(03:02) U.S. Air Force awards Viasat a Technology Integration and Architecture contract – SatNews
(03:38) NASA Wallops signs Space Act Agreement to support STEM outreach – SatNews
(04:09) ESA + GomSpace sign contract for continued mission control system development – SatNews
(04:43) Intuitive Machines scheduled to launch IM-1 lunar mission in February via SpaceX – SatNews

Space News for Monday, January 01, 2024

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:15:23 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA pushes ahead with Earth System Observatory despite uncertain budgets
(00:54) Chinese satellite internet mission rounds off record year for global launches
(01:26) Month:
(01:56) India set to kick off 2024 orbital launch year with X-ray observatory mission
(02:22) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(02:53) SpaceX closes out record-breaking 2023, prepares for more records in 2024

Space News for Saturday, December 30, 2023

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 05:13:03 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Spanish defense giant reportedly seeks Hispasat stake
(00:48) First satellite for Chinese G60 megaconstellation rolls off assembly line
(01:19) Mission Manager Update: VIPER Flight Rover Half-Built!
(01:41) Falcon Heavy launches USSF-52 spaceplane

Space News for Friday, December 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:20:32 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches U.S. military spaceplane on Falcon Heavy rocket
(00:51) Slam Corp returns $176 million ahead of proposed Lynk Global merger
(01:24) NorthStar Earth & Space: First-in-Class with Commercial Space Based SSA
(01:54) Pentagon agencies team up in upcoming launch of hypersonic tracking satellites
(02:26) Month:
(02:56) SpaceX aces modern-day launch turnaround record with Falcon 9 Starlink mission
(03:28) SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket, X-37B military spaceplane
(04:00) Las mejores imágenes de las investigaciones en la estación del 2023
(04:22) Save the Date: Apophis 2029 Innovation (A29I) Listening Workshop
(04:51) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures a Martian Day, From Dawn to Dusk
(05:20) China’s 2023: closing out a busy year amidst preparations for lunar missions

Space News for Thursday, December 28, 2023

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:12:49 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Second H3 launch planned for February
(00:46) Axelspace raises $44 million for Earth observation and other smallsats
(01:22) Spaceports need social scientists. Here’s why.
(01:52) NASA’s Juno to Get Close Look at Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io on Dec. 30
(02:16) NASA’s Agency Chief Technologist presents their first annual year-in-review for 2023

Space News for Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:11:16 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Musk not eager to take Starlink public
(00:53) China launches new Beidou satellites, rocket booster lands near house
(01:24) Month:
(01:49) Historic SpaceX Falcon 9 booster topples over and is lost at sea
(02:18) Studying Combustion and Fire Safety

Space News for Saturday, December 23, 2023

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:17:40 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to build 18 satellites for U.S. government agency
(00:57) Firefly Alpha upper stage malfunction puts payload into wrong orbit
(01:26) NASA report studies options for a future national laboratory in orbit after ISS
(01:58) To win the new space race, NASA and the DoD need to shift their collaboration into high gear
(02:28) Shenzhou-17 astronauts conduct first spacewalk to repair solar array
(02:57) Month:
(03:22) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 first-stage booster on record-breaking 19th flight
(03:56) Kennedy Space Center Looks Ahead to Busy 2024
(04:32) NASA’s Deep Space Network Turns 60 and Prepares for the Future
(05:02) Meet the Infrared Telescopes That Paved the Way for NASA’s Webb
(05:31) 1,000 sols into their mission, Perseverance and Ingenuity continue to investigate Jezero Crater

Space News for Friday, December 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:21:52 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) National Space Council meeting emphasizes international cooperation
(00:55) ULA stacks Vulcan rocket for the first time ahead of Jan. 8 debut launch
(01:26) Month:
(01:49) Satnews Publishers Wishes You A Wonderful Holiday – SatNews
(02:23) ESA reports pinhole propulsion for satellites – SatNews
(02:39) Sidus Space’s AI-enhanced LizzieSat™ completes vibration testing – SatNews
(02:57) Berg Insight reports — The precision agriculture market to reach € 5.2 billion worldwide in 2027 – SatNews
(03:33) Government of Canada orders the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAs from GA-ASI – SatNews
(03:58) Going the Extra 500 miles for Alaskan River Ice
(04:21) NASA’s Hubble Watches ‘Spoke Season’ on Saturn
(04:48) NASA’s Fermi Mission Creates 14-Year Time-Lapse of the Gamma-Ray Sky
(05:13) NASA’s Hubble Presents a Holiday Globe of Stars
(05:37) Mighty MURI brings the heat to test new longwave infrared radiometer
(06:06) As the Arctic Warms, Its Waters Are Emitting Carbon
(06:29) Firefly to close out 2023 with launch of “Fly the Lightning” mission

Space News for Thursday, December 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:35:14 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) France to establish NewSpace hubs in Denver and Houston
(00:55) Sabbagh leaves E-Space to lead incoming UAE satcoms and geospatial champion
(01:22) L3Harris gets green light to produce 16 space-based hypersonic missile trackers
(01:54) White House releases mission authorization policy framework
(02:22) To sustainably develop space, we must manage orbital capacity
(02:49) Chinese launch startup Galactic Energy raises $154 million for Pallas-1 reusable rocket
(03:26) Ariane 6 schedule not affected by aborted upper stage test
(03:57) Month:
(04:22) National Space Council meeting to discuss legislative proposal for new space activities framework
(04:56) UPDATE 2 ULA’s Vulcan rocket now atop the launch vehicle – SatNews
(05:39) Satnews Publishers Wishes You A Wonderful Holiday – SatNews
(06:05) Axiom Space Partners with Kepler Space + Skyloom for world’s 1st orbital data center – SatNews
(06:42) Bayanat + Yahsat boards recommend merger to create AI-powered space tech – SatNews
(07:14) NASA’s 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine test is all fired-up – SatNews
(07:40) L3Harris clears CDR + PRR for SDA’s Tranche 1 missile tracking satellites – SatNews
(08:07) The Marshall Star for December 20, 2023
(08:33) Models for Facilitating Government-Funded Activities in the Post-ISS LEO Ecosystem
(09:11) Launch Roundup: scrubs deny SpaceX its 100 Falcon launch goal; look to end the year with a 300th mission milestone

Space News for Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:27:10 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Senate confirms senior military leaders, including two four-star Space Force generals
(00:54) Intuitive Machines delays first lunar lander launch to February
(01:19) Wallonia brings in Europe’s investment arm to boost space industry
(01:51) New Shepard returns to flight with successful suborbital mission
(02:19) Peregrine lunar lander ready for January launch
(02:43) SpaceX to just miss goal of 100 Falcon launches in 2023
(03:15) Blue Origin launches New Shepard rocket on return to flight mission
(03:44) Tata Advanced Systems + Satellogic sign strategic contract to build LEO satellites in India – SatNews
(04:16) World Radiocommunication Conference revises the ITU Radio Regulations to support spectrum sharing and technological innovation – SatNews
(04:43) World Teleport Association publishes Top Operator Rankings for 2023 – SatNews
(05:15) Foxconn rockets into satellites in search of life beyond iPhone – SatNews
(05:43) Firefly Aerospace ready to Launch Alpha FLTA004 for no earlier than December 20 – SatNews
(06:12) Pale Blue teams with TOKYO KEIKI for prototype model of satellite propulsion system – SatNews
(06:41) FreeWave joins the Viasat ELEVATE Partner Program – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:14:11 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) After raising $9.5 million, startup OurSky sees strong demand for space data platform
(00:58) New Shepard return to flight slips one day
(01:24) Lynk Global plans to go public to fund direct-to-smartphone satellites
(01:50) Report: Hypersonic weapons challenge Pentagon tracking capabilities
(02:19) Spain’s new space agency is a bigger deal than it seems
(02:47) Satellite navigation startup TrustPoint announces partnership with SpiderOak
(03:15) HawkEye 360 acquires Maxar’s RF Solutions business unit
(03:46) Month:
(04:13) Space X Falcon 9 rocket launches 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(04:45) News from the Press Site: A roundup of the week’s space news
(05:09) UPDATE Delay for ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launch first certification mission (Cert-1) – SatNews
(05:41) Blue Origin scrubs Monday’s NS-24 Mission – SatNews
(06:09) Famous Apple industrial designer joins Vast as an advisor – SatNews
(06:37) Thales Alenia Space selects the UK’s National Satellite Test Facility for FLEX satellite 1st test – SatNews
(07:06) HawkEye 360 acquires RF Solutions from Maxar Intelligence to expand spectrum scanning – SatNews
(07:39) Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser® enters final test campaign + transitioning to orbital operations – SatNews
(08:13) NASA’s Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space via Laser

Space News for Monday, December 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:21:51 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX alums offer telemetry stack through startup Sift
(00:53) Blue Origin’s New Shepard 24th mission is set for Monday, December 18th – SatNews
(01:22) Defense and intelligence agencies now ‘Hear The Whole Sky’ with Quasar Sense – SatNews
(01:57) UPDATE 1: The Ovzon 3 launch is now targeting liftoff no earlier than December 22, 2023 – SatNews
(02:39) Archimedes orbital system showcases successful applications of directed energy – SatNews
(03:05) Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense helps to get spacecraft into orbit – SatNews
(03:33) Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper
(03:58) Meet the Mars Samples: Pilot Mountain (Sample 21)
(04:23) Mars Look Like if an Astronaut Could Orbit the Planet? (Mars Report - Nov. 2023)
(04:53) Two Views of a High-Altitude Flight for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
(05:24) Meet the Mars Samples: Otis Peak (Sample 20)
(05:49) How Your Name Will Fly Aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper
(06:17) How NASA’s SPHEREx Mission Will Map the Cosmos
(06:40) Chinese spaceplane takes flight again; iSpace and LandSpace prepare to hop

Space News for Saturday, December 16, 2023

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:13:10 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satellite transmission power battle drags on after WRC-23
(00:57) Federal agencies caught in environmental crossfire over Starship launches
(01:28) U.S. Space Command declares ‘full operational capability’
(01:54) China launches large classified optical satellite towards geostationary orbit
(02:24) Electron returns to flight with successful launch of Japanese radar imaging satellite
(02:52) SpaceX delays first Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability
(03:33) UPDATE #3 SpaceX extends delay of Starlinks launch with the first six Direct to Cell capabilities – SatNews
(04:13) Rocket Lab returns to flight following anomaly

Space News for Friday, December 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 05:19:30 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Scientists praise performance of first global survey of surface water
(00:51) House and Senate pass 2024 defense policy bill by overwhelming majority
(01:20) Space Force eyes new breed of satellites that adjust their orbit and respond to threats
(01:50) Playback | SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards panel discussion
(02:22) Final Vega launch delayed because of upper stage tank problem
(02:47) China launches mystery reusable spaceplane for third time
(03:16) Project Kuiper prototypes successfully test inter-satellite optical links
(03:44) Month:
(04:19) Rocket Lab successfully completes return-to-flight Electron launch
(04:49) UPDATE: SpaceX delays launch of 21 Starlink smallsats to include first six direct-to-cell capabilities – SatNews
(05:31) UPDATE 2: Rocket Lab’s The Moon God Awakens launch goes extremely well… – SatNews
(05:55) EUMETSAT’s multi-million euro contract to Spire for satellite weather data – SatNews
(06:31) Rogers + Lynk complete Satellite-to-Mobile call in Canada – SatNews
(07:14) RTX to track UK space assets with LEO observation system – SatNews
(07:44) Insitu’s successful Shryke demo with the Integrator UAS – SatNews
(08:05) NASA Study Finds Life-Sparking Energy Source and Molecule at Enceladus
(08:31) NASA’s NEOWISE Celebrates 10 Years, Plans End of Mission
(09:03) SpaceX Pushes Ahead to Flight 3 with the Rollout of Ship 28
(09:38) Launch Roundup: Rocket Lab returns to flight; SpaceX set to launch Falcon 9 three times

Space News for Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:13:05 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House committee debates space mining
(00:53) Can the private sector plug the weather data gap? Space Force to launch new study
(01:19) Australian space startup Quasar takes aim at U.S. defense market
(01:47) Cubesat offers template for future astronomy missions
(02:12) Air New Zealand to trial Starlink in key year for LEO-enabled plane Wi-Fi
(02:42) True Anomaly raises $100 million to expand investments in space security technologies
(03:15) Blue Origin to resume New Shepard suborbital launches
(03:39) UPDATE: Yet another scrub for SpaceX Falcon Heavy’s launch of USSF-52 – SatNews
(04:09) Rocket Lab’s The Moon God Awakens launch set for December 15th – SatNews
(04:27) Scrub for one SpaceX Starlink launch and another scheduled for tomorrow of more Starlinks – SatNews
(05:05) Ovzon 3 launch targeting no earlier than December 15, 2023 – SatNews
(05:44) SmallSat Symposium update: Two new keynotes – SatNews
(06:09) AFRL’s Oracle systems family developing nation’s 1st cislunar SSA capabilities – SatNews
(06:39) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Deciphers Ancient History of Martian Lake

Space News for Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 05:15:36 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) 2024 promises opportunities to study the solar corona
(00:52) Startup raises $55 million for portable Starlink-dedicated data centers
(01:17) China’s reusable rocket race heats up with new hop test
(01:56) Space Force chief tempers expectations: ‘Go government fast, not SpaceX fast’
(02:26) Helicity Space raises $5 million for fusion engine development
(02:53) Polaris Dawn rescheduled for April
(03:22) UPDATE: Delay again as Falcon Heavy readies for U.S. Space Force’s X-37B launch – SatNews
(03:55) Millennium Space Systems completes missile track custody CDR ahead of schedule – SatNews
(04:22) Momentus’ contract with student team CalgaryToSpace for 2025 orbital delivery services – SatNews
(05:00) LeoLabs + Aalyria team together plus Aalyria receives ESA contract – SatNews
(05:26) Momentus’ update of successful deployment of two satellites and investigation of three uncertains – SatNews
(05:58) NASA Sensor Produces First Global Maps of Surface Minerals in Arid Regions

Space News for Monday, December 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:12:22 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Orbit Fab and ispace to collaborate on lunar propellant harvesting and delivery
(00:48) First Vulcan launch likely to slip to January
(01:15) UPDATE: SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch on hold for USSF-52 mission – SatNews
(01:52) In world first, China’s LandSpace methane rocket sends satellites into orbit – SatNews
(02:22) DISA releases electromagnetic spectrum capability to enhance modern warfighting – SatNews
(02:53) NASA selects the contractors for ground support equipment fabrication – SatNews
(03:20) Justifying a custom lens for your optical product – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, December 09, 2023

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:17:03 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Three satellites presumed lost in Transporter deployment malfunction
(00:49) U.S. Space Force activates new unit to support operations in Europe and Africa
(01:15) Ghana warns against illegal Starlink services
(01:41) Experts raise concerns about U.S. commitment to GPS modernization
(02:08) Northrop Grumman tests new solid rocket motor technologies
(02:36) GAO report recommends FAA evaluate launch mishap investigation procedures
(03:08) Sidus Space awarded additional Bechtel Cable Assembly contract for Mobile Launcher 2 – SatNews
(03:44) Students Create Elaborate Homemade Machines for JPL Competition
(04:11) NASA Helps Study One of the World’s Most Diverse Ecosystems
(04:42) Boeing working toward first SLS Core Stage final assembly at KSC

Space News for Friday, December 08, 2023

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:20:32 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Space Development Agency aims high for 2024 after strong 2023 start
(00:53) Lawmakers unveil 2024 defense authorization bill with space priorities
(01:29) NASA revises contract strategy for ISS deorbit vehicle
(01:52) FCC nod puts Dish-EchoStar merger on home stretch
(02:19) Rethink the Mars Program
(02:50) NASA working with industry to advance inflatable heat shield technology
(03:15) Egypt joins China’s ILRS moon base initiative
(03:42) Rocket Lab to launch South Korean satellite – SatNews
(04:15) Airbus starts Galileo Second Generation satellite production – SatNews
(04:51) Airbus selects Kenya for the 1st HAPS drone hub – SatNews
(05:18) Orbex appoints new CCO – SatNews
(05:47) Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer – SatNews
(06:19) Australia’s ELO2 consortium’s first prototype Moon rover for NASA’s Artemis mission – SatNews
(06:52) Launch Roundup: SpaceX continues toward 100 launch goal

Space News for Thursday, December 07, 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:19:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) DARPA picks 14 companies for lunar architecture study
(00:53) Pentagon advisors: Despite reforms, Space Force still shackled to sluggish procurement system
(01:23) NorthStar raises $15 million for debris-tracking satellites waiting on Rocket Lab
(01:56) Thales Alenia Space signs a multi-satellite contract with PT Len Industri – SatNews
(02:25) PlanetiQ’s weather forecasting sensor launches on GNOMES-4 satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 – SatNews
(03:02) Firefly Aerospace to support DARPA LunA-10 with framework for on-orbit spacecraft hubs – SatNews
(03:33) Viasat + Airbus deliver Secure Broadband SATCOM for Irish Defence Forces – SatNews
(04:12) ESA’s Ariel mission moves to construction phase – SatNews
(04:36) NASA’s Psyche Delivers First Images and Other Data

Space News for Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:21:15 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Capella to use SpaceX for two Acadia satellite launches
(00:57) China launches internet technology test satellite from sea barge
(01:25) OSIRIS-REx parachute deployment affected by wiring error
(01:54) NRO signs agreements with five commercial suppliers of electro-optical imagery
(02:21) The 2023 SpaceNews Icon Awards: Winners
(02:49) Aalyria wins ESA contract and establishes European arm
(03:16) Orbit Fab and Australia’s Space Machines Company cooperate on in-orbit servicing
(03:41) Australian Government funding to accelerate Neumann Space space tech development with Spire Global – SatNews
(04:16) Requtech’s successful testing of Multi-Orbit RESA M Ku terminal in GEO – SatNews
(04:42) PlanetiQ GNOMES-4 satellite launched – SatNews
(05:16) SPACEBEL + GomSpace sign contract for Juventas Operations – SatNews
(05:49) NASA’s Psyche Delivers First Images and Other Data

Space News for Tuesday, December 05, 2023

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:28:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) India returns Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module to Earth orbit
(00:56) SatixFy handed stock exchange delisting warning
(01:26) Industry report: Demand for satellites is rising but not skyrocketing
(02:01) York reveals latest commercial space-as-a-service mission
(02:32) US, UK, Australia announce trilateral Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability initiative – SatNews
(03:08) SpaceX’s two launches in a weekend and plans for Falcon Heavy’s test for U.S. Space Force – SatNews
(03:41) Small but mighty companies working on ESA’s planetary defense mission – SatNews
(04:08) HawkEye 360’s inaugural satellite cluster “Pathfinder” celebrates 5 years in space – SatNews
(04:37) Airbus receives ESA TRUTHS mission contract – SatNews
(05:01) NOAA using new cloud-based system + business model to supply data from older environmental satellite fleet – SatNews
(05:35) Discovery Alert: Glowing Cloud Points to Cosmic Collison
(06:18) Finding Life Beyond Earth: What Comes Next?
(06:48) Searching for Signs of Intelligent Life: Technosignatures
(07:16) Discovery Alert: See the Image – 2 Planets Orbit a Sun-like Star
(07:42) New clues to compositions of TRAPPIST-1 planets

Space News for Monday, December 04, 2023

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:13:39 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA updating policy for rideshare missions
(00:54) UPDATE: Lift-off for EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first ever satellite – SatNews
(01:27) Vector Space Biosciences reveals smallsat drug repurposing platform using data from space – SatNews
(02:15) Marlink adds Starlink + Eutelsat OneWeb to PONANT hybrid network for 1st triple LEO North Pole service – SatNews
(02:47) Smiths Interconnect awarded million£ in funding from the UK Space Agency – SatNews
(03:15) Lockheed Martin selected for USSF OPIR ODETT prototype development – SatNews
(03:47) Webb discovers that rocky planets can form in more extreme environments

Space News for Sunday, December 03, 2023

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 05:13:58 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Hubble glitch renews talk about private servicing mission
(00:53) U.S., U.K., Australia sign agreement to jointly operate deep space radar network
(01:21) Air Force Secretary: Military needs AI to augment human capabilities
(01:54) Canada taps into U.S. military satellites for mobile communications
(02:24) ESA sets launch date for Ariane 6 for summer of 2024

Space News for Saturday, December 02, 2023

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:14:43 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Angola signs Artemis Accords
(00:49) Amazon adds Falcon 9 to multi-billion-dollar Project Kuiper launch campaign
(01:20) How to stop Europe’s space sector from lagging behind in defense
(01:42) GAO report warns Artemis 3 landing may be delayed to 2027
(02:13) NASA researchers get permission to apply for China’s moon samples
(02:40) UPDATE: SpaceX successfully launches the Korea 425 top secret mission with 25 smallsats on board – SatNews
(03:32) Russia’s Progress MS-25 resupply ship launches to space station – SatNews
(03:57) Blue Origin nearing New Glenn milestones ahead of debut flight

Space News for Friday, December 01, 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 05:39:05 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Australian startup develops dual-headed space camera
(00:53) Intelsat to bring multi-orbit Wi-Fi to regional American Airlines jets
(01:22) Ursa Major closes $138 million Series D and D-1 financings
(01:53) Intelsat steps up partnership with SpaceX in multi-orbit antenna
(02:22) Amini raises $4 million for Africa-focused environmental constellation
(02:54) Shanghai to foster commercial space ecosystem
(03:23) NASA warns of “very problematic” space technology budget cuts
(04:01) Month:
(04:30) ESA Director General: Ariane 6 aiming for summer 2024 debut
(04:59) SpaceX’s Friday Korea 425 mission launch includes top secret reconnaissance smallsats for APA – SatNews
(05:34) Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions – SatNews
(06:01) Space Systems Command, SpaceX prepare to launch National Security Payload for the USSF – SatNews
(06:32) Implementing DoD’s Replicator Initiative to accelerate all-domain attributable autonomous systems to warfighters at speed + scale – SatNews
(07:01) GlobalSat Group partners with Rivada to bring The OuterNET™ to LATAM – SatNews
(07:30) Tata Advanced Systems + Satellogic Sign strategic contract to build satellites in India – SatNews
(08:10) Russian Progress MS-25 (86P) Soyuz 2.1a launch on Friday – SatNews
(08:35) NASA’s 6-Pack of Mini-Satellites Ready for Their Moment in the Sun
(09:04) Google’s ‘A Passage of Water’ Brings NASA’s Water Data to Life
(09:37) Launch Roundup: Soyuz to resupply the ISS; SpaceX to launch more Starlink satellites

Space News for Thursday, November 30, 2023

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:22:01 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket
(00:50) House Science Committee advances commercial space bill
(01:17) Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker
(01:45) Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project
(02:14) Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch
(02:43) Satellite imagery reveals explosion at China’s Jiuquan spaceport
(03:12) Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions
(03:43) Millennium Space Systems completes Missile Track Custody space vehicle critical design review – SatNews
(04:18) Beyond Gravity’s innovative payload fairing closes after release and returns to Earth with first stage of the launcher – SatNews
(04:59) Loft Orbital: The rise of the virtual mission – SatNews
(05:30) TEKEVER secures 1st contract with CNES – SatNews
(05:57) Viasat unveils GX LITE terminal for mobile use by land forces – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:29:50 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Industry group opposes White House mission authorization proposal
(00:56) Millennium Space to build a missile-sensor layer in medium Earth orbit
(01:22) NASA postpones Dragonfly review, launch date
(01:52) Amazon’s Project Kuiper nets first broadband partnership in Asia
(02:21) Space Development Agency satellites in low Earth orbit successfully broadcast data
(02:54) Firefly to launch a Lockheed Martin satellite antenna demonstration
(03:22) New RL10 engine to be introduced on Vulcan in 2025
(03:51) Space Development Agency completes space to ground transmission from Link 16 Tactical Data Network – SatNews
(04:24) SKY Perfect JSAT form strategic collaboration – SatNews
(05:02) LightRidge Solutions expands leadership team – SatNews
(05:28) Spire is ESA’s newest member in Third Party Mission to promote radio frequency monitoring – SatNews
(06:00) Lockheed Martin tech demo to showcase faster on-orbit sensor calibration – SatNews
(06:19) Firefly Aerospace completes 1st Miranda engine hot fire test – SatNews
(06:52) Siete maneras de favorecer el sueño de los astronautas que pueden ayudarte a dormir mejor en la Tierra
(07:28) NASA Orbiter Snaps Stunning Views of Mars Horizon

Space News for Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:18:57 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Pentagon looks to commercial space for an edge
(00:56) Additional vendors selected for DoD’s low Earth orbit satellite services contract
(01:26) China makes progress on Raptor-like engines for super heavy rocket
(01:53) Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing
(02:21) Former NASA acting administrator Jurczyk passes away
(02:47) Aerojet Rocketdyne, ULA mark 60th anniversary of RL10 rocket engine
(03:16) Month:
(03:45) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(04:17) Another successful nighttime SpaceX Starlink satellites launch – SatNews
(04:52) SpaceX plans 23 Starlink satellites launch on Falcon 9 Monday from the Cape – SatNews
(05:32) Axiom Space is all-in with Amazon Web Services – SatNews
(06:04) SkyFi is expanding horizons with aerial, SAR + global satellite imagery – SatNews
(06:31) Rocket Factory Augsburg names eight customers on second flight – SatNews
(06:51) IEC Telecom floats their OptiShield cybersecurity solution for vessels – SatNews

Space News for Monday, November 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:24:11 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) HummingSat is the world’s first commercial GEO smallsat creating a new chapter in space innovation – SatNews
(00:57) OQ Technology + o2 Telefónica join forces for global 5G IoT connectivity – SatNews
(01:28) EnduroSat’s new satellite Space Centre enables satellite modules delivery within two weeks – SatNews
(02:00) Airbus awarded UK Space Agency grant to develop Space Catalyst in Stevenage – SatNews
(02:29) INTEGRASYS creates a new center of excellence in Kyiv, Ukraine – SatNews
(02:54) ZhuQue-2 prepares for flight three; LandSpace announces larger rocket

Space News for Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:26:20 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force extends Kratos’ contract for satellite ground systems
(00:54) Launch of Ireland’s 1st satellite is upcoming… – SatNews
(01:25) Satellogic wins NOAA license – SatNews
(01:54) Skyrora + Spirit to enhance future UK launch capability – SatNews
(02:23) AAC Clyde Space wins Starbuck order – SatNews
(02:54) Three space projects funded in Space Systems Command’s Annual Innovation Competition – SatNews
(03:28) From Countdown to Touchdown: Flying Aboard Virgin Galactic

Space News for Saturday, November 25, 2023

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:17:52 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Finding Life Beyond Earth: What Comes Next?
(00:46) Searching for Signs of Intelligent Life: Technosignatures
(01:18) Discovery Alert: See the Image – 2 Planets Orbit a Sun-like Star
(01:44) New apps: 'NASA Selfies' and TRAPPIST-1 VR
(02:13) New clues to compositions of TRAPPIST-1 planets
(02:43) Can garnet planets be habitable?

