Space Business News
June 06, 2023
DRAGON SPACE
China questions whether there is a new moon race afoot



Beijing (XNA) Jun 06, 2023
The moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It is also the nearest celestial body to our planet, and selenology, or the study of the moon, is very important for scientists, as it can give them insights into other celestial bodies and advance planetary science. If we want to know the history of Earth, together with the history of our solar system, studying the moon is essential. The exploration of the moon started in the 1950s. In those days, however, lunar missions were driven by politics, be ... read more

ROCKET SCIENCE
Successful Launch and Deployment of Dragon into Orbit by SpaceX
Kennedy Space Center FL (UPI) Jun 06, 2023
After some delays over the weekend, SpaceX has successfully launched its Crew Resupply Mission 28 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The initial launch was postponed due to unfavorable weathe ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
LeoStella builds and delivers its 20th satellite
Tukwila WA (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
LeoStella, the U.S.-based satellite manufacturer, has successfully delivered its twentieth satellite since its inception in 2019. This accomplishment signals a key milestone in the firm's growth tra ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
GomSpace and ESA cancel next phase of climate observation mission
Aalborg, Denmark (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
In European space news, GomSpace and ESA have decided not to proceed to the next phase of the CubeMap mission, a climate observation initiative. The mission had been envisaged as a collaboration bet ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Scientific experimental samples brought back to Earth, delivered to scientists
Beijing (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
In a recent development from China's ambitious space program, the Shenzhou-15 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth with a collection of experimental samples originating from the Tian ... more
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SPACE MEDICINE


UCF College of Medicine joins partnership to study health impacts of space travel

DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XV crew lands in Inner Mongolia
Beijing (XNA) Jun 02, 2023
Completing a six-month mission that included the successful completion of the Tiangong space station, the Shenzhou XV mission crew returned to Earth early Sunday morning. The crew's reentry ca ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Dream Chaser comes to life
Louisville CO (SPX) Jun 02, 2023
In an important milestone for space travel technology, Sierra Space announced the successful power-up of its revolutionary Dream Chaser spaceplane. The test conducted by the company signifies the ac ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Sidus Space Secures Additional NASA Subcontracts for Artemis Program
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Jun 02, 2023
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), a key player in the aerospace industry, recently announced that it had been granted additional hardware manufacturing subcontracts. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA marks significant milestone with successful SLS engine test
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 04, 2023
NASA has recently made critical progress in the testing of its RS-25 engine, an integral component for upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. On June 1st, the space agency successfully carried out t ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Asia's largest rocket engine test bench achieves dual 700-ton testing capacity
Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 02, 2023
In a significant milestone for Asian space exploration, the Tongchuan Test Center at the 165th Institute of the Sixth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has successfully execute ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Catastrophic failure assessment of sealed cabin for ultra large manned spacecraft
Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 01, 2023
Hypervelocity impacts of Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris (M/OD) seriously threaten the safety of manned spacecraft and astronauts in orbit. At present, M/OD above 10 cm, which can be monitored and ... more

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SPACE TRAVEL


Shenzhou-16 spaceship transports seeds for breeding experiments

MICROSAT BLITZ
Momentus to deliver Lunasonde technology demonstration payload to orbit
San Jose CA (SPX) May 31, 2023
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) has signed a contract with Lunasonde to deliver the Picacho CubeSat to orbit.Lunasonde is a sub-surface imaging company with the goal of making underground resources - l ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Boeing's first crewed space launch delayed, again
Washington (AFP) June 1, 2023
Boeing has once again delayed the first crewed flight of its Starliner space capsule after discovering new technical issues, officials said Thursday. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Metal fuel for carbon-free energy on Earth and the Moon
Budel, Netherlands (ESA) Jun 01, 2023
Everything burns. Given the right environment, all matter can burn by adding oxygen, but finding the right mix and generating enough heat makes some materials combust more easily than others. Resear ... more
ENERGY TECH
Accelerating the Green Transition
Paris (ESA) Jun 01, 2023
Earth observation has been essential in identifying and monitoring climate change. Satellite data form the baseline for effective European mitigation and adaptation strategies to support the Green T ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Novel docking system to be tested on the International Space Station
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Jun 01, 2023
Similar to the droids we see in movies, astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) use their own free-flying robotic helpers called Astrobees. Queen, Honey, and Bumble are a trio of cube-sh ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Orbit Fab selects Impulse Space to support GEO refueling mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 31, 2023
Impulse Space has announced a hydrazine refueling demonstration mission in geostationary equatorial orbit (GEO), where its Mira orbital service vehicle will serve as a hosting platform for the Orbit ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE


