Chief of U.S. Space Operations Gen. John W. ``Jay” Raymond speaks in a video message screened during the 22nd International Aerospace Symposium at Grand InterContinental Hotel in Seoul Oct. 18. Credit: ROK Air Force

‘We go together’: US Space Force chief seeks deeper space cooperation with South Korea

By Park Si-soo, Publishd by Space News, 18 October 2021 SEOUL, South Korea — The U.S. Space Force’s top general expressed hope for deepening cooperation with South Korea’s military Oct. 18, saying “Katchi Kapshida,” which means “We go together” in Korean, a symbolic slogan of the long-standing Korea-U.S. alliance. Chief

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Boosting space capabilities through AUKUS

By Malcolm Davies, Published by The Strategist, 6 October 2021 The AUKUS partnership opens up new opportunities for promoting deeper information and technology sharing, integrating security- and defence-related science and technology, and building industrial bases and supply chains. In addition to the momentous decision for Australia to acquire nuclear submarines,

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Opposition to Spaceport Cornwall Plan

By Doug Messier, Published y Parabolic Arc, 17 September 2021 It seems not everyone is on board with plans by UK governments to spend $25 million to create a spaceport in Cornwall for billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit launch company. Cornwall Live reports Nichola Andersen has written to members of

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Agnibaan small-satellite launcher (Credit: Agnikul Cosmos)

Agnikul Cosmos Signs MOU to Use ISRO Facilities to Develop Launch Vehicle

By Doug Messier, Managing Editor, Published by Parabolic Arc, 17 September 2021 Indian startup Agnikul Cosmos signed a framework memorandum of understanding (MOU) with India’s Department of Space on Friday for access to ISRO facilities and expertise for the development of its two-stage small-satellite Agnibaan launch vehicle. “The Framework MoU…will

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Blow for billionaire as Scottish spaceport clears second legal challenge

Sutherland spaceport plans pass further legal hurdle as Anders Holch Povlsen fails yet again

By Victoria Weldon, Published by The Herald, 14 September 2021 Plans for the construction of Scotland’s first spaceport have passed yet another legal hurdle after receiving permission from the Scottish Land Court.  Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have been given the go-ahead to use land owned by crofters as part

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