Space News for Thursday, November 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 05:16:04 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China’s Landspace aims to build a stainless steel rocket
(00:56) Viasat warns satellite power limit review would hurt GEO innovation
(01:27) Members of Congress seek increase in Mars Sample Return funding
(02:02) NASA acknowledges possibility of short-term post-ISS gap
(02:29) NASA Wallops supports hypersonic rocket launches – SatNews
(02:51) Viasat and Skylo Technologies launch world’s first direct-to-device network – SatNews
(03:17) SpaceX launches another 23 Starlink satellites just in time for Thanksgiving – SatNews
(03:51) Celestia TTI-led consortium’s €9.9 million ESA contract develops Tracking Radar for LEO Space Debris Tracking in Greece – SatNews
(04:23) U.S. will continue to be the largest single spender on Space ventures for the foreseeable future – SatNews
(05:02) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(05:33) NASA Uses Two Worlds to Test Future Mars Helicopter Designs

Space News for Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:15:52 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Satellogic gets NOAA license for move to the United States
(00:53) As military weather satellites near end of life, DoD turns to partners for data
(01:23) Astrolab announces first customers for commercial lunar rover mission
(01:52) ArianeGroup begins testing prototype of multirole Susie upper stage
(02:29) Starliner “on track” for April crewed test flight
(02:54) NASA Mars smallsat mission to be on first New Glenn launch
(03:20) U.S. delegation stokes optimism on wireless and satellite goals at WRC-23
(03:50) Viasat and Skylo Technologies launch world’s first direct-to-device network – SatNews
(04:16) NASA Wallops supports hypersonic rocket launches – SatNews
(04:39) Telenor Group sells Telenor Satellite to Space Norway – SatNews
(05:05) Celestia TTI-led consortium’s €9.9 million ESA contract develops Tracking Radar for LEO Space Debris Tracking in Greece – SatNews
(05:36) Thales Alenia Space to provide transponder for Turkey’s 1st lunar mission – SatNews
(06:03) Cobham Satcom signs with U.S. Prime for advanced LEO
(06:30) Stars aligning for Boeing crew launch in April

Space News for Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:23:47 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Jupiter-3 deploys solar arrays and antennas in orbit
(00:51) Battle of the Bands: What’s at stake for space at WRC-23
(01:19) MDA gets $131 million from mystery NGSO constellation customer
(01:55) U.S. delegation stokes optimism on wireless and satellite goals at WRC-23
(02:17) Emirati university signs up to China’s moon base project
(02:50) Sierra Space lays off 165 in workforce realignment
(03:15) Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving – SatNews
(03:42) Starlink’s successful launch is SpaceX’s third launch in four days – SatNews
(04:13) MDA receives a $170M ‘go ahead’ Authorization to Proceed on a Non-Geostationary Orbit satellite constellation – SatNews
(05:00) Rocket Lab to establish space structures complex in Maryland for advanced composite products – SatNews
(05:28) Japan to establish billion$ JAXA fund to develop the nation’s space industry – SatNews
(06:00) New AI-based done safety + awareness system for commercial drones + urban air mobility aircraft – SatNews
(06:32) NISAR Completes Trial in ISRO's Compact Antenna Test Facility
(06:55) Perseverance's Parking Spot During Conjunction
(07:26) Ingenuity's Landing Spot During Mars Solar Conjunction
(07:55) Ingenuity's View of Sand Going Into Conjunction
(08:19) Ingenuity Views Its Footprints on Flight 66
(08:48) Cylindrical Orientation of Jupiter's East-West Jet-Streams
(09:13) NASA's Juno Mission Images Jupiter's Belts and Zones
(09:47) Webb detects neon in young star system, provides insight into planet formation

Space News for Monday, November 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:19:56 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) World View ends plans to go public through a SPAC merger
(00:51) Rocket engine startup Ursa Major to venture into solid propulsion
(01:19) NASA still studying Orion heat shield erosion from Artemis 1
(01:43) Starship’s second test flight: where to watch
(02:12) SpaceX’s Sunday Starlinks launch scrubbed, will be the third in a trio of weekend launches – SatNews
(02:55) Amazon confirms 100% success rate for Project Kuiper Protoflight mission – SatNews
(03:27) Hughes JUPITER 3 initiates over the air testing with the ground system – SatNews
(03:54) Firefly Aerospace closes 3rd Tranche of Series C Round + reaches million $$$ of financing – SatNews
(04:31) EIRSAT-1 team discovers what it takes to be spacecraft operators – SatNews
(04:59) DEWA + UAE Space Agency to enhance the UAE’s space industry – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, November 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:14:49 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) WRC-23: Time to Get the Rules Right for Satellite Broadband
(00:54) Starship/Super Heavy lifts off on second flight
(01:22) Starship’s second test flight: where to watch
(01:50) Starship lunar lander missions to require nearly 20 launches, NASA says
(02:19) STARSHIP UPDATE #2: Starship’s second launch a success using helpful data from first launch – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, November 18, 2023

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:16:58 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Investors grant Astra extension on loan
(00:56) Delay for Peru’s first telecoms satellite creates opportunity for the Philippines
(01:20) Starship lunar lander missions to require nearly 20 launches, NASA says
(01:37) Radical Transparency: The promise and peril of generative AI
(02:06) Space Force eyes a future of speed and agility in orbit
(02:31) SpaceX UPDATE: Starship’s second flight test delayed in need of a replacement part – SatNews
(03:03) Hallazgos de Webb respaldan teoría sobre la formación de los planetas
(03:30) La vida dentro de la nave Orion para la misión Artemis II a la Luna
(03:56) NASA Mission Excels at Spotting Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources

Space News for Friday, November 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:26:17 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA gearing up for first Vulcan launch
(00:50) Lockheed Martin to demonstrate space-based 5G network
(01:14) OHB, feeling undervalued, going private in deal with KKR
(01:42) Norway buys Telenor’s satellite business to expand space ambitions
(02:10) Firms are tackling challenges to unlock the potential of hyperspectral imagery
(02:43) Project Kuiper ready for satellite production after successful prototype tests
(03:13) China launches new-gen Haiyang ocean monitoring satellite
(03:39) Lockheed Martin jets into nuclear electrical spacecraft power – SatNews
(04:19) SpaceX’s Starship’s second flight test tomorrow and ‘numerous lessons learned’ from first launch – SatNews
(04:50) Rogue Space Systems and RocketStar’s innovative water-based propulsion system to provide payload hosting program – SatNews
(05:29) Airbus’ patented “Detumbler” designed to tackle on-orbit debris – SatNews
(05:58) Space ready optics for satellite data relay systems – SatNews
(06:37) EUMETSAT Polar System satellites are now involved in testing + integration with Airbus D&S – SatNews
(07:21) NASA’s Deep Space Optical Comm Demo Sends, Receives First Data
(07:45) Webb Follows Neon Signs Toward New Thinking on Planet Formation
(08:15) NASA Data Reveals Possible Reason Some Exoplanets Are Shrinking
(08:53) NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Sets Stage for Quantum Chemistry in Space
(09:21) Trailblazing New Earth Satellite Put to Test in Preparation for Launch
(09:51) Launch Roundup: Waiting for Starship, three other flights planned this week

Space News for Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:15:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Intuitive Machines planning up to three lunar lander missions in 2024
(00:53) Morpheus unveils Journey software for mission planning
(01:22) Air Force warns programs will come to ‘screeching halt’ without budget deal
(01:52) NASA slows down work on Mars Sample Return due to budget uncertainty
(02:28) From Kyiv to Taipei: Unraveling the impact of space on military power and Taiwan’s daunting prospects
(03:00) SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards honorees: Space Stewardship
(03:34) Mopeka®’s new connectivity solutions connect anywhere in the world with Globalstar’s smallsat network – SatNews
(04:03) AAC Clyde Space EPICHyper-3 + KP Lab’s Intuition-1 smallsats are launched – SatNews
(04:30) Avanti Communications repositions business with a multi-orbit strategy – SatNews
(04:56) SpaceX launches small satellite Ymir-1 with Saab’s technology onboard – SatNews
(05:20) Time Is Running Out to Add Your Name to NASA’s Europa Clipper

Space News for Monday, November 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:12:31 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Halo Space, Eos X and Arthur D. Little Spain indicted for unlawful use of Zero 2 Infinity’s trade secrets
(00:59) SpaceX launches final pair of O3b mPower satellites needed for commercial services
(01:30) Rogue Space launches its first demonstration mission on Transporter-9
(01:57) Saber Astronautics gets Space Force contract for data visualization software
(02:25) The 5th + 6th SES O3b mPOWER MEO sats successfully launched by SpaceX – SatNews
(02:59) SpaceX’s launch of Transporter-9 hauls 90 payloads for deployments – SatNews
(03:30) Evasive maneuvers by ISS to avoid space debris – SatNews
(04:01) Comtech receives million$$ order from Spectra Group – SatNews
(04:26) Intelsat a U.S. Army’s 1st SaaMS pilot contract – SatNews
(04:56) Inspiring the nexgen of space innovators — the ELO2 Little Dipper Challenge – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, November 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 05:11:18 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches ninth dedicated rideshare mission
(00:52) Transportation Department official suggests industry help pay for FAA commercial space office
(01:26) Avanti in LEO talks to become a multi-orbit connectivity provider
(01:58) Qualcomm ends partnership for connecting Android phones to Iridium satellites
(02:25) SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards honorees: Commercial Space Achievement of the Year
(02:57) Bulgaria signs Artemis Accords
(03:21) SpaceX Transporter 9 rideshare features new OTV from Tom Mueller’s Impulse Space

Space News for Friday, November 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:21:37 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches cargo Dragon mission to ISS
(00:53) Satellite industry at odds over proposed power limit review ahead of WRC-23
(01:19) Rocket Lab to launch hypersonic test vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit
(01:43) Airbus and Voyager sign agreement with ESA on Starlab commercial space station
(02:12) Astra founders offer to take company private
(02:39) Four bidders selected to develop ground systems for U.S. missile-warning satellites
(03:09) Long March 3B launches ChinaSat-6E communications satellite
(03:34) U.S. military’s X-37B mini-shuttle to launch on SpaceX Falcon Heavy for the first time
(04:11) Two Koreas race to launch first homegrown military spy satellites – SatNews
(04:50) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(05:15) AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 medium UAS demos maritime autonomous takeoff + landing at vessel speeds of more than 20 knot – SatNews
(05:49) NASA launches its first on-demand streaming service + updated app – SatNews
(06:21) Northrop Grumman completes essential tests for the Arctic region SATCOM Program – SatNews
(06:52) Viasat supports U.S.A.F. in major Indo-Pacific military exercise – SatNews
(07:23) NASA’s Juno Finds Jupiter’s Winds Penetrate in Cylindrical Layers
(07:53) Construction on NASA Mission to Map 450 Million Galaxies Is Under Way

Space News for Thursday, November 09, 2023

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:22:31 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ViaSat-3 failure investigation to conclude next week
(00:56) Virgin Galactic to halt Unity suborbital flights by mid-2024
(01:29) U.S. Air Force X-37B spaceplane to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket
(01:56) Startups, universities selected for accelerator focused on space domain awareness
(02:28) Webinar Replay | Battle of the Bands – What’s at stake for space at WRC-23
(02:57) DoD signs $270 million agreement to acquire SES satellite communications services
(03:27) SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards honorees: Unsung Hero
(03:59) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(04:24) Two Koreas race to launch first homegrown military spy satellites – SatNews
(04:54) INTEGRASYS + Gilat strategic alliance to advance smart solutions compatibility – SatNews
(05:24) U.S. Department of Defense awards MEO BPA to SES Space & Defense – SatNews
(05:49) NASA launches its first on-demand streaming service + updated app – SatNews
(06:17) AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 medium UAS demos maritime autonomous takeoff + landing at vessel speeds of more than 20 knot – SatNews
(06:51) NASA’s Lucy Surprises Again, Observes 1st-ever Contact Binary Orbiting Asteroid
(07:14) NASA Analysis Finds Strong El Niño Could Bring Extra Floods This Winter
(07:49) First Science Images Released From ESA Mission With NASA Contributions

Space News for Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:13:57 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) EU finalizing contract with SpaceX for Galileo launches
(00:52) Virgin Galactic lays off staff as it focuses on next-generation suborbital vehicle
(01:22) Space Force procurement chief to ‘double down’ on reforms
(01:49) Lynk Global starts initial direct-to-device services in Solomon Islands
(02:26) Getting inflight Wi-Fi up to speed
(02:55) Month:
(03:22) Veterans Day, Lest We Forget… – SatNews
(03:47) Two Koreas race to launch first homegrown military spy satellites – SatNews
(04:22) Solestial awarded NASA SBIR Ignite contracts for nexgen solar array – SatNews
(04:52) Lynk + bmobile Solomon Islands Limited initiate Sat2Phone Service – SatNews
(05:22) Av-Comm and Telekom Limited’s MOU will drive innovation and address the evolving needs of the Pacific Region – SatNews
(05:49) INTEGRASYS + Gilat strategic alliance to advance smart solutions compatibility – SatNews
(06:18) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:10:24 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Canadian government backs 2024 space accelerator in Southern California
(00:59) ESA to start commercial cargo program
(01:23) LeoLabs data shows on-orbit maneuvers by Russian satellites
(01:58) Astra secures interim financing deal
(02:21) Dish Network CEO makes early exit
(02:44) Charting the Course: A Blueprint to Continued U.S. Leadership in Space
(03:11) Unveiling the Civil Space Achievement of the Year finalists for the SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards
(03:35) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Clocks 4,000 Days on Mars

Space News for Monday, November 06, 2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:12:05 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) New commercial space bill addresses mission authorization and SSA
(00:51) U.S. Senate passes act to support technologies to clear dangerous orbital debris endangering astronauts and satellites – SatNews
(01:15) Early production continues on advanced upper stage for NASA Moon rocket – SatNews
(01:48) Terran Orbital awarded an Engineering Change Proposal contract by Lockheed Martin – SatNews
(02:24) ESA: Satellites deliver 5G-quality connectivity – SatNews
(02:55) Sidus Space awarded a 5 year million$$ ceiling commercial contract – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, November 04, 2023

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 05:13:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House bill would fully fund Mars Sample Return, block cooperation on ExoMars
(01:01) Revealing the Startup of the Year finalists for the SpaceNews 2023 Icon Awards
(01:34) Norway opens Andøya spaceport
(01:55) NASA open to extending ISS beyond 2030
(02:20) SpaceRake wins $1.8 million in SDA funding for optical communications terminals
(02:54) Virgin Galactic carries researchers on fifth commercial suborbital flight
(03:28) Space Force takes over missile-warning ground stations previously run by the Army
(03:59) Virgin Galactic’s sixth successful mission in six months with a suborbital lab – SatNews
(04:36) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Friday night launch of 23 Starlinks and breaks another re-flight record – SatNews
(04:58) SpaceX plans to launch 23 Starlinks on Friday – SatNews

Space News for Friday, November 03, 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:10:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Delta Air Lines selects Hughes in-flight connectivity – SatNews
(01:01) Maersk Supply Service selects Inmarsat’s Fleet Data IoT platform to enhance performance of battery optimized vessel – SatNews
(01:31) Hydrosat awards contract to Muon Space – SatNews
(01:57) Mining asteroids will benefit the space economy – but not on Earth [Opinion] – SatNews
(02:30) New Patterns in Mars’s Clouds Revealed by Volunteers

Space News for Thursday, November 02, 2023

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 05:12:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Iridium celebrates 25 years of innovation, transformation + global connectivity – SatNews
(00:54) Gilat awarded million$$ in contract renewal + extension – SatNews
(01:22) Satellite breakthrough for autonomous shipping – SatNews
(01:59) Horizon Technologies recently awarded million£ grant from the UK Space Agency – SatNews
(02:28) International Superyacht Society names Seabed 2030 winner of prestigious award – SatNews
(02:55) The Marshall Star for November 1, 2023
(03:23) Rita Owens: Keeper of NASA’s Digital Knowledge
(03:43) NASA’s Webb Telescope Improves Simulation Software
(04:15) NASA Flights Link Methane Plumes to Tundra Fires in Western Alaska

Space News for Wednesday, November 01, 2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:17:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Month:
(00:51) FAA concludes SpaceX Starship safety review, continues environmental review
(01:22) Northrop Grumman selected to deliver nearly 40 data transport satellites to SDA – SatNews
(01:55) Liftoff as SpaceX soars with 23 Starlink satellites – SatNews
(02:37) Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander arrives in Florida for launch prep – SatNews
(03:11) Australia’s D2N – Technology Solutions appoints major production veteran as Business Development Manager – SatNews
(03:45) 1st international CRADA between AFRL + Indian startups ignites strategic collaboration – SatNews
(04:15) Rogue Space Systems secures AFWERX Direct-to-Phase II Contract – SatNews
(04:52) New Software Enables Atmospheric Modeling with Greater Resolution
(05:20) JPL Engineers Put Their Skills to the Test With Halloween Pumpkins

Space News for Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:22:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Falcon 9 adds 23 satellites to Starlink network, pushes total in orbit over 5,000
(00:57) Month:
(01:28) SDA awards billion$ for 100 Alpha variant satellites for Tranche 2 Transport Layer – SatNews
(02:02) Update: SpaceX launch abort at T-30 – SatNews
(02:31) Solstar Space names an expert Space Advisor – SatNews
(02:54) Sidus Space expands management leadership – SatNews
(03:24) Scientific Systems awarded SpaceWERX Orbital Prime contract – SatNews
(03:54) WTA’s Tier 4 certification of Hispasat’s Lurín (Peru) teleport – SatNews
(04:27) Salts and Organics Observed on Ganymede’s Surface by NASA’s Juno
(04:57) 25 Years Ago: STS-95, John Glenn Returns to Space
(05:30) The Crab Nebula Seen in New Light by NASA’s Webb
(05:56) Data From NASA’s WISE Used to Preview Lucy Mission’s Asteroid Dinkinesh
(06:32) See SWOT Mission’s Unprecedented View of Global Sea Levels
(07:03) Using Webb, scientists measure high-speed jet stream in Jupiter’s atmosphere

Space News for Monday, October 30, 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:16:18 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Month:
(00:58) Falcon 9 launch scrubbed 30 seconds before liftoff with 23 Starlink satellites
(01:36) EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS enters service – SatNews
(02:01) SpaceX: 22 Starlinks travel to orbit — 23 Starlinks launch re-set for October 30th after an abort called at Canaveral SFS – SatNews
(02:44) Intuitive Machines sets January of 2024 for U.S. Lunar Mission – SatNews
(03:15) OPTAC-X to provide LTE-global SATCOM telehealth tech with Mayo Clinic – SatNews
(03:48) Europe’s reusable rocket engine making progress – SatNews
(04:16) AAC Clyde Space delivers Ymir-1 for integration – SatNews
(04:48) NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Preparing for its First Asteroid Flyby
(05:14) NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Continues Approach to Asteroid Dinkinesh
(05:44) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(06:12) From the Chief Scientist and Chief Technologist
(06:42) NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft, Optical Comms Demo En Route to Asteroid
(07:07) Boeing ramps up final assembly to complete Artemis II SLS Core Stage by year end

Space News for Sunday, October 29, 2023

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 05:11:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 22 Starlink satellites from California
(01:10) Month:
(01:40) Hubble Captures a Galactic Dance
(02:23) NASA-ISRO Radar Mission to Provide Dynamic View of Forests, Wetlands
(02:55) NASA Technologies Receive Multiple Nods in TIME Inventions of 2023
(03:23) SpaceX Completes Full Stack Testing ahead of Flight as Starbase Continues to Change

Space News for Friday, October 27, 2023

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 05:25:37 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Terran Orbital still waiting for milestone Rivada Space constellation payment
(01:00) UK helps fund Rocket Factory Augsburg’s maiden flight
(01:26) AFRL, Space Force to collaborate with Indian startups on space technologies
(01:59) Tesat optical terminals selected for Lockheed Martin satellites pass ground tests
(02:29) Shenzhou-17 crew arrives at Tiangong space station
(02:56) On-time Artemis landings by SpaceX, Blue Origin possible, but face “great challenges”
(03:29) Month:
(04:14) Avanti Communications, International Rescue Committee + Maxar named as recipients of the 2023 Better Satellite World Awards – SatNews
(04:55) Intellian + Inmarsat sign development agreement for nexgen maritime safety terminal – SatNews
(05:32) ThrustMe surpasses 200 orders + doubles propulsion system orders in four months – SatNews
(06:02) NOAA uses AI and seeks public feedback to translate forecasts and warnings into Spanish and Chinese – SatNews
(06:31) NASA Is Locating Ice on Mars With This New Map

Space News for Thursday, October 26, 2023

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:18:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ABL Space Systems prepares for second RS1 launch
(00:50) Rocket Lab projects Electron return to flight in fourth quarter
(01:18) Terran Orbital hosting town hall meeting to revive flagging shares
(01:47) Navigating the 3rd Wave of the New Space economy
(02:13) Space Force planning $8 billion satellite architecture for nuclear command and control
(02:44) China’s commercial launch firms get space station cargo boost
(03:15) NASA emphasizes need for mission authorization
(03:44) Month:
(04:15) Spacewalking cosmonauts find radiator coolant leak
(04:43) FAA authorizes Rocket Lab to resume launches from New Zealand – SatNews
(05:12) National Football League teams with SES – SatNews
(05:24) INTEGRASYS collaborates with the Ukrainian Embassy to donate essential equipment – SatNews
(05:54) Thuraya + Nybl announce strategic partnership to redefine SATCOM with AI + ML solutions – SatNews
(06:27) Cubic wins multiple contracts from U.S.A.F. – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:21:18 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA sets Christmas Eve launch date for first Vulcan Centaur
(00:48) DoD developing strategy to tap commercial space market
(01:20) ITU to consider lunar communications regulations
(01:49) Japanese government grant to support work on new ispace lunar lander
(02:30) Terran Orbital to build 36 satellite buses for Lockheed Martin – SatNews
(02:59) NASA begins to chart path forward on its Mars Sample Return architecture following independent review
(03:29) Month:
(04:01) ESA’s call for proposals: Fly Your Satellite! – SatNews
(04:31) SDA’s agreement with SpiderOak for Rapid Resilience Command and Control Research – SatNews
(05:02) Redwire contracted to provide onboard computer for ESA’s Comet Interceptor mission – SatNews
(05:37) The 2023 NGA Industry Strategy Summit – SatNews
(06:02) Qatar Airways selects Starlink for complimentary high-speed connectivity – SatNews
(06:31) How NASA Is Protecting Europa Clipper From Space Radiation

Space News for Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:16:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SwRI wins QuickSounder weather satellite contract
(00:52) Space Force identifying priorities for modernizing spaceports
(01:20) China adds Belarus as partner for ILRS moon base
(01:48) Varda partners with Australian range for capsule landings
(02:16) China launches reconnaissance satellites – SatNews
(02:42) Thuraya + YahClick partner to boost satellite-enabled connectivity in South Sudan – SatNews
(03:24) SES keeps better scores with SCORE manages and distributes live sports and events – SatNews
(03:54) Av-Comm to open a new office in November – SatNews
(04:19) Through international collaboration, scientists find cause of InSight’s most powerful Marsquake

Space News for Monday, October 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:14:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force sets sights on small geostationary communications satellites
(00:51) SSC MicroGEO sources sought – SatNews
(01:14) Launch of Ovzon 3 targeted for as soon as December of 2023 – SatNews
(01:43) U.S. DoD awards LEO IDIQ Contract to SES Space & Defense – SatNews
(02:09) Canadian Government invests billion$ in EO data tech – SatNews
(02:36) Stellant Systems, Inc. to acquire power systems technology products from Comtech – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, October 22, 2023

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 05:12:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA starts reassessment of Mars Sample Return architecture
(00:52) India tests launch escape system in step towards sending astronauts to orbit
(01:24) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 23 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(01:57) UPDATE: Successful SpaceX Saturday Starlink satellites launch – SatNews
(02:29) NASA’s Voyager Team Focuses on Software Patch, Thrusters

Space News for Saturday, October 21, 2023

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 05:12:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Upgraded star trackers could give more satellites a debris-monitoring role
(00:56) PLD Space calls first launch a success
(01:22) Space Development Agency awards York Space $615 million contract for 62 satellites
(01:52) Pakistan becomes latest country to join China’s ILRS moon project
(02:26) Canada’s budget boost for Radarsat is part of its climate strategy
(03:00) Blueprint for an In-Space Community
(03:29) SpaceX frustrated by Starship licensing delays
(04:00) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 21 Starlink satellites from California
(04:29) Month:
(05:12) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Friday, October 20, 2023

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:10:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) L3Harris to advanced DoD’s SDA mission – SatNews
(00:58) Learn about ‘A Vibe Check on Space Security Diplomacy: Progress or More Spinning Wheels?’ at Secure World Foundation’s webinar – SatNews
(01:35) Rocket Lab integrating twin spacecraft for NASA’s Mission to Mars – SatNews
(02:08) Varda Space Industries partners with Southern Launch – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, October 19, 2023

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 05:12:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Textron Systems selected by U.S. Army for FTUAS Program Option 2 – SatNews
(00:55) Capella Space appoints Frank Backes as CEO – SatNews
(01:19) SSPI names the 2023 Promise Award winners @ Silicon Valley Space Week – SatNews
(01:50) SES’ new CEO comes from T-Systems – SatNews
(02:22) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(02:53) International Ocean Satellite Monitors How El Niño Is Shaping Up
(03:21) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch three Starlink missions; India to test crew abort system

Space News for Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:11:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Generation Space (USA) Accelerator launches Mission 12 – SatNews
(00:55) OroraTech extends the firm’s management board – SatNews
(01:29) Momentus signs orbital delivery contract with SatRev – SatNews
(01:59) Blue Origin unveils multi-mission, multi-orbit space mobility platform — Blue Ring – SatNews
(02:33) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(03:00) Eclipse on Earth, Exploration on Mars - NASA
(03:25) Autonomous Systems Help NASA's Perseverance Do More Science on Mars – NASA Mars Exploration

Space News for Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:11:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat partners with MinFarm + Global Beam Telecom to launch 1st satIoT hub in Dubai – SatNews
(00:58) ESA’s Proba-3 mission, led by Sener, enters the last test phase prior to launch – SatNews
(01:26) Major changes to the Airbus leadership team – SatNews
(01:54) OQ Technology clinches a Best Satellite IoT Award – SatNews
(02:25) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(02:52) Webb Detects Tiny Quartz Crystals in Clouds of Hot Gas Giant

Space News for Monday, October 16, 2023

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:11:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SSC supported the THEOS-2 launch – SatNews
(00:51) Gilat has rec’d million$$ in IFC transceiver orders for fulfillment by subsidiary Wavestream – SatNews
(01:22) DICT’s National Broadband Project transforms northern Luzon with 438 satellite B’band sites – SatNews
(02:02) Xiplink + DynaSys Networks awarded cell backhaul optimization project in Central Asia – SatNews
(02:36) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(03:02) Twenty years after first crewed mission, China looks to lofty goals

Space News for Saturday, October 14, 2023

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 05:10:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Success on Friday the 13th for SpaceX Starlinks satellite launch – SatNews
(00:56) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launches NASA’s Psyche mission to study a strange metallic asteroid – SatNews
(01:28) OQ Technology confirms the recent + successful launch of MACSAT smallsat – SatNews
(02:04) Unlocking PRETTY smallsat navigation for Earth data – SatNews
(02:24) Friday 13th is target date for SpaceX Starlink satellite launch – SatNews
(02:54) NSR: Software Defined Satellites report is published – SatNews
(03:16) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(03:45) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space

Space News for Friday, October 13, 2023

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:13:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Building the most detailed 3D map of the Milky Way: Belgian astronomers contribute to the Gaia Focused Product Releases – SatNews
(01:08) Relativity Space + Intelsat sign MLA for Terran R launches – SatNews
(01:35) Open Cosmos’ MANTIS satellite prepped for upcoming launch – SatNews
(02:05) INTEGRASYS + Network Innovations forge strategic SATCOM solutions partnership – SatNews
(02:38) Hisdesat provides secure SATCOM for NATO unmanned maritime exercise – SatNews
(03:07) Global Data: U.S. space sustainability legislation starts to shape space industry activity – SatNews
(03:40) ABI Research: Satellite internet connecting the unconnected in South-East Asia – SatNews
(04:17) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth

Space News for Thursday, October 12, 2023

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:11:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SatNews
(00:58) Journey to a Metal-Rich World: NASA’s Psyche Is Ready to Launch
(01:31) ST Engineering iDirect appoints Senior Vice Presidents – SatNews
(02:01) Xodiac flies 1st Astrobotic customer campaign – SatNews
(02:32) 4 Geo satellites have problems – SatNews
(02:59) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(03:24) 5 Things to Know About NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications
(03:52) NASA’s Webb Captures an Ethereal View of NGC 346
(04:26) NASA's Perseverance Captures Dust-Filled Martian Whirlwind – NASA Mars Exploration

Space News for Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:11:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Army awards L3Harris HMS Manpack, Leader radio program production orders – SatNews
(00:55) Philippines to use Canadian satellites to counter Chinese ‘dark’ tactics in territorial waters – SatNews
(01:34) NASA selects Umbra for the CSDA program – SatNews
(02:00) Astroscale UK’s insights focus on impact report for the UK’s space economy – SatNews
(02:35) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth

Space News for Monday, October 09, 2023

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:11:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) The launch of Arianespace Flight VV23 is a smallsat deployment success – SatNews
(00:49) PLD Space successfully completes 1st private space rocket launch in Europe – SatNews
(01:23) Voyager Space + Northrop Grumman in a teaming agreement for the Starlab Space Station – SatNews
(01:51) Stoke Space has million$$$ in new investments – SatNews
(02:18) EUTELSAT 117 West A selected by TV Azteca for video distribution over Mexico – SatNews
(02:54) Firefly Aerospace completes lander structure before NASA’s Moon landing – SatNews
(03:26) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(03:55) KSC Flyover: SLC-40 crew tower rising, Roberts Road expansion detailed

Space News for Sunday, October 08, 2023

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 05:13:29 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(00:52) Historic Wind Tunnel Facility Testing NASA's Mars Ascent Vehicle Rocket – NASA Mars Exploration
(01:28) NASA Releases Independent Review's Mars Sample Return Report – NASA Mars Exploration
(01:55) Arianespace’s Vega scrubs attempt to orbit 12 satellites on VV23 mission

Space News for Saturday, October 07, 2023

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:14:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) United Launch Alliance successfully launches first mission in partnership with Amazon – SatNews
(01:02) ESA + Axiom Space forge partnership for future space exploration – SatNews
(01:32) UK joins mission to trace back to the start of the Universe – SatNews
(02:01) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(02:26) The Edward Stone Award for Outstanding Research Publication
(02:51) Keck Institute for Space Studies
(03:20) 6 Things to Know About NASA’s Asteroid-Exploring Psyche Mission

Space News for Friday, October 06, 2023

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:13:59 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) L-1 Update ULA’s Atlas V progressing towards launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight mission – SatNews
(01:19) USSF awards Booz Allen million$$$ systems engineering + integration contract – SatNews
(01:50) Astroscale ships world’s first debris inspection satellite to Rocket Lab Launch Complex – SatNews
(02:27) Planet gains business across Canadian provincial governments – SatNews
(02:59) Spire Global receives million$$$ NASA contract – SatNews
(03:23) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth

Space News for Thursday, October 05, 2023

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:17:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches 22 Starlinks making this the 70th successful launch of the year – SatNews
(01:01) L-2 Update ULA’s Atlas V in final preparation for launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight mission – SatNews
(01:44) SpaceX Starlink launch just hours away – SatNews
(02:22) NASA awards Outpost a contract to advance the cargo return system – SatNews
(02:44) Orbit Fab appoints Chief Engineer – SatNews
(03:10) Axiom Space + Prada join forces on tech + design for NASA’s nexgen lunar spacesuits – SatNews
(03:40) U.S. Army awards Comtech million$$ for nexgen EDIM SATCOM solutions – SatNews
(04:15) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth
(04:39) NASA Sets Coverage for Psyche Spacecraft Launch to Metal World
(05:31) NASA Invites Public to Share in Excitement of Psyche Mission

Space News for Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 05:16:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Spain’s MIURA 1 launch campaign kicks off – SatNews
(00:52) L-3 Update for ULA’s launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight mission — weather a factor – SatNews
(01:29) Keysight launches Phased Array Antenna Control and Calibration solution for SATCOM – SatNews
(02:00) NSR has released the Non–GEO Constellations Analysis Toolkit 4.0 – SatNews
(02:25) AAC Clyde Space receives satellite order – SatNews
(02:52) Tāwhaki aerospace venture in New Zealand takes another step into space – SatNews
(03:30) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth

Space News for Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:10:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Ericsson announces appointment of Chief Compliance Officer – SatNews
(00:51) Rogue Space Systems appoints Chief Strategy Officer – SatNews
(01:20) L-4 Update for ULA’s launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight mission – SatNews
(01:53) Capella Space moving to larger facilities – SatNews
(02:25) OSIRIS-REx Delivers NASA’s First Asteroid Sample to Earth

Space News for Monday, October 02, 2023

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:12:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Iran’s launch of Noor 3 satellite casts shadow on Middle East – analysis – SatNews
(00:55) NASA extends CSDA agreement with Planet – SatNews
(01:30) IonQ announces million$$ deal with AFRL – SatNews
(01:54) SSTL + QuantX Labs partner to propel Australian quantum clock technology into space – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, October 01, 2023

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 05:10:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) A Florida Friday night successful SpaceX Starlink launch – SatNews
(01:00) World Teleport Association: Top Teleport Operators of 2023 – SatNews
(01:25) Intelsat expands brazil Infrastructure + delivers new services – SatNews
(01:52) GTMaritime reaches 15,000-vessel milestone – SatNews
(02:24) NASA Science

Space News for Saturday, September 30, 2023

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 05:11:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Month:
(00:54) Falcon 9 beats the weather to launch 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(01:31) BryceTech: Commercial space ventures update – SatNews
(02:08) Euroconsult: Lunar ambitions boost space exploration funding – SatNews
(02:40) NASA’s Perseverance Captures Dust-Filled Martian Whirlwind
(03:08) SpaceX to close out third quarter with record-breaking Starlink mission

Space News for Friday, September 29, 2023

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:22:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) China to attempt lunar far side sample return in 2024
(00:54) NASA delays Psyche launch a week
(01:17) Rogers to continue to challenge decision to keep Space Command in Colorado
(01:45) Astroscale inspector satellite ready for launch
(02:15) Mynaric optical terminals selected for Northrop Grumman satellites pass key tests
(02:48) Eutelsat completes multi-orbit OneWeb merger after shareholder vote
(03:18) Month:
(03:50) Launch of NASA’s Psyche asteroid mission slips a week due to spacecraft issue
(04:16) Starlink’s Starshield wins $70M contract with U.S. Space Force – SatNews
(04:46) SpaceX’s launch date moved to Friday for Starlink mission – SatNews
(05:12) ULA’s Atlas V readies for Amazon’s Project Kuiper Protoflight – SatNews
(05:44) Mynaric passes major product milestone of CONDOR Mk – SatNews
(06:08) Space Force accepts second weather satellite through NOAA partnership – SatNews
(06:34) Transatel signs 3 strategic partnerships with Stellar, Skylo and Sateliot – SatNews
(07:19) Vega launcher’s fuel-free CubeSats to keep formation with wings – SatNews
(07:49) 2023 Annular Eclipse News and Articles
(08:20) Requests for Exhibits, Artifacts, or Speakers

