SDA to acquire satellites with custom payloads to enable faster targeting on battlefields
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 21:59
Space Development Agency gearing up for next procurement of military satellites. SDA plans to acquire 20 satellites carrying a new type of payload to transmit targeting information. The agency is building a large mesh network of military satellites in low Earth orbit. SDA has already ordered 190 satellites for the portion of the architecture.
UPDATE #6 Spacex’s two successful launches all on one day from two coasts – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
On Sunday, January 14 at 8:52 p.m. ET, Falcon 9 launched 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. On Sunday, January 14, Falcon 9 launched 22 Starlink satellites toLow-Earth orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. On Saturday, January 13, SpaceX is targeting Saturday, January 13 for a Falcon 9 launch of group 7-10 22 Starlink communication satellites.
Rocket Lab to launch SSA mission for Spire + NorthStar – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
Rocket Lab will launch four satellites for Spire Global, Inc’s customer NorthStar Earth & Space. Rocket Lab is not launching any pre-flown engines as part of this mission. ‘Four of a Kind’ will be Rocket Lab’s first launch as part of a sold-out launch manifest.
Boryung Corporation + Axiom Space announce JV to revolutionize space industry in Korea – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
Boryung and Axiom Space will jointly explore business opportunities related to the future Axiom Station. The newly established JV will conduct all projects that Axiom Space will pursue in collaboration with South Korean companies and government. The joint venture, named BRAX Space Corporation, will be headquartered in South Korea.
Marlink enables 250 Mbps uplink for geophysical company PGS to gather critical offshore data – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
Marlink has upgraded the smart hybrid VSAT installation on the seismic research vessel Ramform Hyperion to provide an uplink speed of more than 250 megabits per second using GEO VSAT. This throughput was achieved to enable the transfer of seismic data from the vessel to its landside headquarters for processing in real time.
JAXA into landing prep phase for the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is ready to begin preparations for landing descent. The apolune (the furthest point from the Moon) descent maneuver was successfully executed and completed on January 14, 2024. The perilune point will be lowered to an altitude of 15 km on January 19, 2024. Lunar landing is scheduled at 0:20 JST on January 20, 2024.
Department of Defense releases their first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2024-01-15 00:00
The Department of Defense has released the organization’s inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) The strategy will guide the Department’s engagement, policy development, and investment in the industrial base over the next three to five years. The strategy offers a strategic vision and path along four strategic priorities: resilient supply chains, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence.