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The geek, the nerd, and the wonk. Jul 21, 2023

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The European Space Agency announces new contracts supporting the Galileo Second Generation. German based thermal satellite data startup Constellr has raised $18.9 million in a seed round led by Karista. The Ghanaian government has approved a national space policy. Amazon is building a $120 million processing facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for its thousands of planned Kuiper internet satellites, and more.

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Thales Wins Cyber, Ground Tech Contracts for Galileo Second Generation- Via Satellite

Constellr Raises €17 Million for Thermal Satellite Data Startup- Geospatial World

Government Approves Space Policy- the Ghana Report

Amazon to build $120 million facility in Florida to prep Kuiper internet satellites for launch- CNBC

House approves FAA reauthorization bill- The Hill

STARCOM sees first changing of the guard with new commander- CPR

Booster 9 rolls to the upgraded Starbase pad ahead of Static Fire test- NASASpaceFlight

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Space Integral to the DOD Way of War, Policy Chief Says- Department of Defense

China is serious about winning the new space race- Washington Post

Most Americans expect routine space tourism by 2073, but few would actually try it: report- Space.com

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We still choose to go to the moon. Jul 20, 2023

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The UK Space Agency has released a space exploration technology roadmap outlining future activity and funding for the next decade. The United Arab Emirates and Turkey have signed several deals estimated to be worth $50.7 billion US dollars that included coordination on space programs. China launched four weather satellites aboard a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, and more.

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Our guest for today’s show is Robert Aillon, founder of Leviathan Space Industries.

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Space Exploration: Technology Roadmap- UKSA

Turkey's Erdogan signs $50 billion in deals during UAE visit- Reuters

China launches more Tianmu-1 weather satellites atop Kuaizhou-1A rocket- CGTN

SpaceX launches 15 Starlink satellites to orbit, lands rocket at sea- Space.com

PlanetiQ High Quality GNSS-RO Data to Be Used by NOAA to Save Lives and Improve Our Environment With Superior Weather Forecasting and Atmospheric Research- Business Wire

SPACECOM Prepared to Defend U.S. Assets- National Defense Magazine

NASA's TROPICS Offers Multiple Views of Intensifying Hurricanes- NASA

NASA Selects ASRC Federal for $320 Million Maintenance and Engineering Contract- PR Newswire

Aramco and OQ Technology Strengthen Ties with New Technology Connectivity MoU- OQ Technology

In race with China, Pentagon must prioritize speed in acquisition- Breaking Defense

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Sales and stock soars in space. Jul 19, 2023

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Lockheed Martin reports $3.2 billion in sales in Q2 this year, up $341 million or 12% compared to Q2 last year. Rocket Lab’s stock soars after recent launch successes. China’s Deputy Chief Engineer tells state media that the country will launch its first reusable rocket in 2027. Venezuela becomes the first country to formally sign the China-led International Lunar Research Station. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson heads to Latin America to rally support for the Artemis Accords, and more.

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Our guest today is Justus Parmar, Founder of Fortuna Investments.

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Selected Reading

Increased Space Sales Contribute to Strong Quarter for Lockheed Martin- Via Satellite

Rocket Lab’s stock has doubled this year — and Deutsche Bank sees it climbing even higher- CNBC

China says it will launch reusable spacecraft as soon as 2027- SCMP

China unveils new scientific devices on track to serve China Space Station- CGTN

Venezuela signs up to China’s moon base initiative- SpaceNews

Nelson’s NASA push in South America- POLITICO

NASA Maintains ‘A’ for Investing in Small Businesses- NASA

NASA’s Psyche Mission Enters Home Stretch Before Launch- JPL

New Agreement with NASA- Above Space PR

Russia's Luna-25 moon lander reaches launch site for August 11 liftoff- Space.com

Aspia Space Launches New Satellite Based AgriTech Solution- Via Satellite

Regulating the space economy is vital for America's continued global leadership- The CGO

SDA racing ahead with new, US-based satellite ground stations, could meet hiccup abroad- Breaking Defense

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In the business of space, the only way is up. Jul 18, 2023

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Private investment in the space industry is showing signs of stabilizing according to the Q2 report from Space Capital. The UK ranks third globally in space deals, according to a recent report from Seraphim Space. SpaceX is forecasting a doubling of its revenue to a whopping $8 billion this year. Firefly aerospace has reportedly told CNBC that it is close to announcing an oversubscribed capital raise, and more.

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Our guest today is Jonathan Dagle, Policy Committee Chair at the National Space Society.

