The Gist: Space News

Space News for Thursday, January 18, 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) Astrobotic confirms Peregrine reentry plans
(00:55) DoD seeks less space classification, more collaboration with allies and commercial partners
(01:25) House committee backs Artemis despite latest delay
(01:54) Astroscale reveals concept of operations for its in-orbit refueling vehicle
(02:23) With access to space on the line, the U.S. is eating its seed corn
(02:53) Impulse Space announces plan to develop high-energy kick stage
(03:23) New report calls for DoD investments in lunar space infrastructure
(03:54) UPDATE: SpaceX scrubs Axiom’s launch of first all European commercial astronauts to ISS – SatNews
(04:35) USSF selects Texas A&M University to lead SSTI-ISO initiative with Aegis Aerospace as a partner – SatNews
(05:04) AICRAFT and ResearchSat partner for management of biological experiments in space – SatNews
(05:36) Exolaunch to deploy four Spire-built satellites for NorthStar via Rocket Lab’s Electron – SatNews
(06:05) RocketStar secures million$ in seed funding + acquires Miles Space – SatNews
(06:34) NASA’s PACE To Investigate Oceans, Atmosphere in Changing Climate
(07:03) 20 Years After Landing: How NASA’s Twin Rovers Changed Mars Science
(07:34) NASA’s Roman to Search for Signs of Dark Matter Clumps
(08:00) NASA Study: More Greenland Ice Lost Than Previously Estimated
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon