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An international commission to protect space cultural heritage on the moon is needed now

How can heritage in space — the very objects and events that tell the story of humanity becoming a spacefaring civilization, such as Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s bootprints, India’s […] The post An international commission to protect space cultural heritage on the moon is needed now appeared first on SpaceNews.

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A Modular Future for Earth Observation: How Domino-E is Unlocking Innovation, Sovereignty, and Access

Imagine a world where Earth observation (EO) is not restricted by complex systems, high costs, or remote institutions. Instead, EO is modular, secure, and sovereign, and is designed to facilitate […] The post A Modular Future for Earth Observation: How Domino-E is Unlocking Innovation, Sovereignty, and Access appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator

Members of the House and Senate called in the White House to promptly offer a new candidate for NASA administrator after the surprise withdrawal of Jared Isaacman’s nomination. The post Members of Congress want White House to quickly nominate new NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system

Private firm Cangyu Space Technology is planning a commercial data relay constellation using a novel mix of orbits, signaling continued expansion of China’s commercial ecosystem. The post China’s Cangyu plans mixed-orbit commercial data relay satellite system appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests

Ursa Major will deliver an upgraded variant of its Hadley engine for use in Stratolaunch’s reusable hypersonic vehicle called Talon-A. The post Ursa Major secures $32.9 million contract to supply engines for U.S. military hypersonic tests appeared first on SpaceNews.

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ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program

The European Space Agency is moving ahead with plans for the first phase of an Earth observation satellite system that will have both civil and military uses. The post ESA moving ahead with ‘resilience from space’ satellite imaging program appeared first on SpaceNews.

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China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners

China launched a second collaborative seismo-electromagnetic satellite early Saturday, aimed at detecting electromagnetic precursors to natural disasters such as earthquakes. The post China launches new seismo-electromagnetic satellite with European partners appeared first on SpaceNews.

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