NASA awards “crossover” spacesuit task orders to Axiom and Collins
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-11 02:51
NASA issues task orders to Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to begin design work. The companies are already working on spacesuits for the International Space Station and Artemis missions. Axiom’s task order begins work on a version of its suit for the ISS. Collins will begin design of a suit intended for moonwalks.
Astra to raise up to $65 million in stock sale
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 23:18
Astra Space will sell up to $65 million of its stock in an "at-the-market" Offering. The stock sale comes as the company was running low on cash. Astra reported having $62.7 million in cash as of the end of the first quarter.
Voyager Space deepens India ties for commercial space station plans
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 21:20
Voyager Space is considering using India's proposed Gaganyaan crewed spacecraft. Denver-based space technology provider announced a Memorandum of Understanding. MoU paves the way to other partnerships across exploration, research, and commercial activities. Voyager announced its latest acquisition March 13 in a deal for engineering company ZIN Technologies.
Space Force juggles roles as warrior and protector of space environment
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 21:15
U.S. Space Command is the Pentagon’s combatant command responsible for space operations. “Space security is our problem, but it’s your problem, too. It is everyone’s concern today,” the command’s deputy chief said. The U.S. Military has been gradually adopting sustainability practices.
Benchmark raises $33 million in Series B round
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 17:48
Benchmark Space Systems raised $33 million in a Series B funding round. With the money raised, Benchmark plans to shift its focus to manufacturing and testing. News of the investment round came on the heels of layoffs by the Burlington, Vermont-based startup. “The fundraising process began months ago and is not directly related to our team realignment,” CEO says.
AI, quantum and nuclear technologies are key to Lockheed Martin’s vision for Space 2050
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 16:57
Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, nuclear power among key technologies Lockheed Martin sees as important. AI could assist scientific exploration of locations where communications with remote sensors would be disrupted. Quantum computing, quantum communications and quantum remote sensing, technologies also important. By 2050, "I think we’ll see regular commercial delivery services from the Earth to the moon and back," CEO says.
Can space governance keep up with space sustainability?
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 15:29
More objects have been launched in the last 10 years than in the previous 50 combined. The rapid growth in the number of space objects is testing the international governance model. The United Nations is beginning preparations for its Summit of the Future in 2024. Portugal will host a conference in the spring of 2024 to develop proposals.
Orbex’s facilities’ footprint expands 30% for UK mainland’s first vertical rocket launch – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 00:00
Orbex has extended its footprint by over thirty percent across its Scottish and Danish design and production facilities, in preparation for the launch of its Prime rocket. The company is adding an extra 1,500 square meters of factory and office space to its existing 4,750 square meter estate in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. The additional space will increase the company’s launch vehicle production and propulsion system manufacturing capacity.
GMV to implement innovative cybersecurity system for UAVs in Galicia – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 00:00
Galicia’s GMV and the regional government of Galicia’s Galician Innovation Agency have entered into a €1.6 million contract for developing a cybersecurity system. The purpose of this system is to protect the satellite-based communication and positioning systems used by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
hiSky’s FCC certification of Smartellite™ fixed KA terminal completes qualification of Smartellite™ 8×8 terminal family – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 00:00
HiSky Ltd. Has been granted FCC certification for its Smartellite™ Fixed KA terminal. This certification marks a milestone for hiSky, as it completes FCC certifications for the entire Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family. The FCC certification for the Smartellite™ fixed KA terminal signifies compliance with stringent regulatory standards.
ESA’s CanSat 2023 — a total success – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 00:00
26 teams gathered in Granada, Spain, for the 2023 European CanSat Competition. Best CanSat Project was awarded to AstroPanthéon from France. Highest Technical Achievement was awarded to v-space from Greece. Best Outreach Prize was awarded to WerndlExplorer from Austria.
Aerojet Rocketdyne develops + successfully tests new solid rocket motor for Kratos’ Zeus program – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2023-07-10 00:00
Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully developed and static-fire tested the Zeus 1. The Zeus 1 is an advanced stage 1 Large Solid Rocket Motor (LSRM) for Kratos. The motor was developed by Aerojet Rocketdyne at the firm’s facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and manufactured and tested in Camden, Arkansas.