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Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA

The U.S. Space Force for the second time has taken ownership of a retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellite to fill gaps in coverage for the U.S. military. The post Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA appeared first on SpaceNews.

Space Force gets another weather satellite from NOAA2023-09-23T14:07:28-06:00

Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system

After a slow start, the Commerce Department says it is making progress on establishing a civil space traffic coordination system that will rely on both commercial and government data. The post Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system appeared first on SpaceNews.

Office of Space Commerce touts progress on civil space traffic coordination system2023-09-23T14:07:30-06:00

Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite

The Department of the Air Force said that WGS-12 meets specific needs that cannot be met by commercial alternatives. The post Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.

Air Force validates Boeing’s new WGS satellite2023-09-23T14:07:33-06:00

NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return

A NASA spacecraft is on course to return samples from an asteroid to Earth in less than two days as teams prepare for a variety of both technical and fiscal contingencies. The post NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA ready for OSIRIS-REx sample return2023-09-23T14:07:35-06:00

Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth

Satellogic is relocating from Uruguay to the United States in a bid for more government business as revenues continue falling short of expectations, the publicly traded Earth observation operator announced Sept. 21. The post Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth appeared first on SpaceNews.

Satellogic relocating to the United States in search of government growth2023-09-22T14:08:36-06:00

House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has introduced legislation that would extend a restriction on the Federal Aviation Administration’s ability to regulate commercial human spaceflight safety by another eight years. The post House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period appeared first on SpaceNews.

House Speaker introduces bill to extend commercial spaceflight regulatory learning period2023-09-22T14:08:38-06:00

Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology

Sierra Space conducted another test of its inflatable habitat technology, demonstrating that the module exceeds its requirements even with the addition of a window in its fabric structure. The post Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology appeared first on SpaceNews.

Sierra Space tests inflatable module technology2023-09-22T14:08:40-06:00

True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software

WASHINGTON — True Anomaly, a space industry startup based in Denver, was awarded a $17.4 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to provide software tools to better understand the […] The post True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software appeared first on SpaceNews.

True Anomaly gets $17 million Space Force contract for space domain awareness software2023-09-22T14:08:41-06:00

NASA Mars Sample Return budget and schedule “unrealistic,” independent review concludes

NASA is delaying plans to move the Mars Sample Return (MSR) program to its next phase of development after an independent review found serious issues with its technical readiness, cost and schedule. The post NASA Mars Sample Return budget and schedule “unrealistic,” independent review concludes appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA Mars Sample Return budget and schedule “unrealistic,” independent review concludes2023-09-22T14:08:44-06:00

The Artemis Accords: Changing the Narrative from Space Race to Space Cooperation

Senjuti Mallick is a space law expert promoting space sustainability and responsible space exploration. She leads legal and compliance operations at COMSPOC Corp. Space exploration has always been an endeavor […] The post The Artemis Accords: Changing the Narrative from Space Race to Space Cooperation appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Artemis Accords: Changing the Narrative from Space Race to Space Cooperation2023-09-21T14:08:37-06:00