High winds halt Spanish rocket launch

DRAGON SPACE
China looks to expand scope of space operations with Shenzhou 16
Beijing (XNA) May 31, 2023
Traditionally, China's astronauts are selected from among fighter plane pilots with ample flying experience, as they can control the machinery and have the training to stay calm should an emergency ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom crew splashes down off coast of Florida
Miami FL (UPI) May 31, 2023
The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Space Ax-2 crew successfully returned to Earth late Tuesday night, splashing down off the coast of Florida following 10 days in space. The Ax-2 ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Chinese mission with first civilian reaches space station
Jiuquan, China (AFP) May 30, 2023
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by 2030. ... more
UAV NEWS
Unleashing the power of intelligent drone swarms
Houston TX (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
It's a long-held notion, proven in fact, that robots are the perfect instrument to free humans from jobs that are dull, dirty and dangerous - the "3 Ds" in industry speak - with flying robots (drone ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Iran unveils hypersonic missile hailing deterrent boost
Tehran (AFP) June 6, 2023
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveiled an intermediate range ballistic missile Tuesday capable of travelling at hypersonic speeds of up to 15 times the speed of sound, state television reported. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA grant funds aeroacoustic research to develop quieter vertical lift air vehicles
Blacksburg VA (SPX) Jun 02, 2023
Drone delivery is rapidly taking off in major cities, with rotor-powered rideshares not far behind. The convenience promised by electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles generates a substantia ... more
ROBO SPACE
Musk says China detailed plans to regulate AI
Washington (AFP) June 5, 2023
Top Chinese officials told Elon Musk about plans to launch new regulations on artificial intelligence on his recent trip to the Asian giant, the tech billionaire said Monday, in his first comments on the two-day visit. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
Next-Gen relay ground stations to transform Pacific's Missile-Warning System
Boulder CO (SPX) Jun 02, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced a major step towards upgrading the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Center's (NIWC Pacific) ground station relay in Asia. After a successful preliminary desi ... more
ROBO SPACE
Human extinction threat 'overblown' says AI sage Marcus
San Francisco (AFP) June 4, 2023
Ever since the poem churning ChatGPT burst on the scene six months ago, expert Gary Marcus has voiced caution against artificial intelligence's ultra-fast development and adoption. ... more
MISSILE NEWS
FAAD C2 System supporting air defense across Baltics
Huntsville AL (SPX) Jun 06, 2023
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully deployed its Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) system in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, bolstering air and missile defense interop ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
US, Japan, S.Korea aim to share N.Korea missile warning data
Singapore (AFP) June 3, 2023
The United States, Japan and South Korea aim to share North Korean missile warning data before the end of 2023, the three countries said on Saturday after a record number of missile tests by Pyongyang this year. ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Three Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth
Beijing (AFP) June 4, 2023
Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success". ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Austin rebukes China on lack of 'serious' crisis management measures
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 3, 2023
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday rebuked China for not taking crisis management between the two countries "seriously" while Beijing's military chief responded with sharp criticism. ... more
AEROSPACE
Germany tells China to stop poaching ex-air force pilots
Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) June 3, 2023
Germany on Saturday asked China to stop recruiting former Luftwaffe pilots to train its own air force, fearing they could reveal NATO secrets. ... more
GPS NEWS
Galileo Second Generation enters full development phase
Paris (ESA) Jun 01, 2023
The main procurements batch of Galileo Second Generation initiated last summer has been finalised, leaving the system ready for its In Orbit Validation development phase. Today, following the openin ... more
AEROSPACE
Beijing blames US 'provocation' for South China Sea fighter jet incident
Beijing (AFP) May 31, 2023
Beijing blamed US "provocation" Wednesday for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. ... more
ROBO SPACE
China's Xi, officials call for tighter controls over AI
Beijing (AFP) May 31, 2023
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top officials have called for greater state oversight over artificial intelligence as part of work to counter "dangerous storms" facing the country, state media reported Wednesday. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Here Comes the AI: Fans rejoice in 'new' Beatles music
Washington (AFP) June 5, 2023
When the Beatles broke up more than 50 years ago, devastated fans were left yearning for more. Now, artificial intelligence is offering just that. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Syrian top diplomat discusses aid on visit to key ally Iraq
Baghdad (AFP) June 4, 2023
Syria's foreign minister on Sunday discussed humanitarian aid and combating the illegal drugs trade with key ally Iraq during a visit to Baghdad as Damascus emerges from years of diplomatic isolation. ... more
AEROSPACE
NASA Successfully Completes Globetrotting SuperBIT Balloon Flight
Washington DC (SPX) May 26, 2023
NASA successfully completed a flight test of its super pressure balloon carrying the Super Pressure Balloon Imaging Telescope (SuperBIT) science mission at 9:27 a.m. EDT, Thursday, May 25, after som ... more
ROBO SPACE
AI boss says 'heavy regulation' now could block progress
Tel Aviv (AFP) June 5, 2023
OpenAI chief Sam Altman spoke out Monday against immediate "heavy regulation" that could hamper the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, but stressed the need for long-term institutional oversight. ... more
AEROSPACE
Wayward US plane's pilot was slumped over, apparently unconscious: report
Washington (AFP) June 5, 2023
US aviation officials on Monday were investigating the fatal crash of an "unresponsive" private plane that strayed over the nation's capital and prompted the scrambling of F-16 fighter jets. ... more
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