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Vast signs agreement to test Haven-1 at NASA facility

Vast has signed an agreement with NASA to test its Haven-1 space station at an agency facility ahead of its launch next year. The post Vast signs agreement to test Haven-1 at NASA facility appeared first on SpaceNews..

Portal Space Systems raises $17.5 million for highly maneuverable Supernova spacecraft

Portal Space Systems has raised $17.5 million in a seed round that will allow the venture to develop and demonstrate a highly maneuverable spacecraft. The post Portal Space Systems raises $17.5 million for highly maneuverable Supernova spacecraft appeared first on SpaceNews..

Firing up HENON’s engine

From the ESA Blogs..

Moog Highlights Meteor Satellite Bus at Space Symposium

Colorado Springs, CO – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid control systems, will highlight its line of […] The post Moog Highlights Meteor Satellite Bus at Space Symposium appeared first on SpaceNews..

Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare

The Secure World Foundation in its annual report details military space capabilities developed by 12 countries The post Russia, China target SpaceX’s Starlink in escalating space electronic warfare appeared first on SpaceNews..

Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA

The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Jared Isaacman to be NASA administrator next week. The post Senate schedules confirmation hearing for Isaacman’s nomination to lead NASA appeared first on SpaceNews..

How hidden lakes threaten Antarctic Ice Sheet stability

For decades, satellites have played a crucial role in our understanding of the remote polar regions. The ongoing loss of Antarctic ice, owing to the climate crisis, is, sadly, no longer surprising. However, satellites do more than just track the accelerating flow of glaciers towards the ocean and measure ice thickness..

Up for space

From the ESA Blogs..

Portuguese Space Agency Highlights Dual-Use Space Investments

A review carried out by the Portuguese Space Agency has found that over the last six years, the agency has invested roughly €40 million into projects with “dual-use potential.” The term dual-use refers to the leveraging of technologies, infrastructure, and supply chains to serve both civilian and defense applications. This allows for greater scalability, cost […] The post Portuguese Space Agency Highlights Dual-Use Space Investments appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Isaacman Nomination Hearing Set for April 9

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on Jared Isaacman’s nomination to be NASA Administrator next week. If confirmed, he will be the agency’s 15th Administrator. […].