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Selected Reading

Private investment in space firms shows ‘signs of stabilization’ in Q2 after steady decline- CNBC

Seraphim: Investment deals take off as UK ranks third globally- City AM

SpaceX Forecasts Doubling of Revenue to $8 Billion- The Information

Rocket builder Firefly is close to announcing oversubscribed capital raise- CNBC

Baby Come Back: Rocket Lab Electron parachutes down after Māhia launch- NZ Herald

U.S. Pushes Military Cooperation in Space- The Wall Street Journal

Space Force should offer European allies protection from anti-satellite attacks: Saltzman- Breaking Defense

A Cyber Force? Senate Proposes Study With Lessons Learned from Space Force- Air and Space Forces

Schriever slated for new $150 million building, initial funding delayed in Space Command fight- Gazette

LightRidge Solutions Acquires Trident Systems- Business Wire

The Weird Reason Buzz Aldrin Wears Three Watches On His Arms- IFLScience

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How’d you solve a problem like a space launch? Jul 17, 2023

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UK Science, Innovation and Technology committee releases report on licensing for launch. US Senator Marco Rubio proposes the "Enhancing Spaceport Operations Act," to allow the military to provide space launch support services to commercial entities. Commercial space industry weighs in on a new commercial space bill under review by the US House Science Committee, and more.

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Today’s guest is Tom Stroup, President of the Satellite Industry Association, on the SIA's mission and broadband initiatives.

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Selected Reading

UK space strategy and UK satellite infrastructure: reviewing the licencing regime for launch - Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Industry offers wish list for commercial space legislation- SpaceNews

Senator Rubio Introduces Bill to Strengthen Spaceport Operations- West Orlando News

Space Force to open launch business to a third provider- C4ISRNET

SpaceX rocket launches 54 Starlink satellites and lands at sea on record-tying 16th flight (video)- Space.com

Australian Space Agency says mystery item on Green Head beach could be part of 'foreign space launch vehicle'- ABC AU

The Growing Demand for Sovereign Space Systems- Via Satellite

50% mark reached!- ELT updates

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Pam Underwood and the FAA’s role in global spaceport operations. Jul 15, 2023

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Pam Underwood, Director of Spaceports at the Federal Aviation Administration, joins us on T-Minus Deep Space for a special edition all about the global spaceport industry and the FAA’s role to enable safe and sustainable space launch operations.

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Office of Spaceports- Federal Aviation Administration

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India’s moonshot, take 2. Jul 14, 2023

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India’s moonshot, take 2. JAXA’s not having a great year. The Space Command HQ drama is impacting budgets. A new partnership between Sweden and Latvia. Our conversation today is all about space launch and commercial airspace with Pam Underwood, Director at the Office of Spaceports for the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

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Pam Underwood, Director of the Office of Spaceports at the Federal Aviation Administration, on the FAA’s role to enable a safe and sustainable global spaceport industry.

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Selected Reading

India Launches Lunar Mission: The Country’s Second Attempt To Put A Lander And Rover On The Moon- Forbes

Chandrayaan-3 launch video- Twitter

SpaceX Starlink launch scrubs seconds before Friday liftoff; set for weekend- Florida Today

Elon Musk's SpaceX nears $150 billion valuation after secondary share sale- CNBC

Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test- Reuters

Investing in Space: Why Blue Origin's engine explosion matters- CNBC

ULA's Vulcan Rocket to Debut in Q4 With a Fix for Anomaly Uncovered in March- Via Satellite

Hill battle over SPACECOM HQ seeps into Pentagon's annual $4.1B reprogramming request- Breaking Defense

SSC Signs Latvian Ground Segment Deal - Via Satellite

Orbital Composites wins $1.7 million Space Force contract- SpaceNews

A New Study Reveals Evidence Of Diverse Organic Material On Mars- Astrobiology

South Australian Space Park fails to launch- Cosmos Magazine

This Virginia spaceport is firing up its local economy- Marketplace

The sound of Aeolus will blow you away- ESA

Life of Aeolus composer: @jamiepereramuso on Twitter

https://esamultimedia.esa.int/docs/EarthObservation/Aeolus-musical-sheet-230711.pdf

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Boom arms getting stuck: so hot right now. Jul 13, 2023

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Viasat-3’s unexpected event. The US Senate makes NASA budget recommendations. Using the time-keepers of the universe to help PNT on Earth. Hawkeye 360’s series D-1 funding round. Guam says hafadai to spaceflight. Our guest today is friend of the pod Sita Sonty, is Partner, Associate Director, and Global Space Lead for the Boston Consulting Group, all about space environment management. And a whole lot more!

