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Swan song for Antares 230+. Aug 02, 2023

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Northrop Grumman launches its final Antares 230+ rocket. Voyager Space and Airbus develop a new partnership to build and operate Starlab. Privateer Space has announced a new module for satellite operators called Pono. Virgin Galactic releases second quarter financial results, and more.

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Our guest for today’s show is Matthew Fetrow, Communications Director for the Space Force's Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO).

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Selected Reading

Northrop Grumman’s NG-19 Launch Marks 10 Years of International Space Station Cargo Resupply Missions- Northrop Grumman

Voyager Space and Airbus Announce Joint Venture to Build and Operate Starlab- PR Newswire

Privateer unveils AI-powered hardware & software solutions to drive future of space operations & data applications- Privateer

VIRGIN GALACTIC ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS AND PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE- Virgin Galactic

Cantwell, Hickenlooper ORBITS Act to Clean Up Space Junk Heads to Full Senate

Space Debris Will Block Space Exploration unless We Start Acting Sustainably- Scientific American

USSF, Johns Hopkins University Debut New Era of Officer PME- Space Force

Allied Command Transformation Advances NATO’s Understanding of Newest Domain – Space- NATO

NASA hears signal from Voyager 2 spacecraft after mistakenly cutting contact- AP

Space Propulsion Market- Markets and Markets

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Space Command is staying Rocky Mountain High. Aug 01, 2023

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The US Administration makes the decision that Space Command is staying in Colorado. The US Senate agrees with the House to make cuts to the Space Force’s requested budget for fiscal year 2024. The FCC’s Chairwoman introduces new spectrum rules for commercial space launches. Planet announces a restructuring and cuts to its workforce, and more.

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Our guest today is Kathy Steen, Senior Program Manager at the Hyperspace Challenge.

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Selected Reading

Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder on U.S. Space Command- Defense.gov

Senate DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2024

Contracts For July 28, 2023- Department of Defense

Rosenworcel Introduces Spectrum Rules for Commercial Space Launches- FCC

Planet lays off about 10% of workforce as satellite imagery company restructures- CNBC

Tilebox raises $1.7M to enhance space data management- tech.eu

Hisdesat will launch the first satellite of the SPAINSAT NG programme next summer- SpaceRef

Chandrayaan-3 leaves earth's orbit, heads towards moon- Tribune India

China's Shenzhou-15 taikonauts meet press after returning to Earth- CGTN

NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle Continues Progress Toward Mars Sample Return- NASA

Indiana University launches space law courses, satellite cybersecurity program- Herald Times

Redwire Hires Veteran Aerospace Executive as Company Positions for More Strategic Growth- Redwire Space

Iridium Board of Directors Approves Additional $400 Million Share Repurchase Program; Authorizations Now Total $1 Billion- Iridium

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SpaceX opens the floodgates to possible fines. Jul 31, 2023

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SpaceX tests its new flame deflector water deluge system. Elon Musk says SpaceX provided its knowledge of crewed parachute systems to Boeing. The US Air Force has awarded Sierra Space Corporation a $22.6 million contract for the maturation of the Vortex Advanced Upper Stage Engine. ESA successfully assists the reentry of defunct satellite Aeolus, and more.

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Our guest for today’s show is Doug Milburn, Cofounder of Protocase, on the evolution to ProtoSpace Mfg, and rapid innovation and prototyping for the space industry.

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Selected Reading

SpaceX hasn't obtained environmental permits for 'flame deflector' system it's testing in Texas- CNBC

FAA THROWS COLD WATER ON SPACEX'S NEXT STARSHIP ORBITAL LAUNCH- Futurism

MAXAR’S LARGEST EVER SATELLITE, HUGHES JUPITER 3, PERFORMING WELL AFTER LAUNCH- Maxar

Sierra Space Books Air Force Contract for Maturation of Advanced Upper Stage Engine- Executive Biz

Aeolus: a historic end to a trailblazing mission- ESA

ISRO’s PSLV-C56 puts 7 satellites in orbit; four more missions this year- The Hindu

