34th Space Symposium
SpaceNews.com is reporting from Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 16-19 to bring you comprehensive coverage of the 34th Space Symposium.
Lockheed Martin Space develops best-in-class space architecture, from satellites and ground-based systems to interplanetary and human-rated spacecraft, unlocking the power of space for humanity.
Debris removal missions face technical, legal and financial hurdles
Even if a company obtains government permission to collect a defunct satellite or spent rocket stage in orbit, the project raises legal questions.
Single space payload seeking shared condo, orbital slot
GEOShare, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary matching missions with orbital slots in an effort to boost satellite sales, has signed up over 150 missions and over 100 orbital locations, said Lon Levin, GEOShare president and chief executive.
Lockheed Martin working to lower Orion costs
As Lockheed Martin prepares to complete assembly of the Orion spacecraft flying on the first SLS mission, the company says it’s making progress in lowering the costs of the future spacecraft, including through reuse.
Air Force and NRO forge close ties overall and for SSA
Air Force and NRO leaders emphasized their close ties at the 34th Space Symposium here and offered proof the relationship is helping them share capabilities.
Senate votes to confirm Bridenstine as NASA administrator
The most contentious nomination process for a NASA administrator in the agency’s six-decade history came to an end April 19 when the Senate voted to confirm Jim Bridenstine.
Harris says its weather sensors fit Air Force budget, schedule
Harris Corp. plans to offer the U.S. Air Force an updated version of a legacy sensor for future weather satellite.
DARPA announces responsive launch prize competition
DARPA announced a prize competition April 18 to demonstrate the ability to rapidly launch small satellites, a competition whose regulatory challenges may tower over its technical ones.
Op-ed | P3 or not P3: What can space ventures learn from terrestrial infrastructure projects?
Public-private partnerships have been used fairly extensively and effectively for funding space activities, and they are attracting even more attention as sources of public financing grow scarce.
Taco Bell Space Station? It’s possible, panelists say
If a new commercial space station is “paid for by Taco Bell, it will be the Taco Bell Space Station,” said Benjamin Reed, deputy director for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center’s Satellite Servicing Projects Division.
Dutch firm Cosine releases first images from hyperspectral camera aboard nanosatellite
The host satellite, built by Danish cubesat specialist GomSpace, is a so-called 6U cubesat measuring 20x30x10 centimeters.
As space business grows, Ruag ramps up U.S. manufacturing
In anticipation of more business from rocket and satellite manufacturers, Ruag is ramping up investments in its U.S. operations in Alabama, Florida and in a research center in California’s Silicon Valley.
York Space Systems to use Ruag Space small satellite payload adapter
York Space Systems, a Denver-based satellite manufacturer, announced plans April 17 to work with Swiss satellite and rocket component supplier Ruag Space on payload adapters for York's S-Class satellites.
NASA Exploration Campaign opens new opportunities for science
As NASA shifts its human spaceflight program towards a return to the moon, the programs supporting that new direction are creating opportunities for science both on and around the moon.
Boeing to accelerate production of WGS satellites
Boeing: The production of two new satellites for the Air Force will “move faster” than the typical WGS schedule.
Open Cosmos raises $7M in Series A funding round
Open Cosmos, a British startup planning to manufacture and operate inexpensive cubesats for customers, announced April 18 it raised $7 million in Series A funding in an investment round led by London-based BGF Ventures.
Lightfoot calls for enlightened approach to risk management at NASA
In his last major speech as NASA’s acting administrator before retiring, Robert Lightfoot said he believes the space agency needs to do a better job assessing risks and making decisions in order to carry out its exploration plans.
