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February 26, 2024
MOON DAILY
Japan Moon lander revives after lunar night
Tokyo (AFP) Feb 26, 2024

Japan's Moon lander has produced another surprise by waking up after the two-week lunar night, the country's space agency said Monday. ... more

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MOON DAILY
US spaceship lying sideways after dramatic Moon touchdown
Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024

The first American spaceship to the Moon since the Apollo era is probably lying sideways following its dramatic landing, the company that built it said Friday, even as ground controllers work to download data and surface photos from the uncrewed robot. ... more

DRAGON SPACE
Long March 5 deploys Communication Technology Demonstrator 11 satellite
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

China's latest space mission has successfully placed an experimental telecommunications satellite into orbit, utilizing the Long March 5 carrier rocket. This initiative, orchestrated by the China Ae ... more

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MOON DAILY
Chang'e Lunar missions to benefit from new relay satellite launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced the arrival of the Long March 8 carrier rocket at the Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province. Tasked with launching the Queqiao 2 rela ... more

IRON AND ICE
Emirates mission to the asteroid belt complets PDR
Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

The United Arab Emirates Space Agency has successfully completed the critical preliminary design review (CDR) for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). This important milestone, achieved ... more

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SPACE TRAVEL
International Crew Prepares for Launch to ISS Aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon
Space Coast FL (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Three NASA astronauts and one Roscosmos cosmonaut have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center to prepare for a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for launch on Fr ... more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Ariane 6 readies for summer launch after eco-efficient transport to Europe's Spaceport
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

The Ariane 6 rocket components have arrived at the port of Pariacabo in Kourou, French Guiana, signaling a key phase in the preparation for its launch this summer. This event marks a significant ste ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
Stratolaunch conducts second captive carry flight of Hypersonic Vehicle TA-1
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Stratolaunch, a pioneer in aerospace technologies, has announced the successful completion of its second captive carry flight involving the Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. This latest flight ... more

SPACEMART
UK Space Industry to tackle skills shortage and defence roles at Space-Comm Expo
London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Scheduled for 6-7 March 2024, Space-Comm Expo aims to enhance discussions within the UK's commercial and defence space sectors, providing a networking and collaboration platform. Following an indust ... more

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MOON DAILY
Terran Orbital's Nanosatellite Surpasses 450 Days in Lunar Service for NASA
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a leader in small satellite technology, has achieved a significant milestone with its 12U nanosatellite, which has now exceeded 450 days in orbit around the ... more

EARTH OBSERVATION
Ubotica's CogniSAT-6 Mission to Deliver Real-Time Earth Intelligence from Space
London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Ubotica is gearing up for the launch of CogniSAT-6, a mission that signifies a significant advancement in Earth Observation (EO) technology, with a scheduled departure aboard SpaceX's Transporter 10 ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
Blue Origin prepares New Glenn for maiden launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Blue Origin marked a significant milestone in its space exploration endeavors with the first rollout and vertical positioning of its New Glenn rocket at Launch Complex 36 (LC-36). This event unveils ... more

MOON DAILY
Biden hails US lunar landing as space milestone
Washington (AFP) Feb 24, 2024

President Joe Biden on Saturday hailed the landing of a US spacecraft on the Moon as a historic achievement in space research led by the United States. ... more

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SPACEMART
From City Streets to Remote Peaks: Thuraya's SKYPHONE Promises Global Connectivity
Abu Dhabi UAE (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has introduced at Mobile World Congress 2024 the SKYPHONE by Thuraya. This innovative device is heralded as the world's most powerful consumer smartphone, offering ... more

SPACEMART
Multi-Orbit Strategy Takes Flight as Avanti and Telesat Sign Groundbreaking MOU
London, UK (SPX) Feb 26, 2024

In a significant stride toward revolutionizing global broadband connectivity, Avanti Communications has announced a strategic partnership with Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), a leading name in satel ... more

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SPACEWAR
'Live and Let Fly': Rocket Lab's inaugural NRO launch from Wallops, Virginia
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), a leader in space launch services, is set to enhance its partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) through a groundbreaking launch from U.S. terr ... more

SPACEWAR
SpaceX reportedly moving with inital Starshield contracts with DOD
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Feb 22, 2024

In a landmark development, Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, SpaceX, is reportedly fortifying its engagement with U.S. intelligence and military entities through a classified satellite initiative name ... more


SPACEWAR
U.S. Space Force successfully concludes VICTUS NOX Tactically Responsive Space mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Space Force, in partnership with Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), has successfully concluded the VICTUS NOX mission, setting a new benchmark in Tactically Responsive S ... more

EARTH OBSERVATION
NUVIEW Acquires AI Firm Astraea to transforming geospatial intelligence
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024

In a strategic move poised to redefine the landscape of Earth observation and geospatial intelligence, NUVIEW, a frontrunner in the development of the world's inaugural commercial LiDAR satellite co ... more

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SPACEMART
Axiom Space and UK Space Agency seek innovative projects for upcoming mission
London, UK (SPX) Feb 21, 2024

The UK Space Agency has announced the opening of two new funding calls, targeting science experiments and technology demonstrators, as part of the groundwork for a possible collaboration with Axiom ... more

SPACEMART
Trinity Capital commits $120 million in equipment financing to Rocket Lab
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 21, 2024

Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN), a financier for growth-stage companies, has announced a strategic move by committing $120 million in equipment financing to Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB), ... more

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SOLAR SCIENCE
SunSketcher Project Calls for Volunteers to Chart the Sun's True Shape During 2024 Eclipse
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024

In an initiative poised to reshape our understanding of the celestial sphere we orbit, the SunSketcher project invites amateur astronomers and curious minds alike to partake in a unique scientific e ... more

TECH SPACE
Multi-orbit SATCOM solution by Hughes selected for AFRL's DEUCSI initiative
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 22, 2024

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) affiliate, has secured a pivotal contract from SES Space and Defense, a subsidiary of SES, to deliver a sophisticated, so ... more

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NUKEWARS
UK has 'confidence' in nuclear system despite misfire
London (AFP) Feb 21, 2024

The UK government said Wednesday that it had "absolute confidence" in its Trident nuclear deterrent system despite a reported missile test failure. ... more

NUKEWARS
Putin says 'categorically against' putting nuclear weapons in space
Moscow (AFP) Feb 20, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he was opposed to sending nuclear weapons to space, dismissing US accusations that Moscow was developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon. ... more

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