Space News for Thursday, September 28, 2023

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:14:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) FAA closes New Shepard mishap investigation
(00:53) X-Bow to demonstrate additive manufacturing of solid rocket motors for U.S. Air Force
(01:27) Rogue Space Systems gets US Air Force funds to advance in-orbit servicing tech
(01:54) Soyuz returns ISS crew after record-setting stay
(02:23) Soyuz lands safely in Kazakhstan to end record-breaking mission; Rubio: “It’s good to be home”
(02:54) Skylo Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz enhance NTN testing services – SatNews
(03:25) SmallSpark appoints Chair of the company’s Board of Directors – SatNews
(03:52) Astroscale UK receives grant to strengthen UK-Japan collaboration in space – SatNews
(04:25) Artel LLC Partners with Rivada Space Networks for USSF Contract for p-LEO comms – SatNews
(04:49) NASA-Led Study Pinpoints Areas of New York City Sinking, Rising

Space News for Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:16:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Cybersecurity firm Xage gets $17 million contract to protect Space Force networks
(00:53) China narrows field for low-cost space station cargo missions
(01:24) Space Force selects university partner to evaluate classified ground systems software
(01:58) NASA offers choice of contract type for ISS deorbit vehicle
(02:24) After setting new record for responsive launch, Space Force eyes next challenge
(02:55) The Race for More Space: The flawed logic behind making space a 17th Critical Infrastructure
(03:27) Space Critical Infrastructure: Breaking the Binary Debate and a Call for Space Council Action
(04:00) Month:
(04:35) Rapid response Victus Nox launch success open new possibilities for Space Force, commercial space industry
(04:59) Two cosmonauts, NASA astronaut head for Wednesday landing after yearlong mission
(05:33) Space Systems Command contracts Johns Hopkins University APL for nexgen protected strategic SATCOM GRIFFON mission support – SatNews
(06:15) Strategic agreement: Sierra Space Corp., MUFG Bank, Kanematsu + Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance – SatNews
(06:46) New Better Satellite World video from SSPI explores the value of GEO – SatNews
(07:15) Skydio X10’s AI-powered autonomy is designed for first responders, militaries and others – SatNews
(07:49) Satellite Innovation will deliver superior stellar industry expertise to attendees – SatNews
(08:17) Northrop Grumman delivers rocket booster segments for NASA’s Artemis II mission – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:19:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Blue Origin CEO Smith to step down
(00:53) UAE’s $5 billion commitment opens doors for Yahsat
(01:23) U.S. Space Force and Astroscale to co-invest in a refueling satellite
(01:52) Beijing to foster commercial space and satellite constellations as key future industries
(02:27) Space System Command (SSC) opens new TAP Lab for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) innovation – SatNews
(02:58) Monday morning’s successful launch from California of SpaceX’s 21 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(03:34) ST Engineering iDirect sponsors WTA’s report Designing the Software-Defined Ground Segment of the Future – SatNews
(04:05) etherWhere intros URSA-1 for precise timing applications – SatNews
(04:38) Zenno Astronautics + D-Orbit sign MOU for superconducting electromagnets apps development – SatNews
(05:09) Yahsat awarded billion$ by the UAE Government – SatNews
(05:40) Historic Wind Tunnel Facility Testing NASA’s Mars Ascent Vehicle Rocket

Space News for Monday, September 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:12:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) OSIRIS-REx sample capsule lands in Utah
(00:47) Month:
(01:18) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Starlink satellites from California
(02:01) Interview: Talking asteroid sample return
(02:26) OSIRIS-REx sample return capsule safely lands in Utah
(02:53) OSIRIS-REx sample capsule safely touches down with NASA’s first asteroid sample – SatNews
(03:30) AccelerComm, Radisys, RFDSP + TTP partnership to deliver high-performance space-based cell service – SatNews
(04:09) Monday SpaceX to launch 21 Starlinks – SatNews
(04:44) Satellogic + SkyWatch announce a new EO partnership – SatNews
(05:10) Designing the software-defined ground segment of the future – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, September 24, 2023

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 05:10:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA
(00:53) Month:
(01:19) Another Falcon 9 hits 17-flight milestone with Starlink launch
(01:49) Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) presents ‘Game Changers’ live with the CEO of SatNews Publishers – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, September 23, 2023

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:13:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system
(00:57) Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite
(01:28) NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return
(01:56) Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth
(02:20) House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period
(02:52) NASA astronaut looks forward to family hugs, peace and quiet, after yearlong flight
(03:21) Artemis 2 astronauts go to the launch pad for launch day practice
(03:51) NASA is bringing an asteroid sample back to Earth – here’s when, how and why
(04:26) Autonomous Systems Help NASA’s Perseverance Do More Science on Mars
(04:53) NASA Releases Independent Review’s Mars Sample Return Report

Space News for Friday, September 22, 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:19:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology
(00:55) True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software
(01:31) NASA Mars Sample Return budget and schedule “unrealistic,” independent review concludes
(02:00) The Artemis Accords: Changing the Narrative from Space Race to Space Cooperation
(02:32) China’s Galactic Energy suffers first launch failure
(03:05) FAA proposes rule to limit lifetime of upper stages in orbit
(03:34) Space Force revising commercial space strategy to make it “actionable”
(04:05) True Anomaly receives million$$ USSF contract for SDA – SatNews
(04:31) AMD Versal AI Edge Adaptive SoC for space apps – SatNews
(04:58) Atheras Analytics to improve Ka-band link of weather outage predictions – SatNews
(05:22) Sierra Space reinvents the Space Station — affordable in-space infrastructure within reach – SatNews
(05:47) Meet the Mars Samples: Ha'ahóni and Atsá (Samples 8 and 9)

Space News for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:16:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:26) Maxar Technologies reorganizes as two separate businesses
(00:49) FCC directing more satellite constellations to mitigate effects on astronomy
(01:18) The Startup Nation in Space – Israel’s Equation for the Space Ecosystem
(01:46) Month:
(02:14) Ubotica advances space AI “App Store” – SatNews
(02:43) PLD Space’s MOU with WISeKey to launch nexgen ultra-secure satellites with MIURA 5 – SatNews
(03:16) KSAT’s integrated satellite tasking provides near real time delivery of advanced ship detection – SatNews
(03:50) DARPA seeking innovative concepts for space superiority – SatNews
(04:21) Blue Origin preparing for New Glenn testing at LC-36 ahead of maiden flight

Space News for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:29:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) AST SpaceMobile’s prototype satellite makes first 5G connection
(00:52) LeoLabs, SAIC to develop space-tracking software platform
(01:15) CACI optical terminals pass initial tests required for Space Development Agency satellites
(01:48) FAA seeks to wrap up Starship safety review in October
(02:19) NB-IoT provider OQ Technology moves to next Arianespace Vega mission
(02:50) Kayhan raises $7 million and offers autonomous traffic-coordination service
(03:19) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 on record-breaking 17th flight for booster
(03:49) SpaceX launches 22 Starlink small sats and attains two new records – SatNews
(04:19) AST SpaceMobile achieves space-based 5G cell broadband connectivity from smartphones – SatNews
(04:58) Sidus Space to launch LizzieSats on upcoming SpaceX Bandwagon mission – SatNews
(05:25) Sidus Space and Australia’s HEO’s agreement for non-Earth imaging payload and data services – SatNews
(06:00) Kayhan Space raises million$ + unveils autonomous space traffic service – SatNews
(06:32) Momentus to provide delivery service for the Aarhus University payload – SatNews
(07:05) Intelsat IFC expanded to all Airbus aircraft – SatNews
(07:32) Venus on Earth: NASA’s VERITAS Science Team Studies Volcanic Iceland
(08:15) Water-Watching Satellite Monitors Warming Ocean off California Coast
(08:49) Launch Roundup: Rocket Lab fails during “We Will Never Desert You” launch; SpaceX to launch booster for 17th time

Space News for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:21:52 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Electron fails during Capella Space launch
(00:50) ABL gets contract for U.S. Space Force ‘responsive launch’ mission
(01:23) China launches new batch of Yaogan reconnaissance satellites
(01:50) L3Harris exploring supplier partnerships for its satellite business
(02:26) Tactically Responsive Space strengthens America
(02:57) Stoke Space flies reusable upper stage prototype
(03:24) Month:
(03:49) NASA’s Webb reveals methane, carbon dioxide in atmosphere of K2-18 b, and maybe water – SatNews
(04:35) Terran Orbital buses deploy to LEO for SDA’s Tranche 0 mission – SatNews
(05:01) Space Systems Command (SSC) awards million$$ contract to ABL Space Systems – SatNews
(05:32) SCOUT Space awarded AFWERX Phase II to develop autonomous satellite software suite – SatNews
(06:17) Comtech unveils new BRIDGE solutions to increase access to global hybrid connectivity – SatNews
(06:48) Advanced appoints a Chief Revenue Officer – SatNews
(07:13) NASA’s Curiosity Reaches Mars Ridge Where Water Left Debris Pileup
(07:38) Using Webb, scientists discover carbon dioxide and methane in habitable-zone exoplanet

Space News for Monday, September 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:17:51 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX seeks to throw out Justice Department hiring practices case
(00:55) Es’hailSat launches Playout Services resulting in broadcast excellence – SatNews
(01:32) Open Broadcast Systems demos OneWeb Video contribution – SatNews
(01:56) IABG Teleport + ABS partnership celebrate their 7 year partnership – SatNews
(02:26) Merger: iKO Media Group + STN STORITVE (STN) – SatNews
(02:53) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(03:18) China launches commercial rocket from the Yellow Sea

Space News for Sunday, September 17, 2023

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:15:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) New ISS crew arrives on Soyuz
(00:45) Es’hailSat launches Playout and Media services, showcases satellites and new teleport at at IBC – SatNews
(01:19) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(01:44) Soyuz MS-24 docks after first Russian crewed launch in a year

Space News for Saturday, September 16, 2023

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 05:25:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) General Atomics acquires electro-optical sensor supplier EO Vista
(01:03) Germany signs Artemis Accords
(01:30) Earth observation players seek new capabilities to tackle climate change
(01:58) Air Force Research Laboratory delays lunar experiment
(02:27) Nonprofit supporting European startups expands rapidly
(02:51) UPDATE: Success in the night as SpaceX launches 22 more Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(03:28) EVONA adds a new strategic advisor – SatNews
(03:58) Blue Space founder is among the “20 Under 35” SSPI professionals to be honored by SSPI – SatNews
(04:27) General Atomics acquires EO Vista, LLC – SatNews
(04:52) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(05:17) NASA to Discuss Optical Communications Demo Riding With Psyche
(05:45) Firefly’s Alpha successfully launches VICTUS NOX rapid response mission

Space News for Friday, September 15, 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:26:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Firefly launches Space Force ‘Victus Nox’ mission
(00:50) Ex-Im Bank considering more than $5 billion in space industry financing
(01:19) NASA releases independent report on UAP research
(01:46) Post-SPAC space firms redoubling efforts to attract institutional investors
(02:15) Senate Armed Services Committee to probe Starlink operations in Ukraine
(02:40) DoD submits congressionally mandated space policy report
(03:08) KaleidEO demonstrates on-orbit processing
(03:33) Swissto12 secures million€€ in growth financing for 1st GEO smallsat – SatNews
(04:05) Rogue Space ready for liftoff – SatNews
(04:33) SpaceX preps for a Friday launch of 22 Starlinks – SatNews
(05:10) Gilat to provide satellite network modernization at Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom – SatNews
(05:39) LMO partners with In-Space Missions on AUREA SDA program – SatNews
(06:06) UKTV and SES expand partnership with multi-year agreement – SatNews
(06:33) INTEGRASYS + Keysight forge a strategic partnership – SatNews
(07:06) NASA-Built Greenhouse Gas Detector Moves Closer to Launch
(07:31) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(07:56) RS-25 engine installation into the Artemis II SLS Core Stage begins
(08:26) SpaceX waiting for FAA to approve launch licence for Starship’s second flight

Space News for Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:21:28 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starlink and SES join forces for multi-orbit cruise connectivity
(00:53) Small satellite maker Swissto12 gets capital to shake up GEO market
(01:18) Decadal survey recommends massive funding increase for NASA biological and physical sciences
(01:50) Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule
(02:25) Space Force to create “integrated” units responsible for acquisition, maintenance and operations
(02:54) Phase Four demonstrates Maxwell Block 2 thruster in orbit
(03:20) Intelsat plotting a MEO constellation in 2027 with C-band windfall
(03:52) Rocket Lab to launch four Leidos HASTE missions – SatNews
(04:22) Thaicom contracts Airbus for a OneSat flexible telecommunications satellite – SatNews
(04:51) Mission Microwave: Debut of a 1 kW Ku-Band SSPA/BUC – SatNews
(05:24) O3b mPOWER’s milestone a successful RF end-to-end testing – SatNews
(05:51) XipLink + NOVELSAT deliver multi-gigabit throughput to support critical services network in Greenland – SatNews
(06:28) EM Solutions unveils expansive factory upgrade + will soon celebrate 25 years of business success – SatNews
(07:08) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:16:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Overseas firms on a journey to establish themselves as U.S. entities
(00:54) Comtech plans to establish networks “in a matter of hours”
(01:22) Air Force satisfied with SpaceX services, not concerned about its growing dominance
(01:51) Legacy satellite operators take stock of Starlink-fueled transformation
(02:17) Ball wins $489.6 million contract to deliver next-generation weather satellite sounder
(02:50) Direct-to-device: a $100-billion question
(03:19) Thaicom picks Airbus to build Eutelsat-backed GEO satellite for Asia
(03:45) NASA Remembers September 11 from space – SatNews
(04:15) Telesat + SpaceX sign an MLA for 14 advanced Lightspeed smallsats – SatNews
(04:50) Rocket Lab’s launch window for the next Capella Space mission announced – SatNews
(05:17) Virgin Galactic completes their fourth successful spaceflight in four months – SatNews
(05:41) NASA selects Ball Aerospace to develop NOAA’s GeoXO sounder instrument – SatNews
(06:07) New Chairman at ALL.SPACE – SatNews
(06:40) GEOST to build resiliency payload for Northrop Grumman Tracking Layer satellites – SatNews
(07:05) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Monday, September 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:24:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Former Airbus executive Chris Emerson named chairman of All.Space
(00:56) Paige McCullough Promoted to Vice President of Business Development at SpaceNews
(01:35) Open Cosmos raises $50 million to expand Earth observation satellite business
(02:06) ULA’s Atlas 5 launches National Reconnaissance Office mission
(02:32) United Launch Alliance’s successful launch for joint national security mission – SatNews
(03:04) Northrop Grumman’s GEM solid rocket motors help to power ULA’s successful NROL-107 launch – SatNews
(03:38) UPDATE 3: Success as ULA launches U.S. Space Force’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 – SatNews
(04:09) Terran Orbital’s Responsive Space Initiative lifts off – SatNews
(04:47) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Sunday, September 10, 2023

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:13:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) FAA closes Starship mishap investigation, directs 63 corrective actions for SpaceX
(00:55) UPDATE 2: Scrubbed again ULA’s launch of U.S. Space Force’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 – SatNews
(01:33) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(01:58) Using new data analysis tool on Swift, scientists discover black hole snacking on a star

Space News for Saturday, September 09, 2023

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 05:21:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat researching more portable satcoms terminals for dismounted soldiers
(00:55) Virgin Galactic completes third commercial SpaceShipTwo flight
(01:28) FAA closes Starship mishap investigation, directs 63 corrective actions for SpaceX
(02:04) Rubicon wins NASA and AFRL ASCENT thruster contracts
(02:32) Letter: Grateful for ‘Space Greta’
(02:55) The future of human spaceflight safety is in the hands of Congress
(03:26) GAO report calls for more transparency on SLS costs
(03:56) Month:
(04:46) Atlas 5 rocket returns to pad for spy satellite agency launch from Cape Canaveral
(05:10) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(05:43) FAA concludes Starship mishap investigation, 63 corrective actions needed before second flight
(06:18) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Friday, September 08, 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:21:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) EU and UK reach deal on Copernicus
(00:48) New report recommends Space Force change how it buys commercial satellite services
(01:23) South Africa joins China’s moon base project
(01:50) Relativity Space expands presence at NASA’s Stennis Space Center
(02:19) Integrated resilient missile warning, tracking and defense
(02:44) Redwire demonstrates bioprinting human tissue in space
(03:10) Terran Orbital announces plan to speed up satellite production
(03:37) USSF awards Viasat contract for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit satellite services – SatNews
(04:08) AFVENTURES Phase II SBIR contract – SatNews
(04:35) Astrobotic’s two NASA contracts to investigate rocket plumes and their interaction with the lunar surface – SatNews
(05:13) Speedcast names a new CTO – SatNews
(05:44) Wyvern and Loft Orbital join forces to expand Dragonette satellite constellation – SatNews
(06:14) NASA Scientists Test New Tool for Tracking Algal Blooms
(06:47) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Thursday, September 07, 2023

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:14:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Japan launches moon lander and X-ray observatory
(00:49) SpaceChain pivots to combine AI with Earth imagery
(01:14) Psyche asteroid mission set for October launch
(01:42) Pentagon’s new plan to counter China includes swarms of smart satellites
(02:10) MAG Aerospace and SAS partner for Space Force data-analytics contract
(02:41) Space Force rewrites mission statement
(03:06) Stand up, Space Greta
(03:29) Live Coverage: Next-generation X-ray space telescope and lunar lander launches from Japan
(04:01) Musk declares Starship is ready for its second test flight, following stacking
(04:32) Terran Orbital unveils new product line of seven satellite buses – SatNews
(04:58) Firefly Aerospace awarded MLA with L3Harris – SatNews
(05:31) US Electrodynamics, Inc. (USEI) appoints new leadership positions – SatNews
(06:03) Ariane 6 core stage hot fire test on the launch pad is successful – SatNews
(06:31) Orbit unveils multi-purpose SATCOM terminals for USVs and small vessels – SatNews
(07:04) Freedom Space gains traction with Government customers – SatNews
(07:34) NASA’s Psyche Mission on Track for Liftoff Next Month
(07:50) NASA’s Oxygen-Generating Experiment MOXIE Completes Mars Mission
(08:18) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(08:43) Japanese H-IIA launches X-ray telescope and lunar lander
(09:22) NASA modifies ML-1 for Artemis II, ML-2 under construction for SLS Block IB

Space News for Wednesday, September 06, 2023

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:12:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Chandrayaan-3 success to boost India’s space ambitions, global standing
(00:52) Project Kuiper partners with Vodafone in Europe and Africa
(01:18) Firefly selected to launch three L3Harris satellites
(01:44) Cracking the celestial ceiling
(02:02) Chinese Ceres-1 rocket reaches orbit with first sea launch
(02:29) etherWhere partners with Xona Space Systems to develop low power PULSAR + GNSS receiver – SatNews
(03:01) UP42 + ImageSat International (ISI) Partner to Unlock Critical Applications of Geospatial Data – SatNews
(03:33) Umbra partners with EUSI to offer SAR Imagery to European remote sensing projects – SatNews
(03:54) INTEGRASYS acquires SCIURUS – SatNews
(04:21) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(04:53) Solar Orbiter discovers plasma jets that could fuel the production of solar wind

Space News for Tuesday, September 05, 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:14:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ESA to set target for first Ariane 6 launch after upcoming tests
(00:54) DoD satellites in low Earth orbit promise more connectivity for military users
(01:27) Chinese scientist proposes solar system-wide resource utilization roadmap
(01:56) Crew-6 returns to Earth
(02:23) India’s moon lander set for nighttime as solar mission soars
(02:49) Crew Dragon safely splashes down east of Jacksonville
(03:18) Month:
(03:53) Space X’s two scrubs then a launch finally send U.S. military’s Space Development Agency’s 13 satellites soaring – SatNews
(04:30) Launch Addendum: Lockheed Martin reports on their Transport Layer Satellites launch as part of the SDA’s Tranche 0 mission – SatNews
(05:01) Goonhilly Earth Station: Continuing success with Aditya-L1 launch support – SatNews
(05:32) India launches the Aditya-L1 solar space observatory mission – SatNews
(06:02) iLAuNCH Trailblazer additive manufacturing hub to be established – SatNews
(06:36) Fleet Space acquires an equity stake and collaboration agreement with Thor Energy – SatNews
(07:08) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(07:34) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(07:59) Launch Roundup: SpaceX surpass 2022’s launch count with Starlink Group 6-12; China to launch three missions

Space News for Monday, September 04, 2023

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:17:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches record-breaking 62nd mission of the year
(00:55) iLAuNCH Trailblazer additive manufacturing hub to be established – SatNews
(01:29) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(02:02) SpaceX Crew-6 returns to Earth after six-month ISS Stay

Space News for Sunday, September 03, 2023

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 05:17:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches 13 satellites for U.S. Space Development Agency
(00:54) West Coast Falcon 9 launches 13 demonstration satellites for military mega-constellation
(01:21) Space X’s two scrubs then a launch finally send U.S. military’s Space Development Agency’s 13 satellites soaring – SatNews
(02:00) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(02:31) Lockheed Martin, NASA lining up next Orion spacecraft for Artemis III and IV
(03:09) India launches first solar research mission, Aditya-L1, aboard PSLV

Space News for Saturday, September 02, 2023

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 05:17:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Ball, Northrop Grumman, Orbital Micro Systems and Spire claim NOAA contracts
(00:57) Space Tango names new CEO
(01:20) Globalstar picks SpaceX to refresh LEO constellation
(01:50) Intuitive Machines raises $20 million
(02:21) Tiangong space station could alter perceptions of China’s space program, report says
(02:52) NASA to Discuss Psyche Asteroid Mission, Optical Communications Demo
(03:25) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(03:50) OSIRIS-REx teams conduct final rehearsals before sample capsule return in September
(04:22) Ship 25 awaits rollout for full-stack of Starship Flight 2
(04:52) SpaceX launch of Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 moves to Saturday

Space News for Friday, September 01, 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:12:49 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Lawsuit claims Amazon’s board erred in awarding Kuiper launch contracts to Blue Origin and others
(00:54) QinetiQ wins $224 million contract to provide technical services to Space Development Agency
(01:23) SatixFy sells satellite payload subsidiary to MDA
(01:50) NASA gears up for return of OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample
(02:21) Chinese study finds GSSAP close approaches a threat to its GEO assets
(02:57) Month:
(03:23) SpaceX notches 60th launch of the year with Starlink mission, one shy of tying record
(04:12) SpaceX launches 22 Starlinks from the Cape – SatNews
(04:46) Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
(05:13) NGA, NRO, USSPACECOM plan for threats to commercial satellites – SatNews
(05:44) Orion Space Solutions launches Consortium for Space Quantum Innovation – SatNews
(06:05) China launches new remote sensing satellite group – SatNews
(06:26) SpaceX’s launch tonight from the Cape — fingers crossed – SatNews
(06:55) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(07:19) SpaceX trying again with Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Friday, launches Starlink mission

Space News for Thursday, August 31, 2023

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:12:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Spiral Blue offers to run Your Code in Space
(00:53) Firefly ready for call-up to launch military ‘responsive space’ mission
(01:27) ESA postpones Ariane 6 hot-fire test again
(01:56) Orbit Integrates NetShroud+ Cyber Solution into OceanTRx MIL systems – SatNews
(02:30) SpaceX plans Thursday launch of Space Development Agency’s mission – SatNews
(03:04) AVIA and AVISI’s MOU fights piracy and protects and promotes content in Indonesia – SatNews
(03:35) Benchmark Space Systems wins 2nd AFRL contract for new thrusters testing – SatNews
(04:11) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:17:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA Deep Space Network reaches “critical point” as demand grows
(00:56) SAIC wins $574 million contract to maintain Space Force radar sites
(01:30) Space Development Agency’s data-transport satellites get more complex
(01:57) Japanese space robotics company GITAI raises $15 million
(02:26) Microsoft signs new partnership with AI and data analytics startup
(02:57) SpiderOak demonstrates zero-trust software on ISS
(03:26) TransAstra claims NASA contract for debris capture bag
(03:56) C-COM’s new antenna orders total $3 million – SatNews
(04:31) Fleet Space Technologies’ Chief People Officer arrives applying her expertise with their rapid grown and Series C Funding – SatNews
(04:55) Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech – SatNews
(05:34) USSF awards University Consortium Research Opportunity 2.0 – SatNews
(06:07) The James Webb Telescope captures an image of a cosmic whirlpool – SatNews
(06:40) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search

Space News for Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:19:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Tropical Storm Idalia delays national security Atlas 5 launch from Cape Canaveral
(00:54) Month:
(01:30) Space Systems Command’s statement before the scrub of National Reconnaissance Office’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 – SatNews
(02:05) UPDATE: Scrubbed ULA’s NRO and U.S. Space Force’s SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 – SatNews
(02:48) UPDATE 1: Launch of JAXA’s XRISM + SLIM now put on hold due to weather – SatNews
(03:18) OSK’s first Hyperspectral Insights from GHOSt Constellation – SatNews
(03:40) Successful precipitation Scans from Tomorrow.io’s space radars – SatNews
(04:03) Spire Global participates in NGA prize challenge – SatNews
(04:33) U.S. Space Systems Command (SSC) celebrates their 2nd anniversary – SatNews
(05:07) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(05:32) Japanese H-IIA scrubs launch of X-ray telescope and lunar lander

Space News for Monday, August 28, 2023

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:15:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Month:
(00:55) International crew arrive at space station aboard SpaceX Dragon Endurance
(01:22) Meet Crew 7: A truly international space mission
(01:49) Launch of new X-ray space telescope and lunar lander from Japan delayed
(02:28) Remote Greenland villages are connected with the world – SatNews
(03:02) Launch of JAXA’s XRISM + SLIM now scheduled for August 28th. – SatNews
(03:44) MEASAT + Parcel365 to support rural entrepreneurs to create employment opportunities in Kuala Lumpur – SatNews
(04:29) Perseverance Rover Watches Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's 54th Flight – NASA Mars Exploration
(04:58) Watch NASA Engineers Put a Mars Lander's Legs to the Test – NASA Mars Exploration
(05:31) #MarsSampleReturn: How Do You Test the Legs of NASA's Heaviest Mars Spacecraft? – NASA Mars Exploration
(06:04) Curiosity Views Mud Cracks in the Clay-Sulfate Transition Region – NASA Mars Exploration
(06:36) ESA’s Space Rider likely to launch third quarter of 2025, program manager says

Space News for Sunday, August 27, 2023

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 05:12:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX Falcon 9 launches 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(00:58) SpaceX launches first all-international crew to space station
(01:40) Month:
(02:20) SpaceX’s Saturday Starlink satellites launch – SatNews
(02:50) NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 launches to International Space Station – SatNews
(03:16) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(03:41) Final ICPS arrives in Florida for Artemis III SLS launch

Space News for Saturday, August 26, 2023

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 05:11:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Update #2: Scrubbed no more when SpaceX’s Crew-7 and Starlink plan launches of ‘doubleheader’ Saturday – SatNews
(00:57) UPDATE #2: Scrubbed no more as SpaceX schedules a ‘double header’ with Crew-7 and Starlink launch on Saturday – SatNews
(01:39) Viasat provides info regarding the Inmarsat-6 F2 anomaly – SatNews
(02:10) INEOS Oxide deploying Globalstar and Ovinto satIoT tech for safe delivery of highly explosive chemicals – SatNews
(02:41) SCOUT Space Acquires Free Space to Expand Technical Capabilities & Defense Expertis – SatNews
(03:12) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(03:37) NASA, SpaceX shooting for Saturday launch of Crew-7 to ISS

Space News for Friday, August 25, 2023

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:15:14 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Month:
(01:02) Live Coverage: Friday morning Crew Dragon launch to space station called off
(01:17) UPDATE: Scrubbed NASA and SpaceX teams stand down from Crew-7 early Friday launch – SatNews
(02:01) UPDATE #2: A new launch date established for Starlink launch at the Cape – SatNews
(02:31) PAR Government + ICEYE receive million$$$ USSF contract – SatNews
(03:07) Momentus to provide hosted payload services for FOSSA Systems – SatNews
(03:41) ESA: Hera asteroid spacecraft assembled – SatNews
(04:03) North Korea’s second attempt to launch satellite fails – SatNews
(04:32) NASA Clocks July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record Ever Since 1880 – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(05:05) NASA Study Reveals Compounding Climate Risks at Two Degrees of Warming – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(05:49) Crews Head Down River, Out to Sea to Prep New SWOT Water Satellite – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(06:22) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
(06:47) Booster 9 prepares for static fire test re-try ahead of flight

Space News for Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:10:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Russia launches cargo ship to the International Space Station
(00:53) Month:
(01:29) West Coast Falcon 9 launches SpaceX’s 100th Starlink mission
(02:06) Space Perspective unveils balloon manufacturing facility supporting tourism missions
(02:39) Hughes awarded USSF contract for LEO satellite services – SatNews
(03:17) NASA SpaceX Crew-7 ‘Go’ for Friday launch to ISS and Progress Cargo Craft successfully launches to ISS – SatNews
(03:55) Key Industry Event: Silicon Valley Space Week Upcoming – SatNews
(04:21) Tuesday, SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral – SatNews
(04:51) NASA Maps Key Heat Wave Differences in Southern California

Space News for Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:12:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Crew-7 mission to the Space Station given green light for launch by NASA, partners
(01:14) UPDATE #5: SpaceX scrubs Monday launch due to Hilary — alternate date set – SatNews
(02:12) Northrop Grumman to build Tranche 2 Transport Layer-beta data transport satellites – SatNews
(02:40) Exolaunch to deploy Muon Space constellation smallsats – SatNews
(03:03) Axiom Space raises million$$$ with Series-C + billion$ + in customer contracts – SatNews
(03:34) Astranis unveils the UtilitySat GEO satellite – SatNews
(03:57) In-Space Missions’ UK International Bi-lateral Fund grant for Asia-Pacific rideshare missions – SatNews
(04:25) True Anomaly announces opening of GravityWorks spacecraft manufacturing facility + federal OK to demo non-Earth imaging + rendezvous + proximity Ops – SatNews
(05:01) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(05:32) New Video Series Reveals What Drives NASA’s Psyche Mission Team
(06:13) Looking past Luna 25’s lunar landing failure: what’s next?

