Space Business News
November 14, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA's California-based Jet Propulsion Lab cuts 325 jobs after 500 in early round



Washington DC (UPI) Nov 13, 2024
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has laid-off an additional 325 workers after an earlier round of 500 job cuts earlier in the year, largely because of budgetary constraints. "The impacts are occurring across technical, business and support areas of the Laboratory," JPL officials wrote in a Tuesday update. NASA's federally-funded JPL is managed by the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. The job terminations were effective Wednesday. "These are painful but necessa ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Metakosmos introduces Kernel360 platform to advance human spaceflight capabilities
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Metakosmos, a prominent player in spacesuit technology, has announced the launch of Kernel360, an innovative bioastronautics platform built to enhance human spaceflight in diverse settings, includin ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Stennis maintains vital role in space propulsion testing
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Workers who established NASA's Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, likely did not foresee the legacy they were building - one of resilience and enduring impact. Braving mosqu ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA Stennis a leading hub for commercial aerospace collaboration
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
NASA's work has been pivotal in propelling commercial spaceflight, with NASA's Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, serving as a launch point for numerous aerospace endeavors. As the ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NORR and Fire Arrow join forces for sustainable spaceport projects
London, UK (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
The rising demand for space-based insights to bolster industries, environmental efforts, security, and global communities has fueled nations' interest in building their own launch capabilities. ... more
Previous Issues Nov 13 Nov 12 Nov 11 Nov 09 Nov 08
ADVERTISEMENT


SPACE.WIRE
TECH.WIRE
NUKE.WIRE
DRAGON SPACE
China prepares Tianzhou 8 for upcoming launch to Tiangong station
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's space program is set to advance with the impending launch of the Tianzhou 8 cargo spacecraft, part of its continued support for the Tiangong space station. The mission aims to maintain the s ... more
DRAGON SPACE
China's commercial space sector expands as firms outline ambitious plans
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
China's commercial space industry is witnessing significant momentum, highlighted by key enterprises unveiling ambitious development plans at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhi ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Sierra Space completes PDR for Missile Tracking Satellites
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Sierra Space has announced the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for missile warning and tracking satellites under a significant $740 million contract with the Space Devel ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Momentus secures contract for HALO Prototype from SDA
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has announced that it has secured a contract from the U.S. Defense Department's Space Development Agency (SDA) as part of the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated LEO (HA ... more

ADVERTISEMENT


TECHNOLOGY NEWS


Available on Amazon Books

UAV NEWS
NASA Armstrong builds sensor pod for autonomous flight
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
The design and build of a unique NASA pod, produced to advance computer vision for autonomous aviation, was recently completed in-house at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Califor ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA funds new studies looking at future of sustainable aircraft
Edwards AFB CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Picture yourself at an airport a few decades from now. What does your airliner look like? It's more efficient, with lower emissions than today's aircraft - what kinds of designs or technology make t ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Wearable tech for Space Station research
Houston TX (SPX) Nov 14, 2024
Many of us wear devices that count our steps, measure our heart rate, track sleep patterns, and more. This information can help us make healthy decisions - research shows the devices encourage peopl ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
600th Arctic rocket launch successfully conducted by DLR
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On November 11, 2024, at 07:38 UTC, the research rocket MAPHEUS 15 embarked on a milestone flight over Swedish Lapland, marking the 600th launch beyond the Arctic Circle. This mission, facilitated b ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 upper stage completes acoustic testing at ESA's Netherlands site
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
The upper stage of Ariane 6, Europe's latest rocket, has successfully completed its final testing phase at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Mining Voyager 2 data unlocks long-standing Uranus mysteries
Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 12, 2024
NASA's groundbreaking flyby of Uranus by Voyager 2 in 1986 provided a wealth of data that puzzled scientists for decades. Recent analysis of that data has shed light on some of those mysteries. ... more
TECHNOLOGY NEWS


