Medical researchers and commercial spaceflight advocates are working to begin a new effort to study the health issues and risks that space travel poses to a more diverse population of private astronauts.
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DoD’s satcom evolution
The U.S. military is pursuing novel ways to harness commercial satellite connectivity
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Google and AT&T join $155 million AST SpaceMobile investment
Google and AT&T have joined a $155 million strategic investment in AST SpaceMobile, which is set to raise double that to help fund its direct-to-smartphone connectivity constellation.
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SpaceX launches third Axiom mission to ISS
SpaceX launched Axiom Space’s third private astronaut mission Jan. 18, sending a veteran former NASA astronaut and three astronauts from European governments to the International Space Station.
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Third Axiom Space private astronaut mission ready for launch
Axiom Space is set to launch its third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, although technical issues have compressed the timeline for launch preparations.
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SDA to acquire satellites with custom payloads to enable faster targeting on battlefields
The Space Development Agency is gearing up for its next procurement of satellites for a military communications network known as the Transport Layer Tranche 2.
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Space Development Agency confirms Rocket Lab will produce 18 satellites for U.S. military network
The Space Development Agency confirmed on Jan. 8 that it awarded Rocket Lab a $515 million contract to build and operate 18 spacecraft that will be part of a low Earth orbit network of military satellites.
Posted inOpinion
More Than Just LEO: A Framework for SPD-8 and Space Critical Infrastructure
The current debate over whether to weight space critical infrastructure on its impact on terrestrial activity overlooks most deep space activity.
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Slam Corp returns $176 million ahead of proposed Lynk Global merger
Former professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez’s shell company got more time from investors to merge with Lynk Global, but has to give $176 million back to those opting to redeem shares rather than a potential stake in the direct-to-smartphone satellite operator.
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Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to build 18 satellites for U.S. government agency
Space launch provider and satellite manufacturer Rocket Lab has secured a deal worth over half a billion dollars to build 18 satellites for a U.S. government agency.