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Sita Sonty, Global Space Lead for the Boston Consulting Group, on space environment management.

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Viasat stock plunges after company discloses malfunction in new satellite- CNBC

Viasat Provides Status Update on ViaSat-3 Americas Satellite- Press Release

BILL SUMMARY: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill- US Senate

FY2024 National Aeronautics and Space Administration- AIP

From Polaris to pulsars: Navy eyes celestial navigation as GPS alternative- Breaking Defense

Together Optus and SpaceX Plan to Cover 100% of Australia- Press Release

Hawkeye 360 Receives $58 Million In Series D-1 Funding To Introduce A New Satellite Architecture And Accelerate Data Science Efforts- Press Release

Congress queries Space Force plan for fewer missile warning satellites- C4ISRNET

Biden nominates Space Force's Whiting to head SPACECOM - Breaking Defense

China begins construction of ultra-low orbit satellite constellation- China.org

RS21 lands first chunk of venture capital through California firm- Biz Journals

Virgin Galactic Announces Flight Window for Second Commercial Spaceflight- Press Release

Guam seeking to expand airport activities, eyeing space flights- Marianas Variety News

Space Race 2.0: How the government is rapidly adopting next-gen space tech- NextGov

Why MEO satellites are the answer to Indonesia’s digital divide- Space Watch Africa

How Venture Capital Shapes The Space Industry- SpaceDotBiz

“Fuel” and Fire: NASA’s Artemis Missions to the Moon, feat. Metallica- YouTube

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Much ado about an explosion at Blue. Jul 12, 2023

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Landspace is first ever to orbit with methane. Much ado about an explosion at Blue? Hanwha Systems enters the satellite internet game. Mothballs for Janus. We speak with Tom Patterson, Managing Director at Accenture, on advancements in post-quantum cryptography for multi-orbit satellite communications. And it’s the one year anniversary of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, so in honor of the Webbiversary, we also chat with NASA Astronomer Karl Gordon where he guides us through the new Webb image NASA released today.

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Tom Patterson, Managing Director at Accenture, on advancements in post-quantum cryptography for multi-orbit satellite communications.

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Selected Reading

LandSpace claims win in the methane race to orbit via second ZhuQue-2 launch- NASASpaceFlight.com

China plans to send two rockets for crewed moon landing- Reuters

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin BE-4 rocket engine explodes during testing- CNBC

OceanMind Extends Vessel-Tracking Data Deal With Spire- Via Satellite

Hanwha Systems obtains license for satellite internet service in S. Korea- Korea Herald

£20 million UK Space Agency funding to support aerial connectivity- GOV.UK

NASA decides not to launch two already-built asteroid probes- Ars Technica

Webb Celebrates First Year of Science With New Image- NASA

Lunar Orbital Congestion IV- Policy Recommendations- Forbes

NatSec100 2023- Silicon Valley Defense Group

Here come the Moon landing missions (probably)- Ars Technica

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Astra plays the reverse card on stock split. Jul 11, 2023

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Astra’s planned reverse stock split. Benchmark gets a series B, and Astranis lands a deal in the Philippines. Key lessons from Ukraine for US Space Command. Longshot wants to make space launch less of a launch and more of a throw. And today we speak with long-time friend of N2K Networks, Kathleen Smith from ClearedJobs.net on workforce strategies, jobs, and recruiting in the cleared aerospace and space communities.

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Selected Reading

Astra plans a reverse stock split, seeks to raise up to $65 million in offering- CNBC

Muon Space Awarded Additional Funding for Space Weather Data Collection- Press Release

Benchmark raises $33 million in Series B round - SpaceNews

Astranis to bring satellite internet to 2 million people in the Philippines next year- CNBC

Russia-Ukraine war holds key lessons for US Space Command: top official- The Hill

Defense Innovation Unit teams with companies on space-based internet- C4ISRNET

Orion Space Solutions and Microsoft are revolutionizing U.S. national security space domain with the NEXUS Space Network- Press Release

Scientists Have Found a Hot Spot on the Moon’s Far Side- The New York Times

Iris satellite ATC system takes a step forward with ESSP management- Airport Technology

NASA Expands Options for Spacewalking, Moonwalking Suits, Services- NASA

Longshot Space wants to make space launch dumb — and really cheap- TechCrunch

New ExoMars lander contract will be issued in a few months- Space

Why Africans must go to space- Gadget

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