NOAA Taps BAE Systems to Measure Hyperspectral Ocean Color
The US’ central weather-tracking agency has commissioned BAE Systems to build an instrument for its next-generation weather and climate constellation, GeoXO.
Indian Launch Startup Agnikul Notches First Suborbital Flight
Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian rocket startup, successfully launched its Agnibaan SOrTeD vehicle on a suborbital test flight mission Wednesday, marking another win for the Indian space sector that has already had a banner past 12 months.
FCC Chair Pushes For Stricter Debris Rules
The head of the FCC is calling on the agency to change its regulations to further limit how much debris is created in orbit.
Ursa Fired its Draper Engine In Under A Year
“It starts to feel more like an aircraft engine development than a rocket engine development.”
A Look Into China’s Defense Payloads: Payload Research
Over the last decade, China has grown its military presence in space to include sophisticated space planes, recon birds, secure comms, SSA, and ASAT capabilities.
Starlab Adds New Partner, Cargo Flights To Its Space Station Plan
MDA’s space robotics capabilities could help set the new station apart from competitors.
Open Cosmos To Build Greece’s First EO Constellation
UK satellite manufacturer Open Cosmos will build a €60M ($65.1M) EO constellation for Greece to help the Mediterranean nation tackle ocean pollution and challenges in agriculture.
Lawmakers Agree To Investigate Russian ASAT Intel Leak
The rare public back-and-forth between Congress and the White House that led to the reveal of Russia’s nuclear ASAT plans is getting a review under an amendment to the NDAA introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA).
SpaceX Sets Starship Flight 4 Launch Date and Details Improvements
Another Starship test flight is around the corner.
Boeing Found Yet Another Design Flaw in Starliner
“This is not a safety of flight issue,” Boeing Starliner executive Mark Nappi said in a press conference Friday.
NSSA: Space Force Budget ‘Insufficient’ And ‘Shortsighted’
The Pentagon’s declining budget request for the Space Force puts the US at risk of ceding leadership in space to China, according to a letter released Thursday by the National Security Space Association.
NASA’s Moon Plans Are In Elon’s Hands
“If we land, it is dependent on SpaceX having their [Starship] lander ready.”
