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India advances its human spaceflight plans. Sep 18, 2023

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India's ISRO aims for its first crewed space mission, Gaganyaan, to possibly launch by the end of this year if testing in October is successful. Stoke Space successfully conducts a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) developmental test flight, showcasing their innovative hydrogen/oxygen engine and working towards a 100% reusable rocket with 24-hour turnaround. Varda Space struggles with regulatory hurdles, failing to secure support from the Air Force and the FAA for landing its in-space manufacturing vehicle, and more.

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India plans crucial test in crewed space mission by October- Reuters

Update on Hopper2: The Hopper Has Landed- Stoke Space

Varda Space puts off orbital factory reentry pending Air Force and FAA green light- Tech Crunch

Ten Satellites Incorporating Terran Orbital Buses Launch As Part Of Space Development Agency’s Tranche 0 Mission- PR

Bentivegna Succeeds Towberman, ‘Has Big Shoes to Fill’ as as Space Force’s Top Enlisted- Air and Space Forces

One American, two Russians ride Russian capsule to the International Space Station- AP

Major UK methane leak is spotted from space: Satellite discovers plumes of the greenhouse gas coming from a pipeline in Cheltenham - with enough released to power 7,500 homes for a year- the Daily Mail

Simera Sense, CubeSpace, and Sodern Signs MOU on Advancing EO Capabilities- Space in Africa

Space, a new frontier, as govt mulls developing rocket launch site- Free Malaysia Today

Tim Peake backs idea for solar farms in space as costs fall- The Guardian

Balancing Space Superiority And Space Services To Better Sustain The Joint Force- War on the Rocks

Starship's advanced design is said to have NASA officials "sh**ting the bed"- Interesting Engineering

NASA-Developed Spherical Robots to the Rescue

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Consolidating the commercial space mission authorization regime. Sep 16, 2023

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A study produced by graduate students at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute is providing a deep look at the commercial space mission authorization regime. Current US regulation requires commercial space firms to navigate a complex web of federal agencies. This study looks at how the system could be consolidated. We speak to the three of the study’s authors; Zeke Clayson, Shiv Patel and Frank Spellman.

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Space Mission Authorization: Enabling The Final Frontier- War on the Rocks

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Firefly is quick to conquer the night. Sep 15, 2023

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Firefly Aerospace successfully launches the first US Space Force Victus Nox mission. The US Department of Defense has unclassified its strategy for the protection and defense of on-orbit assets. Germany becomes the 29th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and more.

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Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice- PR

Department of Defense Releases Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of Satellites

Increasing national security with satellites that team together- Sandia National Lab

NASA Welcomes Germany as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

European Rover Challenge

https://x.com/stoke_space/status/1702316301157622260?s=20

Sidus Space Announces 180-Day Extension To Regain Compliance With Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement- PR

Chinese space authority says no proof aliens exist after Mexican congress shown ‘extraterrestrial corpses’- South China Morning Post

Space Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units- Air Force Times

Parker Solar Probe

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Hi, Bob. Sign me up for Mars. Sep 14, 2023

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Germany’s Ramstein Air Base will be the headquarters of a new US Space Force service component for Europe and Africa. The UK Space Agency has awarded Scotland-based AstroAgency and UAE based AzurX, 75,000 pounds each to develop advanced space technologies to tackle natural disasters and reduce greenhouse emissions in the Gulf. EutelSat says its HOTBIRD 13F and HOTBIRD 13G satellites have now entered into full commercial service.

