In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:25) 2024 promises opportunities to study the solar corona
(00:52) Startup raises $55 million for portable Starlink-dedicated data centers
(01:17) China’s reusable rocket race heats up with new hop test
(01:56) Space Force chief tempers expectations: ‘Go government fast, not SpaceX fast’
(02:26) Helicity Space raises $5 million for fusion engine development
(02:53) Polaris Dawn rescheduled for April
(03:22) UPDATE: Delay again as Falcon Heavy readies for U.S. Space Force’s X-37B launch – SatNews
(03:55) Millennium Space Systems completes missile track custody CDR ahead of schedule – SatNews
(04:22) Momentus’ contract with student team CalgaryToSpace for 2025 orbital delivery services – SatNews
(05:00) LeoLabs + Aalyria team together plus Aalyria receives ESA contract – SatNews
(05:26) Momentus’ update of successful deployment of two satellites and investigation of three uncertains – SatNews
(05:58) NASA Sensor Produces First Global Maps of Surface Minerals in Arid Regions