Chinese researchers assess U.S. space situational awareness, call for boost in China’s capabilities
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-30 07:55
Chinese researchers are calling for improved space situational awareness. They are following an assessment of U.S. Capabilities and trends. China is understood to be studying ways to boost its SSA capabilities. This includes considering sending satellites into retrograde geostary orbit via the moon.
Blue Origin flies NASA-funded scientist and space tourists on New Shepard suborbital flight
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 17:39
Blue Origin took six people, including a NASA-funded researcher, on a New Shepard spaceflight. The NS-26 mission carried six people, among them Rob Ferl, a University of Florida professor. Ferl was the first NASA-funded researcher to go on such a flight.
Shikha Ganguly, L3Harris Technologies – Leading Women in Space
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 12:59
SpaceNews is shining a spotlight on some of the extraordinary women at the helm of space programs and organizations. We’re delving into their backgrounds, discussing their accomplishments and highlighting their ongoing work. Watch a new episode every Thursday through August on SpaceNews.com and on the SpaceNews YouTube channel.
Galactic Energy launches six satellites with third sea launch
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 10:38
China's Galactic Energy conducted its third Ceres-1 solid rocket sea launch Thursday. Aboard were six remote sensing satellites for commercial customers. The mission, codenamed “How far I’ll go,” was the 15th flight of the Ceres-1 rocket.
Guetlein outlines U.S. Space Force vision for ‘allied by design’ space systems
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-28 22:49
U.S. Space Force pursuing expanded partnerships with allied nations. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein: "We no longer can go it alone" Guetlein acknowledged cultural barriers within the U.S. To deeper collaboration. The ultimate goal is to create systems that are "allied by design," Guetlein said.
With successful airlock test, Lockheed Martin invests in inflatable space structures
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-28 18:12
Inflatable technology is an increasingly popular idea being embraced and tested by a number of companies. Inflatable structures offer greater volume for less mass. Lockheed Martin is engaged in inflatable structure work as part of NASA’s Next Space Technologies for Exploration Partnerships.
SpaceX finally has a new date for Polaris Dawn to achieve the highest Earth orbit since the Apollo – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
Polaris Dawn will launch on September 1 at 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 UTC) from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This will be the first human spaceflight for Mission Pilot Kidd Poteet, Mission Specialist Sarah Gillis, and Mission Specialist and Medical Officer Anna Menon. Billionaire, Mission Commander Jared Isaacman previously flew to space as commander of Inspiration4.
Blue Origin’s NS-26 mission’s “cleanest flight” – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
Blue Origin successfully completed its eighth human spaceflight and the 26th flight for the New Shepard program. Our astronaut crew included: Nicolina Elrick, Rob Ferl, Eugene Grin, Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Karsen Kitchen, and Ephraim Rabin. “Up and back. That is just one of the cleanest flights I’ve seen from this rocket. But behind every rocket is an extraordinary team,” said Blue Origin launch commentator Ariane Cornell.
Satnews Publishers wishes everyone an enjoyable Labor Day Holiday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
Satnews offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd to observe the Labor Day holiday. The Satnews offices will then reopen for business on Tuesday, September 3rd. As summer comes to a close, we hope you enjoy this day to relax. The Satnews office will be closed on September 2nd and September 3rd.
USMC orders L3Harris multi-channel radios Under 10-Year IDIQ – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has received a new order from the U.S. Marine Corps for multi-channel handheld and vehicular radio systems worth more than $120 million. The recent order is under a 10 year, $750 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for L3Harris Falcon IV® handheld radios.
NASA contracts Intuitive Machines for Lunar South Pole research delivery – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
Intuitive Machines will receive $116.9 million to deliver six NASA payloads to a part of the Moon where nighttime temperatures are frigid, the terrain is rugged, and the permanently shadowed regions could help reveal the origin of water throughout our solar system. Part of the agency’s broader Artemis campaign, CLPS aims to conduct science on the Moon for the benefit of all.
Cornwall’s Spaceport Cornwall to provide premier Future Air and Space solution for Europe – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 00:00
Spaceport Cornwall has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Wholeship Ltd, which operates the National Drone Hub at Predannack, near Helston. The proposed collaboration supports the spaceport’s ambitions to make Cornwall Europe’s leading Future Air and Space solution. A key focus of the consortium is to position the UK as a world leading location for crewed and uncrewed technology.
Eclipse Soundscapes AudioMoth Donations Will Study Nature at Night
The Eclipse Soundscapes Project will be piloted during the fall bird migration. Ficken says participatory scientists can benefit from the multisensory methods employed in the project. There are no opportunities for the general public to get involved in the projects just yet.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope to Investigate Galactic Fossils
Original Publication Date: 2024-08-29 10:00
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to use its wide field of view to comprehensively image many more stellar halos of more distant galaxies. Roman’s high resolution will allow scientists to pick out these galactic fossils, using structures ranging from long tidal tails on a galaxy’s outskirts to stellar streams within the galaxy.