Space News for Monday, August 21, 2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:10:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE: Hilary impacts new launch of Starlinks depending on SpaceX’s rocket recovery – SatNews
(01:05) Panasonic Avionics unveils GEO connectivity expansion – SatNews
(01:37) EM Solutions’ successful on-orbit satellite transponder text – SatNews
(02:06) Ovzon continues UK Government support with third renewal from Airbus Defence and Space – SatNews
(02:33) Spire Global selected by ESP Logistics Technology for real-time weather + ship-tracking data plus a new company CFO is named – SatNews
(03:27) Multiple remote sensing satellite launched from China, as launch cadence increases
(03:56) Using data from InSight, scientists discover that Mars is rotating faster

Space News for Friday, August 18, 2023

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:10:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) BAE Systems plc announces the proposed acquisition of Ball Aerospace – SatNews
(00:56) UPDATE: Thursday, Hurricane Hilary causes a SpaceX launch scrub of 21 smallsat Starlinks – SatNews
(01:29) Rocket Lab inks dedicated launch deal with iQPS – SatNews
(02:05) SkyWatch announces availability of Umbra SAR data and also launches InSARance – SatNews
(02:33) Astrobotic collaborates with NASA for TechRise Student Challenge – SatNews
(03:04) New Zealand’s Zenno Astronautics to “give the space industry what it needs to progress” with the first superconducting electromagnet for space – SatNews
(03:42) True Anomaly announces opening of GravityWorks spacecraft manufacturing facility + federal OK to demo non-Earth imaging + rendezvous + proximity Ops – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, August 17, 2023

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:11:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX to have second launch in 24 hours on August 17 of 21 Starlinks – SatNews
(00:57) UPDATE: SpaceX launches 22 Starlink smallsats on Wednesday and another Starlinks launch scheduled for Thursday – SatNews
(01:28) LICIACube named AIAA Small Satellite Mission of the Year – SatNews
(01:58) WTA certifies etisalat by e& to tier 4 of its Tawi Al Saman and Jebel Ali Teleports – SatNews
(02:40) Comtech + E-Space Team Up to deliver connectivity + smart-enabled services – SatNews
(03:13) KBR JV awarded million$$$ NASA contract – SatNews
(03:40) Optical Zonu names a new Aerospace + Defense Sales Engineer – SatNews
(04:10) NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer Gets Final Payload for Moon Water Hunt
(04:37) Lockheed Martin, NASA working around the clock to finish Artemis II Orion assembly and hold 2024 launch date

Space News for Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 05:09:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX readies Falcon 9 for Wednesday launch of 22 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(00:51) Spire Global’s $6.5 Million NASA contract renewal for Earth Observation Data – SatNews
(01:31) Momentus awarded innovation research contract from SDA – SatNews
(01:56) Milestone reached for MTG-S1 – SatNews
(02:31) NASA’s Europa Probe Gets a Hotline to Earth

Space News for Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:14:01 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Intuitive Machines sets mid-November launch date for first lunar lander
(00:54) AST SpaceMobile fully funds first five commercial direct-to-device satellites
(01:36) NASA developing larger cubesat payload adapter for SLS
(02:05) Intelsat meets conditions for $3.7 billion C-band clearing payout
(02:36) Space Force pitch to private sector: ‘Help us with space protection’
(03:06) Earth observation evolution: Bigger satellites promise bigger payoff for imagery operators
(03:34) China launches first geosynchronous orbit radar satellite
(03:57) Rocket Lab to launch a NASA research mission – SatNews
(04:28) UK partnership between Pulsar Fusion and the University of Michigan – SatNews
(05:03) RTX space sensor to monitor coastal ecosystem health – SatNews
(05:39) Warpspace selected for NEDO’s “SBIR Program” for FY2023 – SatNews
(06:14) Metal additive manufacturing results in Rocket Turbopump Design – SatNews
(06:44) NASA Announces Launch Service for Arctic Warming Experiment

Space News for Monday, August 14, 2023

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:09:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) U.S. military and allies get a feel for the value of commercial satellite imagery
(01:28) Luna 25: the first Russian spacecraft in 47 years heading to the moon – SatNews
(01:52) Germany’s DCUBED to be the first “disruptive enabling technology” demonstrating in-space manufacturing – SatNews
(02:30) EnduroSat to build Vyoma’s space situational awareness constellation – SatNews
(02:56) MEASAT providing CONNECTme NOW service in Kuala Lumpur – SatNews
(03:31) China sends world’s first high-orbit SAR satellite into orbit, improving disaster monitoring – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, August 12, 2023

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 05:10:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Telesat’s initial LEO constellation fully funded after manufacturer switch
(00:57) UPDATE: Success as SpaceX’s 22 Starlinks soar turning the early morning sky pink – SatNews
(03:18) SCOUT awarded million$ by SpaceWERX – SatNews
(03:44) Meet the Mars Samples: Robine and Malay (Samples 6 and 7)
(04:42) Meet the Mars Samples: Montdenier and Montagnac (Samples 2 and 3)
(05:11) Meet the Mars Samples: Roubion (Sample 1)
(05:43) Meet the Mars Samples: Hazeltop and Bearwallow (Samples 12/13)
(06:42) Luna 25: the first Russian spacecraft in 47 years heading to the moon

Space News for Friday, August 11, 2023

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 05:11:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Development Agency shaking up how the military buys satellites
(00:50) Viasat studying L-band from Inmarsat for direct-to-device services
(01:14) SpaceX to offer mid-inclination smallsat rideshare launches
(01:41) Virgin Galactic conducts first space tourist suborbital flight
(02:09) Op-ed | SPACs are a double-edged sword for newspace
(02:37) Space Force tries to hedge risk with new launch strategy
(03:51) Benchmark raises million$$ + moves to new HQ with world-class test + mfg. capabilities – SatNews
(05:38) Eutelsat and Thaicom to provide new software-defined satellite over Asia for 16 years lifetime – SatNews
(06:57) Northrop Grumman and Firefly’s Antares 330 and MLV plans take shape

Space News for Thursday, August 10, 2023

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:11:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Scout Space, Stanford University win Space Force contract extension
(00:53) Chinese startup launches 7th Ceres-1 rocket, preps for first sea launch
(01:20) Viasat not ready to declare Viasat-3 Americas a total loss
(01:49) Japan’s Interstellar aims for orbital launch in 2025
(02:17) U.S. intelligence agencies take steps to protect commercial satellites
(02:49) Lynk Global starts initial direct-to-device services in the Cook Islands
(03:15) ESA confirms Ariane 6 debut to slip to 2024
(03:39) Russian cosmonauts make spacewalk at International Space Station
(04:07) MAXAR’s images of devastating Maui fires – SatNews
(04:41) BlackSky signs on for 5 Rocket Lab launches – SatNews
(05:08) ICEYE US receives 1st NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program Task Order – SatNews
(05:53) ARQUIMEA and Aerospacelab agree to co-develop a high-performance Low Earth Orbit satellite – SatNews
(06:21) Canadian Space Agency: SCISAT — 20 years of discovery – SatNews
(07:23) NASA Data Shows Fierce Surface Temperatures During Phoenix Heat Wave

Space News for Tuesday, August 08, 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:12:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:23) Solestial to supply solar arrays for Atomos space tugs
(00:50) Pale Blue to supply thrusters for Yonsei University cubesats
(01:16) First Starliner crewed flight delayed to 2024
(01:38) Eutelsat and Thaicom go halves on Asia-focused telecoms satellite
(02:06) Momentus offers smallsat bus based on Vigoride
(02:37) Amazon moves Project Kuiper prototypes from Vulcan to Atlas 5
(03:02) NanoAvionics completes LEO satellite for studying black holes
(03:31) First piloted flight of Boeing’s oft-delayed Starliner spacecraft slips to at least March
(03:55) Lockheed Martin: Smallsat rapid development facility opens + also completes the CDR for SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites – SatNews
(05:04) Aerospacelab: CEO of the new North American branch + Group Chief Strategy + Revenue Officer named – SatNews
(06:31) Decorated US Space Force technology leader joins Aegis Aerospace – SatNews
(07:01) NASA InSight Study Finds Mars Is Spinning Faster

Space News for Monday, August 07, 2023

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:10:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Xenesis to send optical terminal to ISS platform
(00:49) Lockheed Martin opens new factory focused on small satellites
(01:12) ISS transition plans a work in progress
(01:39) LeoStella unveils its largest smallsat to target SDA contracts
(02:05) SpaceX’s Sunday Starlink launch sends 22 small satellites soaring – SatNews
(02:38) SpaceX readies for Sunday Starlink launch – SatNews
(03:06) Ovzon receives SaaS order from the Italian Border Police – SatNews
(04:15) NuLIoN smallsat contact established by NuSpace Pte Ltd. + NUS CRISP – SatNews
(04:39) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(05:04) After 11 years on Mars, Curiosity continues to climb the slopes of Mount Sharp

Space News for Saturday, August 05, 2023

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 05:10:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Apple-backed Globalstar’s revenue jump underlines IoT opportunity
(00:57) ISS partners seek to maximize use of station through 2030
(01:24) NASA selects Axiom Space for fourth ISS private astronaut mission
(01:45) GTMaritime: Whitepaper explores shipping’s opportunities + challenges on LEO network integration – SatNews
(02:14) Resolve Optics: Motorized version of radiation tolerant zoom lens debuts – SatNews
(02:43) NASA Helps Spot Wine Grape Disease From Skies Above California
(03:10) NASA’s Space-Based Quantum Science Lab Keeps Getting Better

Space News for Friday, August 04, 2023

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:10:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) O3b mPower faces delays as SES investigates electrical issue
(00:47) Rogers to launch investigation of U.S. Space Command’s basing decision
(01:12) SpaceX launches Intelsat’s last C-band clearing satellite
(01:44) Northrop Grumman planning Cygnus upgrades
(02:11) Australia’s Southern Launch and Koonibba Community Aboriginal Corporation are new frontier for space with space launch facility in Koonibba – SatNews
(02:42) IARPA launches micro space debris tracking program – SatNews
(03:12) The Satellite Applications Catapult’s new CEO brings his expertise in geospatial technologies – SatNews
(03:38) Orbit launches the advanced NetShroud+ solution – SatNews
(04:08) NASA’s Curiosity Rover Faces Its Toughest Climb Yet on Mars
(04:31) Huge Solar Arrays Permanently Installed on NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft

Space News for Thursday, August 03, 2023

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:10:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Probing the origin and evolution of water-rich asteroids
(00:51) U.S. intelligence agency selects vendors for space debris tracking project
(01:21) Startup iRocket signs agreement to develop and test hardware at U.S. Air Force facility
(01:52) Voyager Space and Airbus create commercial space station joint venture
(02:19) SpaceX launches Intelsat’s G-37 mission into the night – SatNews
(02:45) iRocket and Air Force Research Laboratory will develop nexgen reusable rockets – SatNews
(03:16) Viasat launches the Black ICE SDR product family – SatNews
(03:48) Ursa Major extends America Makes partnership – SatNews
(04:17) Momentus to spotlight the low cost M-1000 bus – SatNews
(04:45) Bright Ascension’s new product suite – SatNews
(05:13) NASA’s Trio of Mini Rovers Will Team up to Explore the Moon

Space News for Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:10:52 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Virgin Galactic forecasts limited revenues from initial commercial flights
(00:55) Ursa Major gets additional funding for its 3D printing manufacturing facility
(01:20) Antares launches Cygnus to ISS
(01:46) Astro Digital to integrate Astroscale in-orbit servicing docking plates
(02:16) Senate committee advances orbital debris removal bill
(02:42) Northrop Grumman launches the NG-19 resupply mission to ISS – SatNews
(03:19) AXESS Networks and ABS to expand satellite coverage and capabilities over the Middle East – SatNews
(03:51) SpaceX and Intelsat are ready for Falcon 9’s launch of Intelsat G-37 – SatNews
(04:47) Satcom Direct + Gilat sign a strategic agreement – SatNews
(05:14) Science, Hardware Launches on NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cargo Mission
(05:43) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to launch Galaxy 37; China to launch FY-3F

Space News for Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:10:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) U.S. Space Command headquarters to remain in Colorado
(00:52) Northrop Grumman prepares for final flight of Antares with Russian and Ukrainian components
(01:24) KBR wins Air Force Research Lab contract to study non-traditional orbits
(01:55) Space Force programs get trimmed in Senate appropriations bill
(02:53) General Atomics-ASI’s unmanned aircraft surpasses 8 million flight hours – SatNews
(03:52) Skykraft’s first ever air traffic management with space-based VHF communication – SatNews
(04:27) Hisdesat: The summer of 2024 is set for the launch of SpainSat NG – SatNews
(05:40) Euclid Mission to Study Dark Universe Takes First Test Images
(06:09) Scientists, using Webb, discover water vapor within a planet-forming disk

Space News for Monday, July 31, 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:09:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Crew Dragon, Soyuz missions set for launches to ISS
(00:52) India launches seven satellites on PSLV rocket
(01:24) Momentus deploys all payloads from Vigoride-6 mission + offers updates – SatNews
(01:57) Maxar’s largest ever satellite, Hughes JUPITER 3, performs well after launch – SatNews
(02:24) Canada to contribute to an ESA exoplanet mission – SatNews
(02:53) NASA reaches its Tipping Point for Key Moon + Exploration Tech – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, July 30, 2023

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 05:09:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) ULA has concerns about a third competitor in national security space launch
(00:56) Month:
(01:23) Falcon Heavy launches heaviest commercial communications satellite yet
(02:01) Rocket Lab Electron aborts launch in final seconds
(02:25) UPDATE: Nighttime success as SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy lifts Hughes JUPITER 3 on its mission – SatNews
(02:59) NASA selects company to develop lunar night technology – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, July 29, 2023

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 05:09:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Friday, July 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:11:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Argentina signs Artemis Accords
(00:48) Next NASA New Frontiers mission could face extended delay
(01:53) Northrop Grumman takes $36 million charge on NASA Gateway module
(02:24) Pair of Chinese launches put flat-panel satellite, new spy sats in orbit
(02:55) Month:
(03:22) SpaceX breaks launchpad turnaround record with midnight Starlink launch
(03:53) Starlinks sent spacewards – SatNews
(04:44) UPDATE: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy’s delay again of Hughes JUPITER 3 mission – SatNews
(06:36) Coherent Logix heralds their advanced space processor – SatNews
(07:02) Rivada appoints a sales VP for APAC – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, July 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:11:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) L3Harris’ acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne nears completion
(00:52) Geospatial intelligence startup Kleos Space files for bankruptcy
(01:20) NASA and DARPA select Lockheed Martin to develop DRACO nuclear propulsion demo
(01:52) Space Command nominee: U.S. has to prepare to respond to aggression against satellites
(02:22) Boeing records more losses from Starliner delays
(02:49) Month:
(03:16) Falcon Heavy launch of largest commercial communications satellite scrubbed
(03:51) July 27th… a Starlinks sending scheduled… – SatNews
(04:56) SpaceX’s Hughes Jupiter 3 mission aborted and rescheduled – SatNews
(05:24) Webb celebrates first year of science with close-up on the birth of Sun-like stars – SatNews
(07:17) NASA’s Juno Is Getting Ever Closer to Jupiter’s Moon Io
(07:46) NASA Awards $14 Million to Universities for Supportive STEM Efforts

Space News for Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:13:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) House rejects satellite spectrum licensing bill because of space safety provisions
(00:59) Spire to devise GNSS-independent aircraft tracking satellites for ESA
(01:27) If you’re going to the south pole, go to the south pole
(01:47) Space Force selects vendors for low Earth orbit satellite services
(02:19) NASA selects companies to advance lunar power and other technologies
(02:50) Space Force to further define details of a ‘commercial space reserve’
(03:18) Varda waiting on FAA license to return space manufacturing capsule
(03:47) EUTELSAT 10B satellite enters service – SatNews
(04:04) Smallsat market continues growth – SatNews
(05:10) Advanced aircraft tracking will come live from space – SatNews
(05:45) ESA: Ariane 6 launch system tests are progressing well – SatNews
(06:10) The UK’s NPL + RAL Space to deliver smallsat state-of-the-art facility – SatNews
(06:43) ESA selects Thales Alenia Space for SOLARIS feasibility study – SatNews
(07:12) Episode 11: Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars
(07:40) Episode 9: Before You Can Drive, First You Have to Fly
(08:08) Episode 8: How to Drive a Mars Rover
(08:27) Episode 7: Flying with Ingenuity: the Mars Helicopter
(08:55) Episode 6: The Promise of Perseverance
(09:21) Episode 5: A Ton of Curiosity
(09:51) Episode 4: A Lifetime on Mars: The Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity

Space News for Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:10:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) CAPSTONE working well more than a year after launch
(00:54) Startup Impulse Space raises $45 million in Series A round
(01:26) Maxar to begin production of new small satellite bus
(01:53) China’s CASIC to begin launching VLEO satellites in December
(02:29) Iridium launches Iridium Certus for aviation connectivity – SatNews
(02:58) Maxar’s Critical Design Review for first Maxar 300™ platform developed for the Space Development Agency is completed – SatNews
(03:34) ESA: New Galileo station goes on duty – SatNews
(04:00) Spire Global + Cloudeo join forces for global satellite-powered weather data – SatNews
(04:29) Rhodes wildfire in Greece forces thousands to flee – SatNews
(04:56) Forrester’s Digest: Project Kuiper gets closer – SatNews
(05:30) Impulse Space secures million$$ in Series A funding round – SatNews

Space News for Monday, July 24, 2023

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:09:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Thermal data startup constellr raises 17 million euros
(00:52) Falcon 9 evades thunderstorms, launches 22 Starlink satellites
(01:22) Month:
(01:53) PlanetiQ GNSS-RO data delivery to NOAA to save lives – SatNews
(02:22) Orbcomm’s ST2100 satellite device provides access to new IoT markets and geographies – SatNews
(02:54) PPM POWER is empowering a huge satellite test chamber – SatNews
(03:21) Successful test of rotating artificial gravity space station for Above: Orbital – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, July 23, 2023

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 05:09:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA offers details on commercial space capabilities agreements
(00:54) Galactic Energy registers sixth consecutive successful launch
(01:31) Weather scrubs Falcon 9 launch of Starlink internet satellites
(02:31) China details next generation crew launcher; Venezuela joins the Lunar base

Space News for Friday, July 21, 2023

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 05:10:23 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Thursday, July 20, 2023

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:09:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:10:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:10:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Young space firms are driving acquisition activity
(00:56) LightRidge acquires space electronics supplier Trident Systems
(01:26) China sets out preliminary crewed lunar landing plan
(01:58) Return to Tranquility Base first
(02:22) Month:
(03:07) Rocket Lab Electron launches satellites for NASA, Space Flight Laboratory + Spire Global – SatNews
(03:40) SWF’s 2023 fact sheets on anti-satellite testing, military and intelligence RPOs, and the X-37B – SatNews
(04:17) Euroconsult marks a 40 year milestone – SatNews
(05:12) Goonhilly Earth Station to demo UK commercial space comms for 2023 Lunar and solar missions – SatNews

Space News for Monday, July 17, 2023

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:08:52 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Sunday, July 16, 2023

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 05:09:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Industry offers wish list for commercial space legislation
(00:53) Month:
(02:56) Comtech awarded million$$ Troposcatter contract – SatNews
(04:18) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to finish Starlink v1 flights

Space News for Saturday, July 15, 2023

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 05:09:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force to select three providers of national security launch services
(00:56) House and Senate appropriators cut NASA’s budget
(01:34) India launches Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing mission
(02:30) SpaceX test fires Falcon 9 booster following last-minute launch scrub
(03:06) UPDATE 2: SpaceX now targeting Saturday for Starlink launch of 54 satellites – SatNews

Space News for Friday, July 14, 2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:12:49 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Maxar unveils platform to speed up imagery access
(00:57) Centaur modifications push first Vulcan launch to fourth quarter
(01:22) Senate defense panel leaves National Security Space Launch unsecured
(01:47) Saltzman urges allies to ‘collectively train like we fight’
(02:12) Orbital Composites wins $1.7 million Space Force contract
(02:44) Hanwha registers as South Korean satellite communications provider
(03:13) ViaSat-3 Americas’ antenna problem impacts rollout
(03:40) Scrub called in final minute of SpaceX’s attempt to launch another booster on 16th mission
(04:22) UPDATE: Scrubbed it’s a no go for SpaceX’s Friday Starlink launch of 54 satellites – SatNews
(04:53) Rocket Lab signs a multi-launch deployment deal plus the company’s next rideshare mission launch is scheduled for liftoff on July 17th – SatNews
(05:30) India signs Artemis Accords committing to transparent and sustainable space activity – SatNews
(06:01) Satcom Global AuraNow VSAT solutions incorporated by Mermaid Maritime – SatNews
(06:31) Keysight + Skylo Partner for NTN device ecosystem certification program – SatNews
(06:48) Students’ talents soar at Rocket Launch competition – SatNews
(07:17) Sidus Space appoints Senior Vice President of Supply Chain – SatNews
(07:43) Powerful NASA-ISRO Earth Observing Satellite Coming Together in India
(08:08) Webb Celebrates First Year of Science With Close-up on Birth of Sun-like Stars

Space News for Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:11:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) China’s Landspace reaches orbit with methane-powered Zhuque-2 rocket
(00:57) U.S. sharpens plan for military space race
(01:26) Astranis to deliver GEO broadband satellite for the Philippines next year
(01:52) India’s renewed effort toward space preeminence
(02:16) Former NASA astronaut to advise Vast on commercial space station efforts
(02:49) Muon wins option to monitor ionosphere for Space Force
(03:18) Thermal imagery sector heats up
(03:39) Orbex’s facilities’ footprint expands 30% for UK mainland’s first vertical rocket launch – SatNews
(04:20) hiSky’s FCC certification of Smartellite™ fixed KA terminal completes qualification of Smartellite™ 8×8 terminal family – SatNews
(04:54) GMV to implement innovative cybersecurity system for UAVs in Galicia – SatNews
(05:22) ESA’s CanSat 2023 — a total success – SatNews
(05:48) Aerojet Rocketdyne develops + successfully tests new solid rocket motor for Kratos’ Zeus program – SatNews
(06:19) Launch Roundup: SpaceX to finish Starlink v1 flights

Space News for Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:09:14 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Monday, July 10, 2023

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:09:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE: SpaceX’s successful Sunday sendoff of Starlinks two days after west coast sendoff – SatNews
(00:55) SYRACUSE 4B successfully launched by Ariane 5’s final space push – SatNews
(01:26) Saber Astronautics opens new HQ + spacecraft design facility – SatNews
(01:54) OneWeb + Connecta Satellite Solutions sign distribution partnership agreement – SatNews
(02:20) STN announces the first dedicated HDTV Platform on Intelsat’s Galaxy-19 – SatNews
(02:49) Wärtsilä ANCS selects Inmarsat Maritime Fleet Xpress for floating laboratory – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, July 08, 2023

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 05:10:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Plasmos pivots from rocket engines to VC
(00:56) Merger rumors swirl around Dish and EchoStar
(01:23) Interest grows for human spaceflight in Europe
(01:54) Congress should stop the coming regulatory assault on commercial space
(02:23) The psychology of space exploration — and why it matters on Earth
(02:50) Chinese launch firm secures fresh funding for reusable rocket
(03:23) West Coast launch puts 48 more Starlink internet satellites in orbit
(05:10) ESSP + Viasat agree to commercialize the Iris air traffic program – SatNews

Space News for Friday, July 07, 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:11:51 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Europe leans on SpaceX to bridge launcher gap
(00:49) Viasat signs deal to commercialize European airspace tracking service
(01:22) China’s Landspace set for second methalox rocket launch
(01:50) Space Command argues for shift from static to dynamic satellite operations
(02:18) HawkEye 360 satellites to monitor illegal fishing in Pacific Islands
(02:51) SpaceX planning for a Starlink launch on July 7th – SatNews
(03:55) Astrolight’s ATLAS-1 and Cailabs to demonstrate Space-to-Earth optical communications – SatNews
(04:25) XipLink names a Senior Vice President of Marketing – SatNews
(04:54) Momentum, Eutelsat and OneWeb to provide connectivity solutions for the oil & gas industry – SatNews
(05:31) Nuclear fusion rocket breakthrough – SatNews
(05:57) Ocean Signal launches EPIRB2 series – SatNews
(06:14) Goodbye to the Ariane 5, the ‘Swiss Knife’ of Europe’s launch industry

Space News for Thursday, July 06, 2023

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:11:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Hawkeye 360 satellites to monitor illegal fishing in Pacific Islands
(00:59) Ariane 5 launches for the final time
(01:24) Rivada gets more breathing room to deploy constellation
(01:54) Radio noise from satellite constellations could interfere with astronomers
(02:26) A trio of Space Development Agency (SDA) notifications – SatNews
(02:50) U.S. Space Force enlists L3Harris® for $29 million to support detecting and tracking hypersonic missiles – SatNews
(03:27) Arianespace’s flight VA261 mission a success for Ariane 5’s grand finale – SatNews
(03:58) AAC Clyde Space wins million££ satellite order – SatNews
(04:21) PLD Space wins partnership contract to develop a micro launcher – SatNews
(04:47) SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement – SatNews
(05:19) AALTO HAPS + Paradise Mobile partner to develop stratospheric connectivity solutions – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:09:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Regulatory uncertainty as commercial human spaceflight takes off
(02:08) Firefly Aerospace signs agreement with Lockheed Martin for Alpha launch services – SatNews
(02:40) OQ Technology wins million€ ESA contract to build 3 advanced smallsats – SatNews
(04:05) Teledyne e2v Space Imaging celebrates sensors success as Aeolus de-orbits – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, July 02, 2023

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:09:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Falcon 9 launches ESA’s Euclid space telescope
(00:49) SpaceX launches ESA and NASA’s Euclid on a mission to shed light on dark energy – SatNews
(01:23) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(01:51) Firefly Aerospace signs agreement with Lockheed Martin for Alpha launch services – SatNews
(02:23) ESA’s Euclid Mission Launches to Explore ‘Dark Universe’
(02:50) Blue Update: New Glenn testing hardware at the cape as New Shepard closes in on return to flight

Space News for Friday, June 30, 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:10:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Thursday, June 29, 2023

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:11:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceShipTwo to demonstrate research capabilities on first commercial flight
(00:58) OroraTech orders eight more wildfire-monitoring satellites
(01:25) DoD to invest in startup developing mobile space-launch platforms
(02:28) Startup iRocket wins Space Force contract to demonstrate rocket engine
(02:56) Ramon.Space raises $26 million from Foxconn and other backers
(03:29) Sierra Space describes long-term plans for Dream Chaser and inflatable modules
(04:02) Wishing Everyone a Happy July 4th … Independence Day, U.S.A. – SatNews
(04:30) Sidus Space’s contracts with Maris-Tech and Lulav Space under Florida-Israel Innovation Partnership – SatNews
(05:43) DARPA seeks a new gold standard in cybersecurity – SatNews
(06:10) ESA tests multi-orbit connectivity linking facilities – SatNews
(06:41) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(07:06) 15 Years of Radio Data Reveals Evidence of Space-Time Murmur

Space News for Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:11:04 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SES wins $134 million DoD contract for X-band satellite communications
(00:53) British startup powers up sensor for monitoring tiny orbital debris
(01:22) Chinese company plans to launch rocket comparable to Falcon 9 in 2024
(01:52) PLD Space postpones first launch to September
(02:22) House appropriators target Space Force programs
(02:51) Airmo raises 5.2 million euros for climate-monitoring constellation
(03:18) SpaceNews names new CEO Andrew Pemberton
(04:12) Month:
(04:29) PLD Space re-schedules the MIURA 1 rocket launch – SatNews
(04:56) Full ignition for ESA’s Prometheus reusable rocket engine – SatNews
(06:20) NASA’s Roman and ESA’s Euclid Will Team Up to Investigate Dark Energy

Space News for Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:13:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) D-Orbit wins contracts to test optical links and fly mini space lab
(00:50) ESA, European companies back “zero debris” agreement
(01:20) SES bid for equal split of C-band proceeds back in play
(01:47) U.K. joins U.S. Space Command’s commercial space-tracking cell
(02:17) Agile raises $13 million to expand production
(02:46) NASA identifies potential major cost growth in Mars Sample Return
(03:15) China conducts parachute tests for asteroid sample return mission
(03:46) Month:
(04:08) SpaceX conducts six-engine test fire as it gears up for second Starship flight
(04:43) Final Ariane 5 launch scheduled for July 4 after fixes to booster separation system
(05:13) NASA to provide coverage of ESA’s ‘Dark Universe’ mission launch – SatNews
(06:11) Apex raises million$$ in Series A funding + the customers for the 1st Aries satellite bus – SatNews
(06:51) SpiderOak demos OrbitSecure on Ball Aerospace payload – SatNews
(07:24) Cobham Satcom receives million$$ contract from a U.S. Prime in support of USG + DoD for fleet ops – SatNews
(07:54) WTA Certification Program announces Tier 4 Certification of Cyta’s Makarios Teleport – SatNews
(08:24) Ad Astra Rocket Company’s two elected Board of Directors are from Cummins Inc. – SatNews
(08:57) NASA to Provide Coverage for Launch of ESA ‘Dark Universe’ Mission

Space News for Monday, June 26, 2023

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:09:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Anduril acquires solid rocket motor manufacturer Adranos
(01:24) Northrop Grumman’s 4th Triton delivered to U.S. Navy will provide 24
(01:49) DARPA ensuring reliable comms between U.S., Allied Partners at the tactical edge – SatNews
(02:20) ARIANE 6 on the launch pad prepped for hot-ire tests – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, June 25, 2023

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 05:09:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Senate Armed Services Committee advances 2024 NDAA
(00:52) SpaceX changing Starship stage separation ahead of next launch
(01:19) First Vulcan launch further delayed for Centaur modifications
(01:48) Month:
(02:17) Musk outlines major upgrades for Starship rocket

Space News for Saturday, June 24, 2023

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 05:10:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Friday, June 23, 2023

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 05:12:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) U.S. and India to expand spaceflight cooperation
(00:52) What the wreck of the Titan portends for commercial spaceflight
(01:23) SpiderOak demonstrates cybersecurity software on orbit
(01:55) Space Force missile-warning satellites drawing congressional attention
(02:50) Delta 4-Heavy rocket lifts off with NRO spy satellite
(03:22) Beyond Gravity wins contract for Ariane 6 to shape the next generation of European launch vehicles – SatNews
(03:52) Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics 3rd Mission Extension Pod sold to Intelsat – SatNews
(04:27) Space Systems Command’s statement as it launches National Reconnaissance Office mission aboard United Launch Alliance’s Delta IV Heavy rocket – SatNews
(05:03) Ovzon offers update on the Ovzon 3 satellite – SatNews
(05:31) Peraton Labs awarded data bus cybersecurity devices contract for the MQ-8C Fire Scout UAS – SatNews
(06:05) Mynaric selected by Raytheon Technologies to supply optical communications terminals for SDA Tranche 1 Tracking Layer program – SatNews
(06:42) Landing in Living Rooms: LEGO Models of NASA Mars Rover and Helicopter
(07:07) ESA’s BepiColombo probe conducts third flyby of Mercury

Space News for Thursday, June 22, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:11:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:10:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:10:29 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Boeing CEO says company still committed to Starliner
(00:51) Indonesia’s Satria-1 deploys solar panels ahead of geostationary trip
(01:54) Space Development Agency’s missile warning satellites transmit first images
(02:23) Kuva Space wins 5 million euro award for hyperspectral data
(02:52) L-2 Update: New weather report for ULA Delta IV Heavy NROL-68 mission readies for June 21 launch – SatNews
(03:23) ESA’s Copernicus reveals carbon monoxide from fires in Canada – SatNews
(03:55) Kuva Space awarded millions of euros with a commercial contract as the sole provider for Copernicus hyperspectral data services – SatNews
(05:08) Kacific restores internet services after undersea cable links in the Solomon Islands were damaged – SatNews

Space News for Monday, June 19, 2023

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:10:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Rocket Lab launches first suborbital version of Electron
(00:52) Indonesian communications satellite launched by SpaceX rocket
(02:29) EM Solutions signs acquisition contract to deliver Naval SATCOM solutions – SatNews
(03:07) Eutelsat’s adieu to their European retail broadband distribution activities – SatNews
(03:39) ThinKom has launched a new, hybrid IFC antenna system – SatNews
(04:08) SpaceX sends off Indonesia’s PSN SATRIS satellite to provide internet service to the island – SatNews
(04:36) CesiumAstro awarded million$ USAF contract to demo SATCOM on MQ-9A Reaper – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, June 18, 2023

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:09:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Saturday, June 17, 2023

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:10:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) UK Space Agency prioritizes sustainability
(00:57) Despite growing interest in commercial satellite data, industry faces uncertainty
(01:26) Firefly to buy remaining Virgin Orbit assets
(01:58) NASA agreements to support work on commercial spacecraft and space stations
(02:26) CesiumAstro to develop satcom terminal for U.S. Air Force drone
(02:51) Terran Orbital names a new COO – SatNews

Space News for Friday, June 16, 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:10:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Technical problem postpones final Ariane 5 launch
(00:50) Eutelsat reversing course with European retail broadband business sale
(01:17) Virgin Galactic sets late June date for first commercial SpaceShipTwo flight
(01:46) Project Kuiper urges regulators to focus on satellite maneuverability rules
(02:18) Former Spaceflight CEO joins law firm to support commercial space clients
(02:46) Luxembourg approves program to give NATO O3b mPower access
(03:15) Ariane 5 flight VA261 — launch delay – SatNews
(04:20) Septentrio collaborates with Xona on PULSAR™ GNSS receiver – SatNews
(04:50) Bright Ascension software suite launched aboard the Transporter-8 mission – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, June 15, 2023

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:11:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) More countries encouraged to commit to halt destructive ASAT tests
(00:55) Space Force working to define what it means to be a guardian
(01:20) Tomorrow.io raises $87 million for weather satellite constellation
(01:52) Muon celebrates launch of first satellite in Climate Constellation
(02:23) China begins constructing commercial launch pad for solid rockets
(02:50) Deloitte calls on companies to draft long-term space strategies
(03:16) World Economic Forum offers new debris mitigation guidelines
(03:45) Intelsat’s 2Ku connectivity upgrade to Japan Airlines – SatNews
(04:11) Tyvak International supporting the Spei Satelles space mission – SatNews
(04:33) Intelsat starts testing NASA air pollution monitor – SatNews
(04:58) FOSSA Systems launches their nexgen IoT satellites – SatNews
(06:14) JPL Creates World’s Largest PDF Archive to Aid Malware Research
(06:46) NASA’s Curiosity Captures Martian Morning, Afternoon in New ‘Postcard’

Space News for Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:11:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches eighth dedicated smallsat rideshare mission
(00:54) House FAA bill would give agency new space traffic management role
(01:22) Zero-Error Systems raises $7.5 million
(01:53) Space domain awareness provisions in draft NDAA proposal
(02:20) U.S. defense companies find roadblocks in selling space technologies to allies
(02:52) SES CEO Steve Collar announces sudden resignation
(03:19) Space Force sorting out complexities of wartime contracting
(05:11) Neumann Space propulsion technology achieves a first space launch via the Transporter-8 mission – SatNews
(06:14) Perseverance’s Backup Rock Sample Tubes Placed on Mars Surface
(07:03) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Monday, June 12, 2023

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:10:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) State Department framework seeks to coordinate its space policy activities
(00:52) SpaceX maneuvers 52 Starlinks to LEO – SatNews
(01:24) SES announces Steve Collar, CEO, to step down – SatNews
(02:17) Network Innovations signs strategic alliance with ABS – SatNews
(02:50) Quantum Space’s COO is now President and CEO, and prepares for the launch of Ranger – SatNews
(03:21) SAIC to Deliver Space Battle Management Command and Control Solution for Space Development Agency – SatNews
(04:32) Gravimeter for ESA’s Hera mission is ready to launch to Dimorphos asteroid

Space News for Sunday, June 11, 2023

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 05:10:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Should the FAA regulate all space activities?
(02:09) NASA's Perseverance Rover Captures View of Mars' Belva Crater – NASA Mars Exploration
(02:36) Images From NASA's Perseverance May Show Record of Wild Martian River – NASA Mars Exploration
(03:06) Curved Bands of Rocks at 'Skrinkle Haven' – NASA Mars Exploration
(03:32) Curiosity Finds a Book-Like Rock – NASA Mars Exploration
(04:02) This Week In Spaceflight: Vulcan fires up, Canadian fires from space, and JWST deep field data

Space News for Saturday, June 10, 2023

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 05:10:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) U.S. Space Force in talks with allies about how to jointly protect space assets
(00:50) House Republicans introduce bill to create an independent NOAA
(01:15) Ursa Major confirms layoffs: ‘Necessary workforce reductions’
(01:41) Iridium calls on US to follow Canada’s Ligado rejection
(02:07) NOAA is tracking smoke moving from the East Coast over the Atlantic
(02:33) China’s first stackable satellite reaches orbit on solid rocket launch
(03:02) New spending caps to create challenges for NASA
(03:34) Month:
(04:04) Astronauts install new roll-out solar array outside International Space Station
(04:38) Firefly Aerospace acquires Spaceflight Inc. – SatNews
(05:06) China outlines ambitious plans for Moon landing; ZhuQue-2 prepares to launch again

Space News for Friday, June 09, 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:12:05 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Video shows Astroscale’s plan to deorbit multiple satellites
(00:48) GAO flags concerns about Space Force satellite procurements
(01:14) Nelco invests in router maker to improve Indian satcoms network
(01:36) Space Force assigns 12 national security missions to SpaceX and ULA
(02:04) Firefly Aerospace acquires Spaceflight Inc.
(02:36) SAIC to develop ‘software factory’ for Space Development Agency
(03:08) Hydrosat acquires IrriWatch
(03:37) Virgin Orbit ceases operations
(04:42) Space Systems Command assigns 12 missions for National Security Space Launch Phase 2 FY23 Order Year – SatNews
(05:27) York Space Systems acquires Emergent Space Technologies – SatNews
(06:02) WTA’s certification program announces Arqiva’s Crawley Court Teleport qualifies as Tier 4 – SatNews
(07:35) Why – and How – NASA Gives a Name to Every Spot It Studies on Mars

Space News for Thursday, June 08, 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:12:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA concerned Starship problems will delay Artemis 3
(00:54) Vulcan performs static-fire test
(01:22) Nuview reveals backers including actor Leonardo DiCaprio
(01:51) Space Command seeks more efficient use of space-tracking and missile sensors
(02:22) ESA launches AI project to monitor organic cotton supplies
(02:55) Chinese commercial rocket firm launches 26 satellites, sets national record
(03:24) York Space Systems acquires Emergent Space Technologies
(03:51) ULA test-fires first Vulcan rocket at Cape Canaveral
(04:22) Sidus Space to launch LizzieSat™ via SpaceX – SatNews
(04:51) The Satellite Applications Catapult + Open Cosmos sign agreement for an OpenConstellation satellite – SatNews
(05:18) MDA selected by L3Harris for SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer constellation – SatNews
(05:52) ULA’s Vulcan Flight Readiness Test is a success – SatNews
(06:22) Kymeta is the first flat panel antenna for maritime industry on OneWeb’s LEO network – SatNews
(06:51) Comtech Board of Directors appoints new board members – SatNews
(07:20) China’s Lijian-1 launches 26 satellites (Kinetica-1) – SatNews
(07:47) US-German Satellites Show California Water Gains After Record Winter
(08:16) Vulcan being readied for maiden launch with testing at SLC-41
(08:47) Webb unveils the secrets of the early universe via deep field, peers into stellar nurseries

Space News for Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:09:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:09:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA Psyche mission back on track for October launch
(00:53) Momentus to deliver 9 IoT sats to orbit for Apogeo Space – SatNews
(01:22) LeoStella manufactures + delivers their 20th smallsat – SatNews
(01:48) ST Engineering iDirect unveils MX-DMA waveform upgrade – SatNews
(02:18) Hughes launches OneWeb LEO in-flight solutions + garners a OneWeb partnership – SatNews

Space News for Monday, June 05, 2023

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 22:21:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) EOS Data Analytics and Space Electric Thruster Systems demonstrate technology in orbit
(01:00) L3Harris to develop missile-warning sensor for medium orbit constellation
(01:29) Digital twins gaining traction in military satellite programs
(02:01) Falcon 9 launches cargo Dragon to space station with new solar arrays
(02:35) Viasat forms satcoms titan to take on a market in transformation
(03:04) Congress asks GAO for review of GeoXO weather satellite program
(03:30) SpaceX launch sends upgraded solar arrays to International Space Station
(04:33) U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): GPS Modernization – SatNews
(05:01) Withstanding the rigors of space — filters from Deposition Sciences – SatNews
(06:05) GSOA and GVF have combined forces – SatNews
(06:34) Review Board: NASA-JPL Psyche Progress Outstanding, Launch on Track
(07:03) NASA Invites Public to Sign Poem That Will Fly Aboard Europa Clipper
(07:24) NASA to Discuss Conclusions of Psyche Mission Independent Review Board
(07:56) NASA Researchers Detect Tsunamis by Their Rumble in the Atmosphere
(08:21) SpaceX launches CRS-28 ISS resupply mission

Space News for Sunday, May 28, 2023

Sun, 28 May 2023 05:10:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) NASA and Boeing say preparations continue for July Starliner test flight
(00:51) SpaceX launches Badr-8 to bolster Arabsat’s satellite fleet
(01:19) Space Development Agency to launch 13 satellites in late June
(01:50) DARPA seeks AI tools to automate tracking of satellite sensor data
(02:15) Software problem blamed for ispace lunar lander crash
(02:45) L3Harris wins $80 million Air Force contract for satcom experiments
(03:18) SpaceX investment in Starship approaches $5 billion

Space News for Friday, May 26, 2023

Fri, 26 May 2023 05:11:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Thursday, May 25, 2023

Thu, 25 May 2023 05:13:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Iceye introduces Dwell imaging mode
(00:50) Impulse and Relativity target 2026 for launch of first Mars lander mission
(01:20) Fleet Space secures $33 million for mineral exploration constellation
(01:52) BlackSky, Spire roll out space-based maritime tracking service
(02:25) Japan’s GITAI raises $29 million for space robotics business
(02:55) Missile-warning satellite passes preliminary design review
(03:21) Debut Astranis satellite beams first signals to Alaska
(03:50) Month:
(04:16) SpaceX delays launch of Arabsat telecom satellite until Friday night
(04:49) Russian supply ship launches to International Space Station
(05:23) UPDATE 2: The Arabsat BADR-8 SpaceX launch is now scheduled for Friday, May 26th… – SatNews
(06:43) TRL11, Inc. closes pre-seed funding to bring nexgen video technology to the space economy – SatNews
(07:45) BlackSky + Spire partner for AI-driven maritime custody service – SatNews
(08:16) First Astranis satellite successfully deployed to GEO, beams first signals down to Alaska – SatNews
(08:43) Russia’s Progress MS-23 resupply mission arrives at space station

Space News for Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Wed, 24 May 2023 05:12:04 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Tue, 23 May 2023 05:11:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Orbital Sidekick acquires first light imagery
(00:50) L3Harris wins IARPA HAYSTAC contract
(01:28) NGA to map lunar geography to enable GPS on the moon
(01:58) NATO faces hurdles in acquiring commercial satellite imagery
(02:26) OneWeb announces Innovation Challenge Winners
(02:52) Exploration Upper Stage Unveiled: Revolutionary Leap in Crew Safety, Cargo Capacity, and Deep Space Power
(03:27) DARPA selects Umbra to demonstrate radar imaging techniques
(03:52) Axiom’s second private astronaut mission docks at International Space Station
(04:21) Month:
(04:45) DARPA selects Umbra for the DRIFT program – SatNews
(05:10) Sidus Space’s agreement with Leaf Space provides additional ground station coverage – SatNews
(05:43) Lockheed Martin on the Blue Origin team that has been selected to develop a human lunar lander – SatNews
(06:11) Silicon Sensing strengthens relationships across the space sector at the third Space-Comm – SatNews

Space News for Monday, May 22, 2023

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:13:13 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches second Axiom Space private astronaut mission to ISS
(01:00) NASA seeks to shore up congressional support for Artemis
(01:24) EarthDaily Analytics offers VENμS imagery access
(01:53) Iceye to supply UAE SAR satellites
(02:24) Planet seeks partners that can extract more value from data
(02:51) Umbra and Ursa to collaborate on radar imaging data products
(03:17) Month:
(03:44) Two Americans, two Saudis launch on commercial astronaut mission
(04:26) SpaceX sends Axiom Mission 2’s international astronauts soaring to ISS – SatNews
(05:07) Inmarsat to launch their I-8 satellites to further empower their L-band network – SatNews
(05:38) ClearSpace to launch the first active debris removal mission with Arianespace Vega C – SatNews
(06:10) NASA delivers completed Heart of Roman Space Telescope’s Primary Instrument to Ball Aerospace – SatNews
(06:45) Accenture invests in SpiderOak to elevate SATCOMs security in space – SatNews
(07:08) Inmarsat’s first BGAN terminal for person-on-the-move for militaries and emergency services – SatNews
(07:41) Shooting star developer ALE advances collaborative approach to space development + climate science – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, May 21, 2023

Sun, 21 May 2023 05:09:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Agencies studying safety issues of LOX/methane launch vehicles
(00:53) SpaceX launches OneWeb Gen 2 technology demonstrator
(01:17) Month:
(01:48) Axiom’s second crew mission has narrow window for launch
(02:18) This Week In Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Raptor breaks records, NASA announces second Artemis Lander

Space News for Saturday, May 20, 2023

Sat, 20 May 2023 05:10:50 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Technical strengths and lower cost led NASA to select Blue Origin lander
(00:57) HASC chairman questions ‘continued delays’ in settling dispute over Space Command’s location
(01:26) NASA selects Blue Origin to develop second Artemis lunar lander
(01:56) FCC denies Dish Network 5G plan over Starlink interference concerns
(02:26) Inmarsat orders 3 smallsats to bolster L-band safety services
(02:57) Space Force looks at options for relieving Cape Canaveral launch congestion

Space News for Friday, May 19, 2023

Fri, 19 May 2023 05:12:36 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) PLD Space prepares for suborbital test launch
(00:49) Space Force delivers second U.S. payload to be hosted on Japanese satellite
(01:14) Zeno Power gets $30 million to build radioisotope-powered satellite for U.S. military
(01:41) Space cybersecurity firm SpiderOak gets new investors
(02:13) U.K. government won’t buy Virgin Orbit
(02:42) Month:
(03:11) Astra’s new launch add-on contract with Department of Defense – SatNews
(03:43) HawkEye 360 initiates manufacturing of their Satellite Clusters 12 + 13 under SFL’s Flex program – SatNews
(04:19) Momentus deploys Qosmosys satellite + starts comprehensive on-orbit support – SatNews
(04:45) Australian Prime Minister Albanese launches the Eris rocket at Gilmour Space Technologies – SatNews
(05:14) neXat expands with KT SAT partnership – SatNews
(05:37) NASA’s CAPSTONE primary mission successfully completed by Advanced Space – SatNews
(06:02) SpinLaunch’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer is veteran aerospace investment strategist – SatNews
(06:29) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Captures View of Mars’ Belva Crater
(06:57) Beidou-3 G4 gets launched and Chinese Raptor gets tested, as it receives its own name

Space News for Thursday, May 18, 2023

Thu, 18 May 2023 05:11:05 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Amini gets initial funding for closing Africa’s environmental data gap
(00:52) Space Force selects Parsons to develop ground system for missile-warning satellites
(01:28) Space Force official: Lack of communication with China increases risk of mishaps in orbit
(01:59) Republican senators claim NASA being distracted by climate change and diversity initiatives
(03:02) 2degrees and Lynk Global will bring satellite-to- phone coverage to New Zealand – SatNews
(03:52) Space Autonomous Navigation Systems Market worth million$$$ by 2033 – SatNews
(04:28) Bayanat, Yahsat + ICEYE to broaden commercial opportunities across the UAE space-ecosystem – SatNews
(05:02) NASA’s Spitzer, TESS Find Potentially Volcano-Covered Earth-Size World

Space News for Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Wed, 17 May 2023 05:11:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) ULA preparing for Vulcan Centaur static fire
(00:48) Political fight escalates over Space National Guard
(01:16) Arqit launches sale of satellite division
(01:41) Enter outer space at your own risk?
(02:13) China calls for space station commercial cargo proposals
(03:48) Month:
(04:38) Latest SSPI Better Satellite World Video explores satellite comms protection – SatNews
(05:06) Thales Alenia Space and consortium is enlisted by Italian Space Agency for €235 for In-Orbit Servicing demonstration mission – SatNews
(05:36) The Aerospace Corporation UK Ltd. names a new managing director – SatNews
(06:04) NASA’s Lunar Flashlight to Fly by Earth

Space News for Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Tue, 16 May 2023 05:11:45 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX has narrow window for Ax-2 launch
(00:57) Space Force general: ‘No pushback’ from Congress on 2024 budget priorities
(01:25) Italy awards $256 million contract for 2026 in-orbit servicing mission
(01:59) The space industry needs COPUOS to rethink its approach to decision-making
(02:34) NASA ends Lunar Flashlight mission because of thruster problems
(03:00) JUICE deploys radar antenna
(03:24) Radiation resistant low light lens available from Resolve Optics – SatNews
(03:55) Reflex Aerospace is prepped for their 1st commercial mission + expands investor base – SatNews
(04:26) Fuel-free satellite pointing system from Zenno surpasses million$$ in sales – SatNews
(05:00) Rocket Lab is Coming to a Storm Near You with storm monitoring satellites for NASA’s TROPICS constellation – SatNews
(05:58) Two NASA Studies Find Lower Methane Emissions in Los Angeles Region
(06:28) Skylab at 50 – How the United States entered the space station era

Space News for Monday, May 15, 2023

Mon, 15 May 2023 05:10:38 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Astroscale and Momentus offer concept for reboosting Hubble
(01:23) Sidus Space to manufacture satellite hardware for Airbus OneWeb Satellites – SatNews
(01:55) SES’ annual Satellite Monitor reveals TV reaches 369 million homes worldwide – SatNews
(02:33) Honeywell Aerospace intros a small SATCOM system for the AAM + UAS industries – SatNews
(03:07) Uninterrupted Wi-Fi for Brightline rail to be provided by SpaceX Starlink – SatNews

Space News for Sunday, May 14, 2023

Sun, 14 May 2023 05:09:24 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Virgin Orbit extends deadline for bankruptcy auction bids
(00:53) Overnight launch adds 56 more satellites to SpaceX’s Starlink fleet
(01:27) SpaceX’s launch ties its heaviest payload ever of 56 Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(01:59) Vulcan conducting launch day dress rehearsal as the final Delta IV Heavy arrives at Cape Canaveral

Space News for Saturday, May 13, 2023

Sat, 13 May 2023 05:09:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Development Agency issues draft solicitation for 100 satellites
(01:24) First Intuitive Machine lunar lander mission slips to the third quarter
(02:18) NASA Calls End to Lunar Flashlight After Some Tech Successes
(02:49) This Week In Spaceflight

Space News for Friday, May 12, 2023

Fri, 12 May 2023 05:10:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SES + TESAT to develop QKD payload for EAGLE-1 – SatNews
(00:55) Airbus selects UK National Satellite Test Facility for SKYNET 6A testing – SatNews
(01:26) Sidus Space expands global ground network with ATLAS Space Operations contract – SatNews
(01:57) Arianespace’s Vega C to launch Clear Space’s first active debris removal mission – SatNews
(02:28) Trade Associations GSOA and GVF combine their talents + resources for the satellite industry – SatNews
(03:03) CesiumAstro’s active phased array technology is enlisted by Raytheon Technologies for 7 space vehicles supporting SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, May 11, 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 20:13:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Space Force commercial office to open new facility in Virginia
(00:53) ULA prepares for new round of Vulcan tests
(01:16) AT&T and AST SpaceMobile seek permission for spectrum leasing deal
(02:12) OHB expects first Ariane 6 launch in early 2024
(02:41) Telesat eyes 2026 for first Lightspeed launches amid funding delays
(03:13) The answer to solving the digital divide is hybrid connectivity infrastructures
(03:38) EnduroSat raises million$$ via Series A – SatNews
(04:08) 2022 Space Safety Compendium available – SatNews
(04:39) Images From NASA’s Perseverance May Show Record of Wild Martian River
(05:07) NASA’s Webb Takes Closest Look Yet at Mysterious Planet
(05:33) JPL’s Snake-Like EELS Slithers Into New Robotics Terrain
(06:00) Webb Looks for Fomalhaut’s Asteroid Belt and Finds Much More

Space News for Monday, May 08, 2023

Mon, 08 May 2023 05:11:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Saturday, May 06, 2023

Sat, 06 May 2023 05:10:37 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SAIC signs another commercial partner for its small satellite business
(00:58) DoD spending on commercial space services negligible, despite growing Space Force budget
(01:32) Society and Technology: The Space Observing Imperative
(01:59) BlackSky seeks to extend operations of satellites running on empty
(03:01) Explore JPL to Take Place April 29-30
(03:50) Orbex breaks ground on Sutherland Spaceport as UK prepares to enter domestic launch market

Space News for Friday, May 05, 2023

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:10:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Boeing preparing to ship milestone O3b mPower satellites for launch
(00:46) Debate rages about future of New Horizons
(01:13) Lockheed Martin announces reorganization of its space business
(01:39) CesiumAstro to supply communications payloads for Space Development Agency satellites
(02:31) European space and telecoms players form partnership to bid for IRIS² Constellation – SatNews
(02:57) NOAA is preparing for the hurricane season – SatNews
(03:26) STN service transforms MENA satellite broadcasting – SatNews
(03:53) New Study of Uranus’ Large Moons Shows 4 May Hold Water

Space News for Thursday, May 04, 2023

Thu, 04 May 2023 05:11:59 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Seraphim picks startups for eleventh accelerator program
(00:55) Czech Republic signs Artemis Accords
(01:24) Private equity firm closes $6.4 billion deal to acquire Maxar Technologies
(01:52) NASA awards contracts for NOAA coronagraph studies
(02:18) Lockheed, Raytheon to develop ground systems for nuclear-hardened satellite communications
(02:49) Plutonium availability constrains plans for future planetary missions
(03:18) SpaceX rockets past 4,000 Starlink satellites in orbit with another Falcon 9 launch
(03:53) Month:
(05:57) Caught in the Act: Astronomers Detect a Star Devouring a Planet
(06:20) Elon Musk pushes for orbital goal following data gathering objectives during Starship debut

Space News for Wednesday, May 03, 2023

Wed, 03 May 2023 05:11:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) TTTech: Secure networking for safety-critical space systems
(00:44) Artemis 1 cubesat nearing end of mission
(01:34) Satellite manufacturer LeoStella focused on defense market as commercial demand softens
(02:00) European space giants join forces for IRIS2
(02:26) African space agencies have the potential to lead the global space race
(02:56) Court approves plans for Virgin Orbit bankruptcy sale
(03:23) Mynaric receives order from Loft Federal for CONDOR Mk3 optical comms terminals to support SDA’s NExT – SatNews
(03:56) Spire Global launches weather insights platform for maritime industry – SatNews
(04:29) General Atomics delivers spacecraft simulator supporting NASA TSIS-2 program – SatNews
(05:01) New Video Series Captures Team Working on NASA’s Europa Clipper

Space News for Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Tue, 02 May 2023 05:10:51 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Environmental groups sue FAA over Starship launch license
(00:51) The next space race starts at our spaceports
(01:17) Lawmakers raise concerns about new plan to procure national security launch services
(01:47) ESA troubleshooting JUICE radar antenna
(02:14) Mission Microwave Ka-Band BUCs to be offered on SES O3b mPOWER User Terminals – SatNews
(02:50) Synspective + Thaicom bringing advanced satellite data + monitoring to Southeast Asia – SatNews
(03:16) MDA’s appointment of VP of Satellite Systems – SatNews
(04:06) On the Edge: NASA’s Last S-MODE Mission Studies the Ocean’s Surface

Space News for Saturday, April 29, 2023

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:11:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches second pair of O3b mPower satellites
(00:53) Orienspace of China targets first launch in second half of the year
(01:24) Air Force navigation satellite experiment applying lessons from GPS
(01:52) Astra, Exotrail win satellite propulsion orders
(02:20) Spaceport Cornwall expands facilities following Virgin Orbit failure
(03:22) Watch live: First Arab spacewalker heads outside International Space Station
(03:52) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with two O3b internet satellites
(04:55) Month:
(05:50) NASA’s Voyager Will Do More Science With New Power Strategy
(07:13) How Chang Zheng 9 arrived at the “Starship-like” design

Space News for Friday, April 28, 2023

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:12:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China to establish organization to coordinate international moon base
(00:51) Nelson expects SpaceX to be ready for next Starship launch within months
(01:22) Russia commits to ISS extension to 2028
(01:57) Chinese state-owned academy makes rocket engines available to commercial space firms
(02:25) Spain’s Satlantis expands into thermal imagery with UK investment
(02:54) Light Steering Technologies claims $1.25 million Air Force contract
(03:27) Raytheon rethinks strategy to compete in military satellite market
(04:46) Thales Alenia Space signs Space Factory 4.0 contract with the Italian Space Agency – SatNews
(05:20) Rogers partners with Lynk Global to bring Satellite-to-Phone coverage to Canadians – SatNews
(05:56) SSPI’s Better Satellite World Video emphasizes trusting networks to connect the world – SatNews
(06:28) NASA Retires Mineral Mapping Instrument on Mars Orbiter – NASA Mars Exploration
(07:00) SpaceX SLC-6 takeover to mark a new chapter for a famous pad
(07:29) ViaSat-3 Americas scrubs expendable Falcon Heavy launch

Space News for Thursday, April 27, 2023

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:13:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Fish and Wildlife Service documents damage from Starship launch
(00:56) DoD weighing options to create ‘commercial space reserve’
(01:24) SpaceShipTwo makes first flight in nearly two years
(01:51) China to hunt for Earth-like planets with formation-flying telescopes
(02:20) United States and South Korea agree to enhance space cooperation
(03:17) Double launches for SpaceX on April 27th – SatNews
(08:13) NASA to Convene Mars Sample Return Review – NASA Mars Exploration
(10:14) SpaceX scrubs Starlink Group 3 deployment launch

Space News for Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:13:19 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) X-Bow announces $60 million STRATFI agreement
(00:54) Astrobotic purchases Falcon Heavy for third lunar lander mission
(01:19) AST SpaceMobile conducts first direct-to-device voice test
(01:46) SpaceX to take over West Coast launch pad previously used by ULA
(02:18) First ispace lunar lander feared lost
(02:42) Connecting the Dots | SES-Intelsat merger would face uphill regulatory struggle
(03:10) Hydrosat collects $20 million in investment and grants
(03:42) Emirati orbiter captures up-close view of Martian moon Deimos
(04:05) Month:
(04:35) Japanese company says commercial spacecraft crashed on moon landing attempt
(06:52) Hydrosat receives million$$ in new funding – SatNews
(07:20) NASA Retires Mineral Mapping Instrument on Mars Orbiter
(07:50) Best of the Internet: NASA Wins Webby Award, 5 People’s Voice Awards for 2023

Space News for Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:12:10 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Falcon Heavy delay affects space station manifest
(00:53) Ursa Major to supply upper-stage engine for Astra’s new rocket
(01:20) Report: Space Force could benefit from commercial data to monitor satellites and debris
(01:49) KMI advertises prices for debris removal
(02:17) Inmarsat Q&A | Mobile satellite services coming back stronger than a ‘90s trend
(02:41) Maxar eyes summer launch of WorldView Legion imaging satellites
(04:01) Space Systems Command (SSC) awards STP-S29B launch service Task Order to Astra Space, Inc. – SatNews
(04:34) Astroscale secures JPY 3 billion loan agreement with Mizuho Bank – SatNews
(05:27) Eutelsat joins the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) – SatNews
(05:57) Leonardo DRS’ mission demonstrates innovative technology to capture Earth images for NASA – SatNews
(06:26) NASA InSight Study Provides Clearest Look Ever at Martian Core

Space News for Monday, April 24, 2023

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:10:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Virgin Orbit completes LauncherOne investigation as Chapter 11 bankruptcy continues
(00:52) China may include helicopter in Mars sample return mission
(01:21) Galois reaches major milestone in 1st project for SDA – SatNews
(01:54) Newsflash as O3b mPOWER satellites arrive at Cape Canaveral – SatNews
(02:17) Veterans: The Aerospace Industry needs you – SatNews

Space News for Saturday, April 22, 2023

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:11:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Swedish astronaut to fly to ISS on Axiom mission
(00:54) Inmarsat still trying to restore satellite phone services in Asia Pacific
(01:20) Government calls for greater responsibility by satellite operators
(01:50) LeoLabs highlights on-orbit maneuvers
(02:16) Nelson supports continuing restrictions on NASA cooperation with China
(02:44) USSPACECOM outlines requirements for sustained maneuver, ‘Dynamic Space Operations’ – SatNews
(03:17) New Keysight study reveals software validation as a top technical challenge for the satellite industry – SatNews
(03:46) The Q1 2023 Space Investment Quarterly is now available – SatNews
(04:27) Astræa launches satellite tasking capabilities with major satellite imagery providers – SatNews
(04:59) EGS launch team applying first SLS launch lessons to future Artemis missions

Space News for Friday, April 21, 2023

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:11:05 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) FCC adopts revised NGSO spectrum-sharing rules
(00:53) U.S. Space Command announces new cooperation agreements with allies
(01:26) Space Force procurement command rebrands commercial space office
(01:59) Our pledge to diversify the space industry workforce continues | Open Letter
(02:30) Starship lifts off on first integrated test flight, breaks apart minutes later
(03:03) NASA starts consortium for ISAM technologies
(04:00) Satellogic smallsat constellation expansion a success – SatNews
(04:53) New Keysight study reveals software validation as a top technical challenge for the satellite industry – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, April 20, 2023

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:11:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) With a new medium rocket, Firefly plans to compete for national security launches
(00:56) Space investors see a return in industry growth capital
(01:24) Rocket Lab to refly Electron engine
(01:50) Space Force chief: ‘We must pivot’ to new ways of doing business
(02:15) Air Force Secretary to seek new congressional authorities to speed up acquisitions
(04:21) SpaceX resumes launching upgraded Starlink satellites
(05:32) Comtech’s Executive Leadership Team adds Chief Strategy Officer – SatNews
(06:29) DIU awards 1st contracts for prototyping hypersonic systems – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:11:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force in wait-and-see mode as ULA continues to investigate upper-stage anomaly
(00:55) NRO seeks innovative electro-optics
(01:22) Lower space company price tags pave the way to more acquisitions
(01:49) NASA releases architecture for human exploration of the moon and Mars
(02:18) Maxar secures Dish Network order in its first satellite contract of 2023
(02:42) Sierra Space and ILC Dover partner on inflatable modules and spacesuits
(03:16) U.S. SPACECOM tries to satisfy global military demand for satellite services
(03:48) Month:
(05:09) Kratos + ALL.SPACE to develop advanced terminal solutions for software-defined satellite ground systems – SatNews
(05:40) Rogue Space System’s first spacecraft ready for June launch – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:11:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Space Force to propose plan to acquire high-capacity satellite communications
(00:54) FCC launches space-focused bureau
(01:19) Next O3b mPower satellites en route to launchpad
(01:44) Op-ed | Practical applications of a space mission authorization framework
(02:17) Ball taps Loft and Microsoft for SDA NExT program
(02:47) Virgin Orbit seeking expedited bankruptcy sale
(03:18) Rocket Lab shifts NASA cubesat launches from Virginia to New Zealand
(03:47) Boeing delivers 2nd pair of O3b mPOWER satellites to SES – SatNews
(04:14) UPDATE 3: SpaceX has now moved the Transporter 7 launch with 51 payloads to April 13th — see the payload listings… – SatNews
(04:54) Ball Aerospace, Loft Federal + Microsoft to collaborate on SDA’s NExT program – SatNews
(05:24) MEASAT Global Berhad the satellite solutions provider to Malaysia secures contract with Intra Oil – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:10:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Report: U.S. military satellite antennas overdue for upgrades
(00:48) Preventing sticker shock with transparent pricing
(01:15) Connecting the Dots | European space investments get serious
(02:11) Report recommends allowing “learning period” for commercial human spaceflight safety regulations to expire
(04:01) Beam-hopping JoeySat can switch the satellite capacity between different places on Earth up to 1000 times per second ready for launch – SatNews
(06:18) NASA Receives Nine 2023 Webby Award Nominations

