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Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would create a new center devoted to protecting astronomy from interference caused by satellite constellations even as existing efforts involving organizations and companies make progress. The post Senate bill would create center to study satellite interference with astronomy appeared first on SpaceNews.

The company this week warned 550 employees of forthcoming job cuts at California space facilities The post Northrop Grumman continues to trim space workforce in California appeared first on SpaceNews.

For those who may not have been paying attention, the sun has become quite active of late. In fact, the sun is more restive in terms of solar flares and […] The post Get Space Weather Policy Right appeared first on SpaceNews.

The SpaceNews editorial team produced three show dailies for the 2024 Small Satellite show during the 2024 Small Satellite show in Logan, Utah, the week of Aug. 5. sponsored by Apogee Semiconductor, […] The post Download the 2024 Small Satellite Conference Dailies Wrap-up appeared first on SpaceNews.

Intuitive Machines says it is organizing a coalition of organizations that will offer to take over a NASA lunar rover mission, launching it on one of the company’s landers. The post Intuitive Machines seeks to take over NASA’s VIPER lunar rover appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — Chinese commercial rocket firm Deep Blue Aerospace announced new funding Tuesday, with a 100-kilometer-level launch and landing test scheduled for later this month. Deep Blue Aerospace announced the […] The post Deep Blue Aerospace secures strategic funding, landmark VTVL rocket test soon appeared first on SpaceNews.

SAN FRANCISCO— Geospatial intelligence startup Atlas AI announced collaboration Aug. 13 with multinational aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE. Airbus is relying on Atlas AI’s geospatial platform, which pairs satellite imagery with […] The post Atlas AI reveals work with Airbus appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Federal Aviation Administration has postponed a set of public hearings on an environmental review linked to SpaceX’s plans to increase the number of Starship launches from its South Texas facility. The post FAA postpones hearings on Starship environmental review appeared first on SpaceNews.

A Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur has funded a SpaceX Crew Dragon mission that will be the first human flight to go over the Earth’s poles. The post Crypto entrepreneur buys Crew Dragon flight appeared first on SpaceNews.

WASHINGTON — Amid widespread skepticism among policymakers about space arms control treaties, a fresh approach is needed to overcome historical obstacles to such agreements, according to a new study by […] The post Weapons in space: Study suggests path forward for arms control appeared first on SpaceNews.