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Altimeter problems, lighting challenges caused IM-2 lunar lander to fall on its side

Problems with laser altimeters along with lighting and terrain challenges caused Intuitive Machines’ second lunar lander to fall on its side when it landed on the moon in March. The post Altimeter problems, lighting challenges caused IM-2 lunar lander to fall on its side appeared first on SpaceNews.

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I’m an exoplanet scientist. Here’s what we lose if we don’t launch Roman.

The president’s proposed budget includes major cuts to NASA — among them, the elimination of funding for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Set to launch in just two years, […] The post I’m an exoplanet scientist. Here’s what we lose if we don’t launch Roman. appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Space debris crisis: the national security threat we’re ignoring

Today, Earth’s orbits carry over 100 million debris objects, which have already resulted in nearly 400 debris-generating events, according to NASA. In the last six months alone, space debris has crashed into Poland, near Turks and Caicos, […] The post Space debris crisis: the national security threat we’re ignoring appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Shaking Up Satcom: The Time is Now for Radical Innovation in Satellite Communications

Although their tones and timbres vary, sirens and alarms are universal harbingers of emergency. Mounted in homes and offices; on police cars, ambulances, and fire engines; and in airports, schools, […] The post Shaking Up Satcom: The Time is Now for Radical Innovation in Satellite Communications appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Redwire sees opportunities in the U.S. and Europe despite budget and geopolitical uncertainties

Redwire says it expects to find more business opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic despite geopolitical challenges that could hamper international cooperation. The post Redwire sees opportunities in the U.S. and Europe despite budget and geopolitical uncertainties appeared first on SpaceNews.

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How Earth observation satellite operators are teaming up to tip and cue one another

When imagery from the Worldview Legion satellites revealed fabric over a large object near a dry dock in North Korea in September, satellite operator Maxar Intelligence knew they needed help. […] The post How Earth observation satellite operators are teaming up to tip and cue one another appeared first on SpaceNews.

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