Firefly Aerospace successfully launches the first US Space Force Victus Nox mission. The US Department of Defense has unclassified its strategy for the protection and defense of on-orbit assets. Germany becomes the 29th nation to sign the Artemis Accords, and more.

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A study produced by graduate students at George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute is providing a deep look at the commercial space mission authorization regime. Current US regulation requires commercial space firms to navigate a complex web of federal agencies. This study looks at how the system could be consolidated. We speak to the three of the study’s authors; Zeke Clayson, Shiv Patel and Frank Spellman. 

Selected Reading

Firefly Aerospace Successfully Launches U.S. Space Force VICTUS NOX Responsive Space Mission with 24-Hour Notice- PR

Department of Defense Releases Space Policy Review and Strategy on Protection of Satellites

Increasing national security with satellites that team together- Sandia National Lab

NASA Welcomes Germany as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

European Rover Challenge

https://x.com/stoke_space/status/1702316301157622260?s=20

Sidus Space Announces 180-Day Extension To Regain Compliance With Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement- PR

Chinese space authority says no proof aliens exist after Mexican congress shown ‘extraterrestrial corpses’- South China Morning Post

Space Force aims for more efficient operations with ‘integrated’ units- Air Force Times

Parker Solar Probe

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