Space News for Saturday, April 08, 2023

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:09:15 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) SpaceX launches Intelsat’s IS-40e high throughput satellite
(00:55) Two recent wargames hold timely lessons for space resilience
(01:24) SpaceX closing in on first Starship Super Heavy launch
(01:51) Second Axiom Space mission to ISS scheduled for May

Space News for Friday, April 07, 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 05:12:28 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NOAA seeks funding increases for next-generation satellite programs
(01:00) Norwegian Cruise Line plots Starlink rollout
(01:32) Space Force renames Greenland’s Thule Air Base
(02:00) Startup aims to fill technology gaps in space warfare
(02:23) Loft Orbital orders 15 more buses from Airbus OneWeb Satellites
(02:50) China invites Venezuela to join moon base project
(03:19) SpaceX launches Intelsat satellite with NASA air quality sensor
(03:49) SpaceX launches Intelsat IS-40e for commercial aviation and NASA’s climate payload TEMPO – SatNews
(04:17) UPDATE 1: SSC’s NRO mission launch aboard s ULA Delta IV Heavy is delayed – SatNews
(04:46) Xona Space System + Safran form a partnership – SatNews
(05:41) D-Orbit’s IRIDE satellite observation program receives €26-Million contract with ESA – SatNews
(06:13) NASA Awards Innovative Concept Studies for Science, Exploration
(06:43) NASA Study Helps Explain Limit-Breaking Ultra-Luminous X-Ray Sources
(07:18) Starship into final preps for launch targeting second half of April

Space News for Thursday, April 06, 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:11:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24)
(00:35) NASA Earth science hosted payload set for launch on Intelsat satellite
(01:02) Space Development Agency’s first satellite launch hailed as model
(01:30) Space Force embraces unconventional ways to attract and retain talent
(02:00) Dawn flies rocket-powered spaceplane
(02:23) Updated space safety document outlines rules of the road for avoiding collisions
(02:53) The Intelsat IS-40e mission set for a SpaceX Falcon 9 blast off on April 7th – SatNews
(03:12) In celebration of Easter… – SatNews
(03:36) iDirect Government names an interim President – SatNews
(03:59) Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-II Aurora spaceplane achieves rocket-powered flight – SatNews
(04:28) NTT + SES to deliver satellite-based edge + private 5G network solutions to Enterprises – SatNews
(05:28) New Interactive Mosaic Uses NASA Imagery to Show Mars in Vivid Detail

Space News for Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:10:49 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Apple executive Doug Beck tapped to lead the Defense Innovation Unit
(00:55) Apex to launch first satellite in 2024
(01:19) Arabsat blames thruster issue for temporary satellite outage
(01:42) Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy
(02:10) Arianespace to launch ESA’s JUICE mission to Jupiter via an Ariane 5 – SatNews
(02:34) Lockheed Martin selected as the preferred bidder for the Australian Defense Satellite Comms System – SatNews
(03:10) ClearSpace and LeoLabs’ MOU to advance a safer, more sustainable space environment – SatNews
(04:16) Major space companies call on governments to adopt ‘highway code’ to combat space junk – SatNews

Space News for Tuesday, April 04, 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:12:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Thuraya invests in Astrocast’s LEO constellation
(00:58) Lockheed Martin selected by Australia for military satcom project
(01:30) Kleos Space, Spire Global get contract extensions from NRO
(02:01) NASA announces crew for Artemis 2 mission
(02:28) Testing the Promise of Harnessing Ocean Energy with Satellite Technology
(02:59) Redwire to demonstrate a security camera for military satellites
(03:31) Japan delays H2A launch in the wake of H3 failure
(03:53) Israel launches Ofek 13 satellite into space – SatNews
(04:23) UPDATE 5: No further delays… SDA’s Tranche 0 mission launched by SpaceX to LEO via Falcon 9 — SDA info regarding the launch – SatNews
(04:56) Unseenlabs to launch their BRO-9 vessel geolocation smallsat – SatNews
(05:25) Safran’s resilient PNT system, NAVKITE, developed with French navy commandos – SatNews
(05:55) Lynk + 2degrees initiate satellite-to-cell trial – SatNews
(06:55) SpaceX launches initial satellites for Space Development Agency

Space News for Monday, April 03, 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:10:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China’s Space Pioneer reaches orbit with liquid propellant rocket
(00:50) SpaceX launches 10 satellites for U.S. Space Development Agency
(01:19) UPDATE 5: No further delays… SDA’s Tranche 0 mission launched by SpaceX to LEO via Falcon 9 — SDA info regarding the launch – SatNews
(01:44) KP Performance Antennas’ low profile in-building and mobile Wi-Fi 6e antennas – SatNews
(02:10) Momentus’ propulsion system completes initial in-space tests – SatNews
(02:37) National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) awards contract extension to Kleos Space – SatNews
(03:07) EGS Integration Console engineers review Artemis I campaign

Space News for Saturday, April 01, 2023

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 05:09:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Friday, March 31, 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:12:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25)
(00:35) Virgin Orbit lays off most employees
(00:59) Maxar eyes military customers for satellite images of objects in space
(01:28) Telesat still bullish on Lightspeed despite funding uncertainty
(01:56) Chinese defense contractor to begin launching VLEO satellites
(02:22) NASA releases draft strategy for long-term robotic Mars exploration
(02:49) Space ISAC stands up Operational Watch Center to keep pace with proliferating threats to space systems – SatNews
(03:25) NASA moves forward with new Moon to Mars Program Office and the agency’s head of office – SatNews
(03:55) UPDATE: “Abort, abort, abort” as SpaceX’s launch of SDA’s Tranche 0 mission was scrubbed at T-3 – SatNews
(05:05) The second Plan-S smallsat captures a selfie while on-orbit – SatNews
(05:35) Mouser Electronics and Astrocast’s distribution agreement will deliver satellite IoT components – SatNews
(06:04) Speedcast and International Cruise Line’s milestone supplies highest continuous capacity in cruise history – SatNews
(06:38) Russia launches classified payload from Plesetsk on Soyuz-2.1v

Space News for Thursday, March 30, 2023

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:13:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Starliner crewed test flight delayed to July
(00:55) Rosotics unveils 3D printer for rocket tanks and fairings
(01:22) Military space agency created to go fast is about to launch its first satellites
(01:50) Planet acquires Slovenian startup Sinergise
(02:16) SES confirms Intelsat merger talks
(02:40) Israel launches Ofek spy satellite
(03:10) Impact Observatory raises $5.9 million to apply AI to satellite imagery
(03:42) Month:
(04:07) SpaceX launches another bundle of Starlink internet satellites
(04:44) First launch for Pentagon’s own mega-constellation set for Thursday
(05:54) Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 mission to launch via a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB on March 30th – SatNews
(06:24) SES statement regarding Intelsat – SatNews
(06:47) First Eurostar Neo satellite reaches operational electric orbit – SatNews
(07:15) SSPI’s new Chairwoman and President of Board of Directors come from ManSat and Speedcast – SatNews
(07:45) Septentrio launches Agnostic Corrections partner program – SatNews
(08:16) SDA posts solicitation for Sabre payloads – SatNews
(08:48) Free Tickets to ‘Explore JPL’ Available Online Soon
(09:13) Falcon 9 launches for eigth time in March carrying Starlink 5-10
(09:50) Israeli Shavit-2 successfully launches Ofek 13 military satellite
(10:30) Historic scrubs and aborts that could happen to Starship

Space News for Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:11:02 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) H3 failure could delay Japanese science missions
(00:50) Lockheed Martin subsidiary to offer commercial lunar communications and navigation services
(01:21) GMV partnership to bring revolutionary precise positioning services to Australia and New Zealand
(01:52) Ovzon gets deadline extension for debut satellite
(02:18) U.S. Space Force ramps up cybersecurity spending
(02:45) Air Force Secretary: ‘Haven’t made a decision on U.S. Space Command’
(03:09) China to begin constructing its own megaconstellation later this year
(05:24) Equatorial Space gathers million$ in seed round – SatNews
(05:54) Damaged Soyuz MS-22 craft returns home uncrewed

Space News for Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:11:12 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Isar Aerospace raises $165 million as it gears up for first launch
(00:53) U.S. allies in the Middle East express interest in establishing space forces
(01:16) NASA space operations head Lueders to retire
(01:40) OneWeb completes constellation deployment for global broadband
(02:09) Inflation, high demand driving up launch prices
(02:35) Remote sensing companies try to capture bigger piece of satellite imaging market
(03:03) SBIRS GEO-6 Satellite control authority transferred to SpOC – SatNews
(03:34) Blue Origin’s report of NS-23 mishap – SatNews
(03:58) Ball Aerospace has new Chief Technologist, and changes in executive leadership – SatNews
(04:29) ABS-2 contracted to provide additional satellite capacity to TAP Digital Media – SatNews

Space News for Friday, March 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:20:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) UPDATE: Rocket Lab launches 35th Electron + sets new company record for fastest launch turnaround – SatNews
(00:59) Next Starlink launch event set for March 24th from Cape Canaveral SFS by SpaceX – SatNews
(01:31) Exolaunch all set for 15 customer smallsat launches on the SpaceX Transporter-7 mission – SatNews
(02:10) Dawn Aerospace’s Mk-II Spaceplane is now certified + ready for rocket-powered flight – SatNews
(02:36) Sidus Space’s showcases Markforged’s 3D-printed LizzieSat™ satellite – SatNews
(03:24) 30 Years of Sea Level Rise
(03:49) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(04:22) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(04:50) Joint NASA, CNES Water-Tracking Satellite Reveals First Stunning Views
(05:22) NASA’s Webb Spots Swirling, Gritty Clouds on Remote Planet
(05:52) Rocket Lab launches BlackSky sats, tests Electron ocean recovery
(06:16) Russia’s Soyuz-2.1a launches Bars-M reconnaissance satellite
(06:49) Relativity overachieves Terran 1 debut objectives

Space News for Sunday, March 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:08:42 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Mars Sample Return cost growth threatens other science missions
(00:59) Satellogic sells Earth-imagery satellites

Space News for Saturday, March 18, 2023

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 05:11:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) SpaceX launches final two satellites in SES C-band clearing plan
(00:58) NASA weighing continuing VERITAS versus future Discovery mission
(01:29) Intelsat buys capacity on Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite
(01:56) FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework
(02:27) Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation
(02:56) China launches second classified Gaofen-13 remote sensing satellite
(03:31) SpaceX completes launch doubleheader with sunset liftoff from Cape Canaveral
(05:33) NASA Uses 30-Year Satellite Record to Track and Project Rising Seas
(06:10) Commercial rockets spotted amidst Chinese launch tripleheader
(06:40) Rocket Lab launches pair of Capella satellites from Wallops

Space News for Friday, March 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:11:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:10:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Monday, March 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:09:47 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Managing the complexity of the world’s largest satellite navigation system
(00:52) Gilat to acquire DataPath – SatNews
(01:18) New executive + leadership roles @ AvL Technologies – SatNews
(02:40) NASA’s next upcoming SpaceX resupply mission to Space Station – SatNews
(03:12) Crew Dragon Endurance returns to Earth on Crew-5 mission

Space News for Sunday, March 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 05:08:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Crew-5 mission ends with Florida splashdown
(00:53) Relativity scrubs first Terran 1 launch again

Space News for Saturday, March 11, 2023

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:09:24 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Friday, March 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 05:10:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Thursday, March 09, 2023

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:10:51 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:22) Relativity Space scrubs first launch attempt
(00:48) U.S. intelligence report: China’s commercial space sector to become global competitor by 2030
(01:18) U.S. Space Force game plan: Compete with China, prevent shooting war in orbit
(01:47) Starfish Space raises $14 million for in-orbit servicers
(02:22) Shield Capital adds retired general Goldfein to national security advisory board
(02:53) ISS dodges commercial imaging satellite
(03:21) SpaceX Falcon 9 prepped and ready to push the next OneWeb set of satellites to LEO – SatNews
(03:53) BlackSky wins million$$$ contract for tactical GEOINT service – SatNews
(04:26) L3Harris to provide deployable reflector antennas for Maxar’s satellites – SatNews
(04:54) Gilat disrupts the community with Endurance, a new line of “Always-On” SSPA products – SatNews
(05:22) NASA-ISRO Science Instruments Arrive in India Ahead of 2024 Launch
(05:55) NASA and Italian Space Agency Join Forces on Air Pollution Mission

Space News for Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:10:07 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:10:23 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Ukrainian government criticizes Vega C investigation
(00:50) Investors in space startups see hurdles in defense market
(01:18) NASA shifts focus of suborbital crew program
(01:50) Lonestar raises $5 million for lunar data centers
(02:18) Japan’s flagship H3 rocket fails on first test flight
(02:51) The 1st 3D printed rocket ready for launch – SatNews
(03:26) New ‘phase shifter’ technology will reduce signal loss in antenna systems – SatNews
(03:53) SOMAP’s approval of QuadSAT measurement for ground antenna performance – SatNews
(04:27) Orbit Communication Systems introduces AirTRx family of multi-purpose airborne satellite terminals – SatNews
(05:05) NASA’s Curiosity Views First ‘Sun Rays’ on Mars

Space News for Monday, March 06, 2023

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:08:36 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA proposes final extension of ISS cargo contracts
(01:26) Yahsat + Calidus partner for aeronautical and land defence systems – SatNews
(02:41) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices

Space News for Sunday, March 05, 2023

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 05:07:29 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA and Roscosmos planning to add mission to seat barter agreement

Space News for Saturday, March 04, 2023

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 11:34:51 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) DoD releases updated guidance on ‘responsible behaviors in space’
(00:56) Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks
(01:20) Nozzle erosion blamed for Vega C launch failure
(01:45) Astra identifies cause of last failed Rocket 3.3 launch
(02:11) SpaceX successfully launches 51 Starlink satellites – SatNews
(02:39) SWISSto12 launches U.S. entity St12 RF Solutions – SatNews
(03:05) Kratos Partners with XipLink to deploy satellite network acceleration as software on the OpenSpace Platform – SatNews

Space News for Friday, March 03, 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:11:45 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) White House cybersecurity strategy warns of ‘complex threat environment’
(00:57) China’s Shenzhou-15 astronauts conduct secretive second spacewalk
(01:26) Raytheon wins $250 million contract for missile-tracking satellites
(01:56) CesiumAstro wins SDA contract for Link 16 antennas
(03:01) LATEST UPDATE: On their way as NASA’s CREW-6’s human spaceflight mission to ISS is successful – SatNews
(03:33) constellr + Exolaunch sign MLA for smallsat AgTech constellation deployment – SatNews
(04:08) AAC Clyde Space’s first transformational EPIC VIEW satellite to deliver hyperspectral imagery data to Wyvern – SatNews
(05:18) ReliaSat’s acquisition of Arralis Technologies to refocus in Ka-band high data rate satellites, designing and manufacturing of space antennas and more – SatNews

Space News for Thursday, March 02, 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:12:17 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Crew-6 launches to space station
(00:54) DoD interested in smartphone-to-satellite communications services
(01:28) Rocket Lab reconsidering mid-air recovery of Electron boosters
(01:58) UK provisionally clears Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition
(02:23) Virgin Galactic in final phases of return to flight
(03:33) UPDATE: Rocket Lab plans two launches that will be days apart from two continents for two companies: Capella Space + BlackSky – SatNews
(04:27) Spaceflight Inc. readies BlackSky smallsats for upcoming Rocket Lab launch – SatNews
(04:53) TMC Technologies awarded West Virginia University contract to establish the Small Satellite Center of Excellence – SatNews
(05:22) Satcube’s satellite terminals provide critical communications in Turkey and Ukraine to major media agencies and NGOs – SatNews

Space News for Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:17:30 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(01:07) Apple lends Globalstar $252 million for satellite-enabled iPhones
(01:32) Industry group to examine potential security threats in cislunar space
(02:01) Blue Origin continues investigation into New Shepard anomaly
(02:33) Lux Semiconductors raises $2.3 million for microelectronics packaging technology
(03:02) China to expand its space station, international astronaut selection underway
(03:34) Japan selects first new astronauts in 14 years to support Artemis program
(04:04) SpaceX launches first upgraded Starlink satellites
(04:27) Rocket Lab signs multi-launch agreement to deploy Capella Space satellite constellation – SatNews
(04:54) Rock Entertainment Holdings renews channels on MEASAT – SatNews
(05:34) Airbus Foundation supports explorer and scientist Jean-Louis Etienne’s Polar POD expedition – SatNews
(05:57) News – SatNews
(06:35) Sure South Atlantic selects Intelsat to connect three British island territories – SatNews
(07:09) Removing Traces of Life in Lab Helps NASA Scientists Study Its Origins
(07:10) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, February 27, 2023

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:10:29 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!

Space News for Sunday, February 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:05:51 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Replacement Soyuz arrives at space station
(00:51) Space Force looks to energize industry with next round of launch contracts
(01:18) Comtech’s EVOKE is bridging the digital divide and sparking innovation – SatNews
(01:49) Marlink’s digital transformation of French Guiana using SES’s multi-orbit satellite network – SatNews
(02:27) Kayhan Space preps for intensifying threats of space collisions with their new COO – SatNews
(02:56) Omnispace + Ligado Networks partnering to create a licensed satellite spectrum portfolio – SatNews
(03:27) Dynamic NASA-Built Weather Sensors Enlisted to Track Tropical Cyclones
(04:12) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, February 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:14:01 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(01:07) SpaceX proceeding with Starship orbital launch attempt after static fire
(01:39) Rivada says it has launches covered for a constellation against the clock
(01:58) Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission preparing for summer launch
(02:28) SpaceX postpones Starlink launch as NASA crew mission takes priority – Spaceflight Now
(02:55) Relativity sets launch date for first flight of Terran 1 rocket – Spaceflight Now
(03:25) Luxembourg to leverage SES O3b mPOWER for Europe + NATO – SatNews
(03:52) Israel’s 1st Space Telescope to be launched by NASA – SatNews
(04:20) INTEGRASYS launches VeryFiling an ITU filing tool for satellite operators and regulators – SatNews
(04:55) Study Finds Venus’ ‘Squishy’ Outer Shell May Be Resurfacing the Planet
(04:54) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, February 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:13:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:40) NASASpaceFlight.com
(01:04) Commercial Archives
(01:30) International Archives
(01:56) Featured – Spaceflight101
(02:20) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Set to Begin Third Year at Jezero Crater
(02:47) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(0) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, February 19, 2023

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 15:58:48 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:46) NASASpaceFlight.com
(01:10) Commercial Archives
(01:26) News – Spaceflight101
(01:55) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(02:18) Featured – Spaceflight101
(02:46) The Amazon Kuiper NGSO constellation application is approved by the FCC – SatNews
(03:13) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Set to Begin Third Year at Jezero Crater
(03:42) NASA’s Planetary Radar Captures Detailed View of Oblong Asteroid
(04:11) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Shows Off Collection of Mars Samples
(04:33) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(05:00) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(05:29) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(0) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, February 17, 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 23:25:20 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:40) Falcon 9 launch from California adds 51 more satellites to Starlink network – Spaceflight Now
(01:09) First launch of Japan’s H3 rocket aborted moments before liftoff – Spaceflight Now
(01:34) Live coverage: SpaceX launches 51 more Starlink satellites – Spaceflight Now
(02:02) Inmarsat satellite poised to provide connectivity over Atlantic Ocean – Spaceflight Now
(02:26) Pre-launch interview with Inmarsat’s Peter Hadinger (members only) – Spaceflight Now
(03:02) Japan’s new H3 rocket ready for first test flight – Spaceflight Now
(03:27) Commercial Archives
(03:56) International Archives
(04:24) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:51) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:16) Vyoma and EnduroSat join forces to ensure space safety and sustainability – SatNews
(05:47) Space Foundation State of Space 2023 video + infographic now available… – SatNews
(06:20) February 2023 You've Got Perseverance Student Awardees Honored
(06:51) Mars Team Members Honor You've Got Perseverance Awardees in February 2023
(07:18) Annotated Version of Perseverance Selfie With Sample Tubes
(07:49) Perseverance's Portrait of the Sample Depot
(0) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, February 16, 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:14:30 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:41) Boeing opens SLS EUS production facility
(01:09) Europe approves multi-orbit connectivity constellation plan
(01:28) Pentagon working with Congress on unclassified space strategy
(01:56) Cobham to supply satellite terminals to Inmarsat for U.S. Navy network
(02:22) SpaceX drops plans to convert oil rigs into launch platforms
(02:47) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:04) Commercial Archives
(03:28) International Archives
(03:54) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:20) Featured – Spaceflight101
(04:34) News – Spaceflight101
(04:58) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(05:23) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(05:51) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(06:19) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(06:44) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(07:15) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(07:30) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:15:56 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:46) Cobham to supply satellite terminals to Inmarsat for U.S. Navy network
(01:05) Europe opens full-scale investigation into Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition
(01:32) SpaceX drops plans to convert oil rigs into launch platforms
(01:56) Noise complaints help bring down launch startup SpaceRyde
(02:18) Saudi astronauts selected for Axiom private astronaut mission
(02:43) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:09) International Archives
(03:35) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(03:59) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(04:24) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(04:52) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(05:19) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(05:33) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, February 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:16:54 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:40) Saudi astronauts selected for Axiom private astronaut mission
(01:09) Orbit Logic acquired by aerospace and defense contractor Boecore
(01:39) Launches of Chinese commercial rockets could double in 2023
(02:03) Launch demand remains high despite industry struggles
(02:26) White House reviewing input on mission authorization concepts
(02:50) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:14) Commercial Archives
(03:47) International Archives
(04:13) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:39) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:05) News – Spaceflight101
(05:35) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(05:59) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(06:29) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(06:54) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(07:23) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(07:49) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(08:04) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, February 12, 2023

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:39) Launch demand remains high despite industry struggles
(01:06) White House reviewing input on mission authorization concepts
(01:35) Progress cargo spacecraft at ISS suffers coolant leak
(01:59) Russian cargo ship docks as second Progress suffers sudden loss of coolant – Spaceflight Now
(02:24) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:46) Commercial Archives
(03:12) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(03:38) Featured – Spaceflight101
(03:54) News – Spaceflight101
(04:26) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(04:51) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(05:23) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(05:48) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(06:20) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(06:49) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(07:34) NASA Scientists & Historian Named AAAS 2022 Fellows
(07:49) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, February 10, 2023

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 02:20:06 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:40) SpaceX performs Starship static-fire test
(01:02) Kelly: As rivals challenge U.S. in space, commercial industry needs to ‘step up’
(01:28) Military agency praised for leading the way on laser communications
(01:54) Boeing and Millennium cite benefits of partnership
(02:21) Artificial intelligence aiding the space business across the board
(02:45) NanoAvionics expands production capacity for constellation transformation
(03:09) Small launch industry warns of “bloodletting”
(03:30) Russian Progress resupply ship launches on flight to space station – Spaceflight Now
(03:58) SpaceX ready for 33-engine test of Starship’s Super Heavy booster – Spaceflight Now
(04:23) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:55) Commercial Archives
(05:24) International Archives
(05:39) News – Spaceflight101
(06:05) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:32) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:01) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:25) NASA’s NuSTAR Telescope Reveals Hidden Light Shows on the Sun
(07:49) NASA’s Curiosity Finds Surprise Clues to Mars’ Watery Past
(08:22) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(08:47) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(09:15) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(09:45) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(10:38) NASA Scientists & Historian Named AAAS 2022 Fellows
(10:52) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, February 09, 2023

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 01:28:57 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:44) Virgin Orbit narrows down cause of LauncherOne failure
(01:08) As directed by Congress, Space Force to procure wideband communications satellite
(01:35) Space Force touts benefits of deploying military payloads on commercial satellites
(02:05) Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market
(02:29) Sateliot and Sentrisense forge pact to monitor electric grid
(02:53) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:25) Commercial Archives
(03:57) International Archives
(04:19) News – Spaceflight101
(04:47) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:11) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:43) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:12) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(06:40) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(07:15) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(07:39) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(08:30) NASA Scientists & Historian Named AAAS 2022 Fellows
(08:58) NASA Spinoffs Bolster Climate Resilience, Improve Medical Care, More
(09:20) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes Mars Sample Depot
(09:34) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 18:28:08 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:45) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(01:15) University High Reclaims Victory at JPL-Hosted Science Bowl
(01:47) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(02:17) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(03:08) NASA Scientists & Historian Named AAAS 2022 Fellows
(03:32) NASA Spinoffs Bolster Climate Resilience, Improve Medical Care, More
(03:56) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes Mars Sample Depot
(04:11) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, February 06, 2023

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:18:33 +0000

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:43) NASASpaceFlight.com
(01:16) Commercial Archives
(01:46) International Archives
(02:04) News – Spaceflight101
(02:30) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(02:57) Featured – Spaceflight101
(03:32) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(04:01) Webb Detects Extremely Small Main Belt Asteroid
(04:37) NASA-ISRO Earth Science Instruments Get Send-Off Before Moving to India
(05:03) Scientists Track Tropical Landslide Creeping Below an African City
(05:36) NASA Scientists & Historian Named AAAS 2022 Fellows
(05:54) NASA Spinoffs Bolster Climate Resilience, Improve Medical Care, More
(06:17) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Completes Mars Sample Depot
(06:43) NASA’s Juno Team Assessing Camera After 48th Flyby of Jupiter
(06:57) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, October 28, 2022

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:37:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) As clock ticks on Amazon’s constellation, buying Starship launches not out of the question
(00:44) Russia escalates rhetoric on commercial satellites, calls them ‘legitimate targets for retaliation’
(01:10) Next Artemis 1 launch attempt on schedule for mid-November
(01:45) Chinese commercial remote sensing satellite firm to double size of constellation
(02:12) Major Gomspace satellite customer withholding payments
(02:39) U.S. national defense strategy calls for ‘resilient, redundant’ space networks
(03:03) Boeing’s Starliner charges approach $900 million
(03:29) Russian cargo ship docks at space station – Spaceflight Now
(03:56) Live coverage: More Starlink satellites launched from California – Spaceflight Now
(04:20) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:47) Commercial Archives
(05:28) International Archives
(05:54) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:27) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:56) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:21) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:44) News – Spaceflight101
(08:07) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(08:36) Haunting Portrait: NASA’s Webb Reveals Dust, Structure in Pillars of Creation
(09:08) NASA and ESA Agree on Next Steps to Return Mars Samples to Earth
(09:35) NASA’s InSight Lander Detects Stunning Meteoroid Impact on Mars
(10:09) Methane ‘Super-Emitters’ Mapped by NASA’s New Earth Space Mission
(10:44) Edward Stone Retires After 50 Years as NASA Voyager’s Project Scientist
(11:16) NASA to Host Briefing on InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Findings
(11:41) NASA to Discuss Latest EMIT Findings, Helps Address Climate Change
(12:30) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, October 27, 2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:42:57 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Starlink’s survivability in war a good sign for DoD’s future constellation
(00:44) Newly acquired NanoAvionics plots major smallsat expansion
(01:09) Boeing’s Starliner charges approach $900 million
(01:35) DIU selects startups for U.S. military weather modeling project
(02:05) New Starlink dish kit enables services ‘on any moving land object’
(02:36) Quantum Space announces first cislunar mission
(03:03) ISS partners weigh options for using commercial space stations
(03:31) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:04) Commercial Archives
(04:27) International Archives
(04:53) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:27) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:52) News – Spaceflight101
(06:16) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:40) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:03) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:32) Methane ‘Super-Emitters’ Mapped by NASA’s New Earth Space Mission
(08:02) Edward Stone Retires After 50 Years as NASA Voyager’s Project Scientist
(08:34) NASA to Host Briefing on InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Findings
(08:59) NASA to Discuss Latest EMIT Findings, Helps Address Climate Change
(09:31) Why NASA Is Trying to Crash Land on Mars
(10:01) Satellite to Study Earth’s Water Arrives at Launch Site
(10:28) NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Reaches Long-Awaited Salty Region
(11:13) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:53:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Starlink’s survivability in war a good sign for DoD’s future constellation
(00:49) Newly acquired NanoAvionics plots major smallsat expansion
(01:11) ISS partners weigh options for using commercial space stations
(01:41) Identifying satellite UFOs - SpaceNews
(02:05) Defending against near-peer adversaries requires a shift in collaboration between forces - SpaceNews
(02:29) Orbit Fab secures new investor to support satellite refueling efforts
(02:59) Russian cargo ship launches on flight to space station – Spaceflight Now
(03:29) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:55) Commercial Archives
(04:23) International Archives
(04:49) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:24) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:56) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:21) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:47) News – Spaceflight101
(07:09) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:38) Methane ‘Super-Emitters’ Mapped by NASA’s New Earth Space Mission
(08:12) Edward Stone Retires After 50 Years as NASA Voyager’s Project Scientist
(08:44) NASA to Host Briefing on InSight, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Findings
(09:12) NASA to Discuss Latest EMIT Findings, Helps Address Climate Change
(09:44) Why NASA Is Trying to Crash Land on Mars
(10:07) Satellite to Study Earth’s Water Arrives at Launch Site
(10:34) NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Reaches Long-Awaited Salty Region
(11:18) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, October 20, 2022

