The Gist: Space News

Space News for Friday, July 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) Falcon 9 suffers upper stage engine failure
(00:49) Lunar spacecraft receive dozens of collision warnings
(01:15) Microsoft leads $40 million funding for Starlink networking startup
(01:46) Starliner return eyed for end of July as tests continue
(02:14) AEI hunting for more space investments after closing $1.28 billion fund
(02:45) X-Bow raises $70 million to boost solid rocket motor production
(03:16) The end of Chevron deference and what Loper Bright means for the space industry
(03:37) General Atomics awarded SSC follow-on contract for 2nd EO/IR EWS support satellite + services – SatNews
(04:07) Alpine Space Ventures closes EUR 170 Million startup investment fund to support primarily European portfolio of space sectors – SatNews
(04:52) SpaceX finally launches 20 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell on Thursday – SatNews
(05:29) NSA publishes guidance for strengthening AI system security – SatNews
(06:04) GE Aerospace develops + tests new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet – SatNews
(06:31) 45 Years Ago: Skylab Reenters Earth’s Atmosphere
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon