In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top

space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Video shows Astroscale’s plan to deorbit multiple satellites
(00:48) GAO flags concerns about Space Force satellite procurements
(01:14) Nelco invests in router maker to improve Indian satcoms network
(01:36) Space Force assigns 12 national security missions to SpaceX and ULA
(02:04) Firefly Aerospace acquires Spaceflight Inc.
(02:36) SAIC to develop ‘software factory’ for Space Development Agency
(03:08) Hydrosat acquires IrriWatch
(03:37) Virgin Orbit ceases operations
(04:42) Space Systems Command assigns 12 missions for National Security Space Launch Phase 2 FY23 Order Year – SatNews
(05:27) York Space Systems acquires Emergent Space Technologies – SatNews
(06:02) WTA’s certification program announces Arqiva’s Crawley Court Teleport qualifies as Tier 4 – SatNews
(07:35) Why – and How – NASA Gives a Name to Every Spot It Studies on Mars