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- astroscale.com Historic Approach to Space Debris: Astroscale’s ADRAS-J Closes in by 50 Meters - Astroscale
New image reveals stunning details of rocket upper stage taken from fixed-point observation. Tokyo, Japan, Jun. 14, 2024 – Astroscale Japan Inc. (“Astroscale Japan”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), a market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability ...
- payloadspace.com ESA Taps Thales and The Exploration Company To Build LEO Cargo Spacecraft
ESA’s long-awaited turn to private companies for spacecraft comes eighteen years after NASA.
- spacenews.com Turion Space closing in on initial SSA service from first satellite
Turion Space’s debut satellite should be ready to start imaging objects in space by May after nearly a year of commissioning in low Earth orbit, according to CEO and cofounder Ryan Westerdahl.
- spacenews.com Orbit Fab and ClearSpace to develop in-space refueling service
Orbit Fab and ClearSpace see opportunities to work together on mission extension, transportation and other mobility and logistics services.
- spacenews.com French SSA startup Aldoria raises $10.9 million
A French startup developing a space situational awareness (SSA) system has raised $10.9 million to build out its tracking network.
- spacenews.com Albedo raises $35 million for commercial very low Earth orbit constellation
Albedo raised $35 million to build and launch its first high-resolution Earth-imagery satellite.
- www.bbc.com Peregrine lander: Technical hitch threatens US Moon mission
An American spacecraft launched from Florida to land on the lunar surface encounters problems.
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🌌 Ringing in 2024 with High Hopes for Space Exploration! 🚀
Hello Space Enthusiasts!
As we step into 2024, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each member of our growing community. It's been a journey of passion and discovery, and I'm grateful for every one of you who's joined me in keeping up with the latest in space news.
This past year, we've seen the space industry grow not just in science but also commercially, bringing us closer to a future where space is within our reach. The upcoming year looks especially promising, with the prospect of seeing SpaceX's Starship potentially achieving its first full orbital flight. This milestone could redefine our approach to space travel and exploration!
As a small community, each of us plays a vital role in spreading the excitement and significance of these advancements. Let's continue to share, discuss, and marvel at the wonders of space and the strides we're making in exploring it.
Happy New Year to all of you! Here's to a 2024 filled with groundbreaking news, and hopefully, witnessing history with SpaceX's Starship. 🌟🛰️
- www.gov.uk UK Space Agency funding boosts plans for launch from SaxaVord Spaceport and Sutherland Spaceport
Two companies have secured over £6.7 million to develop their world-leading launch technologies in a sustainable way and help cement the UK’s position as Europe’s leading destination for commercial spaceflight activities.
- spacenews.com Astra secures $2.7 million in additional financing
Launch vehicle and spacecraft propulsion company Astra Space raised $2.7 million from investors as it continues to work on a long-term funding deal.
- spacenews.com Sierra Space lays off 165 in workforce realignment
Sierra Space laid off 165 employees who had been working on Dream Chaser as part of what the company described as efforts to realign its workforce.
- spacenews.com Virgin Galactic to halt Unity suborbital flights by mid-2024
Virgin Galactic will reduce the frequency of flights of its current suborbital vehicle and stop them entirely by mid-2024.
- spacenews.com Satellite subsystems are the next hot commodity for space investors
Providers of the subsystems and components needed to support a surge of proposed satellites are set to drive deal activity into 2024, according to space investors speaking during the Satellite Innovation conference Oct. 17.