Space Business News
January 01, 2024
SPACE TRAVEL
From the Moon's south pole to an ice-covered ocean world 2024 will be a major year in space



West Lafayette IN (SPX) Dec 31, 2023
The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India's Chandrayaan-3 mission exploring the lunar south pole, and 2024 is shaping up to be another exciting year for space exploration. Several new missions under NASA's Artemis plan and Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative will target the Moon. The latter half of the year will feature several exciting launches, with the launch of the Martian Moons eX ... read more

SPACE TRAVEL
Major Milestones Achieved Through the ISS National Lab in 2023
Houston TX (SPX) Dec 31, 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory wraps up a banner year supporting research and technology development (R and D) in low Earth orbit (LEO). The ISS ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches USSF-52 Mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
SpaceX has successfully launched the USSF-52 mission using its Falcon Heavy rocket, marking a significant achievement in the ongoing collaboration between Space Systems Command (SSC) and SpaceX. The ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
InRange to enhance global launches with Viasat and Safran partnership
London, UK (SPX) Dec 31, 2023
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a prominent player in the global satellite communications arena, has announced a significant development in collaboration with Safran Data Systems. The two companies are ... more
ENERGY TECH
KULR secures contract with major space exploration firm for advanced battery safety solutions
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE American: KULR), a pioneer in thermal management and battery safety solutions, has recently marked a significant milestone in the space exploration sector. The comp ... more
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ROCKET SCIENCE


SpaceX successfully launches two rockets hours apart

SPACE TRAVEL
Russia, NASA agree to continue joint ISS flights until 2025
Moscow (AFP) Dec 28, 2023
Russian and US space agencies have agreed to keep working together to deliver crews to the International Space Station (ISS) until at least 2025, Russian corporation Roscosmos said Thursday. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. mark historic milestone with Blue Origin's New Shepard Launch
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
In a significant advancement for space technology, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. has successfully executed its NASA-funded Advanced Modular Power and Energy System (AMPES) Tipping Point fuel ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Shenzhou XVII crew conducts 1st spacewalk
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
Shenzhou XVII crew members conducted their first spacewalk on Thursday, completing a host of tasks outside the Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency sa ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
China advances space capabilities with Long March 11 Sea Launch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2023
In a recent advancement in China's burgeoning space program, a Long March 11 carrier rocket was successfully launched from the South China Sea on Tuesday morning. This launch, which took place off t ... more
SPACE MEDICINE
SpaceX returns vital life science research to Earth
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 22, 2023
SpaceX returned more than 30 research payloads, many of which were vital life science investigations, from the ISS National Laboratory to Earth Friday. ... more

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ROCKET SCIENCE


China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbit

DRAGON SPACE
Rocket arrives at launch site for Tianzhou-7 cargo mission
Wenchang (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
The Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket, tasked with sending China's space station cargo craft Tianzhou-7 into orbit, was transported to the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the southern province of Ha ... more
GPS NEWS
Satellites launched to upgrade Beidou network
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
China launched two satellites into orbit on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office. The satellites were carried by a Lon ... more
DRAGON SPACE
Spacewalk completes repairs, marks milestone for young astronaut
Beijing (XNA) Dec 27, 2023
China's Shenzhou XVII astronauts successfully completed their first spacewalk on Thursday, conducting repairs and setting a record for the nation's youngest astronaut to venture outside the Tiangong ... more
MICROSAT BLITZ
YPSat gift wrapped for Ariane 6 flight
Paris (ESA) Dec 27, 2023
Wrapping presents is all part of the Christmas experience - here's a notable example from ESA's technical centre ESTEC. This is the ESA Young Professionals Satellite, YPSat, seen fully wrapped in mu ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
SpaceX launches Starlink, Sarah-2 missions
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 25, 2021
Elon Musk's SpaceX launched two rockets on Saturday and Sunday, one carrying Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit and another with two radar reconnaissance satellites for the German military. ... more
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS


