By Martin Williams, Published by The Herald, 1 April 2021 PLANS for a space centre on Shetland backed by Scotland's largest landowner has been blocked after it was rejected by the nation's historic environment watchdog because it would damage a site of site of "cultural significance". The ambitions to create hundreds
Published in Russia Today, 25 March 2021 After a successful launch, a Russian Soyuz rocket is on its way to low Earth orbit to drop off 36 satellites created by UK firm OneWeb, set to join a “constellation” of small devices designed to expand internet coverage worldwide. Moscow’s space agency
by Rishikesh Kumar, published by Space Daily, 23 March 2021 New Delhi (Sputnik) - The ISRO has been keen on roping in the domestic private sector to finance the rocket manufacturing and satellite launch business so that it can itself focus on research and the heavy satellite launch market. Hoping
by Nivell Rayda, Published by Channel News Asia, 18 March 2021 JAKARTA: Indonesia’s National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) said the benefits of the country's first spaceport in Biak, Papua, are greater than the downsides, while locals are divided over the project. The planned rocket launch site will be located
By Staff Writers, Published in Space Daily, 18 March 2021 Washington DC (SPX) - After completing a comprehensive review, the FAA approved the renewal of two Launch Operator Licenses for Orbital Sciences, LLC, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. The licenses are valid for five years and authorize the company to
By George Allison, Published by UK Defence Journal, 16 March 2021 The UK is planning to establish a new Space Command by Summer 2021. The 100-page Integrated Review document sets out the UK’s national security and foreign policy approach. The following is an excerpt from the document. “Since 2010, space
Biak Island By Rory James, Published by The Guardian, 9 March 2021 Biak island residents say SpaceX launchpad would devastate island’s ecology and displace people from their homes Papuans whose island has been offered up as a potential launch site for Elon Musk’s SpaceX project have told the billionaire Tesla
by Ollie Neas, Published by The Spinoff, 9 March 2021 Rocket Lab launches of satellites honing US military targeting capabilities have been criticised by the Peace Foundation, which is calling on the PM to step in. Peace groups are calling on the prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, to stop the launch
