What’s Happening in Space Policy November 24-December 7, 2024
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the next two weeks, November 24-December 7, 2024, and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are […].
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FAA updates environmental review for increased Starship launches
An environmental review brings SpaceX one step closer to increasing the launch rate of its Starship vehicle from Texas. The post FAA updates environmental review for increased Starship launches appeared first on SpaceNews..
SpaceX to launch 20 Starlink satellites on the 400th Falcon 9 rocket
The Saturday night launch will include another batch of 20 Starlink satellites that include Direct to Cell capabilities. The Starlink 9-13 mission will launch from pad 4E no earlier than 9:25 p.m. PST (12:25 a.m. EST, 0525 UTC). .
ESA Expands Support for Emerging European Launch Providers with Additional €44.22 Million
ESA Expands Support for Emerging European Launch Providers with Additional €44.22 Million.
The Exploration Company Secures $160 Million for Nyx Spacecraft Development
The Exploration Company Secures $160 Million for Nyx Spacecraft Development.
ABL Space Systems Exits Commercial Launch Market, Shifts to Missile Defense
ABL Space Systems Exits Commercial Launch Market, Shifts to Missile Defense.
Impulse Space Contracts Three SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches for Helios Transfer Vehicle
Impulse Space Contracts Three SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches for Helios Transfer Vehicle.
First and Second Stages for Next Ariane 6 Flight En Route
ArianeGroup has confirmed that the first and second stages for the next Ariane 6 flight have begun the transatlantic voyage aboard the sail-assisted transport ship Canopée. The first Ariane 6 flight was launched on 9 July from Europe’s launch facility in French Guiana. While Arianespace, the rocket’s commercial operator, had initially stated that the next […] The post First and Second Stages for Next Ariane 6 Flight En Route appeared first on European Spaceflight..
Artemis and the New Administration
As the NASA community ponders how the agency, especially the Artemis program, may fare in the second Trump Administration, one industry veteran is suggesting a new policy approach: have NASA […].
Blue Origin raises its first flight worthy New Glenn into launch position ahead of final testing
Blue Origin aims to launch its first mission before the end of 2024. It will carry the company’s Blue Ring technology as its primary payload..