 NASA has postponed the launch of the asteroid mission Psyche a week to update the configuration of thrusters on the spacecraft. The post NASA delays Psyche launch a week appeared first on SpaceNews.  NASA has postponed the launch of the asteroid mission Psyche a week to update the configuration of thrusters on the spacecraft. …
 he chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) during a hearing Sept. 28 grilled military officials over their role in the Biden administration’s decision to keep U.S. Space Command’s headquarters in Colorado. The post Rogers to continue to challenge decision to keep Space Command in Colorado appeared first on SpaceNews.  …
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 Astroscale says a mission to inspect an upper stage abandoned in low Earth orbit, as a precursor to removing it, is ready for launch, but a recent launch failure will keep it on the ground for the time being. The post Astroscale inspector satellite ready for launch appeared first on SpaceNews.  Astroscale says a …
 Mynaric’s laser communications terminals passed key ground tests required to be deployed on Space Development Agency satellites The post Mynaric optical terminals selected for Northrop Grumman satellites pass key tests appeared first on SpaceNews.  Mynaric’s laser communications terminals passed key ground tests required to be deployed on Space Development Agency satellites The post Mynaric …
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 Eutelsat has combined its geostationary satellite business with OneWeb’s low Earth orbit constellation after shareholders voted Sept. 28 in favor of the all-share deal. The post Eutelsat completes multi-orbit OneWeb merger after shareholder vote appeared first on SpaceNews.  Eutelsat has combined its geostationary satellite business with OneWeb’s low Earth orbit constellation after shareholders voted …
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 The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sept. 26 it had closed the mishap investigation into a failed launch by Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle more than a year ago, but said the vehicle is not yet cleared to resume flights. The post FAA closes New Shepard mishap investigation appeared first on SpaceNews.  The Federal Aviation …
 The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded X-Bow Systems, a startup that specializes in solid rocket propulsion, a $17.8 million contract to demonstrate additive manufacturing technologies. The post X-Bow to demonstrate additive manufacturing of solid rocket motors for U.S. Air Force appeared first on SpaceNews.  The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded X-Bow Systems, …
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 Rogue Space Systems, a three-year-old startup with plans for a fleet of small in-orbit servicing spacecraft, announced more U.S. government funding Sept. 27 to develop core technologies. The post Rogue Space Systems gets US Air Force funds to advance in-orbit servicing tech appeared first on SpaceNews.  Rogue Space Systems, a three-year-old startup with plans …
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 A Soyuz capsule landed in Kazakhstan Sept. 27, returning two Russians and one American from the International Space Station after more than a year in orbit. The post Soyuz returns ISS crew after record-setting stay appeared first on SpaceNews.  A Soyuz capsule landed in Kazakhstan Sept. 27, returning two Russians and one American from …
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 The cybersecurity firm Xage Security won a $17 million contract to protect Space Systems Command networks for the next five years. The post Cybersecurity firm Xage gets $17 million contract to protect Space Force networks appeared first on SpaceNews.  The cybersecurity firm Xage Security won a $17 million contract to protect Space Systems Command …
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