The Gist: Space News

Space News for Wednesday, August 30, 2023


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In this episode, we aggregate and summarize today's top
space news stories. Enjoy!
(00:10) Podcast Introduction
(00:24) NASA Deep Space Network reaches “critical point” as demand grows
(00:56) SAIC wins $574 million contract to maintain Space Force radar sites
(01:30) Space Development Agency’s data-transport satellites get more complex
(01:57) Japanese space robotics company GITAI raises $15 million
(02:26) Microsoft signs new partnership with AI and data analytics startup
(02:57) SpiderOak demonstrates zero-trust software on ISS
(03:26) TransAstra claims NASA contract for debris capture bag
(03:56) C-COM’s new antenna orders total $3 million – SatNews
(04:31) Fleet Space Technologies’ Chief People Officer arrives applying her expertise with their rapid grown and Series C Funding – SatNews
(04:55) Globalstar appoints CEO + agrees to license XCOM Labs tech – SatNews
(05:34) USSF awards University Consortium Research Opportunity 2.0 – SatNews
(06:07) The James Webb Telescope captures an image of a cosmic whirlpool – SatNews
(06:40) NASA, Partners Study Ancient Life in Australia to Inform Mars Search
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The Gist: Space NewsBy Dr. Mason Nixon