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Boeing projects additional Starliner losses in fourth quarter

Boeing expects to take additional losses on its CST-100 Starliner commercial crew program when it releases its fourth quarter financial results next week. The post Boeing projects additional Starliner losses in fourth quarter appeared first on SpaceNews..

US space traffic system upgrade still targeting 2025 amid bid protest

The U.S. Office of Space Commerce remains confident it can roll out its next-generation space traffic coordination platform this year with contractor Slingshot Aerospace, despite a bid protest from competitor Kayhan Space. The post US space traffic system upgrade still targeting 2025 amid bid protest appeared first on SpaceNews..

SpaceX to begin beta testing Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites have rapidly changed what was once believed possible regarding satellite internet connectivity.… The post SpaceX to begin beta testing Direct-to-Cell Starlink satellites appeared first on NASASpaceFlight.com..

NASA awards Artemis logistics studies

NASA issued study contracts to examine logistical issues for a long-term human presence on the moon despite uncertainty about the future of Artemis. The post NASA awards Artemis logistics studies appeared first on SpaceNews..

Inaugural Isar Spectrum Flight Expected Within “Next Few Months”

A Norwegian government announcement has revealed that Isar Aerospace expects to conduct the inaugural flight of its two-stage Spectrum rocket within the “next few months.” In September 2024, an Isar spokesperson told European Spaceflight that all components for its first Spectrum rocket had arrived at Andøya Spaceport in Norway. Isar also confirmed that static fire […] The post Inaugural Isar Spectrum Flight Expected Within “Next Few Months” appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Space venture firm predicts industry shakeup

Space Capital says Boeing and Airbus are poised to exit space business The post Space venture firm predicts industry shakeup appeared first on SpaceNews..

AST SpaceMobile raises $400 million to accelerate direct-to-smartphone plans

AST SpaceMobile has raised $400 million through convertible debt to help ramp up manufacturing for its direct-to-smartphone constellation. The post AST SpaceMobile raises $400 million to accelerate direct-to-smartphone plans appeared first on SpaceNews..

China launches classified TJS-13 satellite towards geostationary belt

HELSINKI — China sent a classified experimental technology satellite into orbit Thursday, adding to a series of spacecraft recently sent towards geostationary orbit.  A Long March 3B rocket lifted off […] The post China launches classified TJS-13 satellite towards geostationary belt appeared first on SpaceNews..

China launches classified TJS-14 satellite towards geostationary belt

HELSINKI — China sent a classified experimental technology satellite into orbit Thursday, adding to a series of spacecraft recently sent towards geostationary orbit.  A Long March 3B rocket lifted off […] The post China launches classified TJS-14 satellite towards geostationary belt appeared first on SpaceNews..

Interlune plans to gather scarce lunar Helium-3 for quantum computing on Earth

GOLDEN, Colorado — Interlune, a Seattle-based company of former Blue Origin technologists, has set its sights on the moon’s supply of Helium-3 — a rare heavy isotope deposited into lunar […] The post Interlune plans to gather scarce lunar Helium-3 for quantum computing on Earth appeared first on SpaceNews..