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NASA sees progress in funding key heliophysics mission

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NASA sees progress in funding key heliophysics mission

Space News December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON — The director of NASA’s heliophysics division is cautiously optimistic that a major mission targeted for...

Fleet Space raises $100 million to advance mineral exploration on Earth and beyond

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Fleet Space raises $100 million to advance mineral exploration on Earth and beyond

Space News December 11, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. — Australia’s Fleet Space Technologies has raised $100 million to expand its satellite-based mineral exploration...

Omani space company signs up to China’s ILRS moon base project

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Omani space company signs up to China’s ILRS moon base project

Space News December 11, 2024

HELSINKI — An Omani space company has joined China’s effort to build its International Lunar Research Station...

Blue Origin says first New Glenn launch still scheduled for 2024

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Blue Origin says first New Glenn launch still scheduled for 2024

Space News December 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — Blue Origin says it still plans to attempt a first launch of its New Glenn...

Ion-X raises 13 million euros to produce electrospray thrusters

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Ion-X raises 13 million euros to produce electrospray thrusters

Space News December 10, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO – French propulsion startup Ion-X raised 13 million euros ($13.67 million) in a Series A...

LeoLabs expands space-monitoring network with radar site in Arizona

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LeoLabs expands space-monitoring network with radar site in Arizona

Space News December 10, 2024

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Intelsat 33e demise exposes vulnerabilities in the space domain

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Intelsat 33e demise exposes vulnerabilities in the space domain

Space News December 10, 2024

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At five years, Space Force reflects on growth, challenges and the road ahead

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At five years, Space Force reflects on growth, challenges and the road ahead

Space News December 10, 2024

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U.S. and Japan forge stronger space alliance to counter China

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U.S. and Japan forge stronger space alliance to counter China

Space News December 10, 2024

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China is building on-orbit space situational awareness capabilities to navigate crowded orbits

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China is building on-orbit space situational awareness capabilities to navigate crowded orbits

Space News December 9, 2024

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