The Gist: Space News

Space News for Friday, January 12, 2024


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) Europe considers launching Copernicus satellite on Falcon 9
(00:51) NGA to tap commercial satellite data under ‘Luno’ program
(01:24) Space Force to award multiple contracts for ‘Digital Spaceport’ up to $1.9 million each
(01:51) Astrobotic gets payloads working on ailing Peregrine lander
(02:17) D-Orbit raises $110 million to expand space logistics services
(02:48) Orienspace breaks Chinese commercial launch records with Gravity-1 solid rocket
(03:17) Upcoming private astronaut mission to test tech for future long-duration spaceflight missions—launch upcoming – SatNews
(03:48) To Celebrate and Honor – SatNews
(04:11) Safran to equip LeoStella satellite constellations – SatNews
(04:34) China’s Tianxing-1 02 satellite launches on Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket – SatNews
(05:08) UPDATE #3 Hopefully ‘Lucky 13’ for another launch delay of SpaceX’s Starlink smallsats – SatNews
(05:42) Space Operations Command welcomes new commander – SatNews
(06:13) NASA uses innovative technologies to address the challenges of cryogenic fluid management during sustained space exploration and science missions
(06:54) 50 Years Ago: Skylab 4 Astronauts Begin Record-Breaking Third Month in Space
(07:30) Launch Roundup: Axiom-3 crew and Tianzhou 7 cargo space station missions this week
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon