L3Harris to advanced DoD’s SDA mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-19 00:00
L3Harris receives two contracts worth as much as $134 million to update portions of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission. The Ground Based Optical Sensor System (GBOSS) and Space Fence Sustainment contracts support the U.S. Space Force’s Maintenance of Space Situational Awareness Integrated Capabilities.
Learn about ‘A Vibe Check on Space Security Diplomacy: Progress or More Spinning Wheels?’ at Secure World Foundation’s webinar – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-19 00:00
The Secure World Foundation webinar on space security is just one week away. Space security discussions within the United Nations have been taking place since the early 1980s. The webinar will focus on the discussions around space security within the United Nations. It will also explore the topic of the voluntary moratorium on destructive direct ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missile testing.
Rocket Lab integrating twin spacecraft for NASA’s Mission to Mars – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-19 00:00
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Is building two spacecraft for NASA’s Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission. The project has now entered the system integration phase in preparation for a planned launch in 2024. The mission will explore how the solar wind strips atmosphere away from Mars to better understand how that planet’s climate has changed over time.
Varda Space Industries partners with Southern Launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-10-19 00:00
Varda Space Industries and Southern Launch have announced a partnership to conduct re-entry operations at the Koonibba Test Range. Varda Space Industries develops orbital manufacturing and space re-entry systems. The natural advantages of the space environment, in particular microgravity and vacuum, enable the production of goods that cannot be manufactured on Earth. Varda will develop life-saving pharmaceuticals in space and return the goods to Earth using their specialised return capsule.