India on track for OneWeb launch in second half of October
India expects to conduct the first launch of OneWeb satellites in eight months during the second half of October, Indian space agency ISRO said Oct. 5. The post India on track for OneWeb launch in second half of October appeared first on SpaceNews.
York Space wins $200 million Space Development Agency contract for 12 satellites
York Space won a $200 million contract for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 1 Demonstration and Experimentation System (T1DES) program The post York Space wins $200 million Space Development Agency contract for 12 satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
UK competition watchdog has concerns about Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover
Viasat’s $7.3 billion Inmarsat takeover could lead to more expensive and poorer quality Wi-Fi for plane passengers, the U.K.’s competition watchdog said Oct. 6 as it prepared to launch a full-scale probe of the deal. The post UK competition watchdog has concerns about Viasat’s Inmarsat takeover appeared first on SpaceNews.
DAF reaches DAF365 Enterprise Services migration milestone
The Air Force Enterprise Information Services SharePoint Team has completed the final major migration milestone to the Microsoft Office 365 collaboration platform.
Sierra Space hires former SpaceX executive as CIO
Sierra Space has hired a former SpaceX executive as its chief information officer as the company builds up its infrastructure to support work on commercial spacecraft and a space station. The post Sierra Space hires former SpaceX executive as CIO appeared first on SpaceNews.
12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations
The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
Roscosmos official supports continued cooperation with NASA on ISS
After a successful launch of a Crew Dragon spacecraft whose crew included a Russian cosmonaut, a Roscosmos official struck a more conciliatory tone about relations with NASA. The post Roscosmos official supports continued cooperation with NASA on ISS appeared first on SpaceNews.
Report highlights U.S. concerns over China’s space infrastructure in South America
The expansion of Chinese ground stations in South America is generating concern regarding Beijing’s intentions in the region and in space, according to a new report. The post Report highlights U.S. concerns over China’s space infrastructure in South America appeared first on SpaceNews.
Next NOAA weather satellite launching just in time
NOAA is preparing to launch the Joint Polar Satellite System-2 on Nov. 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The post Next NOAA weather satellite launching just in time appeared first on SpaceNews.
After successful first launch, Firefly sets sight on national security market
After winning a $17.6 million Space Force contract for a 2023 mission, Firefly eyes more opportunities in the military market The post After successful first launch, Firefly sets sight on national security market appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceX says 5G plan could disrupt Starlink more than previously thought
Plans to use a part of Ku-band for 5G networks in the United States could disrupt Starlink broadband services even more than SpaceX previously estimated, the company said Oct. 4 as it released interference analysis from a third party. The post SpaceX says 5G plan could disrupt Starlink more than previously thought appeared first on SpaceNews.
SpaceX launches Crew-5 mission to the space station
A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft with four people on board is on its way to the International Space Station after a successful launch Oct. 5. The post SpaceX launches Crew-5 mission to the space station appeared first on SpaceNews.
UK, South Korea join ASAT test ban, raising like-minded countries to seven
The United Kingdom and South Korea have pledged not to conduct direct-ascent anti-satellite (ASAT) missile testing, throwing their weight behind the U.S.-driven initiative launched in April to promote peaceful and safe use of outer space. The post UK, South Korea join ASAT test ban, raising like-minded countries to seven appeared first on SpaceNews.
Department of the Air Force rolls out plan addressing climate change
The Department of the Air Force released its Climate Action Plan, which defines how it will preserve operational capability, increase resiliency, and do its part to help mitigate future climate impacts.
SES closer to $4 billion payout after ULA launch to near-geostationary orbit
United Launch Alliance launched a pair of satellites for SES Oct. 4 that are vital to the operator’s bid to claim nearly $4 billion in C-band clearing proceeds. The post SES closer to $4 billion payout after ULA launch to near-geostationary orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.