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NASA weighing continuing VERITAS versus future Discovery mission

Budget pressures in NASA’s planetary science program could force the agency to choose between continuing a mission to Venus that has already been delayed or requesting proposals for a future mission. The post NASA weighing continuing VERITAS versus future Discovery mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA weighing continuing VERITAS versus future Discovery mission2023-03-18T14:08:32-06:00

Intelsat buys capacity on Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite

Intelsat has acquired a “significant amount” of capacity from the recently launched Amazonas Nexus satellite to meet demand for connectivity over the Americas, an executive for the company told SpaceNews. The post Intelsat buys capacity on Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Intelsat buys capacity on Hispasat’s Amazonas Nexus satellite2023-03-18T14:08:33-06:00

FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission unveiled its proposed framework March 17 for regulating the use of terrestrial wireless spectrum from space for connecting smartphones beyond the reach of cell towers. The post FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework appeared first on SpaceNews.

FCC unveils proposed satellite direct-to-device regulatory framework2023-03-18T14:08:34-06:00

AF Week in Photos

Tech. Sgt. Paul Santos, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender boom operator, refuels an F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Santos was accompanied by Aiden Babiarz, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ROTC cadet, during an incentive flight over Florida, March 1, 2023. Over three days, the 6th and 9th [...]

AF Week in Photos2023-03-17T14:08:17-06:00

NNSA and Kazakhstan agree to new partnership on emergency preparedness and response

The joint statement highlighted previous cooperation between the two countries, such as radiological and nuclear detection equipment NNSA loaned to Kazakhstan, and areas for future collaboration, including offers of radiation detection and telecommunications equipment to establish an Emergency Operations Center for CAESC in Astana. NNSA will provide the necessary equipment and resources for the center [...]

NNSA and Kazakhstan agree to new partnership on emergency preparedness and response2023-03-17T14:07:52-06:00

DAF to host 2023 Modeling, Simulation Summit

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  The Department of the Air Force will host its Air Force Modeling and Simulation Summit at The Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 9-11.The M&S Summit supports the implementation of the DAF M&S Strategy by bringing together more than 100 Department of Defense, industry, academia and international partners. Hosted by [...]

DAF to host 2023 Modeling, Simulation Summit2023-03-17T14:08:21-06:00

Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation

In a vote of confidence for a troubled launch vehicle, Arianespace won a contract from the Italian government for up to three Vega C launches of an Earth observation constellation. The post Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation2023-03-17T14:07:27-06:00

China launches second classified Gaofen-13 remote sensing satellite

China added its initially civilian Gaofen Earth observation series Friday with the launch of the classified optical geostationary Gaofen-13 (02) satellite. The post China launches second classified Gaofen-13 remote sensing satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

China launches second classified Gaofen-13 remote sensing satellite2023-03-17T14:07:28-06:00

NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate air, space power integration

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) --  Allied and partner Air Chiefs came together on Ramstein Air Base for the bi-annual NATO Air Chiefs’ Symposium on March 16.Hosted by U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, the meeting allowed allied Air Chiefs the opportunity to come together and collaborate on [...]

NATO Air Chiefs discuss how to further accelerate air, space power integration2023-03-17T14:08:24-06:00

Electron launches two Capella Space radar satellites

Rocket Lab launched its second Electron rocket from Virginia March 16, placing two Capella Space radar imaging satellites into orbit. The post Electron launches two Capella Space radar satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.

Electron launches two Capella Space radar satellites2023-03-17T14:07:29-06:00