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November 15, 2024
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Trump's approach to space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board



Durham , UK (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
What can be expected of a second Trump administration on space policy? In short, a mixture of continuity and change. There will be much continuity across military, civil and industrial space policy as these rarely diverge between political parties. Changes usually involve minor or incremental bureaucratic shifts. Nevertheless, Trump's swooning speech embracing Elon Musk, along with the SpaceX founder's appointment to lead a new department of government efficiency could indicate a different approac ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches 24 Starlink satellites in back end of coast-to-coast double launch
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 14, 2024
SpaceX launched 24 more Starlink satellites into orbit at 8:21 a.m. Thursday morning from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. ... more
AEROSPACE
X-59 engine tests begin, Lockheed Martin nears final ground trial
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 13, 2024
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works (NYSE: LMT), collaborating with NASA Aeronautics, has commenced engine run testing on the X-59, marking the last significant system evaluation before taxi trials and the ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Impulse Space plans trio of Falcon 9 launches with SpaceX
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Impulse Space has entered into an agreement with SpaceX to conduct three launches using Falcon 9 rockets, aimed at advancing the deployment of its Helios and Mira spacecraft. The first mission ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA, Peru plan collaborative sounding rocket study
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
NASA and Peru's National Commission for Aerospace Research and Development (CONIDA) have taken steps toward initiating a possible long-term scientific rocket campaign in Peru. The two organiza ... more
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New milestone for FAA-licensed commercial space operations as regulatory update begins
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concluded Fiscal Year 2024 with an unprecedented 148 licensed commercial space operations, marking a growth exceeding 30 percent compared to the previous ye ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Sierra Space and Oak Ridge Lab develop advanced thermal protection for spacecraft
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Sierra Space has announced a significant advancement in thermal protection technology through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). This develo ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travel
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars
Boulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024
In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more

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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
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. ... 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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
UAV NEWS
N. Korean leader orders 'mass production' of attack drones
Seoul (AFP) Nov 15, 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the "mass production" of attack drones, state media reported Friday, as concerns mount over the country's deepening military cooperation with Russia. ... more
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