A Cygnus cargo spacecraft that was scheduled to reenter in late February will instead remain in orbit for another month so a payload on the spacecraft can perform additional tests.
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Op-ed | Streamlined FCC licensing a big deal for smallsats
Beyond the reduced administrative fees, the FCC’s new satellite rule fixes major problems for smaller satellite constellations staying in the United States.
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U.S. Space Force gets its first budget in name only
The chief of space operations of the U.S. Space Force, Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, said the Space Force request is not just a rebranded Air Force space budget.
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L3Harris wins $1.2 billion contract to maintain, upgrade space surveillance systems
The award is for a new program named MOSSAIC, short for maintenance of space situational awareness integrated capabilities.
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MEV-1 Docks With IS-901 To Extend Its Life Span
MEV-1, launched Oct. 9, 2019, recently completed its orbit raising to an orbit approximately 180 miles above geosynchronous orbit. IS-901 is a fully operational communication satellite that is running low […]
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Media Invited to 20th Anniversary Celebration of Earth Observing Instruments
Media are invited to a 20th anniversary celebration for two satellite instruments that ushered in a new era for scientists who study climate and weather.On Feb. 25, 2000, the Clouds […]
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White House, NASA emphasize bipartisan support for lunar plans
Vice President Mike Pence said in a Feb. 19 speech that the administration’s budget proposal for NASA to support a human return to the moon by 2024 has bipartisan support, a claim echoed by NASA despite criticism about some proposed cuts in the bill.
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2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy Nominees Announced
The National Aeronautic Association announced today that nine aviation and space achievements will compete for the 2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy. For 108 years, the Collier Trophy has been […]
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DARPA makes last-minute change to launch competition rules
With just a week before the first scheduled launch in DARPA’s responsive launch competition, the agency is tweaking the rules to allow the sole remaining company to perform both launches from the same spaceport.
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Space Adventures to fly tourists on Crew Dragon mission
Space Adventures announced Feb. 18 that it has an agreement with SpaceX to fly a dedicated Crew Dragon mission that would send four space tourists on a mission to a relatively high Earth orbit.