China tests advanced hydrogen-oxygen rocket engine for space program- CGTN

NASA Mission Update: Voyager 2 Communications Pause- NASA

Incoming leaders for Space Command, Northern Command, NORAD set to be delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on confirmations- The Gazette

Aerojet eyes resource sharing, renewed stability after L3Harris buy- Defense News

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Casey DeRaad on NewSpace Nexus and navigating government procurement. Jul 29, 2023

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NewSpace Nexus is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that is accelerating the pace of space innovation by uniting and igniting the industry. NewSpace Nexus CEO Casey Anglada DeRaad walks us through the Unite & Ignite Space, a first-of-its-kind co-innovation hub where stakeholders gain access to workspaces, equipment, programming, rapid prototyping and demonstration, and resources needed for innovation and rapid progress.

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US pushes for space policies and regulations. Jul 28, 2023

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The FAA launches a human spaceflight rulemaking committee. US legislators introduce a bill calling for space to be recognized as critical infrastructure. Argentina becomes the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords. L3Harris Technologies completes its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.7 billion, and more.

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Casey Anglada DeRaad, CEO NewSpace Nexus, a non-profit company dedicated to helping new space companies get to market.

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Selected Reading

FAA launches new guidelines for commercial space travel- WHNT

Bipartisan bill designates space as critical infrastructure sector- The Hill

REPS LIEU, CALVERT, CARBAJAL AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO DESIGNATE SPACE AS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE- PR

NASA Welcomes Argentina as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory- NASA

Joint Statement from President Biden and Prime Minister Meloni- The White House

NASA’s Commercial Partners Pass Milestones for New Space Stations- NASA

L3HARRIS COMPLETES AEROJET ROCKETDYNE ACQUISITION- L3Harris

Sybilla spots Chandrayaan-3

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The future is nuclear. Jul 27, 2023

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DARPA’s Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO) with NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate selects Lockheed Martin for demonstration spacecraft. Aerojet Rocketdyne will build and demonstrate key components for an updated radioisotope power system under a multi-million dollar contract for NASA’s robotic deep space exploration program. L3Harris gets the greenlight from the Federal Trade Commission to proceed with purchasing Aerojet Rocketdyne, and more.

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Our guest today is Jules Lancee, Founder of We Work In Space.

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Selected Reading

Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft- PR Newswire

AEROJET ROCKETDYNE TO UPDATE RADIOISOTOPE POWER SYSTEM FOR NASA- Aerojet Rocketdyne

FTC won’t block L3Harris purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne; CEO says deal to close this month- Breaking Defense

Boeing’s Starliner losses total $1.5 billion with NASA astronauts still waiting to fly- CNBC

Kleos Space (ASX:KSS) begins bankruptcy proceedings- The Market Herald

16 Companies Chosen for Space Systems Command LEO Communications- Via Satellite

India's offer to privatise rocket has 20 potential bidders- Reuters

Pixxel Wins Grant to Build Multi-Payload Satellites for India’s Air Force- Via Satellite

Scottish spaceport near protected areas approved despite local opposition- The Guardian

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What do satellite spectrum licensing regs have to do with space debris? Jul 26, 2023

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The US House rejects the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act. The US Space Force releases a draft reserve plan to call up commercial satellites in times of conflict. A power outage in Houston causes mission control to briefly lose contact with the ISS, and more.

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Our guest today is Our guest today is David Luber, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Directorate at the National Security Agency, on space systems as critical infrastructure and cyber defense., on space systems as critical infrastructure and cyber defense.