Viasat Secures Major U.S. Air Force Contract for Advanced Tech Integration

ROCKET SCIENCE
GMV Leads In-Space Refueling Tech Development with UK Space Agency Funding
London, UK (SPX) Dec 27, 2023
In a significant boost to the UK's space technology sector, GMV, a leader in aerospace and defense systems, has been selected by the UK Space Agency for a substantial project in the realm of in-orbi ... more
MISSILE NEWS
Poland launches ground search after Russian cruise missile breaches airspace
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 30, 2023
Nearly 500 Polish troops were dispatched on Saturday to the eastern Lublin region to search for a Russian cruise missile that penetrated Polish airspace amid a massive barrage fired at Ukraine. ... more
MISSILE DEFENSE
UK minister says sending air-defence missiles to Ukraine
London (AFP) Dec 29, 2023
UK Defence Minister Grant Shapps on Friday said Britain would send around 200 air-defence missiles to Ukraine following a deadly wave of Russian strikes. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
Japan sets third launch attempt of next-gen rocket for February
Tokyo (AFP) Dec 28, 2023
Japan's space agency announced Thursday it will launch its next-generation H3 rocket in February after two failed attempts early this year. ... more
MILTECH
Army Applications Lab selects Firehawk Aerospace as a supplier for Javelin, Stinger, and GMLR Systems
Dallas TX (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
Firehawk Aerospace, a market leader in hybrid rocket engine and solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion, has secured a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contract from Army Applications ... more
AEROSPACE
China tensions rising, US revives WWII-era Pacific airfield
Washington (AFP) Dec 30, 2023
In the middle of the Pacific ocean, an abandoned US airfield once key to dropping the nuclear bomb on Japan - and nearly lost to history amid encroaching forest - is being revived. ... more
UAV NEWS
US warship shoots down drone, missile fired by Yemen's Huthis
Washington (AFP) Dec 29, 2023
An American warship shot down a drone and an anti-ship ballistic missile fired Thursday by Yemen's Iran-backed Huthi rebels, the US military said. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Helicity Space plants a seed for fusion propulsion technology - can it work?
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
Helicity Space, a name that's beginning to resonate in the commercial space industry, recently heralded a significant advance in its quest to redefine space propulsion. The company has successfully ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
NASA Outlines Future Strategy for Post-ISS Microgravity Research Labs in LEO
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 21, 2023
In a recent development marking a significant shift in space research dynamics, NASA is actively developing a strategy for establishing the next generation of microgravity national labs in a commerc ... more
MILTECH
U.S. announces $250 million in Ukraine military aid as funds run out
Washington DC (UPI) Dec 27, 2023
The Biden administration announced an additional $250 million in military aid for Ukraine on Wednesday, as U.S. funding for the country's nearly two-year war against Russia runs out. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
ESA and IENAI Space unveil innovative electrospray propulsion for small satellites
Paris (ESA) Dec 28, 2023
In a significant advancement for small satellite propulsion, the European Space Agency (ESA) and IENAI Space, a Spain-based technology firm, have introduced an innovative electrospray propulsion sys ... more
UAV NEWS
Drone crashes in Israel-annexed Golan Heights
Jerusalem (AFP) Dec 28, 2023
A drone crashed near a village in the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, Israel's army said Thursday, after an Iraqi armed group with links to Hamas militants claimed responsibility for an attack in the area. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
KSC looks ahead to a busy year in 2024
Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
Another jam-packed year is in store for NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the momentum of a busy 2023 is carried forward into the new year. On the horizon are missions to the Moon, more crew ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Bangladesh's 'tiny houses' tackle giant flood challenge
Char Shildaha, Bangladesh (AFP) Dec 29, 2023
An award-winning architect in Bangladesh, one of the nations most at risk from flooding driven by climate change, has developed an ingenious two-floor housing solution to help people survive what scientists warn is a growing threat. ... more
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Indonesia nickel plant explosion death toll rises to 18
Jakarta (AFP) Dec 26, 2023
The death toll after an explosion at a Chinese-funded nickel-processing plant in eastern Indonesia over the weekend has risen to 18 with dozens still being treated in hospital, a police official said Tuesday. ... more
ENERGY TECH
Korean Fusion Experiment, KSTAR, Enhances Capability with New Tungsten Divertor
Sejong City, South Korea (SPX) Jan 01, 2024
The Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) has reached a significant milestone in fusion energy research with the successful installation of a tungsten divertor in the Korean artificial sun, KSTAR ( ... more
TRADE WARS
Xi says willing to work with US for stable relationship
Beijing (AFP) Jan 1, 2024
China's President Xi Jinping said Monday he was willing to work with the United States to promote stable bilateral ties, exchanging congratulations with his US counterpart on the anniversary of diplomatic relations, state media said. ... more
TRADE WARS
China's Xi hails 'resilient' economy in bullish New Year speech
Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2023
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls. ... more
TRADE WARS
China factory activity decline deepens in December
Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2023
China's factory activity decline deepened in December, official data showed Sunday, as Beijing rounded off a year marked by its stuttering economic recovery from the pandemic. ... more
TRADE WARS
China's first domestically built cruise ship begins maiden voyage
Shanghai (AFP) Jan 1, 2024
China's first domestically built cruise ship set sail on its maiden voyage from Shanghai on Monday, a sign of the nation's growing prowess in sophisticated construction as it seeks self-sufficiency in key technologies. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE
NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Test a Success
Huntsville AL (SPX) Dec 28, 2023
NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system called the Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). Engineers at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, A ... more
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