Lynk Global operates ‘cell-tower-in-space’ satellites that provide direct-to-standard-phone connectivity. Credit: Lynk Global By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 27 November 2023 WASHINGTON — The Defense Information Systems Agency on Nov. 22 published a request for proposals for low Earth orbit satellite-based services. Up to $900 million worth of task orders will
Falcon 9 interstage from the right. Note grid fins. By Eric Berger, Published by arsTechnica, 17 November 2023 Grid fins have been essential to the landing of 230 rockets. SpaceX's Starship rocket did not launch on Friday morning from South Texas as intended because the company had to replace the actuator on
By Jeff Foust, Published by SpaceNews, 17 November 2023 BERLIN — As SpaceX prepares for its next Starship test flight, a NASA official said that the use of that vehicle for Artemis lunar landings will require “in the high teens” of launches, a much higher number than what the company’s
Artist's illustration of a wooden square satellite. (Image credit: Kyoto University) By Ben Turner, Published by Space.com, 16 November 2023 The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are planning to launch the world's first wooden satellite into space
By Andrew Parkinson, Published by European Spaceflight, 16 November 2023 Shetland Space Centre Limited owes approximately one million pounds to Shetland-based DITT Construction for the development of SaxaVord spaceport, two sources told European Spaceflight. The company currently does not have the funds to pay the amount after a £139 million
A rendering on a Dream Chaser spaceplane in orbit: Sierra Space By Michael Sheetz, Published by CNBC, 16 November 2023 KEY POINTS Sierra Space, one of the sector’s most valuable private companies, laid off several hundred employees and contractors this week, CNBC has learned. A spokesperson confirmed Sierra Space let
Amazon said engineers at its test site in McAllen, Texas, were able to validate all key technologies for Project Kuiper within 30 days of launching two test satellites. Credit: Amazon By Jason Rainbow, Published by SpaceNews, 16 November 2023 TAMPA, Fla. — Commercial Project Kuiper satellites are entering production next month without
Image from SaxaVord Spaceport By Andrew Parsonson, Published by European Spaceflight, 16 November 2023 Shetland Space Centre Limited owes approximately one million pounds to Shetland-based DITT Construction for the development of SaxaVord spaceport, two sources told European Spaceflight. The company currently does not have the funds to pay the amount