Selected Reading

Lucas Statement in Opposition to H.R. 1338, the Satellite Telecommunications Streamlining Act

Draft commercial space ‘reserve’ plan allows DoD ‘exclusive access’ to services during conflict- Breaking Defense

Led by US, global spending on military space jumped to $54B in 2022: Space Foundation- Breaking Defense

SPACE FOUNDATION RELEASES THE SPACE REPORT 2023 Q2, SHOWING ANNUAL GROWTH OF GLOBAL SPACE ECONOMY TO $546B

NASA power outage temporarily halts contact with space station- AP

2023 NASA Tipping Point Selections- NASA

China launches first communications satellite with flexible solar wing- CGTN

Round B of 20 million euros for Leaf Space, towards the goal of continuous satellite connectivity- i3P

China's gigantic telescope identifies over 800 pulsars- CGTN

Space Sustainability – Our Oppenheimer Moment to Recognise the Importance of Protecting the Environment Beyond our Skies

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Space investors go full Oprah. You get money, and you get money! Jul 25, 2023

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Impulse Space has announced that they've raised an oversubscribed $45 million Series A round. The NASA Tipping Points program awards Astrobotics $34.6 million and Blue Origin $34.7 million for Lunar missions. The European Space Agency has awarded Spire Global a $17.6 million phased contract for the EURIALO project, and more.

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Tan Zu, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Taiwan.

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Selected Reading

Impulse Space Secures $45m In Series A Funding Round- Impulse Space

Astrobotic Wins $34.6M for Power Demo Mission on the Moon- Press Release

Blue Origin Awarded NASA Partnership to Turn Lunar Regolith into Solar-Power Systems on the Moon- Blue Origin

Advanced aircraft tracking will come live from space- ESA

Spacetech startup Space DOTS connects with $1.5 million in pre-seed funding round- Tech.EU

Maxar Completes Critical Design Review For First Maxar 300™ Platform Developed For The Space Development Agency- Maxar

ATOMOS ANNOUNCES FIRST ORBITAL MISSION DEMONSTRATING RENDEZVOUS, DOCKING, REFUELING AND ORBITAL TRANSFER- PR Newswire

First STARCOM ‘orbital warfare’ exercise delayed towards end of year- Breaking Defense

Space Biology, Human Health Research and Robotics Work to Kick off Week- NASA

Elon Musk’s SpaceX may have ‘punched hole’ in edge of space with rocket launch- The Independent

Pentagon Leaders Emphasize ‘Responsible’ Options for Countering Space Weapons- Air and Space Forces

Russia’s Space Program Reels After Putin’s Ukraine Invasion- Bloomberg

Space Force plans to ‘guarantee’ future launch missions with 3 providers faces near term challenge- Breaking Defense

Queen guitarist Brian May to release a book of 3D images of asteroid Bennu- Space.com

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Using BRICS to build in space. Jul 24, 2023

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Russia's space agency is welcoming BRICS partners to build a module for the country’s planned space station. Astranis has announced that its satellite Arcturus is no longer fulfilling its mission to provide broadband connectivity in Alaska. The US Space Force has held the first-ever Space Engagement Talks with Japan, and more.

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Our guest today is Phnam Bagley, Founding Partner of Nonfiction on space architecture.

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Selected Reading

Russia offers BRICS partners a module on its planned space station- Reuters

Astranis Reports Issues With Solar Array on its First Satellite - Via Satellite

DEL 15 activates two subordinate squadrons: 15th CACS, 15th ISRS- Spacecom.mil

US, Japan host first-ever Space Engagement Talks-Spacecom.mil

Japanese insurers reach for the stars with space policies- Nikkei

China tests main rocket engine for manned lunar missions- CGTN

Skyroot static Fire-Twitter

BT embraces small satellites to plug internet black spots around the UK- Evening Standard

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida, setting stage for Falcon Heavy mission- Florida Today

Elon Musk's SpaceX: How the world's richest person leads the space exploration pioneer- Business Insider

What’s next for the moon- MIT Technology Review

Thorium Space CEO Pawel Rymaszewski Outlines Ambitions for Commercial Debut- Via Satellite

Bronze Age discovery made at Shetland spaceport site- BBC

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Robert Aillon on Ecuador signing the Artemis Accords. Jul 22, 2023

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5 years ago Robert Aillon, Founder of Leviathan Space, set out to help diversify and progress Ecuador’s business landscape. Space proved to be the perfect opportunity for the developing nation, and Robert shares with us his story on assisting Ecuador in signing the Artemis Accords.

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NASA Welcomes Ecuador as 26th Artemis Accords Signatory

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