NASA’s JPL says Voyager 1 is having trouble with its flight data system. US Subcommittee on Space and Science hears from federal witnesses about mission authorization for all new commercial space activities.  D-Orbit has signed two launch service contracts with South Korean space startup TelePIX, and more.

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Selected Reading

Engineers Working to Resolve Issue With Voyager 1 Computer – The Sun Spot 

Government Promotion of Safety and Innovation in the New Space Economy - U.S. Se…

NASA’s Space Station Laser Comm Terminal Achieves First Link

Amazon to connect Kuiper satellites with laser links to boost space internet network

Air New Zealand partners with Starlink for onboard wifi - Airport Technology

D-Orbit and TelePIX Announce Contracts for the in-orbit testing of Tetraplex

Tomorrow.io and TomorrowNow Supports the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience in Africa

China’s Space Program in 2023: Taking Stock – The Diplomat

Blue Origin sure seems confident it will launch New Glenn in 2024- Ars Technica

Pathfinder Launch Lessons Learned report- GOV.UK

Massive 'lighthouses' on the moon could light the way for future lunar astronauts- Space

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