Available on Amazon Books

ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches Koreasat-6A, highlights booster's 23rd successful mission
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX successfully launched South Korea's Koreasat-6A communications satellite on Monday afternoon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch commenced at approximately 12:20 p.m. EST. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX signs battery deal with South Korea-based LG Energy Solution to power Starship
Miami FL (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
SpaceX has reportedly struck a deal with LG Energy Solution Ltd. to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries for Elon Musk's Starship rocket, expected to launch early next year, according to industr ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
UP Aerospace and Los Alamos lab achieve successful suborbital launch at Spaceport America
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
UP Aerospace successfully launched its SpaceLoft-20 rocket on Nov. 8, marking the company's second suborbital mission this year from Spaceport America. The flight, conducted for Los Alamos National ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 set for first commercial flight in early 2025
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ArianeGroup, Arianespace, and their partners are gearing up for the second flight of the Ariane 6 launcher, following its successful inaugural launch on July 9. The upcoming mission marks the launch ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Hera initiates journey to mars with key deep-space burn
Paris, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
ESA's Hera mission has completed its first major trajectory correction since its October 7 launch, positioning it for a vital Mars gravity assist scheduled for March 2025. On October 23, Hera' ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Dragon executes first successful reboost for Space Station
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024
NASA and SpaceX observed a significant milestone as SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully demonstrated its ability to reboost the International Space Station's orbit on Friday at 12:50 p.m. EST. U ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts to speak publicly for first time since return
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024
The three NASA astronauts that were part of the SpaceX Crew-8 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour will speak publicly today for the first time since their mission returned to earth late last month. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA engages commercial food industry in advancing space nutrition
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
NASA recently hosted over 50 companies from the commercial food and space sectors to explore innovations in space food systems that support human spaceflight. The gathering at Johnson Space Center i ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
ISS Crew unloads latest research kits after Dragon Cargo docking
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024
The crew aboard the International Space Station is busy unpacking a new set of scientific experiments and research samples delivered by the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft on Tuesday. This activity f ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Get Involved with NASA Research Opportunities
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024
NASA is opening doors for individuals interested in contributing to its scientific research and space missions. From students and educators to citizen scientists, numerous opportunities are availabl ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Poland opens long-awaited US missile base
Redzikowo, Poland (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Polish and American officials on Wednesday opened a US missile base in northern Poland originally intended to defend the West against threats from the Middle East, but now aimed at confronting Russia. ... more
GPS NEWS
Space Systems Command and U.S. Navy achieve major MGUE program milestone
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
On September 27, 2024, the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC), Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Military Communications (MilComm) and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), ... more
TECHNOLOGY NEWS


Available on Amazon Books

UAV NEWS
Russia launches drone, missile barrage on Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 13, 2024
Russia escalated its attacks on Kyiv early Wednesday, launching waves of drones and missiles in its first combined aerial assault on the capital in more than 70 days, authorities said. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Hezbollah says fired missiles at Israel air base south of Tel Aviv
Beirut, Lebanon (AFP) Nov 12, 2024
Hezbollah said it fired missiles at an air base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday, after the Israeli military said it had intercepted projectiles fired from Lebanon. ... more
MILTECH
Kentucky to get nation's first TNT plant since 1980s
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 12, 2024
The U.S. Army has awarded a $435 million contract for Repkon USA to build the nation's only TNT production facility in a rural community in Graham, Ky. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Model of Haoloong Space Cargo Shuttle to Be Unveiled at Airshow China
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 12, 2024
A model of China's Haoloong space cargo shuttle is set to be showcased at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, known as Airshow China, according to an announcement from th ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Kongsberg secures major Naval Strike Missile contract with US valued at NOK 12 billion
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a significant multi-year contract by the US Navy to supply Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) over a five-year period. The fixed-price contract ... more
ADVERTISEMENT




Buy Advertising About Us Editorial & Other Enquiries Privacy statement
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement