The Gist: Space News

Space News for Thursday, June 06, 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) Astroscale shares soar in Tokyo stock market debut
(01:01) Webinar: U.S. – Japan Perspectives on Space Sustainability
(01:32) Uncontrolled reentry of space debris poses a real and growing threat
(01:57) Pale Blue gets additional funds for water vapor thrusters
(02:25) Slingshot unveils AI that spots satellite anomalies and potential bad actors
(02:58) Hubble goes to single-gyro operating mode as NASA passes on private servicing mission
(03:28) SpaceX Starship still GO for June 6 – SatNews
(03:53) ULA launches Boeing Starliner with NASA’s astronauts, finally – SatNews
(04:17) SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites including 13 Direct to Cell – SatNews
(04:44) Iridium awarded 5 year contract by USSF’s SSC – SatNews
(05:18) DARPA harnesses AI to keep tabs on space weapons, spy satellites on orbit – SatNews
(05:48) BlackSky awarded NRO contract – SatNews
(06:12) Caltech/JPL Privacy Policies and Important Notices
(06:43) NASA Launches Second Small Climate Satellite to Study Earth’s Poles
(07:14) Boeing’s Starliner CFT launches on third attempt
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon