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Honda still in R&D phase of reusable launch vehicle technology

TOKYO — Despite a successful test flight of a reusable launch vehicle prototype last month, Honda has yet to decide whether to pursue development of an operational vehicle. Honda surprised many in the space community June 17 when it announced it flew a vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing vehicle at a company test site in Hokkaido. The rocket-powered

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Neuraspace tackles GNSS signal noise with ESA-funded satellite collision avoidance project

Neuraspace is developing AI-powered software with support from the European Space Agency to help operators better harness navigation signals for satellite tracking and collision avoidance, the Portuguese space traffic management startup announced July 8. The post Neuraspace tackles GNSS signal noise with ESA-funded satellite collision avoidance project appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Space Force unveils first international strategy, while GAO flags barriers to space cooperation

The strategy reflects a growing recognition that the U.S. cannot go it alone in orbit — especially as space becomes more congested, contested and militarized. The post Space Force unveils first international strategy, while GAO flags barriers to space cooperation appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China is practing orbital warfare to win in space

Events in the Middle East continue to grab headlines, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine stays there as well. What gets less attention but may prove to be just as impactful to the United States’ national security is China’s recent maneuvers high above the horizon. When Xi Jinping came to power as leader of the Communist

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ESA selects five companies for next phase of launcher competition

The European Space Agency has selected five launch vehicle startups to proceed to the next phase of a competition where they could receive contracts for satellite launches and upgraded vehicles. The post ESA selects five companies for next phase of launcher competition appeared first on SpaceNews.

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