Animation shows human-made space objects cataloged by the U.S. Space Force. The red objects are in near-Earth orbits. The green objects are in the cislunar region. Credit: Purdue University/Carolin Frueh By Sandra Erwin, Published by SpaceNews, 12 November 2023 The $1.2 million contract is to develop a software tool to
By Sandra Erwin, Published by Space News, 8 November 2023 The five-year agreement is for medium Earth orbit O3b satcom services WASHINGTON — The global satellite operator SES will provide services to the U.S. Defense Department under a five-year agreement worth up to $270 million, the company announced Nov. 8.
By Bruce Gagnon, Published on Organising Notes, 7 November 2023 Yesterday twelve people from across the state gathered outside of the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland for a protest during the lunch hour of the Maine Space Conference. About 200 people attended the conference which was intended to
Northrop Grumman and Boeing are both developing prototypes for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM program. (Northrop Grumman) By Courtney Albon, Published by Defense News, 26 October 2023 WASHINGTON — As the Space Force looks to modernize its military satellite communications and positioning, navigation and timing capabilities, its acquisition command is preparing
From: UK Space Agency, 25 October 2023 Astronauts from the United Kingdom could fly to space on a future Axiom Space mission, thanks to a new agreement signed between the UK Space Agency and the Houston-based space company. The agreement between the UK Space Agency and Axiom Space sets out
Collated by Bruce Gagnon, 18 October 2023 October 5 Protest at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Opposing the construction of a rocket launch facility in a pristine environment that would inevitably turn military like all the rest have around the globe. Lockheed Martin is turning up in control of
By Iain Boyd, Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder Published by Defense One, 17 October 2023 Even the best air defense systems can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Because of its unique national security challenges, Israel has a long history of developing highly effective, state-of-the-art defense technologies
By Donovan Lynch, Published by News Center Maine, 25 September 2023 While many in Steuben invite BluShift Aerospace's plans for a rocket hub, others say it will harm fisheries and pollute the Gulf of Maine. STEUBEN, Maine — Blushift Aerospace's effort to build a rocket launching point in Downeast Maine