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Selected Reading

Newest Space Force component to stand up at Ramstein Air Base in December- The Stars and Stripes

UAE and Bahrain to work with UK to develop space technologies to help protect the planet- The National

UK Space Agency launches consultation on variable liability limits for orbital operations

Eutelsat Brings Two Hotbird Satellites into Commercial Service- Via Satellite

Mini space thruster that runs on water- ESA

UT Will Lead $4 Million Research Collaboration in Outer Space- PR

Astra Space, Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split- PR

‘Galactic 04’ Mission Marks Virgin Galactic’s Fifth Spaceflight In Five Months

US could advance SpaceX license as soon as October after rocket exploded in April- Reuters

Allies Eager to Develop, Collaborate with US on New Space Programs- Air and Space Forces

Earth is outside its ‘safe operating space for humanity’ on most key measurements, study says- AP

'Learning period' for US commercial space regulations should be extended, Sen. Cruz says- Reuters

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Space has a workforce problem. Sep 13, 2023

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What’s to be done about the workforce issue in the space industry? N2K offers some solutions. Rocket Lab contracts with Leidos to launch four HASTE missions. Amazon Web Services India has signed an MOU with ISRO. Russia promises North Korea cooperation on developing space capabilities, and more.

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Our guest today is Stephan Reckie, Executive Director at the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) on entrepreneurship in space around the world.

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Selected Reading

The space industry's looming workforce problem- Axios

Rocket Lab Signs Deal with Leidos to Launch Four HASTE Missions- Business Wire

SpaceX no longer taking losses to produce Starlink satellite antennas, a key step to improving profitability- CNBC

SES Introduces Cruise Industry’s First Integrated MEO-LEO Service with Starlink- PR

Amazon's AWS ties up with ISRO to advance its AI capabilities with cloud technologies- Myind

North Korea's Kim meets Putin at Russian space center- Nikkei

LMO Space Partners With In-Space Missions On AUREA SDA Programme- PR

Dragonfly Aerospace Selects Neuraspace for Enhanced Space Sustainability through Smarter Space Traffic Management- PR

SkyFi Launches Two New Services- Via Satellite

A year after New Shepard’s accident, Blue Origin may return to flight next month- Ars Technica

Panel calls for giant boost to space station research- Science.org

Saltzman Reveals New Space Units That Put Operations and Sustainment Under One Roof- Air and Space Forces

Rob Rainhart Named President of HawkEye 360- PR Newswire

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Could K2-18 b be showing signs of life? Sep 12, 2023

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The James Webb Space Telescope's spectrograph of exoplanet K2-18b shows potential signs of life. Ball Aerospace to deliver a sounder for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Geostationary Extended Observations satellite program (GeoXO). Firefly Aerospace to provide radio frequency calibration services from lunar orbit as part of a NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract, and more.

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Our guest today is Sarah “Sassie” Duggleby, Co founder and CEO of Venus Aerospace.

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Selected Reading

Webb Discovers Methane, Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere of K2-18 b- NASA

Ball Aerospace Selected to Build Instrument for NOAA's GeoXO Constellation- PR Newswire

Firefly Awarded $18 Million NASA Contract to Provide Radio Frequency Calibration Services from Lunar Orbit- PR

Intelsat, Aalyria Sign Deal to Advance Multi-Orbit Connectivity- PR

Arianespace Signs Agreement With Intelsat For Launch Of Is-45- PR

Axiom Space Announces Astronauts for Third Mission to ISS- PR

India, NASA to cooperate on human spaceflight and planetary defense- Space

US company to unveil luxury space adventures in India; to offer travel to ISS, space balloons, zero-gravity plane- Times of India

Thaicom Selects Airbus For Its New Generation Software-Defined High Throughput Satellite At 119.5 Degrees East- PR

Big Law follows private sector into space race- FT

Techstars selects 12 companies for its fall space accelerator- Techcrunch

Mae Jemison- National Women’s History Museum

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Breaking human spaceflight records by chance. Sep 11, 2023

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US Astronaut Frank Rubio sets a new spaceflight record for spending the longest time on a space mission. UK satellite data company Open Cosmos raises $50 million in Series B funding. We have the latest headlines from the World Satellite Business Week conference, and more.

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Our guest today is Bill Murray, Co-founder and EVP of Product Engineering at rocket motor manufacturing company, Ursa Major.

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Selected Reading

Astronaut Frank Rubio breaks US record on way to spending a year in space- Space

Open Cosmos Raises $50M From Leading Impact Investors To Grow Its Leadership In Accessible, Sustainable Space Tech And Satellite Data- PR

U.S. export credit agency is working through $5 billion pipeline of space financing, vice chair says- CNBC

New MDA Software-Defined Satellites Target Operator Pain Points With Digital Solutions- PR Newswire\

Telesat taps SpaceX to launch its broadband satellites in orbit

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Joint National Security Mission- PR Newswire

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1700789411279966339?s=20

Iran announces tender for first space navigation satellite- Al Mayadeen

Kombucha: Ally for Moon and Mars- ESA

As DoD readies new commercial space strategies, industry frets funding gap

SpaceX is the best bet for the commercial space station Earth needs- the Hill

First cat in space: how a Parisian stray called Félicette was blasted far from Earth- The Guardian

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Hip Hop Science Communication with Maynard Okereke. Sep 09, 2023

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Our guest this week is Maynard Okereke, better known as the Hip Hop M.D. Maynard is an award winning Science Communicator. After noticing a lack of minority involvement in the STEM fields, he created Hip Hop Science with the goal of encouraging minorities and youth to pursue more advanced career paths.

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The FAA concludes its Starship mishap investigation. Sep 08, 2023

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The FAA has closed the SpaceX Starship Super Heavy mishap investigation. US President Biden has nominated Mike Whitaker to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. The US Government Accountability Office reports NASA’s Space Launch System as “unaffordable”, and more.

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FAA Closes SpaceX Starship Mishap Investigation- FAA.gov

Diverse Leaders Applaud President Biden’s Nomination of Michael G. Whitaker for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration- The White House

NASA’s mega moon rocket is ‘unaffordable,’ according to accountability report- CNN

ULA Atlas V NROL-107 SEP 09, 2023 08:51 AM (SILENTBARKER)

Rocket Lab Announces Launch Window for Next Capella Space Mission- Business Wire

South Africa Joins China’s International Lunar Research Station - SANSA

10 African teenagers' paintings displayed in the China Space Station- CGTN

Eutelsat partners with Karista's Spacetech fund- Press Release

SpinLaunch and Sumitomo Form Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Commercialization of Sustainable, Low-Cost Space Solutions- Business Newswire

Pixxel and SkyFi join forces for easy access to Earth Observation data- Press Release

Ball Aerospace Completes Testing on Space Systems Command Operational Weather Monitoring Satellite- PR Newswire

US Space Force eyes partnerships for tactical satellite communications- C4ISRNET

Journey of Discovery: Space Dynamics Lab-Built AWE Instrument Prepares for Launch at Space Center- USU

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Placing our order for space knees, please. Sep 07, 2023

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Redwire Biofabrication says they've successfully bioprinted the first human knee meniscus on the International Space Station. The US tests an unarmed Minuteman 3 ICBM at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The US Space Force has a new mission statement, and more.

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Selected Reading

Redwire BioFabrication Facility Successfully Prints First Human Knee Meniscus on ISS, Paving the Way for Advanced In-Space Bioprinting Capabilities to Benefit Human Health- Press Release

MMIII GT-247 Launches from Vandenberg- USSF

Space Force announces new mission statement- USSF

SDA Issues Solicitation for Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Space Vehicles- Sam.gov

NOAA to Hold Industry Day for Commercial Data Program- NOAA

Satellite Software Leader Antaris Announces Close Of Preferred Seed Funding- Press Release

Employees report a rare round of layoffs at Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space venture- GeekWire

Relativity Space Signs Lease On Historic NASA Test Stand- Press Release

UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal- UK Gov

Japan launches rocket carrying lunar lander and X-ray telescope to explore origins of universe- AP

Aditya L1 shares selfie from space, captures stunning image of Earth and Moon- India Today

Europe assembles Hera spacecraft to eye aftermath of DART asteroid crash- Space.com

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