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 08:40:41 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Ariane 6 first launch slips to late 2023
(00:38) Pentagon: It’s up to SpaceX to decide what to do about Starlink in Ukraine
(01:05) Relativity Space expands engine test facilities at Stennis
(01:28) Space Force briefing on military space race catches Jeff Bezos’ attention
(01:53) Starlink taking preorders for high-speed private jet broadband service
(02:25) UK defense committee calls for thorough Eutelsat/OneWeb review
(02:52) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:22) Commercial Archives
(03:45) International Archives
(04:14) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:47) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:24) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:49) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:15) News – Spaceflight101
(06:37) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:03) Sounding an Early Alarm on Coral Reef Disease – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(07:28) NASA Telescope Takes 12-Year Time-Lapse Movie of Entire Sky
(07:58) Star Duo Forms ‘Fingerprint’ in Space, NASA’s Webb Finds
(08:19) NASA’s Mars Mission Shields Up for Tests
(08:41) NASA Dust Detective Delivers First Maps From Space for Climate Science
(09:11) NASA Study Suggests Shallow Lakes in Europa’s Icy Crust Could Erupt
(09:34) NASA’s S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean
(10:16) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:31:06 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Falcon 9 leading candidate to launch European science mission
(00:41) SES to appeal Intelsat C-band sharing decision
(01:05) Satellite broadband players poised to compete for U.S. military customers
(01:26) Canada to contribute satellite and instruments to NASA-led Earth science mission
(01:55) SDA slide reveals Tranche 0 optical terminal manufacturers
(02:34) NASA gives green light for space station spacewalks to resume
(02:59) Inmarsat sale clears Australia’s foreign investment watchdog
(03:26) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:00) Commercial Archives
(04:25) International Archives
(04:50) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:25) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:03) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:28) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:54) News – Spaceflight101
(07:16) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:42) Sounding an Early Alarm on Coral Reef Disease – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(08:11) NASA Dust Detective Delivers First Maps From Space for Climate Science – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(08:40) NASA's S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(09:12) NASA Study Finds Climate Extremes Affect Landslides in Surprising Ways – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(09:43) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(10:11) NASA Telescope Takes 12-Year Time-Lapse Movie of Entire Sky
(10:42) Star Duo Forms ‘Fingerprint’ in Space, NASA’s Webb Finds
(11:20) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:17:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA outlines case for making sole-source SLS award to Boeing-Northrop joint venture
(00:41) China gears up for launches to complete Tiangong space station
(01:15) Falcon 9 leading candidate to launch European science mission
(01:42) U.S. military waiting for industry to demonstrate space transportation concepts
(02:07) SES to appeal Intelsat C-band sharing decision
(02:31) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:02) Commercial Archives
(03:27) International Archives
(03:52) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:27) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:02) News – Spaceflight101
(05:40) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:05) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:30) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:59) Star Duo Forms ‘Fingerprint’ in Space, NASA’s Webb Finds
(07:20) NASA’s Mars Mission Shields Up for Tests
(07:46) NASA Dust Detective Delivers First Maps From Space for Climate Science
(08:17) NASA Study Suggests Shallow Lakes in Europa’s Icy Crust Could Erupt
(08:43) NASA’s S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean
(09:04) JPL’s Venus Aerial Robotic Balloon Prototype Aces Test Flights
(09:29) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(10:18) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, October 15, 2022

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:19:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) DoD eyeing options to provide satcom in Ukraine as it continues talks with SpaceX
(00:44) Amazon to link Kuiper satellites to DoD’s mesh network in space
(01:09) Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover faces delay as UK expands merger review
(01:33) Commercial space station developers seek clarity on regulations
(02:03) SpaceX launch to deploy first in new generation of Airbus-built satellites – Spaceflight Now
(02:41) Star Duo Forms ‘Fingerprint’ in Space, NASA’s Webb Finds
(03:07) NASA’s Mars Mission Shields Up for Tests
(03:33) NASA Dust Detective Delivers First Maps From Space for Climate Science
(03:59) NASA Study Suggests Shallow Lakes in Europa’s Icy Crust Could Erupt
(04:23) NASA’s S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean
(04:45) JPL’s Venus Aerial Robotic Balloon Prototype Aces Test Flights
(05:09) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(05:59) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, October 13, 2022

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:53:37 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Artemis 1, ispace lander set November launch dates
(00:41) China launches radar satellite for environmental monitoring
(01:09) Dennis Tito and wife to be on second Starship flight around the moon
(01:33) Finding balance within the space ecosystem: Q&A with JPL Director Laurie Leshin
(01:55) Dennis Tito, first space tourist, books trip around the moon on SpaceX’s Starship – Spaceflight Now
(02:19) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:52) Commercial Archives
(03:17) International Archives
(03:41) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:11) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:40) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:05) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:34) News – Spaceflight101
(05:56) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:22) Star Duo Forms ‘Fingerprint’ in Space, NASA’s Webb Finds
(06:43) NASA’s Mars Mission Shields Up for Tests
(07:09) NASA Dust Detective Delivers First Maps From Space for Climate Science
(07:35) NASA Study Suggests Shallow Lakes in Europa’s Icy Crust Could Erupt
(08:00) NASA’s S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean
(08:26) JPL’s Venus Aerial Robotic Balloon Prototype Aces Test Flights
(08:54) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(09:44) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:51:04 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Space companies face difficult investment environment
(00:40) Launch on demand: If satellites are shot down, will Space Force be ready to restock?
(01:05) Yahsat invests in direct-to-cell enabler eSAT Global
(01:27) Jumping on the direct-to-cell bandwagon
(01:59) NASA’s DART spacecraft changes asteroid’s orbit
(02:25) Inmarsat wins $980 million U.S. Navy contract for global communications services
(02:55) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:26) Commercial Archives
(03:51) International Archives
(04:13) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:52) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:30) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:55) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:20) News – Spaceflight101
(07:00) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:27) NASA Study Suggests Shallow Lakes in Europa’s Icy Crust Could Erupt
(07:51) NASA’s S-MODE Field Campaign Deploys to the Pacific Ocean
(08:16) JPL’s Venus Aerial Robotic Balloon Prototype Aces Test Flights
(08:43) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(09:15) JPL Developing More Tools to Help Search for Life in Deep Space
(09:45) Citizen Scientists Enhance New Europa Images From NASA’s Juno
(10:08) NASA Study Finds Climate Extremes Affect Landslides in Surprising Ways
(10:51) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:50:46 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Firefly says Alpha launch a success despite payload reentries
(00:41) Space companies face difficult investment environment
(00:58) SpaceX deploys two of six C-band satellites Intelsat is launching this year
(01:27) Former SES CEO joins megaconstellation startup E-Space
(01:52) Launch on demand: If satellites are shot down, will Space Force be ready to restock?
(02:20) U.S. Arctic strategy calls for investment in climate monitoring, communications technologies
(02:49) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:21) Commercial Archives
(03:42) International Archives
(04:08) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:42) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:12) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:38) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:01) News – Spaceflight101
(06:24) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:52) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(07:21) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(07:45) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(08:13) JPL’s Venus Aerial Robotic Balloon Prototype Aces Test Flights
(08:36) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(09:08) JPL Developing More Tools to Help Search for Life in Deep Space
(09:38) Citizen Scientists Enhance New Europa Images From NASA’s Juno
(10:18) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, October 10, 2022

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Firefly says Alpha launch a success despite payload reentries
(00:48) U.S. Arctic strategy calls for investment in climate monitoring, communications technologies
(01:17) NASASpaceFlight.com
(01:48) International Archives
(02:13) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(02:48) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(03:17) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(03:42) Featured – Spaceflight101
(04:08) News – Spaceflight101
(04:29) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(04:57) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(05:20) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(05:47) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(06:15) NASA’s InSight Waits Out Dust Storm
(06:47) JPL Developing More Tools to Help Search for Life in Deep Space
(07:18) Citizen Scientists Enhance New Europa Images From NASA’s Juno
(07:40) NASA Study Finds Climate Extremes Affect Landslides in Surprising Ways
(08:26) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, October 03, 2022

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:25:17 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA pushes back Artemis 1 launch to November
(00:45) Space Development Agency is now officially part of the Space Force
(01:20) Firefly, Millennium Space selected for U.S. Space Force rapid-launch demonstration
(01:49) Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on second launch
(02:17) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:50) Commercial Archives
(03:15) International Archives
(03:40) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:12) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:44) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:08) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:35) News – Spaceflight101
(05:59) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:25) NASA, USGS Map Minerals to Understand Earth Makeup, Climate Change
(06:53) NASA’s Juno Shares First Image From Flyby of Jupiter’s Moon Europa
(07:24) NASA-Built Weather Sensors Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Ian
(07:58) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(08:33) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(08:57) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(09:19) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(10:02) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, October 01, 2022

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 09:47:39 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA and SpaceX to study possible private Hubble servicing mission
(00:45) Senate confirms Saltzman as next chief of the U.S. Space Force
(01:06) Office of Space Commerce: FCC “aggressively” pushing limits of authority with orbital debris rule
(01:34) US candidate to be first woman to lead UN telecoms agency
(01:58) Space surveillance telescope developed by the U.S. begins operations in Australia
(02:29) National Space Council to seek industry input on future regulatory framework
(02:54) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:27) Commercial Archives
(03:55) International Archives
(04:19) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:56) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:35) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:59) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:22) News – Spaceflight101
(06:45) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:14) NASA's InSight 'Hears' Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars – NASA's InSight Mars Lander
(07:48) NASA's Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain – NASA Mars Exploration
(08:17) NASA’s Juno Shares First Image From Flyby of Jupiter’s Moon Europa
(08:48) Rover Landing Gear Seen From the Air by Mars Helicopter – NASA Mars Exploration
(09:16) Debris Field From Perseverance Landing Gear Seen by Mars Helicopter – NASA Mars Exploration
(09:49) InSight Captures a Martian Sunrise and Sunset – NASA Mars Exploration
(10:32) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, September 29, 2022

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:30:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA to assess SLS work and next launch opportunities after rollback
(00:42) China seeks new partners for lunar and deep space exploration
(01:06) NASA and Astra modify TROPICS launch contract
(01:30) House committee questions FCC orbital debris rule
(01:53) Guetlein: improved space domain awareness essential for national security
(02:17) Lamborn: ‘Merit on both sides’ of debate over Space National Guard
(02:47) Watch live: Center of weakening Tropical Storm Ian nears Cape Canaveral – Spaceflight Now
(03:10) SpaceX, ULA postpone launches as Hurricane Ian moves toward Florida – Spaceflight Now
(03:36) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:07) Commercial Archives
(04:29) International Archives
(04:54) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:33) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:08) News – Spaceflight101
(06:31) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:57) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:25) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:49) NASA-Built Weather Sensors Capture Vital Data on Hurricane Ian
(08:27) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(08:53) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(09:23) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(09:43) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(10:10) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(10:36) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(11:26) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:25:22 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) DART collides with asteroid in planetary defense test
(00:42) SLS to roll back to VAB as hurricane approaches Florida
(01:08) Beyond Gravity: Mission-critical supplier for exploration
(01:41) Kayhan, Astroscale, UT Austin win Space Force study contract for in-orbit servicing technology
(02:05) China seeks new partners for lunar and deep space exploration
(02:29) NASA to assess SLS work and next launch opportunities after rollback
(02:52) Crew-5 launch preparations continue amid hurricane threat
(03:18) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:50) Commercial Archives
(04:13) International Archives
(04:44) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:14) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:44) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:08) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:33) News – Spaceflight101
(06:56) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:24) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(07:58) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(08:22) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(08:47) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(09:13) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(09:41) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(10:04) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(10:53) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:39:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) SLS to roll back to VAB as hurricane approaches Florida
(00:46) Beyond Gravity: Mission-critical supplier for exploration
(01:17) Lawmakers press Air Force for final decision on U.S. Space Command
(01:40) DART collides with asteroid in planetary defense test
(02:02) UK shortlists Astroscale and ClearSpace for multi-debris removal mission
(02:26) NASA and ESA sign lunar cooperation statement
(02:53) Live coverage: NASA’s DART spacecraft intentionally slams into asteroid – Spaceflight Now
(03:14) Hurricane Ian prompts NASA to move Artemis moon rocket back to its hangar – Spaceflight Now
(03:42) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:13) Commercial Archives
(04:37) International Archives
(05:05) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:32) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:06) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:30) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:53) News – Spaceflight101
(07:17) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:45) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(08:11) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(08:37) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(08:59) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(09:26) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(09:53) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(10:19) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(11:01) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, September 26, 2022

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:10:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA postpones Artemis 1 launch because of tropical storm
(00:43) NRO satellite flies to orbit in Delta 4’s final West Coast launch
(01:07) NASA and ESA sign lunar cooperation statement
(01:34) DART on track for asteroid collision
(01:58) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:29) Commercial Archives
(02:54) International Archives
(03:23) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:59) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:28) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:53) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:19) News – Spaceflight101
(05:45) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:11) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(06:42) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(07:06) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(07:28) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(07:54) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(08:20) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(08:44) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:33) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, September 25, 2022

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:14:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA postpones Artemis 1 launch because of tropical storm
(00:43) NRO satellite flies to orbit in Delta 4’s final West Coast launch
(01:12) Avanti turns to regional operator partnerships to expand satellite coverage
(01:33) ULA’s Delta 4 prepares for final West Coast launch as Vandenberg seeks new tenants
(01:58) NASA waves off Tuesday launch for Artemis moon rocket – Spaceflight Now
(02:24) Live coverage: Delta 4-Heavy rocket launches from California – Spaceflight Now
(02:49) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:20) Commercial Archives
(03:42) International Archives
(04:07) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:45) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:14) News – Spaceflight101
(05:39) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:04) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:30) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:54) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(07:22) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(07:48) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(08:10) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(08:36) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(09:01) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(09:31) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(10:19) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, September 24, 2022

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:19:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) As DoD grows more reliant on space industry, it needs to define the relationship
(00:41) SES considering quantum cryptography satellite system
(01:07) Marlink to offer Starlink to maritime and enterprise customers
(01:31) Avanti turns to regional operator partnerships to expand satellite coverage
(01:53) ULA’s Delta 4 prepares for final West Coast launch as Vandenberg seeks new tenants
(02:18) Axiom Space to fly Saudi astronauts
(02:41) SES-led group to deploy quantum security satellite for Europe in 2024
(03:14) Historic launch pad faces uncertain future after final West Coast Delta 4 mission – Spaceflight Now
(03:43) Live coverage: NASA calls off Sept. 27 launch attempt for Artemis 1 moon mission – Spaceflight Now
(04:06) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:39) Commercial Archives
(05:09) International Archives
(05:38) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:12) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:47) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:12) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:39) News – Spaceflight101
(08:03) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(08:31) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(08:59) NASA’s Juno Will Perform Close Flyby of Jupiter’s Icy Moon Europa
(09:33) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(09:55) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(10:21) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(10:48) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(11:18) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(12:04) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, September 22, 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:25:50 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA declares SLS tanking test a success
(00:46) DoD to end procurements of geosynchronous missile-warning satellites
(01:13) Amazon and Telesat coordinate their planned NGSO constellations
(01:36) Marlink to offer Starlink to maritime and enterprise customers
(02:06) NASA studying issue with JWST instrument
(02:39) Open Cosmos unveils OpenConstellation, shared space infrastructure
(03:10) L3Harris’ missile-tracking satellites will use a newly designed Maxar bus
(03:35) NASA astronaut launches to space station aboard Russian rocket – Spaceflight Now
(04:13) Live coverage: Two Russians, one American arrive at space station – Spaceflight Now
(04:36) Live coverage: NASA fully loads Artemis 1 moon rocket in cryogenic test – Spaceflight Now
(04:59) NASASpaceFlight.com
(05:32) Commercial Archives
(06:06) International Archives
(06:28) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(07:04) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(07:36) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(08:02) Featured – Spaceflight101
(08:28) News – Spaceflight101
(08:53) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(09:19) NASA’s Asteroid-Striking DART Mission Team Has JPL Members
(09:50) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(10:14) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(10:44) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(11:14) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(11:35) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(12:01) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(12:41) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:15:40 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Lander companies prepare to shoot for the moon
(00:40) Draft solicitation for national security space launch services expected in early 2023
(01:03) Maxar offering new space-monitoring service to help track objects in orbit
(01:32) Space Force procurement chief criticizes over-engineered satellite programs
(01:53) Next batch of OneWeb satellites arrive in India for launch
(02:18) NASA set for “kinder, gentler” SLS tanking test
(02:45) Live coverage: Another hydrogen leak detected during Artemis 1 tanking test – Spaceflight Now
(03:07) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:38) Commercial Archives
(04:11) International Archives
(04:36) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:13) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:40) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:04) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:27) News – Spaceflight101
(06:51) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:22) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(07:48) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(08:14) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(08:43) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(09:07) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:41) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(10:04) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(10:51) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:34:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Astrobotic announces plans for lunar power service
(00:44) France to increase space spending by 25%
(01:10) NASA set for “kinder, gentler” SLS tanking test
(01:33) New report raises questions on DoD’s multi-orbit plan for space sensors
(02:02) SAIC to build small satellites with startup Rogue Space
(02:28) Space Force shifting resources to intelligence and cybersecurity
(02:52) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:23) Commercial Archives
(03:53) International Archives
(04:21) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:00) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:35) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:00) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:22) News – Spaceflight101
(06:49) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:19) NASA’s InSight ‘Hears’ Its First Meteoroid Impacts on Mars
(07:44) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(08:11) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(08:42) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(09:06) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:35) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:57) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(10:44) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, September 19, 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 08:17:31 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA requests proposals for second Artemis crewed lunar lander
(00:42) France to increase space spending by 25%
(01:08) Satellite imaging companies look for growth in data analytics
(01:37) Private industry aims to fill demand for space threat intelligence
(02:06) Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets
(02:37) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:09) Commercial Archives
(03:42) International Archives
(04:08) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:43) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:16) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:42) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:08) News – Spaceflight101
(06:30) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:58) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(07:23) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:50) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(08:22) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:44) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:13) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:59) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, September 18, 2022

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:16:17 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Shanghai rocket maker considering developing huge methane-fueled rockets
(00:51) NASA requests proposal for second Artemis crewed lunar lander
(01:15) New tri-agency office to coordinate U.S. missile-defense space programs
(01:40) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:11) Commercial Archives
(02:33) International Archives
(02:54) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:31) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:03) News – Spaceflight101
(04:25) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:49) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:12) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(05:42) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(06:09) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(06:36) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(07:07) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(07:37) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(07:59) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(08:27) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(09:13) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, September 17, 2022

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:14:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Congress asks for more transparency into New Shepard failure investigation
(00:40) Intuitive Machines to go public in SPAC merger
(01:08) Rocket Lab launches Japanese radar imaging satellite on 30th Electron mission
(01:33) New tri-agency office to coordinate U.S. missile-defense space programs
(02:01) Viasat’s Inmarsat acquisition clears UK national security review
(02:23) Satellite radar startups spar over commercial market importance
(02:48) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:21) Commercial Archives
(03:43) International Archives
(04:04) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:43) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:21) News – Spaceflight101
(05:46) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:11) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:37) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:05) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(07:36) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(08:07) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(08:30) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:01) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:24) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:54) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(10:40) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, September 16, 2022

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:16:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) New launch vehicles inch towards the pad
(00:42) Satellite operators weigh strategies for an industry in transformation
(01:07) Intuitive Machines to go public in SPAC merger
(01:33) PLD Space completes static-fire tests of Miura 1
(01:59) Commercial in-orbit vehicles caught in the space arms crossfire - SpaceNews
(02:28) Congress asks for more transparency into New Shepard failure investigation
(02:54) Live coverage: SpaceX scrubs Starlink launch attempt for third day in a row – Spaceflight Now
(03:33) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:04) Commercial Archives
(04:27) International Archives
(04:50) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:26) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:53) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:17) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:40) News – Spaceflight101
(07:03) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:31) NASA’s Perseverance Rover Investigates Geologically Rich Mars Terrain
(07:57) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(08:24) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(08:52) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:21) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:44) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(10:14) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(11:01) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, September 15, 2022

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:10:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Bandwidth-hungry regional satellite operators hunting for options
(00:45) Blue Origin says still “super early” into New Shepard launch failure investigation
(01:09) Satlantis orders OHB Sweden satellites for multispectral mission
(01:37) NASA requests proposals for two ISS private astronaut missions
(02:03) New launch vehicles inch towards the pad
(02:30) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:04) Commercial Archives
(03:32) International Archives
(03:57) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:33) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:08) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:33) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:55) News – Spaceflight101
(06:17) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:43) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(07:10) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:37) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(08:09) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:30) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:00) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:30) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(10:15) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:11:29 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) New Shepard suffers in-flight abort on uncrewed suborbital flight
(00:43) NASA science head to step down
(01:05) Blue Origin says still “super early” into New Shepard launch failure investigation
(01:32) Investors take long-term view of space industry amid near-term challenges
(01:58) Wireless communications startup repurposes technology from Google’s balloon internet project
(02:26) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:57) Commercial Archives
(03:25) International Archives
(03:49) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:26) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:55) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:20) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:46) News – Spaceflight101
(06:08) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:36) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(07:00) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:32) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(07:59) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:22) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:52) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:21) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(10:05) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:14:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Major operator consolidation is a long time coming
(00:42) Interview with Luigi Pasquali, CEO of Telespazio
(01:13) Slingshot Aerospace rolls out free space-traffic control service
(01:37) Speedcast nets first Starlink reseller deal for enterprise and maritime
(01:59) Artemis 1 launch plans slip again
(02:24) Redwire and Sodern to cooperate on star tracker
(02:48) Blue Origin capsule escapes rocket failure on uncrewed flight over Texas – Spaceflight Now
(03:15) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:48) Commercial Archives
(04:13) International Archives
(04:36) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:15) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:46) News – Spaceflight101
(06:08) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:33) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:58) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:24) NASA to Host Briefing on Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Operations
(07:46) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(08:11) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(08:40) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:02) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:32) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(10:02) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(10:49) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, September 12, 2022

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 08:16:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Interview with Luigi Pasquali, CEO of Telespazio
(00:48) White House requests proposals for regulating novel commercial space activities
(01:19) KT SAT orders Koreasat 6A communications satellite from Thales
(01:40) Court approves sale of Masten assets to Astrobotic
(02:02) CAPSTONE enters safe mode during trajectory correction maneuver
(02:26) Photos: Firefly’s second Alpha rocket raised on launch pad – Spaceflight Now
(02:55) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:29) Commercial Archives
(03:49) International Archives
(04:10) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:45) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:25) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:49) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:16) News – Spaceflight101
(06:41) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:07) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:30) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(08:02) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:24) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:52) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:22) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:53) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(10:42) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, September 11, 2022

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:14:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) CAPSTONE enters safe mode during trajectory correction maneuver
(00:41) Sierra Space and U.S. military to explore using Dream Chaser for point-to-point cargo delivery
(01:11) SciTec wins $272 million Space Force contract for data analytics software
(01:37) U.S. to introduce U.N. resolution on ASAT testing ban
(02:07) SpaceX planning two weekend launches in Florida – Spaceflight Now
(02:37) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:10) Commercial Archives
(03:43) International Archives
(04:06) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:38) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:04) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:28) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:54) News – Spaceflight101
(06:16) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:45) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:15) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(07:39) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:02) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:32) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:02) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:30) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(10:15) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, September 10, 2022

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:38:21 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) FCC to set five-year deadline for deorbiting LEO satellites
(00:40) SpaceX to launch five spare Iridium satellites
(01:05) SciTec wins $272 million Space Force contract for data analytics software
(01:31) U.S. to introduce U.N. resolution on ASAT testing ban
(01:55) FAA and NTSB reach new agreement on commercial space investigations
(02:22) Commerce and Defense Departments sign agreement on space traffic management cooperation
(02:47) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:18) Commercial Archives
(03:40) International Archives
(04:03) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:42) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:17) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:42) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:08) News – Spaceflight101
(06:30) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:58) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(07:28) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(07:58) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(08:19) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:49) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(09:19) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:47) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(10:36) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, September 09, 2022

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:12:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA selects Axiom Space to develop Artemis spacesuit
(00:48) Ariane 5 launches Konnect VHTS satellite for Eutelsat
(01:13) Beyond Gravity: Key supplier for constellations
(01:50) SpaceX to launch five spare Iridium satellites
(02:15) Private Chinese satellite internet firm GalaxySpace secures major new funding
(02:43) FCC to set five-year deadline for deorbiting LEO satellites
(03:06) NASA preparing for late September Artemis 1 launch attempt
(03:35) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:12) Commercial Archives
(04:37) International Archives
(05:02) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:32) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:04) News – Spaceflight101
(06:26) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:50) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:17) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:45) NASA’s AIRS Instrument Records Typhoon Hinnamnor Before Landfall
(08:15) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(08:40) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:02) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:32) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(10:02) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(10:29) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(11:15) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, September 08, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:26:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA to repair SLS liquid hydrogen leak on the pad
(00:40) OneWeb takes $229 million charge for canceled Soyuz launches
(01:07) South Korean lunar orbiter succeeds in critical trajectory correction maneuver
(01:31) NASA selects Axiom Space to develop Artemis spacesuit
(02:02) Ariane 5 launches Konnect VHTS satellite for Eutelsat
(02:27) U.S.-French Earth science satellite ready to ship for December launch
(02:48) GAO: Defense, intelligence agencies need a better plan to buy commercial satellite imagery
(03:18) NASA to repair Artemis 1 moon rocket’s leaky hydrogen connector at launch pad – Spaceflight Now
(03:46) Live coverage: Ariane 5 rocket launches from French Guiana – Spaceflight Now
(04:15) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:52) Commercial Archives
(05:16) International Archives
(05:44) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:19) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:57) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:21) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:44) News – Spaceflight101
(08:06) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(08:35) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(09:06) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:28) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:58) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(10:28) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(11:03) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(11:29) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(12:08) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, September 07, 2022

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:20:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) China performs two launches inside two hours
(00:48) South Korean lunar orbiter succeeds in critical trajectory correction maneuver
(01:17) KMI wins three Space Force study contracts for debris cleanup technology
(01:45) OneWeb takes $229 million charge for canceled Soyuz launches
(02:11) NASA to repair SLS liquid hydrogen leak on the pad
(02:33) Rocket Lab signs on to U.S. military’s ‘rocket cargo’ program
(03:03) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:36) Commercial Archives
(04:03) International Archives
(04:24) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:01) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:27) News – Spaceflight101
(05:49) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:14) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:41) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:08) A Cosmic Tarantula, Caught by NASA’s Webb
(07:32) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(07:55) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:24) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(08:53) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:24) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(09:50) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(10:30) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, September 06, 2022

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:37:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) China performs two launches inside two hours
(00:49) Space Force extends Saber Astronautics’ contract for space visualization software
(01:09) China begins launch campaign for final space station module
(01:38) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:12) Commercial Archives
(02:38) International Archives
(03:04) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:46) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:26) News – Spaceflight101
(04:48) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:14) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:37) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:04) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(06:32) NASA Data on Plant ‘Sweating' Could Help Predict Wildfire Severity – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(07:03) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(07:32) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(07:54) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:24) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(08:54) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:46) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, September 05, 2022

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:41:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Second Artemis 1 launch attempt scrubbed
(00:45) China begins launch campaign for final space station module
(01:22) NASASpaceFlight.com
(01:53) Commercial Archives
(02:20) International Archives
(02:45) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:20) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(03:54) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(04:19) Featured – Spaceflight101
(04:46) News – Spaceflight101
(05:09) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(05:35) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(06:03) NASA Data on Plant ‘Sweating' Could Help Predict Wildfire Severity – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet
(06:42) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(07:10) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(07:32) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(08:02) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(08:30) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(09:22) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, September 03, 2022

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:43:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Countdown begins for second Artemis 1 launch attempt
(00:46) Startups Scout and Privateer to collaborate on space-tracking technologies
(01:11) NASA completes agreement with Axiom Space for second private astronaut mission
(01:37) UK releases military ‘space power’ doctrine
(02:03) Space Force building ground station in Alaska ahead of launch of Arctic satcom mission
(02:32) Startup OQ Technology raises $13 million to expand satellite IoT network
(02:57) Lunar demo mission to provide “stress test” for NASA’s Artemis moon program – Spaceflight Now
(03:24) Italian microsatellite promises orbital photo bonanza after Artemis 1 launch – Spaceflight Now
(03:49) Giant solar sail will propel tiny spacecraft to intercept and study asteroid – Spaceflight Now
(04:17) Russian cosmonauts work on robotic arm outside space station – Spaceflight Now
(04:43) NASASpaceFlight.com
(05:13) Commercial Archives
(05:36) International Archives
(06:01) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:38) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(07:10) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:34) Featured – Spaceflight101
(08:00) News – Spaceflight101
(08:22) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(08:50) NASA’s Webb Takes Its First-Ever Direct Image of Distant World
(09:12) Explore the Solar System With NASA’s New-and-Improved 3D ‘Eyes’
(09:39) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(10:07) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(10:32) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(10:57) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(11:22) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(12:09) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, September 01, 2022

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:16:30 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Next Artemis 1 launch attempt set for Sept. 3
(00:38) U.S. looking to encourage more countries to join ASAT testing ban
(01:06) Starlink secures first cruise line customer with Royal Caribbean
(01:29) Firefly hires new CEO ahead of second launch
(01:58) NASA and SpaceX finalize extension of commercial crew contract
(02:28) Intelsat’s Galaxy 15 mutes payload as it drifts into other satellite paths
(02:54) U.S. Space Command calls for investment in technologies for deep space missions
(03:15) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:46) Commercial Archives
(04:15) International Archives
(04:39) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:15) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:44) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:09) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:35) News – Spaceflight101
(06:57) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:26) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(07:56) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(08:28) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(09:01) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(09:28) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(09:54) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(10:25) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(11:11) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:34:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA continues to study issues that caused Artemis 1 launch scrub
(00:41) Astra to sell electric thrusters to Airbus OneWeb Satellites
(01:07) Direct-to-cell startups welcome Musk’s arrival
(01:30) Ursa Major wins $3.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to flight-qualify rocket engine
(01:55) U.S. looking to encourage more countries to join ASAT testing ban
(02:20) Chinese megawatt-level space nuclear reactor passes review
(02:48) Next Artemis 1 launch attempt set for Sept. 3
(03:08) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:41) Commercial Archives
(04:10) International Archives
(04:32) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:04) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:39) News – Spaceflight101
(06:01) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:25) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:51) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:19) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(07:49) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(08:20) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(08:45) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(09:14) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(09:46) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(10:17) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(10:56) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:43:23 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA continues to study issues that caused Artemis 1 launch scrub
(00:45) Direct-to-cell startups welcome Musk’s arrival
(01:11) South Korea seeks $459 million for lunar lander project
(01:37) Orbit Fab announces in-space hydrazine refueling service
(02:01) Astra to sell electric thrusters to Airbus OneWeb Satellites
(02:21) New head of AFRL space vehicles looking for talent to help push technology forward
(02:47) Live coverage: NASA scrubs Artemis 1 launch attempt due to engine conditioning issue – Spaceflight Now
(03:09) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:40) Commercial Archives
(04:03) International Archives
(04:25) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:51) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:28) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:53) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:20) News – Spaceflight101
(06:42) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:10) Engineers Solve Data Glitch on NASA’s Voyager 1
(07:40) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(08:15) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(08:46) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(09:06) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(09:33) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(10:05) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(10:50) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, August 29, 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:31:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) SLS ready for long-delayed first launch
(00:46) First Artemis 1 launch attempt scrubbed
(01:10) China plans to make aging Long March rocket reusable and non-toxic
(01:33) Countdown for first Artemis 1 launch attempt begins
(01:56) Artemis 1 flight to moon depends on precision rocket firings to pull off a complex trajectory – Spaceflight Now
(02:20) Photos: Aerial survey of Kennedy Space Center on the eve of Artemis 1 – Spaceflight Now
(02:55) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:27) Commercial Archives
(03:53) International Archives
(04:17) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:50) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:20) News – Spaceflight101
(05:43) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:08) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:34) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:59) NASA’s Webb Detects Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet Atmosphere
(07:38) NASA Helps Minority-Serving Institutions Refine Tech Proposals
(08:07) NASA’s Perseverance Makes New Discoveries in Mars’ Jezero Crater
(08:30) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(08:59) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(09:31) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(09:53) Test Chamber for NASA’s New Cosmic Mapmaker Makes Dramatic Entrance
(10:34) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, August 25, 2022

