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 Evolution Space, a startup developing solid rocket motors, has signed an agreement to establish production and testing operations at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. The post Evolution Space to develop solid rocket motors at NASA Stennis appeared first on SpaceNews.   Evolution Space, a startup developing solid rocket motors, has signed an agreement to establish production …

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 A radiator on the Russian segment of the International Space Station started leaking coolant Oct. 9, the third such incident involving Russian hardware at the station in less than a year. The post Russian ISS module experiences coolant leak appeared first on SpaceNews.   A radiator on the Russian segment of the International Space Station …

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 SpaceX called on the Federal Aviation Administration to correct a report to Congress warning that, by 2035, falling debris from U.S.-licensed constellations in low Earth orbit could injure or kill someone every two years if they deploy as planned. The post SpaceX slams FAA report on falling space debris danger appeared first on SpaceNews.   …

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 Propulsion problems on four satellites using the same kind of power modules are expected to result in at least $50 million in claims for insurers already facing more than $800 million in losses this year following two major spacecraft failures. The post Space insurers brace for more claims after propulsion trouble on four GEO satellites …

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 Former Lockheed Martin executive Chris Winslett last month was named general manager of Blue Canyon Technologies, a small-satellite manufacturer owned by Raytheon The post New head of smallsat supplier Blue Canyon sets sights on defense market growth appeared first on SpaceNews.   Former Lockheed Martin executive Chris Winslett last month was named general manager of …

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 A Vega rocket successfully launched a dozen small satellites Oct. 8 while its more powerful version remains grounded for another year. The post Vega launches a dozen smallsats appeared first on SpaceNews.   A Vega rocket successfully launched a dozen small satellites Oct. 8 while its more powerful version remains grounded for another year. The …

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 Azerbaijan signed up to China’s International Lunar Research Station project Tuesday, on the sidelines of a major international space conference. The post Azerbaijan signs up to China’s international moon base project appeared first on SpaceNews.   Azerbaijan signed up to China’s International Lunar Research Station project Tuesday, on the sidelines of a major international space …

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 The Federal Communications Commission has fined Dish Network $150,000 for failing to properly remove a satellite from geostationary orbit, the U.S. regulator said Oct. 2 in a first for its space debris enforcement action. The post FCC fines Dish Network for botched satellite de-orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.   The Federal Communications Commission has fined …

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 China has laid out details of its planned Chang’e-8 mission to test in-situ resource utilization on the moon, while also opening the project to international cooperation. The post China outlines Chang’e-8 resource utilization mission to the lunar south pole appeared first on SpaceNews.   China has laid out details of its planned Chang’e-8 mission to …

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 Tysons Corner, VA – October 2, 2023 –  SpaceNews, the most trusted and comprehensive source of news and analysis of the global space industry, is proud to announce the promotion The post SpaceNews Announces Promotion of Kamal Flucker to Global Sales Director appeared first on SpaceNews.   Tysons Corner, VA – October 2, 2023 –  …

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