The Gist: Space News

Space News for Saturday, September 09, 2023


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) Viasat researching more portable satcoms terminals for dismounted soldiers
(00:55) Virgin Galactic completes third commercial SpaceShipTwo flight
(01:28) FAA closes Starship mishap investigation, directs 63 corrective actions for SpaceX
(02:04) Rubicon wins NASA and AFRL ASCENT thruster contracts
(02:32) Letter: Grateful for ‘Space Greta’
(02:55) The future of human spaceflight safety is in the hands of Congress
(03:26) GAO report calls for more transparency on SLS costs
(03:56) Month:
(04:46) Atlas 5 rocket returns to pad for spy satellite agency launch from Cape Canaveral
(05:10) SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with 22 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral
(05:43) FAA concludes Starship mishap investigation, 63 corrective actions needed before second flight
(06:18) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon