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SpaceX acquires parachute supplier

In a rare acquisition, SpaceX has purchased out of bankruptcy a company that provided components for Dragon spacecraft parachutes. The post SpaceX acquires parachute supplier appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceX acquires parachute supplier2023-11-30T13:07:53-07:00

China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket

A Chinese launch vehicle maker is working on designs for an air-launched rocket for sending small satellites to orbit. The post China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.

China is working on a design for a reusable air-launched orbital rocket2023-11-30T13:07:55-07:00

House Science Committee advances commercial space bill

The House Science Committee voted on party lines to send a commercial space bill to the full House, although with the possibility of modifications before a vote there. The post House Science Committee advances commercial space bill appeared first on SpaceNews.

House Science Committee advances commercial space bill2023-11-30T13:07:56-07:00

Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker

French satellite imagery analysis provider Kayrros launched a free version of its global methane tracking map Nov. 29 to help hold governments and businesses to account for their emissions. The post Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellite imagery analysis firm launches free greenhouse gas tracker2023-11-30T13:07:58-07:00

Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project

The Defense Innovation Unit issued a new solicitation for proposals from private companies for a project known as the Hybrid Space Architecture. The post Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project appeared first on SpaceNews.

Defense Innovation Unit solicits new round of proposals for space network project2023-11-30T13:07:59-07:00

Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch

Two satellites designed to bring mobile broadband coverage to the Arctic region for civilians and military users have completed key tests ahead of their planned launch next summer. The post Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch appeared first on SpaceNews.

Arctic broadband satellites complete key tests ahead of mid-2024 launch2023-11-29T13:12:59-07:00

Satellite imagery reveals explosion at China’s Jiuquan spaceport

A Chinese launch vehicle maker appears to have suffered an explosion at a test site at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The post Satellite imagery reveals explosion at China’s Jiuquan spaceport appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellite imagery reveals explosion at China’s Jiuquan spaceport2023-11-29T13:13:00-07:00

Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions

Arcfield, a U.S. defense and intelligence contractor, announced Nov. 29 it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions, a developer and manufacturer of small satellites and sensor payloads. The post Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions appeared first on SpaceNews.

Defense and intelligence contractor Arcfield acquires Orion Space Solutions2023-11-29T13:13:02-07:00

Firefly conducts first Miranda engine test

Firefly Aerospace has conducted the first hot-fire test of a new engine that will power the company’s future launch vehicles. The post Firefly conducts first Miranda engine test appeared first on SpaceNews.

Firefly conducts first Miranda engine test2023-11-29T13:13:03-07:00

Multiverse Media restructures for future growth

DENVER – November 29, 2023 – Multiverse Media Inc., a Denver-based integrated media company that recently merged with SpaceNews, announces that it will focus its immediate efforts on growing its […] The post Multiverse Media restructures for future growth appeared first on SpaceNews.

Multiverse Media restructures for future growth2023-11-30T13:08:01-07:00