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:58:32 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Starship uncrewed lunar lander test a “skeleton” of crewed lander
(00:41) Report: Industry has to face reality that commercial satellites will be targets in war
(01:09) ESA ready for “historic” Artemis 1 mission
(01:36) NASA astronaut ready for Soyuz flight to ISS
(01:58) ‘State of the space industrial base’ report calls for national plan to compete with China
(02:20) Megaconstellation startup E-Space expands leadership team
(02:53) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:24) Commercial Archives
(03:50) International Archives
(04:18) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:54) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:21) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:46) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:12) News – Spaceflight101
(06:35) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:05) NASA Scientists Help Probe Dark Energy by Testing Gravity
(07:31) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(08:02) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(08:25) Test Chamber for NASA’s New Cosmic Mapmaker Makes Dramatic Entrance
(08:49) NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Kicks Assembly Into High Gear
(09:12) NASA Awards Next-Generation Spaceflight Computing Processor Contract
(09:37) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice
(10:21) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:46:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Artemis 1 passes flight readiness review
(00:42) SpaceX adds Falcon 9 back to second-gen Starlink launch plan
(01:10) Scout Space and university labs win contracts for on-orbit servicing project
(01:37) Starship uncrewed lunar lander test a “skeleton” of crewed lander
(02:00) Report: Industry has to face reality that commercial satellites will be targets in war
(02:26) Axiom taps Epsilon3 software platform for space station development
(02:55) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:26) Commercial Archives
(03:52) International Archives
(04:16) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:48) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:24) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:49) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:15) News – Spaceflight101
(06:40) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:08) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(07:39) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(08:11) Test Chamber for NASA’s New Cosmic Mapmaker Makes Dramatic Entrance
(08:34) NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Kicks Assembly Into High Gear
(08:58) NASA Awards Next-Generation Spaceflight Computing Processor Contract
(09:24) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice
(09:53) NASA to Stream Artemis I Rollout, Briefings on Science, Tech Payloads
(10:35) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:58:44 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA cautions planetary science funding falls short of decadal projections
(00:45) SpaceVPX (VITA 78) and the World of Interconnect
(01:13) Regulating space power plants - SpaceNews
(01:36) Artemis 1 passes flight readiness review
(02:02) Schiess takes over U.S. Space Command’s coalition forces component
(02:40) SpaceX adds Falcon 9 back to second-gen Starlink launch plan
(03:02) Live coverage: NASA managers clear Artemis 1 mission for flight – Spaceflight Now
(03:27) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:58) Commercial Archives
(04:25) International Archives
(04:49) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:22) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:48) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:13) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:36) News – Spaceflight101
(07:01) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:29) 45 Years Ago: Voyager 2 Begins Its Epic Journey to the Outer Planets and Beyond
(08:00) Voyager, NASA’s Longest-Lived Mission, Logs 45 Years in Space
(08:26) Test Chamber for NASA’s New Cosmic Mapmaker Makes Dramatic Entrance
(08:46) NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Kicks Assembly Into High Gear
(09:10) NASA Awards Next-Generation Spaceflight Computing Processor Contract
(09:35) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice
(10:02) NASA to Stream Artemis I Rollout, Briefings on Science, Tech Payloads
(10:49) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, August 11, 2022

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:21:09 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Astro Digital Q&A: Taking smallsats to the mainstream
(00:43) Download your Wednesday ‘News from the 2022 Small Satellite show’ digital edition
(01:07) Lockheed Martin’s venture fund to increase investments in space companies
(01:32) SpaceX loses $900 million in rural broadband subsidies
(02:00) Increased solar activity creates new challenges for smallsats
(02:25) U.S. Army a key customer of BlackSky’s next-generation imaging satellite
(02:53) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:24) Commercial Archives
(03:50) International Archives
(04:16) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:53) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:18) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:42) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:05) News – Spaceflight101
(06:42) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:10) NASA Studies Find Previously Unknown Loss of Antarctic Ice
(07:37) NASA to Stream Artemis I Rollout, Briefings on Science, Tech Payloads
(08:03) First of NASA’s SunRISE SmallSats Rolls Off Production Line
(08:29) California, Indiana Students to Hear From Astronauts on Space Station
(08:59) 10 Years Since Landing, NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Still Has Drive
(09:26) NASA Data on Plant ‘Sweating’ Could Help Predict Wildfire Severity
(09:52) Tonga Eruption Blasted Unprecedented Amount of Water Into Stratosphere
(10:35) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:18:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Nelson satisfied with NASA authorization act
(00:41) NovaWurks reveals contracts, expansion plans and Space Legos
(01:08) Tracking debris and space traffic a growing challenge for U.S. military
(01:34) U.S. Space Command basing decision approaching final stretch
(02:04) D-Orbit to deploy 20 Astrocast satellites over three years
(02:30) Maxar to supply 14 satellites for U.S. military missile-tracking constellation
(02:58) Live coverage: SpaceX aces another launch of Starlink internet satellites – Spaceflight Now
(03:25) SpaceX rolls out Falcon 9 rocket as Starship work continues at pad 39A – Spaceflight Now
(03:56) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:26) Commercial Archives
(04:53) International Archives
(05:15) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:41) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:07) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:31) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:57) News – Spaceflight101
(07:22) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:51) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(08:23) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(08:50) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(09:16) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(09:45) First of NASA’s SunRISE SmallSats Rolls Off Production Line
(10:11) California, Indiana Students to Hear From Astronauts on Space Station
(10:36) 10 Years Since Landing, NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Still Has Drive
(11:18) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:36:43 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Northrop Grumman and Firefly to partner on upgraded Antares
(00:46) Beck: CAPSTONE demonstrates feasibility of low-cost interplanetary smallsats
(01:10) Galactic Energy of China registers third consecutive successful launch
(01:39) TransAstra and Slooh to offer students asteroid detection tool
(02:07) Launch startup SpaceRyde fortifies advisory board
(02:35) NASA looking for new launch of remaining TROPICS cubesats
(03:04) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:35) Commercial Archives
(03:57) International Archives
(04:27) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:57) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:23) News – Spaceflight101
(05:48) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:12) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:38) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:08) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(07:43) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(08:10) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(08:37) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(09:05) 10 Years Since Landing, NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Still Has Drive
(09:29) NASA Data on Plant ‘Sweating’ Could Help Predict Wildfire Severity
(10:12) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, August 08, 2022

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:54:59 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Entire NASA astronaut corps eligible for Artemis missions
(00:41) NASA heliophysics smallsats to share launch with astrophysics mission
(01:06) India’s new SSLV rocket fails in first launch
(01:35) Italian satellite may fly NASA Earth science payload
(02:02) Live coverage: India’s new smallsat launcher lifts off on first flight – Spaceflight Now
(02:30) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:03) Commercial Archives
(03:32) International Archives
(04:00) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:39) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:08) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:33) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:59) News – Spaceflight101
(06:22) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:09) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, August 04, 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 08:32:54 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) ESA ends efforts to recover Sentinel-1B
(00:41) Momentus deploys additional satellites from Vigoride tug
(01:05) Biden to sign chips bill in a boost for satellite supply chains
(01:30) Geospatial analysis provider Descartes Labs sold to private equity firm
(01:58) ULA launches the last SBIRS U.S. Space Force missile warning satellite
(02:21) Rocket Lab launches classified mission for National Reconnaissance Office
(02:46) First SLS launch remains on schedule for late August
(03:15) Cape Canaveral on the cusp of new records amid blistering launch rate – Spaceflight Now
(03:41) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:11) Commercial Archives
(04:40) International Archives
(05:05) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:32) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:01) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:26) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:52) News – Spaceflight101
(07:14) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:40) Tonga Eruption Blasted Unprecedented Amount of Water Into Stratosphere
(08:05) Webb Captures Stellar Gymnastics in the Cartwheel Galaxy
(08:35) NASA’s Mineral Dust Detector Starts Gathering Data
(08:55) NASA Will Inspire World When It Returns Mars Samples to Earth in 2033
(09:29) NASA Marks 25 Years Since Pathfinder Touched Down on Mars
(09:56) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(10:20) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(11:04) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 07:46:55 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA revises requirements for ISS private astronaut missions
(00:47) SES closes $450 million acquisition of DRS’ satellite communications business
(01:15) Slingshot acquires Numerica’s space-tracking business and UK space data firm Seradata
(01:38) Momentus deploys additional satellites from Vigoride tug
(02:02) RS-25 delays impact Aerojet earnings
(02:28) Biden to sign chips bill in a boost for satellite supply chains
(02:56) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:25) Commercial Archives
(03:48) International Archives
(04:14) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:41) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:10) News – Spaceflight101
(05:33) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:58) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:24) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:51) Discovery Alert: Two New, Rocky Planets in the Solar Neighborhood
(07:21) Observing Exoplanets: What Can We Really See?
(07:55) Discovery Alert: See the Image – 2 Planets Orbit a Sun-like Star
(08:24) Download our Exoplanet Coloring Pages and #ColorWithNASA
(08:49) New apps: 'NASA Selfies' and TRAPPIST-1 VR
(09:13) New clues to compositions of TRAPPIST-1 planets
(09:43) Can garnet planets be habitable?
(10:26) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, August 02, 2022

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:44:03 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA revises requirements for ISS private astronaut missions
(00:41) December launch planned for Polaris Dawn
(01:06) SES closes $450 million acquisition of DRS’ satellite communications business
(01:34) Space Force to take on bigger role planning future DoD space investments
(02:00) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:23) Commercial Archives
(02:45) International Archives
(03:11) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:47) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:22) News – Spaceflight101
(04:45) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:10) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:33) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:03) Discovery Alert: Two New, Rocky Planets in the Solar Neighborhood
(06:41) Observing Exoplanets: What Can We Really See?
(07:06) Discovery Alert: See the Image – 2 Planets Orbit a Sun-like Star
(07:33) Download our Exoplanet Coloring Pages and #ColorWithNASA
(07:57) New apps: 'NASA Selfies' and TRAPPIST-1 VR
(08:22) New clues to compositions of TRAPPIST-1 planets
(08:52) Can garnet planets be habitable?
(09:35) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, August 01, 2022

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:19:08 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Long March 5B rocket stage makes fiery uncontrolled reentry over Indian Ocean
(00:41) ESA scaling back design of X-ray astronomy mission
(01:22) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, July 28, 2022

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 10:15:35 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA: no notification by Russia to end ISS participation
(00:43) Massive Long March 5B booster predicted to reenter on July 31
(01:08) Boeing takes another Starliner charge against its earnings
(01:37) Saltzman tapped to succeed Raymond as chief of the U.S. Space Force
(01:59) SpaceX requests spectrum to upgrade Starlink mobile services
(02:24) L3Harris to deliver five missile-warning satellites for 2023 launches
(02:56) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:25) Commercial Archives
(03:51) International Archives
(04:16) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:52) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:18) News – Spaceflight101
(05:41) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:05) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:31) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:01) NASA Will Inspire World When It Returns Mars Samples to Earth in 2033
(07:30) NASA Marks 25 Years Since Pathfinder Touched Down on Mars
(07:58) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(08:22) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(08:49) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(09:14) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(09:54) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 07:43:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Eutelsat and OneWeb agree multi-orbit merger plan
(00:42) NASA: no notification by Russia to end ISS participation
(01:16) Massive Long March 5B booster predicted to reenter on July 31
(01:46) NASA prepares to award SLS launch services contract to Boeing-Northrop joint venture
(02:11) CAS Space puts six satellites in orbit with first orbital launch
(02:40) ESA selects Viasat for multi-orbit satellite communications study
(03:04) Startup Wallaroo Labs wins Space Force contract to model performance of AI on edge devices
(03:28) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:53) Commercial Archives
(04:21) International Archives
(04:49) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:19) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:52) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:17) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:40) News – Spaceflight101
(07:02) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:28) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(07:52) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(08:19) NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jobs & Careers - 257 Open Positions
(08:42) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(09:08) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(09:34) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(10:00) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(10:41) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 08:15:58 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Eutelsat and OneWeb agree multi-orbit merger plan
(00:42) Second module docks at China’s space station, large rocket stage tracked in orbit
(01:04) Roman Space Telescope top challenge for new NASA astrophysics director
(01:32) HawkEye 360 opens satellite manufacturing facility in Virginia
(02:04) DoD signaling demand for satellite support services in geostationary orbit
(02:30) Streamlined and ready for Africa’s growth markets: Q&A with Avanti Communications CEO Kyle Whitehill
(02:56) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:22) Commercial Archives
(03:47) International Archives
(04:15) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:42) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:11) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:36) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:02) News – Spaceflight101
(06:24) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:48) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(07:15) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(07:42) NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jobs & Careers - 134 Open Positions
(08:08) NASA’s Curiosity Captures Stunning Views of a Changing Mars Landscape
(08:32) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(08:57) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(09:24) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(10:06) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, July 25, 2022

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:20:26 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) Streamlined and ready for Africa’s growth markets: Q&A with Avanti Communications CEO Kyle Whitehill
(00:41) Second module docks at China’s space station, large rocket stage tracked in orbit
(01:08) Roman Space Telescope top challenge for new NASA astrophysics director
(01:29) New science lab for China’s space station launches on Long March 5B rocket – Spaceflight Now
(01:53) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:22) Commercial Archives
(02:51) International Archives
(03:19) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(03:48) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:17) News – Spaceflight101
(04:42) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:07) Featured – Spaceflight101
(05:32) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:00) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(06:25) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(06:51) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(07:17) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(07:39) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(08:12) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(08:37) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(09:22) Podcast Outro

Space News for Sunday, July 24, 2022

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:59:04 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) UK launches consultation on Virgin Orbit launch
(00:45) SCOUT wins defense contract to demonstrate utility of commercial data from sensors in space
(01:15) New science lab for China’s space station launches on Long March 5B rocket – Spaceflight Now
(01:42) SpaceX test-fires Falcon 9 rocket for Sunday launch from Florida – Spaceflight Now
(02:17) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:43) Commercial Archives
(03:13) International Archives
(03:41) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:20) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:55) News – Spaceflight101
(05:17) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:42) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:08) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:31) US-European Satellite Will Make World’s First Global Freshwater Survey
(06:55) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(07:22) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(07:45) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(08:07) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(08:34) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(08:59) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(09:40) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, July 22, 2022

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA safety advisers warn ISS transition plans on “precarious trajectory”
(00:41) Mapping the Sky: Finding asteroids requires a combination of tools
(01:08) Draper wins NASA contract for farside lunar lander mission
(01:31) Crew Dragon mission delayed after booster damaged in transport
(01:57) SLS moon rocket booster test-fired in Utah – Spaceflight Now
(02:27) Russian cosmonaut, European astronaut complete joint spacewalk – Spaceflight Now
(03:00) Live coverage: SpaceX launch from California delayed to Friday – Spaceflight Now
(03:25) SpaceX adds fourth tower segment to Florida Starship launch pad – Spaceflight Now
(03:55) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:24) Commercial Archives
(04:46) International Archives
(05:17) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:42) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:21) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:45) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:11) News – Spaceflight101
(07:34) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(08:02) NASA, ESA to Discuss Mars Sample Return Mission
(08:29) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(08:56) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(09:18) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(09:50) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(10:15) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(10:43) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(11:23) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, July 21, 2022

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:09:25 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch Roman Space Telescope
(00:47) Impulse and Relativity announce proposal for joint Mars landing mission
(01:15) UK’s ‘Astra Carta’ movement sees space sustainability as chance to lead
(01:41) Isar Aerospace to launch from French Guiana
(02:06) NASA authorization included in CHIPS Act
(02:31) Spire adding microwave sounders to improve weather forecasts
(02:54) NASA sets late August and early September launch dates for Artemis 1
(03:18) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:47) Commercial Archives
(04:11) International Archives
(04:45) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:13) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:41) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:06) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:29) News – Spaceflight101
(06:54) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:23) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(07:47) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(08:09) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(08:34) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(09:10) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(09:34) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(10:02) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(10:47) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:17:11 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) DirecTV says 5G plan would degrade satellite TV reception
(00:44) NASA delays VIPER lunar rover launch by a year
(01:05) L3Harris, Northrop Grumman to build 28 missile-tracking satellites for U.S. Space Development Agency
(01:34) OneWeb and Hanwha partner to tap Australia’s military broadband market
(02:00) Impulse and Relativity announce proposal for joint Mars landing mission
(02:28) The UK’s ‘Astra Carta’ moment: Building a Space Sustainability Growth Platform
(02:52) NASA selects Falcon Heavy to launch Roman Space Telescope
(03:22) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:48) Commercial Archives
(04:13) International Archives
(04:40) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(05:19) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:56) News – Spaceflight101
(06:18) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(06:43) Featured – Spaceflight101
(07:08) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(07:36) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(08:01) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(08:23) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(08:48) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(09:21) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(09:50) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(10:17) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(11:00) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:03:48 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) NASA delays VIPER lunar rover launch by a year
(00:38) DirecTV says 5G plan would degrade satellite TV reception
(01:05) L3Harris, Northrop Grumman to build 28 missile-tracking satellites for U.S. Space Development Agency
(01:35) For JWST, celebrating the future while remembering the past - SpaceNews
(02:05) Long March rocket launches two radar satellites for China Siwei – Spaceflight Now
(02:29) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:54) Commercial Archives
(03:19) International Archives
(03:53) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:30) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(04:54) News – Spaceflight101
(05:17) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:41) Featured – Spaceflight101
(06:06) Re-Entry: Long March 11 Rocket Body – Spaceflight101
(06:35) The Exploration Behind the Inspiration at NASA
(07:00) Discovery Alert: Two New, Rocky Planets in the Solar Neighborhood
(07:34) Discovery Alert: See the Image – 2 Planets Orbit a Sun-like Star
(08:03) Download our Exoplanet Coloring Pages and #ColorWithNASA
(08:28) New apps: 'NASA Selfies' and TRAPPIST-1 VR
(08:53) New clues to compositions of TRAPPIST-1 planets
(09:15) Can garnet planets be habitable?
(09:56) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, July 18, 2022

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:03:33 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) UAE announces plans for radar satellite constellation and space fund
(00:45) Firefly gears up for second Alpha launch
(01:17) Live coverage: SpaceX’s latest Starlink launch successful – Spaceflight Now
(01:54) NASASpaceFlight.com
(02:19) Commercial Archives
(02:55) International Archives
(03:40) Podcast Outro

Space News for Saturday, July 16, 2022

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 09:55:16 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) Rogozin removed as head of Roscosmos as seat barter agreement signed
(00:43) Virgin Galactic selects Arizona for spaceplane manufacturing facility
(01:09) We want to hear from you
(01:32) SpaceX launches cargo Dragon mission to ISS
(02:04) SpaceX launches 25th Dragon resupply mission to space station – Spaceflight Now
(02:37) NASASpaceFlight.com
(03:07) Commercial Archives
(03:46) International Archives
(04:12) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(04:48) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(05:14) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(05:39) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(06:03) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(06:28) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(07:01) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(07:26) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(07:55) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(08:22) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(09:03) Podcast Outro

Space News for Friday, July 15, 2022

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:09:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:18) First JWST images excite and relieve astronomers
(00:46) OneWeb backs up Starlink 5G interference warning
(01:12) China to target near-Earth object 2020 PN1 for asteroid deflection mission
(01:36) Rogozin removed as head of Roscosmos as seat barter agreement signed
(02:05) Virgin Galactic selects Arizona for spaceplane manufacturing facility
(02:31) We want to hear from you
(02:53) SpaceX launches cargo Dragon mission to ISS
(03:17) SpaceX ready to launch space station resupply mission after five-week delay – Spaceflight Now
(03:45) China launches Tianlian data relay satellite – Spaceflight Now
(04:11) Europe’s Vega-C launcher successful on inaugural flight – Spaceflight Now
(04:40) Rocket Lab launches first of two back-to-back missions for NRO – Spaceflight Now
(05:07) Live coverage: Upgraded Vega rocket launches on inaugural flight – Spaceflight Now
(05:31) Live coverage: Rocket Lab launches NRO mission – Spaceflight Now
(05:54) NASASpaceFlight.com
(06:20) Commercial Archives
(06:48) International Archives
(07:27) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(08:06) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(08:35) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(08:59) NASA, SpaceX Launch Climate Science Research, More to Space Station
(09:24) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(09:44) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(10:07) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(10:32) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(11:01) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(11:26) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(12:06) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, July 14, 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:41:53 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) First JWST images excite and relieve astronomers
(00:45) OneWeb backs up Starlink 5G interference warning
(01:10) China to target near-Earth object 2020 PN1 for asteroid deflection mission
(01:36) China prepares for July 24 launch of second space station module
(02:01) NASA and Roscosmos nearing completion of seat barter agreement
(02:26) Office of Space Commerce to start developing architecture for traffic management
(02:52) Second ViaSat-3 payload arrives in California for integration
(03:17) Rocket Lab launches first of two back-to-back missions for NRO – Spaceflight Now
(03:48) Live coverage: Upgraded Vega rocket launches on inaugural flight – Spaceflight Now
(04:12) Live coverage: Rocket Lab launches NRO mission – Spaceflight Now
(04:35) Europe’s upgraded Vega-C launcher ready for first flight – Spaceflight Now
(05:00) JWST teases new era in exoplanet astronomy – Spaceflight Now
(05:29) NASASpaceFlight.com
(05:58) Commercial Archives
(06:37) International Archives
(07:00) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(07:28) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(08:00) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(08:25) NASA’s New Mineral Dust Detector Readies for Launch
(08:47) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(09:22) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(09:54) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(10:23) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(10:46) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(11:10) NASA Helps Decipher How Some Distant Planets Have Clouds of Sand
(11:58) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:30:56 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) First JWST images excite and relieve astronomers
(00:49) OneWeb backs up Starlink 5G interference warning
(01:16) China to target near-Earth object 2020 PN1 for asteroid deflection mission
(01:47) Russia threatens ISS European robotic arm after ExoMars termination
(02:14) NASA sees JWST success helping win agency support and funding
(02:39) Live coverage: Rocket Lab launches NRO mission – Spaceflight Now
(03:05) Europe’s upgraded Vega-C launcher ready for first flight – Spaceflight Now
(03:29) JWST teases new era in exoplanet astronomy – Spaceflight Now
(03:58) A dying star through the eyes of the James Webb Space Telescope – Spaceflight Now
(04:22) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:49) Commercial Archives
(05:19) International Archives
(05:45) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:22) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:59) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:24) NASA Reveals Webb Telescope’s First Images of Unseen Universe
(07:47) President Biden Reveals First Image From NASA’s Webb Telescope
(08:12) NASA’s Perseverance Scouts Mars Sample Return Campaign Landing Sites
(08:41) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(09:06) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(09:45) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:55:37 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:17) NASA releases first color image from James Webb Space Telescope
(00:42) Space industry warned to prepare for impact from lurking recession
(01:04) Japanese startup to demo robotic arm onboard ISS in 2023
(01:31) Space cybersecurity firm SpiderOak adds retired general Pawlikowski to its advisory board
(02:01) BAE Systems delivers jam-resistant GPS receivers to Germany
(02:28) SpaceX’s 50th dedicated Starlink mission begins filling new network layer – Spaceflight Now
(02:55) Live coverage: SpaceX launches 46 more Starlink internet satellites – Spaceflight Now
(03:20) Astronomers eagerly await first images from the James Webb Space Telescope – Spaceflight Now
(03:48) CAPSTONE probe overcomes radio glitch on course for moon – Spaceflight Now
(04:11) Russian Soyuz rocket hauls Glonass navigation satellite to space – Spaceflight Now
(04:34) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:56) Commercial Archives
(05:22) International Archives
(05:46) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:23) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:57) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:22) EMIT
(07:44) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(08:17) NASA Shares List of Cosmic Targets for Webb Telescope’s First Images
(08:45) NASA Highlights Climate Research on Cargo Launch, Sets Coverage
(09:11) NASA Helps Decipher How Some Distant Planets Have Clouds of Sand
(09:36) Uncontrolled rocket descents pose a 10% risk of killing one or more people over the next ten years
(10:08) Webb telescope reveals deepest image of early universe
(10:41) James Webb Telescope to release more breathtaking cosmic views
(11:10) The ultimate fate of a star shredded by a black hole
(12:17) Podcast Outro

Space News for Monday, July 11, 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:59:07 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:07) Virgin Galactic selects Aurora Flight Sciences to build new motherships
(00:32) Defense Innovation Unit selects contractors to build hybrid space network
(01:00) Department of Homeland Security publishes space policy
(01:24) Northrop Grumman gets $22 million Space Force contract to build small-satellite carrier bus
(01:46) Second commercial Lynk Global satellite still looking for launch
(02:10) Live coverage: SpaceX launches 53 more Starlink internet satellites – Spaceflight Now
(02:41) Astronomers eagerly await first images from the James Webb Space Telescope – Spaceflight Now
(03:07) Russian Soyuz rocket hauls Glonass navigation satellite to space – Spaceflight Now
(03:31) SpaceX rolls out maritime internet service on same day as another Starlink launch – Spaceflight Now
(04:02) NASASpaceFlight.com
(04:28) Commercial Archives
(04:56) International Archives
(05:33) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:08) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:45) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:11) EMIT
(07:39) Faces of Leadership: The Directors of JPL
(08:10) Documentary Series: JPL and the Space Age
(08:38) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(09:03) NASA’s Curiosity Captures Stunning Views of a Changing Mars Landscape
(09:28) Astronomers investigate a peculiar cataclysmic variable
(09:56) There's another chance to catch a supermoon on Wednesday
(10:22) The life puzzle: The location of land on a planet can affect its habitability
(10:47) Excitement builds as Biden to release first image from Webb telescope
(11:15) Radio- and microwaves reveal true nature of dark galaxies in the early universe
(11:58) Podcast Outro

Space News for Thursday, July 07, 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:48:34 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:07) Virgin Galactic selects Aurora Flight Sciences to build new motherships
(00:31) Satellite companies watching where DoD goes with 5G
(01:03) Communications established with payload on stabilized PSLV upper stage
(01:34) L3Harris makes strategic investment in Mynaric
(02:03) New launch vehicles set for test flights from China’s Jiuquan spaceport
(02:35) SpaceX to continue Starlink network deployment with Thursday launch – Spaceflight Now
(03:05) World’s rockets on pace for record year of launch activity – Spaceflight Now
(03:33) Virgin Orbit’s first night launch a success; UK mission next – Spaceflight Now
(04:05) Atlas 5 rocket launches two U.S. military satellites on $1.1 billion mission – Spaceflight Now
(04:34) In a step closer to launch, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket rolls back to hangar – Spaceflight Now
(05:05) NASASpaceFlight.com
(05:27) Commercial Archives
(05:53) International Archives
(06:21) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:59) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(07:37) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(08:03) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(08:31) NASA’s Stratospheric Balloon Mission Gets Telescope With Giant Mirror
(08:53) Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for Life on Distant Worlds
(09:18) Help NASA Scientists Find Clouds on Mars
(09:42) NASA’s Curiosity Takes Inventory of Key Life Ingredient on Mars
(10:05) Scientists discover how first quasars in universe formed
(10:32) Why does inside of solar system not spin faster? Old mystery has possible new solution
(10:59) Two new rotating radio transients discovered by astronomers
(11:25) Contact restored with NASA spacecraft headed to lunar orbit
(11:49) Could we eavesdrop on communications that pass through our solar system?
(12:33) Podcast Outro

Space News for Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:54:20 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:06) Northrop Grumman selects Airbus to supply satellite buses for U.S. military constellation
(00:35) L3Harris makes strategic investment in Mynaric
(01:04) New launch vehicles set for test flights from China’s Jiuquan spaceport
(01:27) Kongsberg to acquire majority stake in NanoAvionics
(01:51) New Zealand joins ASAT testing ban
(02:16) Atlas 5 rocket launches two U.S. military satellites on $1.1 billion mission – Spaceflight Now
(02:42) In a step closer to launch, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket rolls back to hangar – Spaceflight Now
(03:17) Atlas 5 launch scrubbed due to stormy weather – Spaceflight Now
(03:40) Live coverage: Atlas 5 rocket launches with experimental military payloads – Spaceflight Now
(04:16) Indian rocket launches three satellites for Singapore – Spaceflight Now
(04:40) NASASpaceFlight.com
(05:06) Commercial Archives
(05:25) International Archives
(05:51) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(06:29) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(06:58) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(07:25) My Favorite Martian Image: ‘Enchanted’ Rocks at Jezero Crater
(07:53) NASA’s Stratospheric Balloon Mission Gets Telescope With Giant Mirror
(08:15) Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for Life on Distant Worlds
(08:39) Help NASA Scientists Find Clouds on Mars
(09:08) NASA’s Curiosity Takes Inventory of Key Life Ingredient on Mars
(09:34) 8,000 kilometers per second: Star with the shortest orbital period around black hole discovered
(10:08) Cosmic radio pulses probe hidden matter around galaxies
(10:30) Gamma-ray pulsations detected from pulsar PSR J1835−3259B
(11:01) NASA considers sending swimming robots to habitable 'ocean worlds' of the solar system
(11:23) Researchers pinpoint location of extremely energetic particles in a 'space manatee'
(12:09) Podcast Outro

Space News for Tuesday, July 05, 2022

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:30:27 -0500

In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top space news stories. Enjoy!
(0:00) Podcast Introduction
(00:07) ULA’s Atlas 5 launches U.S. Space Force experimental missile-warning satellite
(00:31) Kongsberg to acquire majority stake in NanoAvionics
(00:55) New Zealand joins ASAT testing ban
(01:21) NASA and Roscosmos continue seat barter discussions
(01:47) Virgin Orbit launches Space Force mission
(02:13) In a step closer to launch, NASA’s Artemis 1 moon rocket rolls back to hangar – Spaceflight Now
(02:43) Atlas 5 launch scrubbed due to stormy weather – Spaceflight Now
(03:09) Live coverage: Atlas 5 rocket launches with experimental military payloads – Spaceflight Now
(03:45) Indian rocket launches three satellites for Singapore – Spaceflight Now
(04:10) Live coverage: Virgin Orbit’s air-launched rocket fires into orbit – Spaceflight Now
(04:36) NASA TV International Space Station Channel
(04:54) NASA TV Marshall Space Flight Center
(05:20) Namibia As Seen From Orbit
(05:46) NASASpaceFlight.com
(06:09) Commercial Archives
(06:29) International Archives
(06:55) Chinese Long March 3B Launches APStar-6C Communications Satellite – Spaceflight101
(07:33) Blue Origin’s New Shepard Reaches new Heights in latest Test Flight – Spaceflight101
(08:11) ISS Updates – Spaceflight101 – International Space Station
(08:36) NASA's James Webb Space Telescope mission: Live updates
(09:05) What to look for in a telescope deal for Amazon Prime Day
(09:30) 'The Orville' Season 3 episode 5 revisits the Moclan gender controversy
(09:56) Gamma-ray pulsations detected from pulsar PSR J1835−3259B
(10:26) New telescope to detect gravitational wave events
(10:50) NASA satellite breaks from orbit around Earth, heads to moon
(11:21) NASA explains the mission to bring samples of Mars soil, rock and atmosphere back to Earth
(11:48) NASA says its plan to bring Mars samples back to Earth is safe, but some people are worried
(12:28) Podcast Outro