The Gist: Space News

Space News for Friday, April 28, 2023


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) China to establish organization to coordinate international moon base
(00:51) Nelson expects SpaceX to be ready for next Starship launch within months
(01:22) Russia commits to ISS extension to 2028
(01:57) Chinese state-owned academy makes rocket engines available to commercial space firms
(02:25) Spain’s Satlantis expands into thermal imagery with UK investment
(02:54) Light Steering Technologies claims $1.25 million Air Force contract
(03:27) Raytheon rethinks strategy to compete in military satellite market
(04:46) Thales Alenia Space signs Space Factory 4.0 contract with the Italian Space Agency – SatNews
(05:20) Rogers partners with Lynk Global to bring Satellite-to-Phone coverage to Canadians – SatNews
(05:56) SSPI’s Better Satellite World Video emphasizes trusting networks to connect the world – SatNews
(06:28) NASA Retires Mineral Mapping Instrument on Mars Orbiter – NASA Mars Exploration
(07:00) SpaceX SLC-6 takeover to mark a new chapter for a famous pad
(07:29) ViaSat-3 Americas scrubs expendable Falcon Heavy launch
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon