Senate appropriators say spending bill includes NASA increase
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-22 09:11
Senate Appropriations Committee to mark up spending bill on July 25. Leaders say they will increase NASA's budget and protect Artemis lunar exploration campaign. Senators did not describe how their bill might different from House version. House bill provided nearly $25.2 billion for NASA, $205 million below request.
Another BOEING UPDATE: Starliner thruster ground testing complete, data reviews underway – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-21 00:00
Ground testing of a Starliner Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster is complete. NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Manager Steve Stich and Boeing Starliner Program Manager and Vice President Mark Nappi will provide an update on progress during a media telecon next week on www.nasa.gov/live.
L3Harris + Epirus collaborate to maximize tactical radio efficiency – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-21 00:00
L3Harris and Epirus working to develop more efficient communication capabilities for the U.S. Military, allies and partners. The collaboration’s objectives focus on delivering solutions with improved range, battery life and heat management. L3Harris delivers resilient, secure and interoperable communication systems and networks to militaries around the world.
Maxar Intelligence’s first images from next-generation WorldView Legion satellites – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-21 00:00
Maxar Intelligence released the first images from its next-generation WorldView Legion satellites. The high-resolution, 30 cm-class images were collected on July 16, 2024, by one of Maxar’s WorldView Legion satellites on orbit. They include detailed images of key urban areas, transportation routes and logistics hubs.
HawkEye 360 awarded AFWERX SBIR Phase II contract – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-21 00:00
HawkEye 360 has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR Phase II contract. The contract is focused on the delivery of RFGeo and RFIQ data to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force. As of June 25, 2024, HawkEye 360 will continue its efforts to create and provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense.
USGIF announces 2024 Lt. Michael P. Murphy award recipient – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-21 00:00
Christopher Ramos is the 2024 Lt. Michael P. Murphy Award recipient. Ramos is the Founder of Warrior’s Garden Solutions, offering innovative environmental intelligence and geospatial analysis. Ramos exemplifies dedication and expertise by providing environmental intelligence that is pivotal to mission success. “Receiving this award is a profound recognition, especially considering Lt. Michael Murphy’s sacrifices and dedication during Operation Red Wings,” said Ramos.
NASA SLS Core Stage headed to KSC for Artemis II
Original Publication Date: 2024-07-20 20:19
Boeing rolled out the second Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage on July 16. The stage will control the beginning of the Artemis II mission that will send a four-person crew on an Orion spacecraft on a lunar flyby. Launch of Artemis II was retargeted for September 2025 this past January, but NASA is still reviewing results from Artemis I.