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Andøya Achieves First Orbital Launch from Europe
Europe celebrated a spaceflight milestone Sept. 5 with the first successful orbital launch conducted from the continent. Norway’s Andøya Space Center fired a Spectrum launch vehicle from Germany’s Isar Aerospace. The Spectrum released five SmallSats. Walther Pelzer, head of the German Space Agency, called the launch a technological feat and a step toward sovereign space…
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Congress Avoids Government Shutdown Ahead of Midterms
Congress avoided an Oct. 1 government shutdown as the U.S. House approved a continuing resolution (CR) Tuesday. The measure ensures government funding through Dec. 11. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure into law. House members gave bipartisan approval with a 370-48 vote. The Senate approved the agreement last month. The temporary budget…
Read MoreWashington Updates: New Space Transportation Policy
What You Need to Know: The White House releases a new National Space Transportation Policy. China delays its Chang’e 7 lunar exploration mission to 2027. SpaceX announces a new launch facility in Louisiana. United States Space Policy Updates The White House releases a new National Space Transportation Policy. The policy aims to expand the nation’s capabilities…
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Washington Updates: New Chief of Space Operations
What You Need to Know: The Senate confirms Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess as Chief of Space Operations. Europe agrees to expand the planned IRIS² satellite constellation. Rocket Lab unveils a deployable launch system for suborbital and orbital missions. United States Space Policy Updates The Senate confirms Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to serve as the next Chief of Space Operations.…
Read MoreWashington Updates: FCC’s new satellite licensing process
What You Need to Know: The FCC overhauls its satellite licensing process. The department that houses the UK Space Agency is dissolved. Amazon signals its intent to join the direct-to-device market. United States Space Policy Updates The FCC adopts an overhaul of its space and earth station. Described as a “licensing assembly line,” the new…
Read MoreWashington Updates: Office of Space Commerce mission authorization proposal
What You Need to Know: The House Science, Space and Technology Committee reviews the Office of Space Commerce’s mission authorization proposal. ESA announces plans for a security center in Poland. Reditus Space completes its first reentry vehicle. United States Space Policy Updates The House Science, Space and Technology Committee holds a hearing to review the…
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