Identifying anomalous operations of satellites is more than a technical task. It must depend on human intelligence gathering and advance warning.  Missile launch detection and characterization is a longstanding example […] The post Detecting satellite orbit anomalies requires human intelligence appeared first on SpaceNews.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Sept. 5 launched the NROL-113 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office. The post SpaceX launches third batch of satellites for NRO’s proliferated constellation appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China’s experimental reusable spaceplane returned to Earth late Thursday, completing its third orbital mission. State media Xinhua issued a brief report on Sept. 5 (Eastern), confirming the spacecraft’s […] The post China’s secretive reusable spaceplane lands after 267 days in orbit appeared first on SpaceNews.

While preparations for the first launch of Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket are accelerating, the company acknowledges there is “lots to do” to get the vehicle ready to meet a narrow launch window next month. The post Blue Origin racing to meet tight launch window for first New Glenn mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

European small satellite maker Aerospacelab announced the opening of its first manufacturing facility in the United States Sept. 5 amid efforts to break into the lucrative U.S. government market. The post Aerospacelab opens doors to first US satellite manufacturing facility appeared first on SpaceNews.

The Blue Force Tracker is a military system that helps soldiers and commanders know where friendly forces are located on the battlefield in real-time The post Viasat secures $153 million U.S. Army contract to modernize ‘Blue Force Tracker’ network appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA is proceeding with plans to shut down a satellite servicing mission at the end of the month after rejecting a proposal to revise the mission to meet a 2026 launch date. The post NASA reaffirms decision to cancel OSAM-1 appeared first on SpaceNews.

In this episode of the SpaceNews Leading Women in Space series, correspondent Debra Werner speaks with Col. Michelle Idle, Deputy Commander, Space Systems Command, United States Space Force. The post Col. Michelle Idle, United States Space Force – Leading Women in Space appeared first on SpaceNews.

HELSINKI — China is on course to launch its Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission in 2028, according to the mission’s lead. Liu Jizhong, chief designer of Tianwen-3, provided an update […] The post China to launch Mars sample return mission in 2028, will follow planetary protection guidelines appeared first on SpaceNews.

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. Air Force awarded Canopy Aerospace two contracts with a combined value of $2.8 million to develop thermal protection systems (TPS). One contract focuses on Canopy’s […] The post Canopy wins Air Force contracts to develop thermal protection systems appeared first on SpaceNews.