The Gist: Space News

Space News for Friday, February 09, 2024


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) L3Harris demonstrates digital phased array antenna system
(00:58) Collins performs tests of new space station spacesuit
(01:24) National Guard, Air Force, working to resolve impasse over space units
(01:52) Satellite operator OQ Technology joins direct-to-smartphone bandwagon
(02:19) Maxar Intelligence names new chief technology officer
(02:48) AI spurs space sector innovation
(03:17) Small launch companies seek niches to compete with SpaceX rideshare
(03:50) UPDATE 3: SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite with new capabilities to study climate, ocean and atmosphere – SatNews
(04:15) UPDATE 4: SpaceX Starlink launch aborted just before liftoff again and targeting a new date – SatNews
(04:57) Voyager Space + Palantir to advance national security capabilities in commercial space – SatNews
(05:30) SSC successfully delivers 1st USSF WSF-M satellite to Vandenberg SFB for a March launch – SatNews
(06:07) Forrester’s Digest: Nilesat + Es’hailSat engage in a strategic partnership – SatNews
(06:37) Slingshot names a new CEO – SatNews
(07:08) NASA’s Hubble Traces ‘String of Pearls’ Star Clusters in Galaxy Collisions
(07:34) For Your Processing Pleasure: The Sharpest Pictures of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io in a Generation
(08:00) Meet the Creators, Part 3: NASA’s 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Posters
(08:24) NASA Awards Inaugural Grants to Support Emerging Research Institutions
(08:57) NASA’s New Experimental Antenna Tracks Deep Space Laser
(09:24) ArianeGroup prepares to ship Ariane 6 maiden flight rocket to Kourou
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon